Top MA in Performing Arts Colleges & Universities in USA in 2025 - Fees, Rankings & Eligibility
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#21University of Missouri-Mizzou logo

University of Missouri-Mizzou, Columbia

Missouri, Usa77%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $39.4K/YrLiving$10.7K/YrAdmission M.A TheatreGRE296IELTS6.5PTE59$39.4K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
6.7/10(4 Users)
#22University of Denver logo

University of Denver, Denver

Colorado, Usa71%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $51.1K/YrLiving$12.6K/YrAdmission M.A Sport and Performance Psycho...Duolingo115TOEFL80$51.1K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
8.3/10(2 Users)
#23University of Missouri-Kansas City logo

University of Missouri-Kansas City, Kansas City

Missouri, Usa78%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $38.6K/YrLiving$15K/YrAdmission M.A Music Performance: KeyboardDuolingo105TOEFL79$38.6K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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Ranked 501 by THE in 2026Ranked 1001 by QS in 2026
#24Ohio University logo

Ohio University, Athens

Ohio, Usa
Tuition:  $17.6K/YrLiving$6.8K/YrAdmission M.A performanceDuolingo110IELTS6.0$17.6K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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7.7/10(1 User)
#25Binghamton University logo

Binghamton University, Binghamton

New York, Usa37.7%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $23.8K/YrLiving$14.6K/YrAdmission M.A TheatreDuolingo105IELTS6.5$23.8K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
7.0/10(16 Users)
#26UA-Fayetteville logo

UA-Fayetteville, Fayetteville

Arkansas, Usa71.7%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $49K/YrLiving$10.7K/YrAdmission M.A TheatreDuolingo110TOEFL79PTE58$49K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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7.8/10(1 User)
#27Texas Tech University logo

Texas Tech University, Lubbock

Texas, Usa71%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $24.5K/YrLiving$9.2K/YrAdmission M.A Theatre ArtsDuolingo100IELTS7PTE60$24.5K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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7.0/10(3 Users)
#28Kansas State University logo

Kansas State University, Manhattan

Kansas, Usa80%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $19.7K/YrLiving$2.8K/YrAdmission M.A TheatreTOEFL79PTE58$19.7K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
8.0/10(3 Users)
#29Baylor University logo

Baylor University, Waco

Texas, Usa51%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $68.5K/YrLiving$12.2K/YrAdmission M.A Theatre StudiesDuolingo125IELTS6.5PTE60$68.5K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
7.5/10(2 Users)
#30San Diego State University logo

San Diego State University, San Diego

California, Usa36%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $10.3K/YrLiving$19.5K/YrAdmission M.A Theatre ArtsDuolingo105TOEFL80PTE58$10.3K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
9.3/10(10 Users)
#31University of Nebraska Omaha logo

University of Nebraska Omaha, Omaha

Nebraska, Usa87%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $18.5K/YrLiving$9.4K/YrAdmission M.A TheatreDuolingo110IELTS6.5PTE53$18.5K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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Ranked 1200 by THE in 2026Ranked 518 by FORBES in 2019
#32Texas State University logo

Texas State University, San Marcos

Texas, Usa88%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $16.4K/YrLiving$9.5K/YrAdmission M.A TheatreDuolingo110IELTS6.5PTE52$16.4K/Yr
Course duration: 1 year
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8.3/10(2 Users)
#33Adelphi University logo

Adelphi University, Garden City

New York, Usa78%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $46.5K/YrLiving$15.1K/YrAdmission M.A Educational Theatre (Non-Cer...Duolingo110IELTS6.0$46.5K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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Ranked 1501 by THE in 2026Ranked 353 by FORBES in 2019
#34Kent State University logo

Kent State University, Kent

Ohio, Usa87%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $19.2K/YrLiving$16.6K/YrAdmission M.A Performance (Chamber Music)Duolingo100TOEFL71PTE50$19.2K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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8.0/10(12 Users)
#35Utah State University logo

Utah State University, Logan

Utah, Usa94%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $14.6K/YrLiving$4.8K/YrAdmission M.A Theatre ArtsTOEFL71$14.6K/Yr
Course duration: 1 year
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10.0/10(1 User)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2026Ranked 401 by ARWU in 2022
#36University of Idaho logo

University of Idaho, Moscow

Idaho, Usa79.1%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $29.8K/YrLiving$8.7K/YrAdmission M.A Theatre ArtsDuolingo115TOEFL79PTE58$29.8K/Yr
Course duration: 3 years
Programs
6.5/10(3 Users)
#37Brigham Young University logo

Brigham Young University, Provo

Utah, Usa69.2%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $16.2K/YrLiving$7.5K/YrAdmission M.A Media and Performance Studie...TOEFL80PTE53$16.2K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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9.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2026Ranked 83 by Financial Times in 2025
#38San Francisco State University logo

San Francisco State University, San Francisco

California, Usa90%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $8.7K/YrLiving$14.5K/YrAdmission M.A Theatre ArtsDuolingo120TOEFL80PTE59$8.7K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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6.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 1401 by QS in 2026Ranked 1388 by CWUR in 2025
#39University of Minnesota - Twin Cities logo

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, Minneapolis

Minnesota, Usa77%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $21.4K/YrLiving$9.9K/YrAdmission M.A Theatre ArtsDuolingo115TOEFL79PTE59$21.4K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
10.0/10(12 Users)
#40Villanova University logo

Villanova University, Villanova

Pennsylvania, Usa23%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $26.7K/YrLiving$13.5K/YrAdmission M.A TheatreGRE314TOEFL90$26.7K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
6.7/10(2 Users)Ranked 976 by CWUR in 2025Ranked 72 by FORBES in 2019