Top Bachelor in Performance Colleges & Universities in USA in 2025 - Fees, Rankings & Eligibility
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#1University of Chicago logo

University of Chicago, Chicago

Illinois, Usa
Tuition:  $67.4K/YrLiving$29K/YrAdmission B.A Theater and Performance Stud...TOEFL100PTE54$67.4K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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7.3/10(5 Users)
#2Johns Hopkins University logo

Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore

Maryland, Usa6%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $64.7K/YrLiving$15.4K/YrAdmission B.A Jazz PerformanceDuolingo125IELTS7$64.7K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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3.8/10(9 Users)
#3Duke University logo

Duke University, Durham

North Carolina, Usa
Tuition:  $63.4K/YrAdmission B.A Dance - Choreography and Per...SAT1450IELTS7.0PTE70$63.4K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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7.3/10(11 Users)
#4Northwestern University logo

Northwestern University, Evanston

Illinois, Usa
Tuition:  $94.9K/YrLiving$2.1K/YrAdmission B.A Performance StudiesSAT1460IELTS6.5$94.9K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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9.0/10(5 Users)
#5Brown University logo

Brown University, Providence

Rhode Island, Usa5%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $65.7K/YrLiving$9.8K/YrAdmission B.A Theatre Arts and Performance...Duolingo125TOEFL90$65.7K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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7.0/10(2 Users)
#6Ohio State University logo

Ohio State University, Columbus

Ohio, Usa61%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $41.3K/YrLiving$15.2K/YrAdmission B.A Music - Performance (Piano)GMAT21TOEFL79$41.3K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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8.3/10(6 Users)
#7University of Arizona logo

University of Arizona, Tucson

Arizona, Usa86%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $41K/YrLiving$16.8K/YrAdmission B.A/B.S Performance: Guitar Emph...Duolingo100TOEFL70PTE53$41K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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8.0/10(18 Users)
#8TAM University logo

TAM University, College Station

Texas, Usa57%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $49K/YrAdmission B.A Performance StudiesIELTS6PTE53$49K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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9.3/10(5 Users)Ranked 151 by THE in 2026Ranked 144 by QS in 2026
#9University of Notre Dame logo

University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame

Indiana, Usa13%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $64.5K/YrLiving$14.9K/YrAdmission B.A Music - Concentration in Per...Duolingo100TOEFL100PTE70$64.5K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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7.0/10(2 Users)
#10University of Miami logo

University of Miami, Coral Gables

Florida, Usa19%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $58.1K/YrLiving$13.7K/YrAdmission B.A Instrumental PerformanceDuolingo125IELTS6.5$58.1K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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9.3/10(2 Users)
#11University of Utah logo

University of Utah, Salt Lake City

Utah, Usa
Tuition:  $31.1K/YrAdmission B.A Music, Piano PerformanceDuolingo110IELTS6.5$31.1K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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9.7/10(10 Users)
#12Georgetown University logo

Georgetown University, Washington

District Of Columbia, Usa
Tuition:  $64.9K/YrAdmission B.A Theater and Performance Stud...Duolingo100IELTS6.5PTE61$64.9K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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6.3/10(1 User)
#13University of Hawaii at Manoa logo

University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu

Hawaii, Usa69.7%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $33.3K/YrLiving$13.7K/YrAdmission B.A/B.S Music - Vocal Performanc...Duolingo135IELTS7PTE68$33.3K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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#14Virginia Commonwealth University logo

Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond

Virginia, Usa93%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $39.9K/YrLiving$11.5K/YrAdmission B.A/B.S Music - Concentration in...Duolingo105IELTS6PTE53$39.9K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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9.3/10(2 Users)
#15University of Missouri-Mizzou logo

University of Missouri-Mizzou, Columbia

Missouri, Usa77%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $38.2K/YrLiving$10.7K/YrAdmission B.A Theatre with Emphasis in Wri...Duolingo110IELTS6.5PTE58$38.2K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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6.7/10(4 Users)
#16University of Denver logo

University of Denver, Denver

Colorado, Usa71%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $60.1K/YrLiving$12.6K/YrAdmission B.A PerformanceIELTS6.5$60.1K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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8.3/10(2 Users)
#17University of Missouri-Kansas City logo

University of Missouri-Kansas City, Kansas City

Missouri, Usa78%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $33.1K/YrLiving$15K/YrAdmission B.A Performance: GuitarDuolingo100TOEFL70PTE48$33.1K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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Ranked 501 by THE in 2026Ranked 1001 by QS in 2026
#18University of Nebraska logo

University of Nebraska, Lincoln

Nebraska, Usa77%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $28.6K/YrLiving$11K/YrAdmission B.A Theatre-PerformanceDuolingo100IELTS6$28.6K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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4.7/10(1 User)Ranked 501 by THE in 2026Ranked 711 by QS in 2026
#19Ohio University logo

Ohio University, Athens

Ohio, Usa
Tuition:  $24.8K/YrLiving$6.8K/YrAdmission B.A PerformanceDuolingo95TOEFL68$24.8K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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7.7/10(1 User)
#20Auburn University logo

Auburn University, Auburn

Alabama, Usa
Tuition:  $37.6K/YrLiving$6.3K/YrAdmission B.A Theatre - PerformanceSAT1370IELTS6.5$37.6K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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8.7/10(3 Users)