Top BA-BS in Performing Arts Colleges & Universities in USA in 2025

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Rank	College Info	Tuition Fees & living Cost(Avg.)	Top Courses	Ranking & Reviews
#21	Texas Tech University, Lubbock Texas, Usa71%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $24.5K/YrLiving: $9.2K/YrAdmission	B.A/B.S Theatre Arts - Design Te...Duolingo100IELTS6.5PTE60$24.5K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 6+ More Programs	7.0/10(3 Users)
#22	Kansas State University, Manhattan Kansas, Usa80%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $28.3K/YrLiving: $2.8K/YrAdmission	B.A/B.S TheatreTOEFL79PTE58$28.3K/Yr Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.0/10(3 Users)
#23	UT-San Antonio, San Antonio Texas, Usa87%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $19.3K/YrLiving: $15.7K/YrAdmission	B.A/B.S PerformanceDuolingo95IELTS6.5PTE58$19.3K/Yr Course duration: 4 years Programs	5.8/10(4 Users)
#24	UA-Birmingham, Birmingham Alabama, Usa88%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $30.6K/YrLiving: $15K/YrAdmission	B.A/B.S Musical TheatreDuolingo120IELTS6PTE53$30.6K/Yr Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.0/10(8 Users)Ranked 801 by THE in 2026 Ranked 1001 by QS in 2026
#25	SIU-Carbondale, Carbondale Illinois, Usa91%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $24.4K/YrLiving: $10.6K/YrAdmission	B.A/B.S Music - Studio Jazz Perf...IELTS6.5PTE54$24.4K/Yr Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.0/10(1 User)
#26	Northern Illinois University, DeKalb Illinois, Usa71%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $12.5K/YrLiving: $10.9K/YrAdmission	B.A/B.S DanceDuolingo105IELTS6PTE48$12.5K/Yr Course duration: 4 years Programs	9.7/10(3 Users)
#27	University of Rhode Island, Kingston Rhode Island, Usa77%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $36.8K/YrLiving: $16.1K/YrAdmission	B.A/B.S TheatreDuolingo105TOEFL79PTE53$36.8K/Yr Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.0/10(2 Users)
#28	University of Wyoming, Laramie Wyoming, Usa96%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $20.8K/YrLiving: $14K/YrAdmission	B.A/B.S Dance PerformanceDuolingo100IELTS6$20.8K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 2+ More Programs	7.7/10(1 User)
#29	Portland State University, Portland Oregon, Usa90.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $33K/YrLiving: $12.8K/YrAdmission	B.A/B.S Performance with an Emph...Duolingo110TOEFL80PTE60$33K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 2+ More Programs	8.2/10(4 Users)
#30	University of Texas-El Paso, El Paso Texas, Usa28%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $49K/YrLiving: $9.5K/YrAdmission	B.A/B.S PerformanceIELTS6.5PTE44$49K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 3+ More Programs	--

#31	University of Memphis, Memphis Tennessee, Usa93%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $24K/YrLiving: $10.8K/YrAdmission	B.A/B.S TheatreDuolingo95TOEFL61PTE50$24K/Yr Course duration: 4 years Programs	6.8/10(4 Users)
#32	The New School, New York City New York, Usa30%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $55.6K/YrLiving: $18.6K/YrAdmission	B.A/B.S Dramatic ArtsDuolingo115IELTS7.0PTE68$55.6K/Yr Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.3/10(1 User)
#33	San Diego State University, San Diego California, Usa36%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $25.2K/YrLiving: $19.5K/YrAdmission	B.A/B.S DanceDuolingo105IELTS6.0PTE54$25.2K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	9.3/10(10 Users)
#34	University of South Dakota, Vermillion South Dakota, Usa99%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $13.3K/YrLiving: $8K/YrAdmission	B.A/B.S Theatre: Theatre Special...IELTS6.0PTE47$13.3K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 3+ More Programs	4.7/10(1 User)
#35	Oakland University, Rochester Michigan, Usa88%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $18.5K/YrLiving: $4.2K/YrAdmission	B.A/B.S Theatre Design and Techn...Duolingo100TOEFL79PTE53$18.5K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 4+ More Programs	8.0/10(2 Users)
#36	Morgan State University, Baltimore Maryland, Usa15%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $8.3K/YrLiving: $9.8K/YrAdmission	B.A/B.S Theatre ArtsDuolingo115TOEFL79$8.3K/Yr Course duration: 4 years Programs	--
#37	University of Texas - Rio Grande Valley, Edinburg Texas, Usa85%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $44.9K/YrLiving: $8K/YrAdmission	B.A/B.S PerformanceDuolingo95IELTS6$44.9K/Yr Course duration: 4 years Programs	--
#38	Adelphi University, Garden City New York, Usa78%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $47.3K/YrLiving: $15.1K/YrAdmission	B.A/B.S Theatre Arts-Design Tech...Duolingo110TOEFL80$47.3K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 2+ More Programs	Ranked 1501 by THE in 2026 Ranked 353 by FORBES in 2019
#39	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 6+ More Programs	Ranked 664 by QS in 2026 Ranked 501 by ARWU in 2022
#40	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 2+ More Programs	--