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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#61Fairleigh 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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#62Southern Arkansas University logo

Southern Arkansas University, Magnolia

Arkansas, Usa66%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $15K/YrLiving$7.1K/YrAdmission B.A/B.S Game, Animation, and Sim...Duolingo90IELTS5.5PTE43$15K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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#63Fashion Institute of Technology logo

Fashion Institute of Technology, New York City

New York, Usa58%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $21.7K/YrLiving$13.9K/YrAdmission B.F.A Computer Animation and Int...IELTS6.5PTE53$21.7K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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#64Minnesota State University Moorhead logo

Minnesota State University Moorhead, Moorhead

Minnesota, Usa57%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $26.6K/YrLiving$9K/YrAdmission B.A AnimationDuolingo95IELTS5.5PTE47$26.6K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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8.7/10(2 Users)
#65Wilmington University logo

Wilmington University, New Castle

Delaware, Usa99%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $13.6K/YrLiving$6K/YrAdmission B.S Video and Motion Graphics - ...Duolingo95TOEFL71PTE46$13.6K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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6.0/10(1 User)
#66School of Visual Arts logo

School of Visual Arts, New York City

New York, Usa91%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $30K/YrLiving$19.6K/YrAdmission B.A/B.S Computer Art, Computer A...Duolingo110IELTS6.5PTE52$40.5K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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#67Kent State University Stark logo

Kent State University Stark, North Canton

Ohio, Usa93%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $30.1K/YrLiving$7.9K/YrAdmission B.S Computer Design, Animation a...Duolingo100TOEFL71PTE48$30.1K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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#68California College of the Arts logo

California College of the Arts, Oakland

California, Usa73%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $57.1K/YrLiving$12.7K/YrAdmission B.F.A AnimationDuolingo120IELTS6.5$57.1K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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7.0/10(1 User)
#69ArtCenter College of Design logo

ArtCenter College of Design, Pasadena

California, Usa75%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $53.1K/YrLiving$13.5K/YrAdmission B.A Entertainment Design - Anima...IELTS6.5$53.1K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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#70Point Park University logo

Point Park University, Pittsburgh

Pennsylvania, Usa98%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $46.1K/YrLiving$11.1K/YrAdmission B.A Animation and Visual EffectsDuolingo105TOEFL61$46.1K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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#71DigiPen Institute of Technology logo

DigiPen Institute of Technology, Redmond

Washington, Usa66%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $43K/YrLiving$11.4K/YrAdmission B.A/B.S Digital Art and Animatio...Duolingo115TOEFL80$43K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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#72Missouri Western State University logo

Missouri Western State University, Saint Joseph

Missouri, Usa73%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $17.5K/YrLiving$8.7K/YrAdmission B.A/B.S Digital AnimationDuolingo95IELTS5.5PTE44$17.5K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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#73Academy of Art University logo

Academy of Art University, San Francisco

California, Usa100%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $42.1K/YrLiving$15.8K/YrAdmission M.A Animation and Visual EffectsIELTS6.5$42.1K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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#74Drury University logo

Drury University, Springfield

Missouri, Usa59%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $35.4K/YrLiving$8K/YrAdmission B.A AnimationDuolingo90IELTS5.5$35.4K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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#75University of Advancing Technology logo

University of Advancing Technology, Tempe

Arizona, Usa85.1%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $26.7K/YrLiving$9.4K/YrAdmission B.A Game Art and AnimationIELTS6.5PTE54$26.7K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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#76Regent University logo

Regent University, Virginia Beach

Virginia, Usa40%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $19K/YrLiving$7.1K/YrAdmission B.A AnimationDuolingo115IELTS7PTE61$19K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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#77William 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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#78Monmouth 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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#79Full Sail University logo

Full Sail University, Winter Park

Florida, Usa100%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $95K/YrLiving$8.4K/YrAdmission B.S Computer AnimationTOEFL79PTE53$95K/Yr
Course duration: 20 months
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5.7/10(2 Users)
#80Eastern Michigan University logo

Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti

Michigan, Usa85%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $15.5K/YrLiving$9.9K/YrAdmission B.S Simulation, Animation and Ga...Duolingo95IELTS6.5PTE53$15.5K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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7.8/10(1 User)