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Best Visual & Performing Arts Colleges in Connecticut

19 accredited institutions in Connecticut offering visual & performing arts programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).

19
Colleges
3,843
Graduates/yr
6
Public
Master's
Top Degree

Ranked: Visual & Performing Arts Programs in Connecticut

1
Private NonprofitMaster's
Yale University
New Haven
786
Graduates/yr
5%
Acceptance
$64,700
Tuition
96%
Grad Rate
$341
Net Price <$30K
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2
PublicAssociate's
Connecticut State Community College
Hartford
570
Graduates/yr
$4,392
In-State Tuition
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3
Private NonprofitBachelor's
University of Hartford
West Hartford
366
Graduates/yr
83%
Acceptance
$44,350
Tuition
61%
Grad Rate
$27,022
Net Price <$30K
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4
PublicBachelor's
University of Connecticut
Storrs
309
Graduates/yr
54%
Acceptance
$16,332
In-State Tuition
84%
Grad Rate
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5
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Quinnipiac University
Hamden
255
Graduates/yr
77%
Acceptance
$50,400
Tuition
77%
Grad Rate
$33,296
Net Price <$30K
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6
Private NonprofitBachelor's
University of New Haven
West Haven
237
Graduates/yr
81%
Acceptance
$44,100
Tuition
59%
Grad Rate
$28,032
Net Price <$30K
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7
PublicBachelor's
Western Connecticut State University
Danbury
234
Graduates/yr
81%
Acceptance
$6,664
In-State Tuition
50%
Grad Rate
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8
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Wesleyan University
Middletown
231
Graduates/yr
17%
Acceptance
$66,716
Tuition
92%
Grad Rate
$5,122
Net Price <$30K
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9
PublicBachelor's
Central Connecticut State University
New Britain
192
Graduates/yr
76%
Acceptance
$6,664
In-State Tuition
49%
Grad Rate
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10
PublicBachelor's
Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven
141
Graduates/yr
81%
Acceptance
$6,664
In-State Tuition
48%
Grad Rate
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11
PublicBachelor's
Eastern Connecticut State University
Willimantic
123
Graduates/yr
81%
Acceptance
$6,664
In-State Tuition
58%
Grad Rate
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12
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Connecticut College
New London
114
Graduates/yr
38%
Acceptance
$64,412
Tuition
84%
Grad Rate
$15,923
Net Price <$30K
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13
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Sacred Heart University
Fairfield
81
Graduates/yr
68%
Acceptance
$48,160
Tuition
74%
Grad Rate
$37,986
Net Price <$30K
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14
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Trinity College
Hartford
66
Graduates/yr
34%
Acceptance
$64,430
Tuition
83%
Grad Rate
$13,519
Net Price <$30K
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15
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Fairfield University
Fairfield
39
Graduates/yr
45%
Acceptance
$55,510
Tuition
84%
Grad Rate
$35,943
Net Price <$30K
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16
Private For-ProfitBachelor's
Paier College
Bridgeport
39
Graduates/yr
62%
Acceptance
$25,920
Tuition
57%
Grad Rate
$17,269
Net Price <$30K
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17
Private NonprofitBachelor's
University of Bridgeport
Bridgeport
30
Graduates/yr
64%
Acceptance
$32,860
Tuition
46%
Grad Rate
$25,169
Net Price <$30K
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18
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Albertus Magnus College
New Haven
21
Graduates/yr
64%
Acceptance
$38,424
Tuition
46%
Grad Rate
$25,039
Net Price <$30K
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19
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Holy Apostles College and Seminary
Cromwell
9
Graduates/yr
$9,480
Tuition
40%
Grad Rate
$5,035
Net Price <$30K
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Studying Visual & Performing Arts in Connecticut

Connecticut has 19 accredited colleges offering visual & performing arts programs, producing 3,843 graduates annually. Of these, 6 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for Connecticut residents.

When evaluating programs, consider accreditation, internship placement rates, and faculty expertise. Always file the FAFSA — the net price after grants can be dramatically lower than sticker tuition, especially at public institutions.

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Data source: Graduate counts from IPEDS 2023–24 C2023_A Completions survey (NCES). Tuition, acceptance rate, and graduation rate from IPEDS HD2023, ADM2023, DRVGR2023.