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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#41Western Kentucky University logo

Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green

Kentucky, Usa15%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $27.6K/YrLiving$8.3K/YrAdmission B.A Computer AnimationDuolingo100IELTS6.5PTE41$27.6K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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9.0/10(1 User)Ranked 600 by FORBES in 2019
#42Southeastern Louisiana University logo

Southeastern Louisiana University, Hammond

Louisiana, Usa87.3%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $22.7K/YrLiving$8.9K/YrAdmission B.A New Media and AnimationDuolingo100TOEFL80$22.7K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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Ranked 611 by FORBES in 2019
#43Middle Tennessee State University logo

Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro

Tennessee, Usa68.6%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $29.9K/YrLiving$8.4K/YrAdmission B.S AnimationDuolingo85IELTS5.5PTE54$29.9K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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7.2/10(1 User)Ranked 631 by FORBES in 2019
#44Savannah College of Art and Design logo

Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah

Georgia, Usa70%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $41.5K/YrLiving$14.2K/YrAdmission M.A AnimationIELTS6.5PTE58$42.1K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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8.5/10(2 Users)
#45Alfred State College logo

Alfred State College, Alfred

New York, Usa100%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $18K/YrAdmission B.S Digital Media and AnimationDuolingo90IELTS5.5PTE54$18K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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#46Ferris State University logo

Ferris State University, Big Rapids

Michigan, Usa77.7%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $22.4K/YrLiving$9.9K/YrAdmission B.A/B.S Digital Animation and Ga...Duolingo90IELTS5.5PTE43$22.4K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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5.5/10(2 Users)
#47New York Film Academy logo

New York Film Academy, Burbank

California, Usa100%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $35.3K/YrLiving$18.9K/YrAdmission M.F.A 3D Animation & Visual Effe...Duolingo101TOEFL79$40K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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#48Champlain College logo

Champlain College, Burlington

Vermont, Usa57%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $47.4K/YrLiving$14.9K/YrAdmission B.S Game Art and AnimationDuolingo105IELTS6.5PTE58$47.4K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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7.8/10(2 Users)
#49Lesley University logo

Lesley University, Cambridge

Massachusetts, Usa74%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $33.3K/YrLiving$15.7K/YrAdmission B.A/B.S Animation and Motion Med...Duolingo105IELTS6.5$33.3K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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7.7/10(1 User)
#50Eastern Washington University logo

Eastern Washington University, Cheney

Washington, Usa95.5%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $24.7K/YrLiving$11.5K/YrAdmission B.A Computer Science 3D Animatio...Duolingo100IELTS6$24.7K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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#51Columbia College Chicago logo

Columbia College Chicago, Chicago

Illinois, Usa12.5%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $22.6K/YrLiving$13.6K/YrAdmission B.S Computer AnimationIELTS6.5PTE60$22.6K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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10.0/10(2 Users)
#52School of Art Institute of Chicago logo

School of Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago

Illinois, Usa66.5%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $56.6K/YrLiving$13.9K/YrAdmission M.F.A Film, Video, New Media and...Duolingo120IELTS7PTE65$57.8K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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#53Oklahoma Christian University logo

Oklahoma Christian University, Edmond

Oklahoma, Usa90%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $24.5K/YrLiving$7.6K/YrAdmission B.A/B.S Gaming, AnimationDuolingo85IELTS6$24.5K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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#54Longwood University logo

Longwood University, Farmville

Virginia, Usa85%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $27.4K/YrLiving$10.4K/YrAdmission B.A/B.S Graphic and Animation De...Duolingo115TOEFL79$27.4K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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#55University of Saint Francis logo

University of Saint Francis, Fort Wayne

Indiana, Usa97%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $38.1K/YrLiving$9K/YrAdmission B.A AnimationDuolingo105TOEFL80$38.1K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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7.8/10(1 User)
#56State University of New York Fredonia logo

State University of New York Fredonia, Fredonia

New York, Usa76%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $17.5K/YrLiving$12.5K/YrAdmission B.A/B.S Animation and Illustrati...Duolingo105IELTS6.5PTE53$17.5K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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#57Colorado Mesa University logo

Colorado Mesa University, Grand Junction

Colorado, Usa82.8%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $26K/YrLiving$10.7K/YrAdmission B.A/B.S Animation, Film, Photogr...Duolingo105TOEFL70$26K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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#58Jacksonville University logo

Jacksonville University, Jacksonville

Florida, Usa57%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $45K/YrLiving$13.9K/YrAdmission B.A AnimationDuolingo105IELTS6.0PTE56$45K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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#59Woodbury University logo

Woodbury University, Burbank

California, Usa63%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $44.5K/YrLiving$11.1K/YrAdmission B.A/B.S AnimationDuolingo90IELTS6.0PTE50$44.5K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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#60Dakota State University logo

Dakota State University, Madison

South Dakota, Usa98%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $11.9K/YrLiving$6.7K/YrAdmission B.S Digital Arts and Design - Pr...Duolingo105IELTS6.0PTE53$11.9K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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