Top Bachelor in Performance Colleges & Universities in USA in 2025 - Fees, Rankings & Eligibility
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#21UNC-Charlotte logo

UNC-Charlotte, Charlotte

North Carolina, Usa80%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $17.9K/YrLiving$12.9K/YrAdmission B.S Music - Instrumental Perform...Duolingo105IELTS6PTE48$17.9K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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6.0/10(12 Users)
#22SIU-Carbondale logo

SIU-Carbondale, Carbondale

Illinois, Usa91%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $24.4K/YrLiving$10.6K/YrAdmission B.S Communication Studies - Perf...IELTS6.5PTE54$24.4K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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8.0/10(1 User)
#23University of Wyoming logo

University of Wyoming, Laramie

Wyoming, Usa96%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $20.8K/YrLiving$14K/YrAdmission B.A/B.S Musical Theatre Performa...Duolingo100IELTS6$20.8K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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7.7/10(1 User)
#24Portland State University logo

Portland State University, Portland

Oregon, Usa90.9%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $33K/YrLiving$12.8K/YrAdmission B.A/B.S Music PerformanceDuolingo110TOEFL80PTE60$33K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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8.2/10(4 Users)
#25University of Texas-El Paso logo

University of Texas-El Paso, El Paso

Texas, Usa28%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $49K/YrLiving$9.5K/YrAdmission B.A Theatre - PerformanceIELTS6.5PTE44$49K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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#26Oakland University logo

Oakland University, Rochester

Michigan, Usa88%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $18.5K/YrLiving$4.2K/YrAdmission B.Mus Music Education and Perfor...Duolingo100TOEFL79PTE53$18.5K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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8.0/10(2 Users)
#27Texas State University logo

Texas State University, San Marcos

Texas, Usa88%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $24.5K/YrLiving$9.5K/YrAdmission B.A Performance & ProductionDuolingo105IELTS6.5PTE52$24.5K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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8.3/10(2 Users)
#28University of Oklahoma logo

University of Oklahoma, Norman

Oklahoma, Usa77%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $31.6K/YrLiving$15.8K/YrAdmission B.A/B.S Musical Theatre Performa...Duolingo100IELTS6.5$31.6K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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#29University of New Mexico logo

University of New Mexico, Albuquerque

New Mexico, Usa73.5%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $35.1K/YrLiving$9.9K/YrAdmission B.A/B.S Music - Performance Conc...Duolingo95IELTS6PTE47$35.1K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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#30Michigan Technological University logo

Michigan Technological University, Houghton

Michigan, Usa74%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $42.7K/YrLiving$10.5K/YrAdmission B.A Theatre and Electronic Media...Duolingo110IELTS6.5PTE53$42.7K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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8.7/10(4 Users)Ranked 901 by QS in 2026Ranked 801 by ARWU in 2022
#31Southern Methodist University logo

Southern Methodist University, Dallas

Texas, Usa48.9%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $52.2K/YrLiving$16.5K/YrAdmission B.F.A Dance PerformanceDuolingo115TOEFL90PTE57$52.2K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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10.0/10(2 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2026Ranked 701 by ARWU in 2022
#32Kent State University logo

Kent State University, Kent

Ohio, Usa87%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $30.1K/YrLiving$16.6K/YrAdmission B.A Music - Piano PerformanceDuolingo100TOEFL71PTE48$30.1K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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8.0/10(12 Users)
#33West Virginia University logo

West Virginia University, Morgantown

West Virginia, Usa73%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $27.4K/YrAdmission B.A/B.S Music Performance: Instr...Duolingo105IELTS6.5PTE53$27.4K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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7.0/10(3 Users)
#34Western Michigan University logo

Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo

Michigan, Usa85%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $22.6K/YrAdmission B.A/B.S Music Performance: Instr...Duolingo100IELTS6.0PTE48$22.6K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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8.3/10(1 User)
#35University 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
#36University 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
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7.0/10(1 User)Ranked 1201 by QS in 2026Ranked 142 by FORBES in 2019
#37University 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
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8.3/10(9 Users)
#38UMass 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
#39East 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
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9.0/10(3 Users)
#40California 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