Universities offering degrees in Visual & Performing Arts
Which is the right match for you?
Florida Atlantic University
Undergraduate
Home to award-winning authors, Fulbright scholars, and critically acclaimed artists and performers, The Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters at FAU provides opportunity for students to participate with faculty in research, artistic creation and performance. No SAT/ACT scores needed for GSSP admission.
Some of our outstanding degree programs:
- Art, BA/BFA
- Music, BA/BM
- Theatre, BA/BFA
University of Idaho
Undergraduate
The College of Letters, Arts and Social Sciences at UI includes renowned scholars who often involve students in their creative activities, giving you uncommon opportunities to contribute to groundbreaking discoveries and award-winning creative works. No SAT/ACT scores needed for GSSP admission.
Some of our outstanding degree programs:
- Broadcasting and Digital Media, BA/BS
- Apparel, Textiles & Design, BS
- Interior Design, BID
Richard Bland College of William and Mary
Associate of Arts
The Associate of Arts degree is designed for students who plan to complete their bachelor’s degree in visual and performance arts of one the prestigious university transfer partners. No SAT/ACT scores needed for GSSP admission.
Some of our outstanding degree programs:
- Virginia Tech
- University of Virginia
- William and Mary

University of Massachusetts Boston
Undergraduate
The College of Liberal Arts at UMass Boston offers students the opportunity to be mentored by dedicated faculty members who are strongly committed to bringing creative achievements to the local community and global audiences. No SAT/ACT scores needed for GSSP admission.
Some of our outstanding degree programs:
- Art, BA
- Theater Arts, BA
- Music, BA

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
Undergraduate
Through a tight-knit community of artists, scholars and musicians working together to inspire and breed creativity, The College of Visual & Performing Arts will help you develop and showcase your talent and enable you to realize your imagination. No SAT/ACT scores needed for GSSP admission.
Some of our outstanding degree programs:
- Visual Design, BFA
- Painting, Sculpting or Artisanry, BFA
- Music, BA

University of Massachusetts Lowell
Undergraduate
The College of Fine Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences at UMass Lowell offers a supportive and challenging environment with nationally and internationally recognized faculty engaged in developing new knowledge and contributing to the cultural fabric of our world. No SAT/ACT scores needed for GSSP admission.
Some of our outstanding degree programs:
- Art & Design, BFA
- Music Performance, BM
- Music Studies, BM

University of New Hampshire
Undergraduate
Offering study in fine and performing arts, The College of Liberal Arts gives students the opportunity to learn from a distinguished faculty, of artists, musicians, writers and visiting scholars. No SAT/ACT scores needed for GSSP admission.
Some of our outstanding degree programs:
- Art Studio, BA
- Music, BA
- Theatre, BA
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05/25/2018
Sculpt a Bright Future in Fine Arts at the University of New Hampshire
The Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree at the University of New Hampshire (UNH) will give you more than a paintbrush and canvas to work with; this degree can take you from the museum to graduate school, an art studio to a movie studio and from wood shop to Photoshop. A Finer Fine Arts Program […]
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Unleash Your Vision with UNH’s BFA in Fine Arts
Interested in completing a fine arts degree that leads to a lucrative and fulfilling career? Check out UNH’s Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) program – a perfect mix of creative expression and career development. With a wide variety of concentrations, all artists are encouraged to pursue their visions using the medium of their choice or […]
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Embrace your Artistic Side at UMass Dartmouth
Do you want a program that will encourage your creativity and prepare you for a career in the arts? Then UMass Dartmouth is the place for you! The College of Visual & Performing Arts (CVPA) at UMass Dartmouth will help you develop and showcase your talent. It’s a tightknit community of artists, scholars and musicians […]