Best Universities/Colleges in USA - Rankings, Programs, Fees, Admission Process, Scholarships

CD Rank	College Info	Tuition Fees & living Cost(Avg.)	Top Courses	Ranking & Reviews
#1	Cornell University, Ithaca New York, Usa14.10%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $65.2K/YrLiving: $11.3K/YrAdmission	B.F.ASAT1400IELTS7.5PTE70$65.2K/Yr Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.8/10(9 Users)Ranked 20 by THE in 2024 Ranked 16 by QS in 2025
#2	University of Michigan, Ann Arbor Michigan, Usa28%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $60.9K/YrLiving: $15.3K/YrAdmission	B.F.A Art and DesignDuolingo105IELTS6.5PTE54$60.9K/Yr Course duration: 4 years Programs	10.0/10(12 Users)Ranked 23 by THE in 2024 Ranked 44 by QS in 2025
#3	Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, Usa21.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $62.3K/YrLiving: $13.8K/YrAdmission	B.F.AIELTS7.5$62.3K/Yr Course duration: 4 years Programs	6.8/10(8 Users)Ranked 24 by THE in 2024 Ranked 58 by QS in 2025
#4	New York University, New York City New York, Usa31.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $62.8K/YrLiving: $6.6K/YrAdmission	B.F.A Studio ArtSAT1350TOEFL90PTE62$62.8K/Yr Course duration: 4 years Programs	6.8/10(17 Users)Ranked 27 by THE in 2024 Ranked 43 by QS in 2025
Partner Colleges 8.0 Best In Infrastructure New Jersey Institute of Technology Newark, New Jersey $35.3K 1st Year Fees M.S Data Science Apply Now 8.2 Best In Social Life University of Arizona Tucson, Arizona $34K 1st Year Fees M.S Data Science Apply Now 6.7 Best In Academic University of Illinois Chicago, Illinois $31.8K 1st Year Fees M.S Business Analytics Apply Now 7.5 Best In Infrastructure Northeastern University Boston, Massachusetts $32.5K 1st Year Fees M.S Project Management Apply Now 6.8 Best In Faculty University at Albany Albany, New York $28.8K 1st Year Fees M.S Data Science Apply Now 7.1 Best In Infrastructure University of Bridgeport Bridgeport, Connecticut $30.4K 1st Year Fees M.S Analytics and Systems Apply Now 7.5 Best In Infrastructure Arizona State University Tempe, Arizona $38.5K 1st Year Fees M.S Computer Science Apply Now 6.1 Best In Infrastructure DePaul University Chicago, Illinois $28.6K 1st Year Fees M.S Computer Science Apply Now 6.3 Best In Academic University of North Texas Denton, Texas $10.1K 1st Year Fees M.S Data Science Apply Now 7.8 Best In Social Life California State University Los Angeles, California $21.3K 1st Year Fees M.S Computer Science Apply Now
#5	University of Texas, Austin Texas, Usa40%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $22.7K/YrLiving: $12.3K/YrAdmission	B.F.A DesignSAT1355IELTS6.5PTE54$22.7K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 2+ More Programs	6.0/10(8 Users)Ranked 52 by THE in 2024 Ranked 66 by QS in 2025
#6	University of Wisconsin, Madison Wisconsin, Usa60%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $42.1K/YrLiving: $15.8K/YrAdmission	B.F.A ArtDuolingo105IELTS6.5PTE54$42.1K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	7.8/10(16 Users)Ranked 63 by THE in 2024 Ranked 116 by QS in 2025
#7	Washington University, St. Louis Missouri, Usa11.33%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $61.7K/YrLiving: $15.5K/YrAdmission	B.F.AIELTS6.0$61.7K/Yr Course duration: 4 years Programs	6.7/10(4 Users)Ranked 68 by THE in 2024 Ranked 176 by QS in 2025
#8	University of Southern California, Los Angeles California, Usa12%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $33.5K/YrLiving: $19.9K/YrAdmission	B.F.ASAT1360TOEFL100PTE68$33.5K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 9+ More Programs	9.0/10(33 Users)Ranked 74 by THE in 2024 Ranked 125 by QS in 2025
#9	University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, Minneapolis Minnesota, Usa51%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $38.5K/YrLiving: $9.9K/YrAdmission	B.F.A Graphic DesignTOEFL79PTE59$38.5K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	9.5/10(10 Users)Ranked 85 by THE in 2024 Ranked 203 by QS in 2025
#10	Pennsylvania State University, State College Pennsylvania, Usa51.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $43.3K/YrLiving: $11.3K/YrAdmission	B.F.ASAT1140IELTS6.5$43.3K/Yr Course duration: 4 years Programs	6.2/10(7 Users)Ranked 122 by THE in 2024 Ranked 89 by QS in 2025

#11	University of Massachusetts, Amherst Massachusetts, Usa65.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $40.9K/YrLiving: $17.8K/YrAdmission	B.F.A DanceDuolingo105IELTS6.5PTE53$40.9K/Yr Course duration: 4 years Programs	5.5/10(7 Users)Ranked 123 by THE in 2024 Ranked 275 by QS in 2025
#12	University of Florida, Gainesville Florida, Usa45.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $28.7K/YrLiving: $12.1K/YrAdmission	B.F.A Theatre ProductionSAT1330IELTS6$28.7K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 2+ More Programs	7.0/10(14 Users)Ranked 132 by THE in 2024 Ranked 215 by QS in 2025
#13	Arizona State University, Tempe Arizona, Usa83%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $35.4K/YrLiving: $19K/YrAdmission	B.F.A AnimationDuolingo95IELTS6.5PTE53$35.4K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 3+ More Programs	8.0/10(50 Users)Ranked 182 by THE in 2024 Ranked 200 by QS in 2025
#14	Northeastern University, Boston Massachusetts, Usa28.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $62.4K/YrLiving: $27.2K/YrAdmission	B.F.A DesignSAT1390IELTS6.5PTE53$62.4K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 3+ More Programs	5.8/10(41 Users)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024 Ranked 396 by QS in 2025
#15	University of Miami, Coral Gables Florida, Usa37.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $58.1K/YrLiving: $13.7K/YrAdmission	B.F.A Design/Technical Productio...ACT30IELTS6.5$58.1K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 3+ More Programs	8.3/10(1 User)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024 Ranked 324 by QS in 2025
#16	University of Utah, Salt Lake City Utah, Usa76.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $31.1K/YrLiving: $12.5K/YrAdmission	B.F.ADuolingo105IELTS6.5$31.1K/Yr Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.3/10(8 Users)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024 Ranked 531 by QS in 2025
#17	George Washington University, Washington District Of Columbia, Usa40.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $64.7K/YrLiving: $13K/YrAdmission	B.F.A PhotographyIELTS6.5PTE61$64.7K/Yr Course duration: 4 years Programs	10.0/10(5 Users)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024 Ranked 371 by QS in 2025
#18	University of South Florida, Tampa Florida, Usa47%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $17.3K/YrLiving: $8.8K/YrAdmission	B.F.A Graphic Arts - Graphic De...TOEFL79PTE53$17.3K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 4+ More Programs	9.0/10(7 Users)Ranked 251 by THE in 2024 Ranked 621 by QS in 2025
#19	University of Georgia, Athens Georgia, Usa52.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $30.8K/YrLiving: $11.7K/YrAdmission	B.F.A Art EducationSAT1420IELTS6.5$30.8K/Yr Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.7/10(7 Users)Ranked 351 by THE in 2024 Ranked 587 by QS in 2025
#20	University of Kansas, Lawrence Kansas, Usa93%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $28.3K/YrLiving: $10.3K/YrAdmission	B.F.A Design: Photo MediaTOEFL80PTE60$28.3K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	8.2/10(3 Users)Ranked 351 by THE in 2024 Ranked 452 by QS in 2025
#21	Temple University, Philadelphia Pennsylvania, Usa52.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $32.9K/YrLiving: $8.4K/YrAdmission	B.F.A Metals/Jewelry/CAD-CAMIELTS6.5PTE53$32.9K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 3+ More Programs	8.3/10(14 Users)Ranked 351 by THE in 2024 Ranked 681 by QS in 2025
#22	University of Connecticut, Storrs Connecticut, Usa48.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $39.7K/YrLiving: $12.5K/YrAdmission	B.F.A Digital Media & DesignSAT1315TOEFL79$39.7K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 4+ More Programs	6.3/10(9 Users)Ranked 351 by THE in 2024 Ranked 565 by QS in 2025
#23	Georgia State University, Atlanta Georgia, Usa58.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $20.8K/YrLiving: $13.4K/YrAdmission	B.F.A Art EducationSAT1095IELTS6PTE58$20.8K/Yr Course duration: 4 years Programs	5.7/10(11 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024 Ranked 851 by QS in 2025
#24	University of Oregon, Eugene Oregon, Usa77.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $44.6K/YrLiving: $11.4K/YrAdmission	B.F.AIELTS7PTE46$44.6K/Yr Course duration: 3 years Programs	9.2/10(1 User)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024 Ranked 801 by QS in 2025
#25	George Mason University, Fairfax Virginia, Usa81%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $34.9K/YrLiving: $15.7K/YrAdmission	B.F.A Art and Visual TechnologySAT1320IELTS6.5PTE59$34.9K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 2+ More Programs	5.3/10(7 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024 Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025
#26	University of Delaware, Newark Delaware, Usa69.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $37.7K/YrLiving: $12.3K/YrAdmission	B.F.ASAT1370IELTS6.5$37.7K/Yr Course duration: 4 years Programs	9.2/10(3 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024 Ranked 506 by QS in 2025
#27	University of Central Florida, Orlando Florida, Usa50%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $21K/YrLiving: $9.8K/YrAdmission	B.F.A Studio Art$21K/Yr Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.3/10(19 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024 Ranked 741 by QS in 2025
#28	Syracuse University, Syracuse New York, Usa52.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $63.7K/YrLiving: $15.9K/YrAdmission	B.F.A Fashion DesignDuolingo110IELTS6.5$63.7K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 17+ More Programs	8.7/10(7 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024 Ranked 801 by QS in 2025
#29	Ohio University, Athens Ohio, Usa75%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $24.8K/YrLiving: $11.6K/YrAdmission	B.F.A Production Design and Tech...ACT25TOEFL70$24.8K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 3+ More Programs	Ranked 601 by THE in 2024 Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025
#30	Mississippi State University, Mississippi State Mississippi, Usa55.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $27.6K/YrLiving: $9.6K/YrAdmission	B.F.A Graphic DesignSAT1180TOEFL71$27.6K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 3+ More Programs	Ranked 601 by THE in 2024 Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025
#31	Oklahoma State University, Stillwater Oklahoma, Usa75%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $29.4K/YrLiving: $8.9K/YrAdmission	B.F.A Graphic DesignTOEFL61$29.4K/Yr Course duration: 4 years Programs	9.7/10(5 Users)Ranked 601 by THE in 2024 Ranked 851 by QS in 2025
#32	University of Texas, El Paso Texas, Usa28%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $49K/YrLiving: $9.5K/YrAdmission	B.F.A DanceIELTS6.5PTE44$49K/Yr Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 801 by THE in 2024 Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025
#33	Montana State University, Bozeman Montana, Usa100%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $31.4K/YrLiving: $9.2K/YrAdmission	B.F.A ArtIELTS5.5PTE48$31.4K/Yr Course duration: 4 years Programs	9.0/10(1 User)Ranked 801 by THE in 2024 Ranked 303 by US News in 2024
#34	The New School, New York City New York, Usa60.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $55.6K/YrLiving: $18.6K/YrAdmission	B.F.A Product DesignIELTS7.0PTE68$55.6K/Yr Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.3/10(1 User)Ranked 801 by THE in 2024 Ranked 781 by QS in 2025
#35	University of Texas - Rio Grande Valley, Edinburg Texas, Usa63.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $44.9K/YrLiving: $8K/YrAdmission	B.F.A Graphic DesignDuolingo95IELTS6$44.9K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	Ranked 1201 by THE in 2024 Ranked 227 by US News in 2024
#36	University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu Hawaii, Usa85%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $33.3K/YrLiving: $13.7K/YrAdmission	B.F.A Art and Art HistoryIELTS6PTE44$33.3K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	Ranked 488 by QS in 2025 Ranked 170 by US News in 2024
#37	University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati Ohio, Usa76%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $30K/YrLiving: $18K/YrAdmission	B.F.A Theater Design and Product...SAT1160IELTS6.5PTE53$30K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 8+ More Programs	8.8/10(5 Users)Ranked 761 by QS in 2025 Ranked 142 by US News in 2024
#38	University of Mississippi, University Mississippi, Usa78.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $28.4K/YrLiving: $10.5K/YrAdmission	B.F.A SculptureTOEFL79PTE53$28.4K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 2+ More Programs	Ranked 851 by QS in 2025 Ranked 163 by US News in 2024
#39	Loyola University, Chicago Illinois, Usa72.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $50.3K/YrLiving: $14.1K/YrAdmission	B.F.A Digital FilmmakingIELTS6.5PTE53$50.3K/Yr Course duration: 4 years Programs	9.7/10(3 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 142 by US News in 2024
#40	Southern Methodist University, Dallas Texas, Usa48.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $52.2K/YrLiving: $16.5K/YrAdmission	B.F.A Theatre (Theatre Studies S...SAT1380TOEFL90PTE57$52.2K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 2+ More Programs	9.7/10(1 User)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 89 by US News in 2024
#41	University of North Texas, Denton Texas, Usa71.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $13.8K/YrLiving: $10.3K/YrAdmission	B.F.A Communication DesignACT25TOEFL79PTE53$13.8K/Yr Course duration: 4 years Programs	4.2/10(4 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 260 by US News in 2024
#42	West Virginia University, Morgantown West Virginia, Usa76.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $27.4K/YrLiving: $10.6K/YrAdmission	B.F.A ActingIELTS6.5PTE53$27.4K/Yr Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 216 by US News in 2024
#43	Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester New York, Usa54.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $56.1K/YrLiving: $12.7K/YrAdmission	B.F.A Industrial DesignIELTS6.5PTE58$56.1K/Yr Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.3/10(4 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 98 by US News in 2024
#44	San Diego State University, San Diego California, Usa34.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $25.2K/YrLiving: $21.6K/YrAdmission	B.F.A DanceDuolingo105IELTS6.5PTE58$25.2K/Yr Course duration: 4 years Programs	5.7/10(6 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 105 by US News in 2024
#45	Howard University, Washington District Of Columbia, Usa30%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $35.3K/YrLiving: $11.2K/YrAdmission	B.F.A Electronic StudioSAT1215TOEFL90PTE53$35.3K/Yr Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.0/10(1 User)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 115 by US News in 2024
#46	Miami University, Oxford Ohio, Usa89%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $40.8K/YrLiving: $13.2K/YrAdmission	B.F.A Interior DesignSAT1220TOEFL80PTE53$40.8K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	9.8/10(2 Users)Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025 Ranked 133 by US News in 2024
#47	University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee Wisconsin, Usa72%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $40.6K/YrLiving: $10.6K/YrAdmission	B.F.A Theatre - ActingIELTS6.0PTE49$40.6K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 2+ More Programs	6.0/10(1 User)Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025 Ranked 332 by US News in 2024
#48	University of South Alabama, Mobile Alabama, Usa80.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $22.4K/YrLiving: $7.5K/YrAdmission	B.F.A Art HistoryIELTS5.5PTE44$22.4K/Yr Course duration: 4 years Programs	6.7/10(1 User)Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025 Ranked 382 by US News in 2024
#49	Seattle University, Seattle Washington, Usa74%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $55.6K/YrLiving: $12.1K/YrAdmission	B.F.A PhotographyTOEFL68PTE48$55.6K/Yr Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025 Ranked 163 by US News in 2024
#50	Humboldt State University, Arcata California, Usa77.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $18.3K/YrLiving: $13K/YrAdmission	B.F.AIELTS6.0PTE46$18.3K/Yr Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 1401 by QS in 2025 Ranked 623 by FORBES in 2019