Top BMUS in Performing Arts Colleges & Universities in USA in 2026 - Fees, Rankings & Eligibility
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#62/1401 QS Ranking 2026

Duke University, Durham

7.3(Based on 11 User Reviews)North Carolina, USA
B.Mus Performance
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
SAT1450IELTS7.0PTE70
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Tuition:  
$63.4K/Yr
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#88/1401 QS Ranking 2026

Boston University, Boston

7.7(Based on 15 User Reviews)Massachusetts, USA11%Acceptance Rate
B.Mus Performance
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
SAT1430TOEFL90
Programs
Tuition:  
$63.8K/Yr
Living
$15.4K/Yr
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#146/1401 QS Ranking 2026

University of Southern California, Los Angeles

7.7(Based on 37 User Reviews)California, USA10%Acceptance Rate
B.Mus Piano Performance
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
SAT1360TOEFL100PTE68
Programs
Tuition:  
$33.5K/Yr
Living
$22.4K/Yr
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#540/1401 QS Ranking 2026

University of Utah, Salt Lake City

9.7(Based on 10 User Reviews)Utah, USA
B.Mus Guitar Performance
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo110IELTS6.5
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Tuition:  
$31.1K/Yr
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#851/1401 QS Ranking 2026

Auburn University, Auburn

8.7(Based on 3 User Reviews)Alabama, USA
B.Mus Music Performance - Piano
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
SAT1370IELTS6.5
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Tuition:  
$37.6K/Yr
Living
$6.3K/Yr
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#901/1401 QS Ranking 2026

University of North Texas, Denton

7.7(Based on 9 User Reviews)Texas, USA72%Acceptance Rate
B.Mus Instrumental Performance
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
ACT25TOEFL79PTE53
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Tuition:  
$13.8K/Yr
Living
$10.3K/Yr
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#1001/1401 QS Ranking 2026

Southern Methodist University, Dallas

10.0(Based on 2 User Reviews)Texas, USA48.9%Acceptance Rate
B.Mus Performance
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo115TOEFL90PTE57
Programs
Tuition:  
$52.2K/Yr
Living
$16.5K/Yr
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#1200/3118 THE Ranking 2026

Oakland University, Rochester

8.0(Based on 2 User Reviews)Michigan, USA88%Acceptance Rate
B.Mus Music Education and Performance, Instrumental and General Music
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo100TOEFL79PTE53
Programs
Tuition:  
$18.5K/Yr
Living
$4.2K/Yr
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#621/1503 QS Ranking 2025

University of South Florida-Tampa, Tampa

8.3(Based on 9 User Reviews)Florida, USA41%Acceptance Rate
B.Mus Music Performance - Jazz Studies
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
TOEFL79PTE53
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Tuition:  
$17.3K/Yr
Living
$9.8K/Yr
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#201/300 ARWU Ranking 2019

DePaul University, Chicago

6.3(Based on 6 User Reviews)Illinois, USA
B.Mus Music Performance - Percussion
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo115IELTS6.5PTE53
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Tuition:  
$46.6K/Yr
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#243/650 FORBES Ranking 2019

Ithaca College, Ithaca

9.3(Based on 1 User Reviews)New York, USA30%Acceptance Rate
B.Mus Performance
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo115IELTS6.0PTE54
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Tuition:  
$53.5K/Yr
Living
$15.3K/Yr
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#266/650 FORBES Ranking 2019

Calvin College, Grand Rapids

6.8(Based on 1 User Reviews)Michigan, USA74.7%Acceptance Rate
B.Mus Applied Music - Performance Concentration
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
IELTS6.5PTE54
Programs
Tuition:  
$39.3K/Yr
Living
$10K/Yr
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#267/650 FORBES Ranking 2019

Christopher Newport University, Newport News

8.5(Based on 1 User Reviews)Virginia, USA86%Acceptance Rate
B.Mus Performance
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo100IELTS6.0PTE50
Programs
Tuition:  
$15.6K/Yr
Living
$11.2K/Yr
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#1885/2459 US News Ranking 2024

Duquesne University, Pittsburgh

Pennsylvania, USA78.85%Acceptance Rate
B.Mus Performance
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo105IELTS6.0PTE48
Programs
Tuition:  
$49K/Yr
Living
$12.1K/Yr
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#236/435 US News Ranking 2024

Belmont University, Nashville

Tennessee, USA96%Acceptance Rate
B.Mus Musical Theatre
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo115TOEFL80
Programs
Tuition:  
$42.5K/Yr
Living
$11.7K/Yr
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#236/435 US News Ranking 2024

Bethel University, Saint Paul

5.7(Based on 2 User Reviews)Minnesota, USA91%Acceptance Rate
B.Mus Applied Music - Performance (Instrumental Performance)
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo80IELTS6.5PTE55
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Tuition:  
$88.1K/Yr
Living
$10.3K/Yr
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#280/435 US News Ranking 2024

Oklahoma City University, Oklahoma City

Oklahoma, USA70.2%Acceptance Rate
B.Mus Music - Guitar Performance
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
TOEFL79PTE53
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Tuition:  
$29.8K/Yr
Living
$8.6K/Yr
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#478/650 FORBES Ranking 2019

Rider University, Lawrenceville

New Jersey, USA79.4%Acceptance Rate
B.Mus Musical Theatre - Musical Direction
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo95IELTS6.0PTE50
Programs
Tuition:  
$39.7K/Yr
Living
$14.9K/Yr
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#526/650 FORBES Ranking 2019

Lynn University, Boca Raton

Florida, USA81.7%Acceptance Rate
B.Mus Performance (Strings, Woodwinds, Brass, Harp and Percussion)
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo105IELTS6.0PTE50
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Tuition:  
$42.7K/Yr
Living
$12K/Yr
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#390/435 US News Ranking 2024

Roosevelt University, Chicago

Illinois, USA92%Acceptance Rate
B.Mus Music Education and Performance
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo125IELTS6.5
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Tuition:  
$43.4K/Yr
Living
$12.9K/Yr
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