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#41University of South Alabama logo

University of South Alabama, Mobile

Alabama, Usa65%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $22.4K/YrLiving$7.5K/YrAdmission B.A/B.S Music - Vocal Performanc...Duolingo95IELTS5.5PTE44$22.4K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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6.7/10(1 User)Ranked 1201 by QS in 2026Ranked 1446 by CWUR in 2025
#42University of San Diego logo

University of San Diego, San Diego

California, Usa47%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $58.4K/YrLiving$12.6K/YrAdmission B.A Theatre Arts and Performance...Duolingo115IELTS6.5$58.4K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
7.0/10(1 User)Ranked 1201 by QS in 2026Ranked 142 by FORBES in 2019
#43University of South Florida-Tampa logo

University of South Florida-Tampa, Tampa

Florida, Usa41%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $17.3K/YrLiving$9.8K/YrAdmission B.A Theatre - PerformanceTOEFL79PTE53$17.3K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
8.3/10(9 Users)
#44UMass Lowell logo

UMass Lowell, Lowell

Massachusetts, Usa85%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $38.8K/YrLiving$12.5K/YrAdmission B.A/B.S Music Performance - Inst...Duolingo110TOEFL79PTE61$38.8K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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Ranked 901 by ARWU in 2022Ranked 408 by FORBES in 2019
#45East Carolina University logo

East Carolina University, Greenville

North Carolina, Usa90%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $23.8K/YrLiving$9.8K/YrAdmission B.A Dance PerformanceDuolingo105IELTS6.0PTE65$23.8K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
9.0/10(3 Users)
#46California State University-Fresno logo

California State University-Fresno, Fresno

California, Usa86%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $30.4K/YrLiving$9.7K/YrAdmission B.A Music - Instrumental Perform...Duolingo100IELTS5.5PTE44$30.4K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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5.0/10(1 User)Ranked 1432 by CWUR in 2025Ranked 417 by FORBES in 2019
#47Ball State University logo

Ball State University, Muncie

Indiana, Usa69%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $53.4K/YrLiving$10K/YrAdmission B.A Music Performance (Guitar, O...Duolingo110IELTS6.5PTE53$53.4K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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7.2/10(1 User)Ranked 1533 by CWUR in 2025Ranked 487 by FORBES in 2019
#48Montclair State University logo

Montclair State University, Montclair

New Jersey, Usa87%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $25.9K/YrLiving$14.5K/YrAdmission B.A/B.S Music -Performance Conce...Duolingo95TOEFL83PTE53$25.9K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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9.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 1578 by CWUR in 2025Ranked 422 by FORBES in 2019
#49Chapman University logo

Chapman University, Orange

California, Usa54%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $65K/YrLiving$14.9K/YrAdmission B.F.A Dance PerformanceDuolingo120IELTS6.5$65K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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8.5/10(2 Users)Ranked 1606 by CWUR in 2025Ranked 178 by FORBES in 2019
#50DePaul University logo

DePaul University, Chicago

Illinois, Usa
Tuition:  $46.6K/YrAdmission B.Mus Music Performance - GuitarDuolingo115IELTS6.5PTE53$46.6K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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6.3/10(6 Users)Ranked 1727 by CWUR in 2025Ranked 244 by FORBES in 2019
#51Appalachian State University logo

Appalachian State University, Boone

North Carolina, Usa42.8%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $25.1K/YrLiving$8.2K/YrAdmission B.S Theatre Arts - PerformanceDuolingo100TOEFL78$25.1K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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Ranked 1777 by CWUR in 2025Ranked 305 by FORBES in 2019
#52Kennesaw State University logo

Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw

Georgia, Usa69%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $17K/YrLiving$11.5K/YrAdmission B.A Theatre and Performance Stud...SAT1160TOEFL79PTE58$17K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
5.8/10(2 Users)Ranked 1861 by CWUR in 2025
#53Towson University logo

Towson University, Towson

Maryland, Usa83%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $56.7K/YrLiving$12.2K/YrAdmission B.F.A Dance Performance and Chor...Duolingo105IELTS6.5PTE57$56.7K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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7.7/10(4 Users)Ranked 1934 by CWUR in 2025Ranked 320 by FORBES in 2019
#54Furman University logo

Furman University, Greenville

South Carolina, Usa56%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $59.4K/YrLiving$12.2K/YrAdmission B.A/B.S Music - Vocal Performanc...Duolingo120TOEFL100$59.4K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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Ranked 127 by FORBES in 2019
#55Denison University logo

Denison University, Granville

Ohio, Usa17%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $67K/YrLiving$12.3K/YrAdmission B.A Music - Performance EmphasisDuolingo115TOEFL80$67K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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6.8/10(1 User)Ranked 153 by FORBES in 2019
#56St. Lawrence University logo

St. Lawrence University, Canton

New York, Usa63%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $63.4K/YrLiving$13.7K/YrAdmission B.A Performance and Communicatio...IELTS6.5PTE55$63.4K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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Ranked 158 by FORBES in 2019
#57Muhlenberg College logo

Muhlenberg College, Allentown

Pennsylvania, Usa64%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $62K/YrLiving$11.4K/YrAdmission B.A/B.S Theatre Performance - Ma...Duolingo115IELTS6.5$62K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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Ranked 179 by FORBES in 2019
#58Lewis and Clark College logo

Lewis and Clark College, Portland

Oregon, Usa74%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $61.9K/YrLiving$12K/YrAdmission B.A Theatre - PerformanceDuolingo115TOEFL91$61.9K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
Ranked 184 by FORBES in 2019
#59Butler University logo

Butler University, Indianapolis

Indiana, Usa85.9%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $46.6K/YrLiving$13K/YrAdmission B.A/B.S Instrumental Performance...Duolingo100TOEFL79PTE53$46.6K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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Ranked 216 by FORBES in 2019
#60Emerson College logo

Emerson College, Boston

Massachusetts, Usa16%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $54.4K/YrLiving$17K/YrAdmission B.F.A Theatre Education and Perf...Duolingo125IELTS6.0PTE54$54.4K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
7.8/10(1 User)Ranked 222 by FORBES in 2019