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SFSU was ranked #69 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for visual & performing arts majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #11 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, San Francisco State University handed out 588 bachelor's degrees in visual & performing arts. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 615 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 31 students received their master’s degree in visual & performing arts from SFSU. This makes it the #142 most popular school for visual & performing arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees | $1,682 | $1,682 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,099 | $1,099 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,955 | $17,955 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,978 | $3,978 |
Learn more about SFSU tuition and fees.
Of the 588 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in visual & performing arts from SFSU in 2022, 45% were men and 55% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Francisco State University with a bachelor's in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 127 |
| Black or African American | 24 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 191 |
| White | 146 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 31 |
| Other Races | 69 |
SFSU 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 SFSU Online Learning page.
Of the 35 visual & performing arts students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from SFSU, about 17% were men and 83% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Francisco State University with a master's in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the visual & performing arts majors at San Francisco 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 | 257 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 202 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 115 |
| Music | 37 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 36 |
| Dance | 8 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.