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Visual & Performing Arts at California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo

76 Bachelor's Degrees
#132 Overall Quality
We've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. We've also included details on how Cal Poly San Luis Obispo ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in visual & performing arts.

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Visual & Performing Arts Degrees Available at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Visual & Performing Arts Rankings

The bachelor's program at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo was ranked #132 on College Factual's Best Schools for visual & performing arts list. It is also ranked #21 in California.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools 129
Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools 132

During the 2021-2022 academic year, California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo handed out 76 bachelor's degrees in visual & performing arts. This is an increase of 9% over the previous year when 70 degrees were handed out.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Visual & Performing Arts from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Cost?

$11,075 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)
$32,579 Average Student Debt

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.

In State Out of State
Tuition $5,742 $17,622
Fees $5,333 $13,373
Books and Supplies $1,089 $1,089
On Campus Room and Board $17,220 $17,220
On Campus Other Expenses $2,937 $2,937

Learn more about Cal Poly San Luis Obispo tuition and fees.

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor’s Program Diversity

Of the 76 visual & performing arts students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, about 26% were men and 74% were women.

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The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of students fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo with a bachelor's in visual & performing arts.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 9
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 10
White 43
Non-Resident Aliens 1
Other Races 13

Does Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Offer an Online Bachelor’s in Visual & Performing Arts?

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo does not offer an online option for its visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Online Learning page.

Visual & Performing Arts Student Diversity at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the visual & performing arts majors at California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo.

Visual & Performing Arts Majors

Visual & Performing Arts students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.

Major Annual Graduates
Fine & Studio Arts 54
Music 12
Drama & Theater Arts 10

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