2024 Best Colleges for Performing Arts in the Memphis Area

• Memphis, TN•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.75 out of 5  2,214 reviews

Graduate Student: The University of Memphis provided a vast selection of courses, offering diverse perspectives and in-depth explorations of each respective subject. Many of the professors I had the pleasure of learning from were passionate and driven about their area of study, and this translated to a care for their students' academic well-being. Moreover, this often translated to a care for their students' overall well-being. While it cannot be said for everyone, in my personal experience, a majority of the professors and peers I came across were kind and motivated by community advancement. I found, most especially in the courses relative to my English (Creative Writing) major, a community of people who not only sought success and enrichment for themselves but for their peers around them. This continuously inspired me to do the same.... Read 2,214 reviews

• grade B+

• Acceptance rate 95%

• Net price $14,251

• SAT range 990-1200

• Memphis, TN•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.63 out of 5  668 reviews

Alum: To begin, the size of Rhodes College is ideal for getting to know many other students, especially of other graduation years. The campus has beautiful buildings (though some are better on the outside), and the location next to a large forest is especially beautiful in fall. Memphis has a lot of culture and history to provide too. The weather is pretty nice during the school year, and strong greek life means there are a lot of opportunities to go out. An added benefit is that even though greek life is strongly present, it didn't feel weird to not be a part of it and yet still go to the parties because it's about half- half. I'm thankful for my time there, for my small class sizes, and for some of the best educators I've experienced. The science departments offer plenty of research opportunities and study abroad is encouraged! Go Lynx!... Read 668 reviews

• grade B+

• Acceptance rate 57%

• Net price $30,525

• SAT range 1330-1490

• Memphis, TN•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.83 out of 5  54 reviews

Sophomore: My experience with Visible Music College has been amazing. As an adult learner, it is sometimes really difficult to find schools that will work with my schedule. Visible Music College has been so helpful in that regard. I am a full time worship pastor and I have a wife and a 3 kids. The faculty and professors have been so gracious with me when it comes to class times and my kids interrupting a zoom class. I can't thank them enough. This is such a hands on school. There's so much opportunity to learn not just in the classroom lecture. They give each student an opportunity to use what they are learning. From music production to concerts and leading worship. They desire for each student to retain and put into practice what they are learning. This has been huge for me. Most schools are happy to leave it to their students to retain the information based on lectures and assignments. Visible Music does everything they can to help each student better understand their craft and succeed.... Read 54 reviews

• grade unavailable

• Acceptance rate 37%

• Net price $25,367

• SAT range 590-1250