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2023 Best Colleges for Film and Photography in America

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  1. #1 Best Colleges for Film and Photography in America.

    University of Southern California

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    4 Year,

    LOS ANGELES, CA,

    3942 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

    Featured Review: Graduate Student says What I found while in attendance here in USC is that there are a plethora of resources available to the students given at every opportunity available. You are given an active role in making....

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    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Acceptance Rate: 13%,

    Net Price: $26,021,

    SAT Range: 1410-1540,

  2. #2 Best Colleges for Film and Photography in America.

    New York University

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    4 Year,

    NEW YORK, NY,

    5597 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.

    Featured Review: Freshman says I’m a dance major at NYU tisch and although this school is very expensive I’ve been loving the experience I’ve had so far. I can’t speak for other majors but being in the dance department it’s very....

    Read 5597 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Acceptance Rate: 13%,

    Net Price: $50,991,

    SAT Range: 1450-1570,

  3. #3 Best Colleges for Film and Photography in America.

    Yale University

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    4 Year,

    NEW HAVEN, CT,

    1020 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

    Featured Review: Sophomore says Yale has been a fun and enjoyable experience overall. I would definitely choose Yale again if I had to re-do my college application. Academics: some departments are better taught than other departments. Yale can be weaker in CS and Math compared to other universities, but most alums are still very successful. Like most colleges,...Social life: Yale has an AMAZING social life compared to other universities of equal caliber. There is always something going on and you can be as social as you want. Social life is nonexistent...Sports: Not a big sports school but many students are involved in club sports.Yale dining is delicious and healthy!.

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    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Acceptance Rate: 5%,

    Net Price: $20,605,

    SAT Range: 1480-1580,

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  5. #4 Best Colleges for Film and Photography in America.

    Stanford University

    4 Year,

    STANFORD, CA,

    1254 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.

    Featured Review: Niche User says As a former student of Stanford University, I can say with confidence that it was an incredible experience. The campus is absolutely beautiful, with stunning architecture and sprawling gardens that...The professors were all experts in their fields and incredibly knowledgeable. They pushed us to think critically and creatively, challenging us to go beyond the textbook and truly understand the...One thing that stood out to me about Stanford was the emphasis on interdisciplinary studies. The university encourages students to explore different fields and take classes outside of their major,....

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    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Acceptance Rate: 4%,

    Net Price: $14,402,

    SAT Range: 1470-1570,

  6. #6 Best Colleges for Film and Photography in America.

    University of Pennsylvania

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    4 Year,

    PHILADELPHIA, PA,

    1317 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.

    Featured Review: Freshman says While my experience at Penn has been overwhelmingly positive, there are areas that I believe could be improved. One aspect I would like to see change is a greater emphasis on mental health support...Additionally, I would love to see more efforts toward fostering inclusivity and diversity on campus. While Penn is home to a diverse student body, it is essential that the university continues to....

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    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Acceptance Rate: 6%,

    Net Price: $14,578,

    SAT Range: 1480-1570,

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  8. #7 Best Colleges for Film and Photography in America.

    University of California - Los Angeles

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    4 Year,

    LOS ANGELES, CA,

    5434 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

    Featured Review: Senior says If you can attend in-person classes, UCLA is a great school! The student dorms are on the expensive side, but well worth the price. There are several dining halls right next to the dorms that each....

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    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Acceptance Rate: 11%,

    Net Price: $13,393,

  9. #8 Best Colleges for Film and Photography in America.

    University of Chicago

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    4 Year,

    CHICAGO, IL,

    1230 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.

    Featured Review: Sophomore says UChicago certainly lives up to the rumors of its academic rigor but it pays off because each of my classes has been full of highly engaged students excited to study and discuss the material!...I’d recommend this college only to students who genuinely enjoy dedicating over 50% of their time to their academics..

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    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Acceptance Rate: 6%,

    Net Price: $33,727,

    SAT Range: 1510-1580,

  10. #9 Best Colleges for Film and Photography in America.

    University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

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    4 Year,

    ANN ARBOR, MI,

    4555 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.

    Featured Review: Junior says An amazing school filled with wonderful people (students, faculty, residents). So many opportunities for students to explore different parts of their education and passion. Great location with a....

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    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Acceptance Rate: 20%,

    Net Price: $19,205,

    SAT Range: 1340-1520,

  11. #13 Best Colleges for Film and Photography in America.

    Vanderbilt University

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    4 Year,

    NASHVILLE, TN,

    1329 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

    Featured Review: Alum says I graduated summa cum laude from Vanderbilt University in 2021 with a Bachelor's degree in Neuroscience. I primarily chose to attend Vandy for its academic prowess, and it definitely lived up to that....

    Read 1329 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Acceptance Rate: 7%,

    Net Price: $27,553,

    SAT Range: 1480-1570,

  12. #14 Best Colleges for Film and Photography in America.

    Tufts University

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    4 Year,

    MEDFORD, MA,

    1050 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.

    Featured Review: Sophomore says Tufts University is a great school and let me tell you why. The amount of financial resources and community resources available for low-income first-generation students is shocking. Although the...What does it mean to be who you want to be? That's the best part. Anyone you want to be! If you want to have some strange outfit or follow a certain fashion trend you don't get hate for it (you will....

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    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Acceptance Rate: 11%,

    Net Price: $31,630,

    SAT Range: 1440-1550,

  13. #15 Best Colleges for Film and Photography in America.

    Wesleyan University

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    4 Year,

    MIDDLETOWN, CT,

    732 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.

    Featured Review: Sophomore says Having just finished my first year at Wesleyan I can definitely see why this place is so highly rated. By far my favorite thing about this place are the people I've met from professors to students to....

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    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Acceptance Rate: 19%,

    Net Price: $20,535,

    SAT Range: 1300-1510,

  14. #16 Best Colleges for Film and Photography in America.

    Rhode Island School of Design

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    4 Year,

    PROVIDENCE, RI,

    340 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.

    Featured Review: Alum says Rhode Island School of Design is a prestigious art school worldwide, and therefore it creates a community of cutting-edge student body and faculty. The friends and network I've met at RISD are...Really, the only negative thing I can say is that the school itself did not have courses to prepare me for post-graduation and entering the work force. At least at the time. Also, it is a very....

    Read 340 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

    Acceptance Rate: 19%,

    Net Price: $38,234,

    SAT Range: 1310-1480,

  15. #20 Best Colleges for Film and Photography in America.

    University of Miami

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    4 Year,

    CORAL GABLES, FL,

    2992 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.

    Featured Review: Senior says Miami has been a great place the past few years for me. As a transfer student, coming in not knowing anyone, I have met many types of different students from hard working backgrounds. The professors...The campus is beautiful. Everywhere you look is palm trees and clear skies (with the exception of your occasional rain shower) the university does a nice job maintaining the buildings and surrounding...Food wise the options aren’t the greatest. In the past few years there has been an attempt to bring in healthier options, but for the most part the dinning hall and food court include your average...Safety campus is very safe Never had any issues. Overall a great school!.

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    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Acceptance Rate: 28%,

    Net Price: $34,492,

    SAT Range: 1300-1460,

  16. #21 Best Colleges for Film and Photography in America.

    Loyola Marymount University

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    4 Year,

    LOS ANGELES, CA,

    1714 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.

    Featured Review: Alum says I believe LMU has the potential to be an oasis in the mega city of Los Angeles, CA. Minutes away from LAX, the beach, shopping, entertainment and food from all over the world. University leadership....

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    Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

    Acceptance Rate: 46%,

    Net Price: $40,180,

    SAT Range: 1250-1420,

  17. #23 Best Colleges for Film and Photography in America.

    Carleton College

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    4 Year,

    NORTHFIELD, MN,

    518 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.

    Featured Review: Sophomore says Full of warm people and chilly weather!Lots of liberal arts colleges will pass out fancy brochures that claim "a strong sense of community" with inviting phrases like "close-knit" and "supportive peers" but I never knew that that really...That being said, going to school here can be a lot to manage. Attending somewhere this academically rigorous takes its toll on stress levels, sleep, and having the time to be social. My take:....

    Read 518 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Acceptance Rate: 18%,

    Net Price: $31,718,

    SAT Range: 1370-1550,

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