Lens covers 9 art, music and design schools, all private. They range from Maryland Institute College of Art (1,189 undergraduates) to Savannah College of Art and Design (15,243). Acceptance rates run from 19% to 89%, and 7 of the 9 admit at least half of applicants.
Art, music and design schools are colleges where most degrees are in the arts (Carnegie).
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The 9 art, music and design schools
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| College | Location | Undergraduates | Acceptance rate | Tuition & fees (before aid) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Musical and Dramatic Academy | New York, New York | 1,438 | 24% | $46,928 |
| Columbia College Chicago | Chicago, Illinois | 5,368 | 89% | $34,088 |
| Emerson College | Boston, Massachusetts | 3,870 | 51% | $57,056 |
| Maryland Institute College of Art | Baltimore, Maryland | 1,189 | 77% | $56,800 |
| Pratt Institute–Main | Brooklyn, New York | 3,910 | 73% | $61,845 |
| Rhode Island School of Design | Providence, Rhode Island | 2,084 | 19% | $62,688 |
| Savannah College of Art and Design | Savannah, Georgia | 15,243 | 83% | $41,630 |
| School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Chicago, Illinois | 2,805 | 77% | $56,420 |
| The New School | New York, New York | 6,563 | 63% | $58,694 |
Sources: IPEDS (fall 2024 enrollment and admissions); College Scorecard (published tuition and fees before aid, about 2023–24). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
FAQ
Which art, music and design schools admit at least half of applicants? 7 of the 9: Columbia College Chicago, Emerson College, Maryland Institute College of Art, Pratt Institute–Main, Savannah College of Art and Design, School of the Art Institute of Chicago, The New School (fall 2024).
What are the largest and smallest art, music and design schools? Savannah College of Art and Design is the largest, with 15,243 undergraduates, and Maryland Institute College of Art is the smallest, with 1,189 (fall 2024).
Where these numbers come from
Lens covers the 850 four-year public and private nonprofit colleges that receive the most applications, so some smaller colleges are not listed. Enrollment, acceptance rates and degrees come from IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education, fall 2024); published prices from the College Scorecard. Each college's page lists its own sources. See the data behind Lens.