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The bachelor's program at WIU was ranked #462 on College Factual's Best Schools for visual & performing arts list. It is also ranked #19 in Illinois.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Illinois University handed out 46 bachelor's degrees in visual & performing arts. This is a decrease of 29% over the previous year when 65 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 13 students received their master’s degree in visual & performing arts from WIU. This makes it the #259 most popular school for visual & performing arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at WIU was $312 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,359 | $9,359 |
| Fees | $4,726 | $4,726 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,920 | $10,920 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,776 | $1,776 |
Learn more about WIU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 28% of visual & performing arts bachelor's degrees went to men and 72% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WIU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 70% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Illinois University with a bachelor's in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
WIU 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 WIU Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 18 students graduated with a master's degree in visual & performing arts from WIU. About 72% were men and 28% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Illinois University with a master's in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the visual & performing arts majors at Western Illinois University.
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 |
|---|---|
| Music | 36 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 13 |
| Other Visual Art | 10 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.