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Visual & Performing Arts at Western Kentucky University

149 Bachelor's Degrees
#476 Overall Quality
We've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how WKU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in visual & performing arts.

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Visual & Performing Arts Degrees Available at WKU

WKU Visual & Performing Arts Rankings

The bachelor's program at WKU was ranked #476 on College Factual's Best Schools for visual & performing arts list. It is also ranked #4 in Kentucky.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools 419
Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools 476

During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Kentucky University handed out 149 bachelor's degrees in visual & performing arts. This is an increase of 31% over the previous year when 114 degrees were handed out.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Visual & Performing Arts from WKU Cost?

$11,436 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)
$38,343 Average Student Debt

WKU Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at WKU paid an average of $1,125 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $477 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.

In State Out of State
Tuition $11,436 $27,000
Books and Supplies $1,000 $1,000
On Campus Room and Board $12,043 $12,043
On Campus Other Expenses $2,409 $2,409

Learn more about WKU tuition and fees.

WKU Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor’s Program Diversity

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 149 visual & performing arts majors earned their bachelor's degree from WKU. Of these graduates, 28% were men and 72% were women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 87% of 2022 graduates were in this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Kentucky University with a bachelor's in visual & performing arts.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 5
Black or African American 7
Hispanic or Latino 4
White 129
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 4

Does WKU Offer an Online Bachelor’s in Visual & Performing Arts?

Online degrees for the WKU visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the WKU Online Learning page.

Visual & Performing Arts Student Diversity at WKU

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the visual & performing arts majors at Western Kentucky University.

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 63
Music 38
Drama & Theater Arts 22
Dance 15
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 11
Design & Applied Arts 3

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