Top BA-BS in Performing Arts Colleges & Universities in USA in 2025 - Fees, Rankings & Eligibility
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#41Kent State University logo

Kent State University, Kent

Ohio, Usa87%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $30.1K/YrLiving$16.6K/YrAdmission B.A/B.S Music - Voice Performanc...Duolingo100TOEFL71PTE48$30.1K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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8.0/10(12 Users)
#42Utah State University logo

Utah State University, Logan

Utah, Usa94%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $27.6K/YrLiving$4.8K/YrAdmission B.A/B.S Theatre ArtsIELTS6$27.6K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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10.0/10(1 User)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2026Ranked 401 by ARWU in 2022
#43West Virginia University logo

West Virginia University, Morgantown

West Virginia, Usa73%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $27.4K/YrAdmission B.A/B.S Music Performance: Woodw...Duolingo105IELTS6.5PTE53$27.4K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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7.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2026Ranked 401 by ARWU in 2022
#44University of Idaho logo

University of Idaho, Moscow

Idaho, Usa79.1%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $28.1K/YrLiving$8.7K/YrAdmission B.A/B.S Theatre ArtsDuolingo100TOEFL70PTE48$28.1K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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6.5/10(3 Users)
#45University of North Carolina logo

University of North Carolina, Greensboro

North Carolina, Usa6.4%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $22.7K/YrLiving$10.2K/YrAdmission B.A/B.S Drama - Theatre Educatio...Duolingo105IELTS6.5PTE53$22.7K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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6.8/10(1 User)
#46Western Michigan University logo

Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo

Michigan, Usa85%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $22.6K/YrAdmission B.A/B.S Theatre: Design and Tech...Duolingo100IELTS6.0PTE48$22.6K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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8.3/10(1 User)
#47Marquette University logo

Marquette University, Milwaukee

Wisconsin, Usa87%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $50.1K/YrLiving$11.9K/YrAdmission B.A/B.S Theatre ArtsDuolingo115IELTS6.5$50.1K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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#48University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee logo

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee

Wisconsin, Usa72%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $40.6K/YrLiving$10.6K/YrAdmission B.A/B.S Theatre - PerformanceIELTS6.0PTE49$40.6K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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8.3/10(4 Users)
#49University 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
#50University of Minnesota - Twin Cities logo

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, Minneapolis

Minnesota, Usa77%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $38.5K/YrLiving$9.9K/YrAdmission B.A/B.S DanceDuolingo110TOEFL71PTE54$38.5K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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10.0/10(12 Users)
#51Swarthmore College logo

Swarthmore College, Swarthmore

Pennsylvania, Usa9%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $62K/YrLiving$15K/YrAdmission B.A/B.S DanceIELTS6.5$62K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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7.8/10(1 User)Ranked 701 by ARWU in 2022Ranked 679 by CWUR in 2025
#52UMass 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
#53University of Montana logo

University of Montana, Missoula

Montana, Usa85%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $31.6K/YrLiving$9.2K/YrAdmission B.A/B.S Music - Specialization i...Duolingo105IELTS6.0PTE41$31.6K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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#54East Carolina University logo

East Carolina University, Greenville

North Carolina, Usa90%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $23.8K/YrLiving$9.8K/YrAdmission B.A/B.S Theatre Arts EducationDuolingo105IELTS6.0PTE65$23.8K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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9.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 1005 by CWUR in 2025Ranked 473 by FORBES in 2019
#55North Dakota State University logo

North Dakota State University, Fargo

North Dakota, Usa94%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $11.3K/YrLiving$8.6K/YrAdmission B.A/B.S Theatre ArtsDuolingo105TOEFL71PTE50$11.3K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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7.3/10(1 User)Ranked 1039 by CWUR in 2025Ranked 369 by FORBES in 2019
#56Colgate University logo

Colgate University, Hamilton

New York, Usa27.4%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $66.6K/YrLiving$13.5K/YrAdmission B.A/B.S TheaterDuolingo130TOEFL100$66.6K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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Ranked 1132 by CWUR in 2025Ranked 46 by FORBES in 2019
#57Pomona College logo

Pomona College, Claremont

California, Usa9%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $61.9K/YrLiving$16.1K/YrAdmission B.A/B.S DanceDuolingo130IELTS7$61.9K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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Ranked 1169 by CWUR in 2025Ranked 12 by FORBES in 2019
#58Creighton University logo

Creighton University, Omaha

Nebraska, Usa72%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $46.8K/YrLiving$10.7K/YrAdmission B.A/B.S Musical TheatreDuolingo110IELTS6.5PTE49$46.8K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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#59Boise State University logo

Boise State University, Boise

Idaho, Usa84%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $27.1K/YrLiving$10K/YrAdmission B.A/B.S Performance (with an Opt...Duolingo100IELTS6.5PTE50$27.1K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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Ranked 1354 by CWUR in 2025Ranked 569 by FORBES in 2019
#60California State University-Fullerton logo

California State University-Fullerton, Fullerton

California, Usa86.7%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $11.9K/YrLiving$15.6K/YrAdmission B.A/B.S Theatre Arts (with a Con...TOEFL95PTE58$11.9K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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8.3/10(9 Users)Ranked 1377 by CWUR in 2025Ranked 300 by FORBES in 2019