The best animation universities in USA are the ones with strong industrial connections, state-of-the-art facilities, innovative curriculum and experienced faculty. Some of the top universities offering courses in animation are the University of Southern California Los Angeles, Purdue University, Arizona State University Tempe, Northeastern University and many more.

  • University of Southern California Los Angeles offers both a Bachelor's as well as a Master's degree in Fine Arts with specializations in Animation and Digital Arts. The requirement is an IELTS score above 6.5. The living cost in this city is around 14 lakhs per annum.
  • Purdue University is one of the best animation universities in USA as it boasts a great history in animation education it offers a master's in Computer Graphics and Animation and has a better acceptance rate of 56 %. The cost of living in this city is comparatively lower than that of other university towns that offer this program.
  • Arizona State University and Northeastern University offer only a Bachelor of Science program with specialization in Animation and Game Art whereas the University of Utah and Florida State University offer Bachelor of Arts programs with specialization in Film and Media Arts and Motion Pictures.
  • The University of Colorado offers a very specific program that focuses on 3D Graphics and Digital Animation. The city has the lowest living cost of around 4 lakhs. Its industry connections help one to get hands-on experience in the field.

Various other best animation universities in USA include California Institute of Arts, Savannah College of Art and Design, Ringling College of Art and Design and many more. They help students gain artistic knowledge along with technical innovations that will pave the way for a successful career in the field of animation.
 

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#1Montclair State University logo

Montclair State University, Montclair

New Jersey, Usa87%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $25.9K/YrLiving$14.5K/YrAdmission B.A/B.S Animation and Illustrati...Duolingo95TOEFL83PTE53$25.9K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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5.8/10(2 Users)Ranked 1578 by CWUR in 2025Ranked 422 by FORBES in 2019
#2Ramapo College of New Jersey logo

Ramapo College of New Jersey, Mahwah

New Jersey, Usa73%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $26.4K/YrLiving$12.2K/YrAdmission B.A Electronic Art and Animation...Duolingo110TOEFL79$26.4K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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Ranked 341 by FORBES in 2019
#3Fairleigh Dickinson University logo

Fairleigh Dickinson University, Madison

New Jersey, Usa95%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $36.4K/YrLiving$13.1K/YrAdmission M.A Animation - Visual EffectsDuolingo100IELTS6PTE53$30.8K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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#4William Paterson University of New Jersey logo

William Paterson University of New Jersey, Wayne

New Jersey, Usa93%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $24K/YrLiving$11.3K/YrAdmission B.F.A Animation and MultimediaDuolingo105TOEFL79$24K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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#5Monmouth University logo

Monmouth University, West Long Branch

New Jersey, Usa90%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $44.1K/YrLiving$13.5K/YrAdmission B.A Fine Arts - AnimationDuolingo105IELTS6$44.1K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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