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Best Visual & Performing Arts Colleges in New Hampshire

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

13
Colleges
3,330
Graduates/yr
7
Public
Bachelor's
Top Degree

Ranked: Visual & Performing Arts Programs in New Hampshire

1
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester
2,376
Graduates/yr
96%
Acceptance
$15,450
Tuition
48%
Grad Rate
$31,967
Net Price <$30K
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2
PublicBachelor's
Keene State College
Keene
246
Graduates/yr
89%
Acceptance
$11,754
In-State Tuition
58%
Grad Rate
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3
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Dartmouth College
Hanover
165
Graduates/yr
6%
Acceptance
$63,684
Tuition
96%
Grad Rate
$2,438
Net Price <$30K
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4
Private NonprofitBachelor's
New England College
Henniker
159
Graduates/yr
96%
Acceptance
$25,714
Tuition
33%
Grad Rate
$24,438
Net Price <$30K
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5
PublicBachelor's
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham
141
Graduates/yr
87%
Acceptance
$15,520
In-State Tuition
77%
Grad Rate
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6
PublicBachelor's
Plymouth State University
Plymouth
93
Graduates/yr
91%
Acceptance
$11,870
In-State Tuition
47%
Grad Rate
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7
PublicAssociate's
Manchester Community College
Manchester
69
Graduates/yr
$6,450
In-State Tuition
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8
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Colby-Sawyer College
New London
36
Graduates/yr
90%
Acceptance
$17,500
Tuition
58%
Grad Rate
$20,527
Net Price <$30K
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9
PublicAssociate's
Great Bay Community College
Portsmouth
18
Graduates/yr
$6,450
In-State Tuition
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10
PublicAssociate's
Lakes Region Community College
Laconia
9
Graduates/yr
$6,450
In-State Tuition
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11
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Saint Anselm College
Manchester
6
Graduates/yr
78%
Acceptance
$45,360
Tuition
83%
Grad Rate
$25,690
Net Price <$30K
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12
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Franklin Pierce University
Rindge
6
Graduates/yr
90%
Acceptance
$40,617
Tuition
46%
Grad Rate
$25,807
Net Price <$30K
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13
PublicAssociate's
NHTI-Concord's Community College
Concord
6
Graduates/yr
$6,450
In-State Tuition
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Studying Visual & Performing Arts in New Hampshire

New Hampshire has 13 accredited colleges offering visual & performing arts programs, producing 3,330 graduates annually. Of these, 7 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for New Hampshire 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.