Top Jazz Universities & Colleges in USA in 2026 - Fees, Requirements & Eligibility
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#118/553 QS Ranking 2025(Arts)

Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore

8.7(Based on 10 User Reviews)Maryland, USA6%Acceptance Rate
B.A Jazz Performance
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo125IELTS7
Programs
Tuition:  
$64.7K/Yr
Living
$15.4K/Yr
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#98/553 QS Ranking 2025(Arts)

Northwestern University, Evanston

9.0(Based on 5 User Reviews)Illinois, USA
B.A Jazz Studies
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
SAT1460IELTS6.5
Programs
Tuition:  
$94.9K/Yr
Living
$2.1K/Yr
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#102/553 QS Ranking 2025(Arts)

Ohio State University, Columbus

5.3(Based on 7 User Reviews)Ohio, USA61%Acceptance Rate
B.A Music - Jazz Studies
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
GMAT21TOEFL79
Programs
Tuition:  
$41.3K/Yr
Living
$15.2K/Yr
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#501/553 QS Ranking 2025(Arts)

University of Miami, Coral Gables

9.3(Based on 2 User Reviews)Florida, USA19%Acceptance Rate
Ph.D Jazz Performance Instrumental-Vocal
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
IELTS6.5
Programs
Tuition:  
$50.8K/Yr
Living
$13.7K/Yr
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University of Missouri-Kansas City, Kansas City

Missouri, USA78%Acceptance Rate
B.A Jazz Studies
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo100TOEFL70PTE48
Programs
Tuition:  
$33.1K/Yr
Living
$15K/Yr
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#501/551 QS Ranking 2024(Arts)

Loyola University, Chicago

8.0(Based on 4 User Reviews)Illinois, USA81.4%Acceptance Rate
B.A Music - Jazz Studies
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo115IELTS6.5
Programs
Tuition:  
$50.3K/Yr
Living
$14.1K/Yr
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#801/1200 THE Ranking 2022(Arts)

Kent State University, Kent

8.0(Based on 12 User Reviews)Ohio, USA87%Acceptance Rate
B.A Music - Jazz Studies
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo100TOEFL71PTE48
Programs
Tuition:  
$30.1K/Yr
Living
$16.6K/Yr
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#301/601 THE Ranking 2025(Arts)

University of Utah, Salt Lake City

9.7(Based on 10 User Reviews)Utah, USA
B.A Music, Jazz Composition Emphasis
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo110IELTS6.5
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Tuition:  
$31.1K/Yr
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University of Maine, Orono

Maine, USA96%Acceptance Rate
B.A Music - Jazz Studies
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo110IELTS6.5PTE53
Programs
Tuition:  
$34.7K/Yr
Living
$10.1K/Yr
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#501/1200 THE Ranking 2022(Arts)

University of Montana, Missoula

Montana, USA85%Acceptance Rate
B.A Music - Specialization in Instrumental Jazz Studies
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo105IELTS6.0PTE41
Programs
Tuition:  
$31.6K/Yr
Living
$9.2K/Yr
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#350/553 QS Ranking 2025(Arts)

University of Kansas, Lawrence

8.2(Based on 3 User Reviews)Kansas, USA88%Acceptance Rate
B.A Music: Jazz Studies
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
TOEFL80PTE60
Programs
Tuition:  
$28.3K/Yr
Living
$10.3K/Yr
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#309/553 QS Ranking 2025(Arts)

University of Connecticut, Storrs

4.3(Based on 12 User Reviews)Connecticut, USA53.9%Acceptance Rate
B.A Music - Jazz Studies
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
SAT1315TOEFL79
Programs
Tuition:  
$39.7K/Yr
Living
$12.5K/Yr
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#601/1502 THE Ranking 2023(Arts)

UM-Baltimore County, Baltimore

7.0(Based on 8 User Reviews)Maryland, USA74%Acceptance Rate
B.A Jazz Studies
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo115IELTS6.5
Programs
Tuition:  
$31.2K/Yr
Living
$11.8K/Yr
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California State University-Fullerton, Fullerton

8.3(Based on 9 User Reviews)California, USA86.7%Acceptance Rate
B.A Music Education - Instrumental Emphasis - Jazz
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
TOEFL95PTE58
Programs
Tuition:  
$11.9K/Yr
Living
$15.6K/Yr
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California State University-Fresno, Fresno

5.0(Based on 1 User Reviews)California, USA86%Acceptance Rate
B.A Music - Jazz Studies
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo100IELTS5.5PTE44
Programs
Tuition:  
$30.4K/Yr
Living
$9.7K/Yr
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California State University-Northridge, Northridge

8.0(Based on 7 User Reviews)California, USA86.5%Acceptance Rate
B.A Music - Jazz Studies
Course duration:
3 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo95IELTS6PTE50
Programs
Tuition:  
$20.1K/Yr
Living
$10.4K/Yr
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#501/601 THE Ranking 2025(Arts)

UNC-Charlotte, Charlotte

6.0(Based on 12 User Reviews)North Carolina, USA80%Acceptance Rate
B.A Music - Jazz Studies
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo105IELTS6PTE48
Programs
Tuition:  
$17.9K/Yr
Living
$12.9K/Yr
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California State University-Sacramento, Sacramento

9.8(Based on 5 User Reviews)California, USA65%Acceptance Rate
BA Music - Jazz Studies
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo95IELTS6PTE50
Programs
Tuition:  
$6.4K/Yr
Living
$14.4K/Yr
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#501/601 THE Ranking 2025(Arts)

University of Denver, Denver

8.3(Based on 2 User Reviews)Colorado, USA71%Acceptance Rate
B.A Jazz Studies
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
IELTS6.5
Programs
Tuition:  
$60.1K/Yr
Living
$12.6K/Yr
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DePaul University, Chicago

6.7(Based on 7 User Reviews)Illinois, USA
B.A Music - Jazz Studies
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo115IELTS6.5PTE53
Programs
Tuition:  
$46.6K/Yr
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