Top BFA in Performing Arts Colleges & Universities in USA in 2026 - Fees, Rankings & Eligibility
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#101/150 QS Ranking 2025(Performing Arts)

UT-Austin, Austin

9.3(Based on 15 User Reviews)Texas, USA27%Acceptance Rate
B.F.A Dance
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
SAT1355IELTS6.5PTE54
Programs
Tuition:  
$22.7K/Yr
Living
$17.1K/Yr
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#81/1502 THE Ranking 2023(Performing Arts)

University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison

8.0(Based on 21 User Reviews)Wisconsin, USA45%Acceptance Rate
B.F.A Dance
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo115IELTS6.5
Programs
Tuition:  
$42.1K/Yr
Living
$16.4K/Yr
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#51/150 QS Ranking 2025(Performing Arts)

University of Southern California, Los Angeles

7.7(Based on 37 User Reviews)California, USA10%Acceptance Rate
B.F.A Dance
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
SAT1360TOEFL100PTE68
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Tuition:  
$33.5K/Yr
Living
$22.4K/Yr
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#156/1502 THE Ranking 2023(Performing Arts)

Arizona State University, Tempe

9.3(Based on 73 User Reviews)Arizona, USA90%Acceptance Rate
B.F.A Dance
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo95IELTS6PTE53
Programs
Tuition:  
$39.1K/Yr
Living
$19K/Yr
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#151/1502 THE Ranking 2023(Performing Arts)

University of Florida, Gainesville

6.8(Based on 17 User Reviews)Florida, USA24%Acceptance Rate
B.F.A Theatre Production
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
SAT1330IELTS6
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Tuition:  
$28.7K/Yr
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#191/1502 THE Ranking 2023(Performing Arts)

Umass-Amherst, Amherst

8.0(Based on 11 User Reviews)Massachusetts, USA
B.F.A Dance
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo115IELTS6.5
Programs
Tuition:  
$40.9K/Yr
Living
$28.3K/Yr
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#194/1502 THE Ranking 2023(Performing Arts)

University of Miami, Coral Gables

9.3(Based on 2 User Reviews)Florida, USA19%Acceptance Rate
B.F.A Theatre Management
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo125IELTS6.5
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Tuition:  
$58.1K/Yr
Living
$13.7K/Yr
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#401/1502 THE Ranking 2023(Performing Arts)

University of Kansas, Lawrence

8.2(Based on 3 User Reviews)Kansas, USA88%Acceptance Rate
B.F.A Theatre and Voice
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
TOEFL80PTE60
Programs
Tuition:  
$28.3K/Yr
Living
$10.3K/Yr
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#401/1502 THE Ranking 2023(Performing Arts)

University of Connecticut, Storrs

4.3(Based on 12 User Reviews)Connecticut, USA53.9%Acceptance Rate
B.F.A Design and Technical Theatre
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
SAT1315TOEFL79
Programs
Tuition:  
$39.7K/Yr
Living
$12.5K/Yr
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#251/1502 THE Ranking 2023(Performing Arts)

University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu

Hawaii, USA69.7%Acceptance Rate
B.F.A Theatre and Dance
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo135IELTS7PTE68
Programs
Tuition:  
$33.3K/Yr
Living
$13.7K/Yr
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#301/1502 THE Ranking 2023(Performing Arts)

Temple University, Philadelphia

8.3(Based on 14 User Reviews)Pennsylvania, USA83%Acceptance Rate
B.F.A Dance
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo110IELTS6.5PTE53
Programs
Tuition:  
$32.9K/Yr
Living
$8.4K/Yr
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#401/1502 THE Ranking 2023(Performing Arts)

Syracuse University, Syracuse

9.0(Based on 11 User Reviews)New York, USA42%Acceptance Rate
B.F.A Theater Design and Technology
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo110IELTS6.5
Programs
Tuition:  
$63.7K/Yr
Living
$15.9K/Yr
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#301/1502 THE Ranking 2023(Performing Arts)

George Mason University, Fairfax

8.3(Based on 10 User Reviews)Virginia, USA88.8%Acceptance Rate
B.F.A Dance
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo110IELTS6.5PTE59
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Tuition:  
$34.9K/Yr
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#801/1502 THE Ranking 2023(Performing Arts)

Ohio University, Athens

7.7(Based on 1 User Reviews)Ohio, USA
B.F.A Dance
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo95TOEFL68
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Tuition:  
$24.8K/Yr
Living
$6.8K/Yr
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Southern Methodist University, Dallas

10.0(Based on 2 User Reviews)Texas, USA48.9%Acceptance Rate
B.F.A Theatre (Theatre Studies Specialization)
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo115TOEFL90PTE57
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Tuition:  
$52.2K/Yr
Living
$16.5K/Yr
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#601/1502 THE Ranking 2023(Performing Arts)

San Diego State University, San Diego

9.3(Based on 10 User Reviews)California, USA36%Acceptance Rate
B.F.A Dance
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo105IELTS6.0PTE54
Programs
Tuition:  
$25.2K/Yr
Living
$19.5K/Yr
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#801/1502 THE Ranking 2023(Performing Arts)

University of Texas-El Paso, El Paso

Texas, USA28%Acceptance Rate
B.F.A Dance
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
IELTS6.5PTE44
Programs
Tuition:  
$49K/Yr
Living
$9.5K/Yr
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#801/1502 THE Ranking 2023(Performing Arts)

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee

8.3(Based on 4 User Reviews)Wisconsin, USA72%Acceptance Rate
B.F.A Theatre - Acting
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
IELTS6.0PTE49
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Tuition:  
$40.6K/Yr
Living
$10.6K/Yr
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#1201/1502 THE Ranking 2023(Performing Arts)

Texas State University, San Marcos

8.3(Based on 2 User Reviews)Texas, USA88%Acceptance Rate
BFA Performance & Production
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo105IELTS6.5PTE52
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Tuition:  
$24.4K/Yr
Living
$9.5K/Yr
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Adelphi University, Garden City

New York, USA78%Acceptance Rate
BFA Theatre Arts: Design/Technology
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo110TOEFL80
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Tuition:  
$52.1K/Yr
Living
$15.1K/Yr
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