Top BMUS in Performing Arts Colleges & Universities in USA in 2025 - Fees, Rankings & Eligibility
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#1Duke University logo

Duke University, Durham

North Carolina, Usa
Tuition:  $63.4K/YrAdmission B.Mus PerformanceSAT1450IELTS7.0PTE70$63.4K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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7.3/10(11 Users)
#2University of Southern California logo

University of Southern California, Los Angeles

California, Usa10%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $33.5K/YrLiving$22.4K/YrAdmission B.Mus Piano PerformanceSAT1360TOEFL100PTE68$33.5K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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7.7/10(37 Users)
#3Boston University logo

Boston University, Boston

Massachusetts, Usa11%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $63.8K/YrLiving$15.4K/YrAdmission B.Mus PerformanceSAT1430TOEFL90$63.8K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
8.3/10(14 Users)
#4University of Utah logo

University of Utah, Salt Lake City

Utah, Usa
Tuition:  $31.1K/YrAdmission B.Mus Guitar PerformanceDuolingo110IELTS6.5$31.1K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
9.7/10(10 Users)
#5Auburn University logo

Auburn University, Auburn

Alabama, Usa
Tuition:  $37.6K/YrLiving$6.3K/YrAdmission B.Mus Music Performance - PianoSAT1370IELTS6.5$37.6K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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8.7/10(3 Users)
#6Oakland University logo

Oakland University, Rochester

Michigan, Usa88%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $18.5K/YrLiving$4.2K/YrAdmission B.Mus Music Education and Perfor...Duolingo100TOEFL79PTE53$18.5K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
8.0/10(2 Users)
#7University of North Texas logo

University of North Texas, Denton

Texas, Usa72%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $13.8K/YrLiving$10.3K/YrAdmission B.Mus Instrumental PerformanceACT25TOEFL79PTE53$13.8K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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10.0/10(8 Users)
#8Southern Methodist University logo

Southern Methodist University, Dallas

Texas, Usa48.9%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $52.2K/YrLiving$16.5K/YrAdmission B.Mus PerformanceDuolingo115TOEFL90PTE57$52.2K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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10.0/10(2 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2026Ranked 701 by ARWU in 2022
#9University of South Florida-Tampa logo

University of South Florida-Tampa, Tampa

Florida, Usa41%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $17.3K/YrLiving$9.8K/YrAdmission B.Mus Music Performance - Jazz S...TOEFL79PTE53$17.3K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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8.3/10(9 Users)
#10DePaul University logo

DePaul University, Chicago

Illinois, Usa
Tuition:  $46.6K/YrAdmission B.Mus Music Performance - Percus...Duolingo115IELTS6.5PTE53$46.6K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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6.3/10(6 Users)Ranked 1727 by CWUR in 2025Ranked 244 by FORBES in 2019
#11Ithaca College logo

Ithaca College, Ithaca

New York, Usa30%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $53.5K/YrLiving$15.3K/YrAdmission B.Mus PerformanceDuolingo115IELTS6.0PTE54$53.5K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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9.3/10(1 User)Ranked 243 by FORBES in 2019
#12Calvin College logo

Calvin College, Grand Rapids

Michigan, Usa74.7%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $39.3K/YrLiving$10K/YrAdmission B.Mus Applied Music - Performanc...IELTS6.5PTE54$39.3K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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6.8/10(1 User)Ranked 266 by FORBES in 2019
#13Christopher Newport University logo

Christopher Newport University, Newport News

Virginia, Usa86%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $15.6K/YrLiving$11.2K/YrAdmission B.Mus PerformanceDuolingo100IELTS6.0PTE50$15.6K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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8.5/10(1 User)Ranked 267 by FORBES in 2019
#14Duquesne University logo

Duquesne University, Pittsburgh

Pennsylvania, Usa78.85%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $49K/YrLiving$12.1K/YrAdmission B.Mus PerformanceDuolingo105IELTS6.0PTE48$49K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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Ranked 294 by FORBES in 2019
#15Belmont University logo

Belmont University, Nashville

Tennessee, Usa96%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $42.5K/YrLiving$11.7K/YrAdmission B.Mus Musical TheatreDuolingo115TOEFL80$42.5K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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Ranked 318 by FORBES in 2019
#16Bethel University logo

Bethel University, Saint Paul

Minnesota, Usa91%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $88.1K/YrLiving$10.3K/YrAdmission B.Mus Applied Music - Performanc...Duolingo80IELTS6.5PTE55$88.1K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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5.7/10(2 Users)Ranked 352 by FORBES in 2019
#17Oklahoma City University logo

Oklahoma City University, Oklahoma City

Oklahoma, Usa70.2%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $29.8K/YrLiving$8.6K/YrAdmission B.Mus Music - Guitar PerformanceTOEFL79PTE53$29.8K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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Ranked 477 by FORBES in 2019
#18Rider University logo

Rider University, Lawrenceville

New Jersey, Usa79.4%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $39.7K/YrLiving$14.9K/YrAdmission B.Mus Musical Theatre - Musical ...Duolingo95IELTS6.0PTE50$39.7K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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Ranked 478 by FORBES in 2019
#19Lynn University logo

Lynn University, Boca Raton

Florida, Usa81.7%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $42.7K/YrLiving$12K/YrAdmission B.Mus Performance (Strings, Wood...Duolingo105IELTS6.0PTE50$42.7K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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Ranked 526 by FORBES in 2019
#20Roosevelt University logo

Roosevelt University, Chicago

Illinois, Usa92%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $43.4K/YrLiving$12.9K/YrAdmission B.Mus Music Education and Perfor...Duolingo125IELTS6.5$51.9K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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