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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.
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.
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.
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.
| 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 |
WKU 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 WKU Online Learning page.
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 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 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.