Top Theatre Universities & Colleges in USA in 2026 - Fees, Requirements & Eligibility
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#88/1401 QS Ranking 2026

Boston University, Boston

7.7(Based on 15 User Reviews)Massachusetts, USA11%Acceptance Rate
B.A/B.S Theatre, Sound Design
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
SAT1430TOEFL90
Programs
Tuition:  
$63.8K/Yr
Living
$15.4K/Yr
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#88/1401 QS Ranking 2026

Purdue University, West Lafayette

7.0(Based on 18 User Reviews)Indiana, USA50%Acceptance Rate
B.A Theatre Design and Production
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
SAT1170IELTS6.0
Programs
Tuition:  
$31.1K/Yr
Living
$13.7K/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.F.A Theatre, Design Emphasis
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
SAT1360TOEFL100PTE68
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Tuition:  
$33.5K/Yr
Living
$22.4K/Yr
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#287/1401 QS Ranking 2026

University of Arizona, Tucson

8.0(Based on 18 User Reviews)Arizona, USA86%Acceptance Rate
B.A Theatre Production: Design & Technical Production Emphasis
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo100TOEFL70PTE53
Programs
Tuition:  
$41K/Yr
Living
$16.8K/Yr
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#334/1401 QS Ranking 2026

University of Illinois-Chicago, Chicago

9.3(Based on 8 User Reviews)Illinois, USA78.5%Acceptance Rate
B.A Theatre Design Production and Technology
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
SAT1370IELTS6.5PTE54
Programs
Tuition:  
$47.8K/Yr
Living
$14.6K/Yr
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#534/1401 QS Ranking 2026

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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#540/1401 QS Ranking 2026

University of Utah, Salt Lake City

9.7(Based on 10 User Reviews)Utah, USA
B.A Theatre, Performing Arts Design Program
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo110IELTS6.5
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Tuition:  
$31.1K/Yr
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#664/1401 QS Ranking 2026

University of Oklahoma, Norman

Oklahoma, USA77%Acceptance Rate
B.A/B.S Theatre, Design
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo100IELTS6.5
Programs
Tuition:  
$31.6K/Yr
Living
$15.8K/Yr
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#697/1401 QS Ranking 2026

University of Missouri-Mizzou, Columbia

6.7(Based on 4 User Reviews)Missouri, USA77%Acceptance Rate
B.A Theatre with Emphasis in Design/Technical
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo110IELTS6.5PTE58
Programs
Tuition:  
$38.2K/Yr
Living
$10.7K/Yr
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#711/1401 QS Ranking 2026

University of Nebraska, Lincoln

4.7(Based on 1 User Reviews)Nebraska, USA77%Acceptance Rate
B.A/B.S Theatre-Design & Technical Production
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo100IELTS6
Programs
Tuition:  
$28.6K/Yr
Living
$11K/Yr
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#731/1401 QS Ranking 2026

Texas Tech University, Lubbock

7.0(Based on 3 User Reviews)Texas, USA71%Acceptance Rate
B.A/B.S Theatre Arts - Design Technology Specialization
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo100IELTS6.5PTE60
Programs
Tuition:  
$24.5K/Yr
Living
$9.2K/Yr
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#741/1401 QS Ranking 2026

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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#851/1401 QS Ranking 2026

Auburn University, Auburn

8.7(Based on 3 User Reviews)Alabama, USA
B.Des Theatre - Design and Technology
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
SAT1370IELTS6.5
Programs
Tuition:  
$37.6K/Yr
Living
$6.3K/Yr
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#901/1401 QS Ranking 2026

Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond

9.3(Based on 2 User Reviews)Virginia, USA93%Acceptance Rate
B.A Theatre (Concentration in Costume Design/Technical Production)
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo105IELTS6PTE53
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Tuition:  
$39.9K/Yr
Living
$11.5K/Yr
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#1001/1401 QS Ranking 2026

UNC-Charlotte, Charlotte

6.0(Based on 12 User Reviews)North Carolina, USA80%Acceptance Rate
B.A Theatre - Design or Tech
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo105IELTS6PTE48
Programs
Tuition:  
$17.9K/Yr
Living
$12.9K/Yr
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#1001/1401 QS Ranking 2026

Kent State University, Kent

8.0(Based on 12 User Reviews)Ohio, USA87%Acceptance Rate
M.A Theatre Studies (Design/Technology-Costume Design)
Course duration:
2 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo100TOEFL71PTE50
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Tuition:  
$21K/Yr
Living
$16.6K/Yr
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#1001/1401 QS Ranking 2026

West Virginia University, Morgantown

7.0(Based on 3 User Reviews)West Virginia, USA73%Acceptance Rate
B.A/B.S Theatre Design and Technology
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo105IELTS6.5PTE53
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Tuition:  
$27.4K/Yr
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#1001/1401 QS Ranking 2026

Baylor University, Waco

7.5(Based on 2 User Reviews)Texas, USA51%Acceptance Rate
B.A Theatre Design and Technology
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo110IELTS6.5PTE60
Programs
Tuition:  
$54.8K/Yr
Living
$12.2K/Yr
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#1201/1401 QS Ranking 2026

University of Texas-El Paso, El Paso

Texas, USA28%Acceptance Rate
B.A/B.S Theatre - Technology & Design
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
IELTS6.5PTE44
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Tuition:  
$49K/Yr
Living
$9.5K/Yr
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#1201/1401 QS Ranking 2026

University of North Carolina, Greensboro

6.8(Based on 1 User Reviews)North Carolina, USA6.4%Acceptance Rate
B.A/B.S Drama - Acting, Design and Technical Production
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo105IELTS6.5PTE53
Programs
Tuition:  
$22.7K/Yr
Living
$10.2K/Yr
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