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The bachelor's program at GVSU was ranked #231 on College Factual's Best Schools for visual & performing arts list. It is also ranked #6 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 212 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 231 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Grand Valley State University handed out 168 bachelor's degrees in visual & performing arts. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 174 degrees were handed out.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at GVSU paid an average of $888 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $629 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,978 | $21,154 |
| Books and Supplies | $780 | $780 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,142 | $11,142 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,477 | $2,477 |
Learn more about GVSU tuition and fees.
Of the 168 visual & performing arts students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from GVSU, about 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at GVSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Grand Valley State University with a bachelor's in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 134 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Online degrees for the GVSU 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 GVSU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the visual & performing arts majors at Grand Valley State 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 |
|---|---|
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 79 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 51 |
| Music | 24 |
| Dance | 8 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 6 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.