Top Film Universities & Colleges in USA in 2026 - Fees, Requirements & Eligibility

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#21	Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond Virginia, Usa93%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $39.9K/YrLiving: $11.5K/YrAdmission	B.A Photography and Film (Concen...Duolingo105IELTS6PTE53$39.9K/Yr Course duration: 4 years Programs	9.3/10(2 Users)
#22	Syracuse University, Syracuse New York, Usa42%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $49.4K/YrLiving: $15.9K/YrAdmission	M.A Television, Radio and FilmDuolingo130IELTS6.5$35K/Yr Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	9.0/10(11 Users)
#23	Brandeis University, Waltham Massachusetts, Usa35.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $64.3K/YrLiving: $14.9K/YrAdmission	B.A Film, Television and Interac...Duolingo130IELTS7PTE68$64.3K/Yr Course duration: 4 years Programs	6.5/10(1 User)Ranked 401 by THE in 2026 Ranked 741 by QS in 2026
#24	University of Nebraska, Lincoln Nebraska, Usa77%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $28.6K/YrLiving: $11K/YrAdmission	B.A/B.S Theatre-Film & New MediaDuolingo100IELTS6$28.6K/Yr Course duration: 4 years Programs	4.7/10(1 User)Ranked 501 by THE in 2026 Ranked 711 by QS in 2026
#25	American University, Washington District Of Columbia, Usa47%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $56.7K/YrLiving: $15.9K/YrAdmission	M.A Film and Media ArtsDuolingo120TOEFL80PTE53$57.7K/Yr Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	9.7/10(4 Users)
#26	University of Rhode Island, Kingston Rhode Island, Usa77%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $36.8K/YrLiving: $16.1K/YrAdmission	B.A Film MediaDuolingo105TOEFL79PTE53$36.8K/Yr Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.0/10(2 Users)
#27	Baylor University, Waco Texas, Usa51%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $54.8K/YrLiving: $12.2K/YrAdmission	B.A Film and Digital MediaDuolingo110IELTS6.5PTE60$54.8K/Yr Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.5/10(2 Users)
#28	San Diego State University, San Diego California, Usa36%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $25.2K/YrLiving: $19.5K/YrAdmission	B.S Television, Film and New Med...Duolingo105IELTS6.0PTE54$25.2K/Yr Course duration: 4 years Programs	9.3/10(10 Users)
#29	Rowan University, Glassboro New Jersey, Usa77.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $22.2K/YrLiving: $12.2K/YrAdmission	B.A Radio, Television, and FilmTOEFL70PTE50$22.2K/Yr Course duration: 4 years Programs	9.7/10(4 Users)
#30	Oakland University, Rochester Michigan, Usa88%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $18.5K/YrLiving: $4.2K/YrAdmission	B.A Cinema Studies (Filmmaking)Duolingo100TOEFL79PTE53$18.5K/Yr Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.0/10(2 Users)

#31	Pace University, New York City New York, Usa76%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $51.4K/YrLiving: $24.7K/YrAdmission	B.S Digital Cinema and Filmmakin...Duolingo115TOEFL80PTE54$51.4K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	6.7/10(8 Users)Ranked 1501 by THE in 2026 Ranked 400 by FORBES in 2019
#32	University of New Mexico, Albuquerque New Mexico, Usa73.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $35.1K/YrLiving: $9.9K/YrAdmission	B.A/B.S Interdisciplinary Film a...Duolingo95IELTS6PTE47$35.1K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	--
#33	University of North Texas, Denton Texas, Usa72%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $12K/YrLiving: $10.3K/YrAdmission	M.A Radio, Television and FilmGRE307TOEFL79PTE53$10.1K/Yr Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	10.0/10(8 Users)Ranked 901 by QS in 2026 Ranked 401 by ARWU in 2022
#34	University of Vermont, Burlington Vermont, Usa60%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $42.7K/YrLiving: $12K/YrAdmission	B.A Film and Television StudiesDuolingo110IELTS6.5$42.7K/Yr Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.0/10(1 User)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2026 Ranked 401 by ARWU in 2022
#35	Loyola University, Chicago Illinois, Usa81.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $50.3K/YrLiving: $14.1K/YrAdmission	B.F.A Digital FilmmakingDuolingo115IELTS6.5$50.3K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	8.0/10(4 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2026 Ranked 901 by ARWU in 2022
#36	Southern Methodist University, Dallas Texas, Usa48.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $34.6K/YrLiving: $16.5K/YrAdmission	M.A Popular Film and Media Studi...GRE314TOEFL100PTE68$34.6K/Yr Course duration: 2 years Programs	10.0/10(2 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2026 Ranked 701 by ARWU in 2022
#37	Howard University, Washington District Of Columbia, Usa	Tuition: $35.3K/YrAdmission	B.A Media, Journalism and FilmSAT1215TOEFL90PTE53$35.3K/Yr Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.0/10(1 User)
#38	Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo Michigan, Usa85%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $22.6K/YrAdmission	B.A Film, Video and Media Studie...Duolingo100IELTS6.0PTE48$22.6K/Yr Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.3/10(1 User)
#39	Cleveland State University, Cleveland Ohio, Usa87.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $21.9K/YrAdmission	B.A Film and Digital MediaTOEFL79PTE50$21.9K/Yr Course duration: 4 years Programs	6.0/10(7 Users)Ranked 1401 by QS in 2026 Ranked 1697 by CWUR in 2025
#40	University of South Florida-Tampa, Tampa Florida, Usa41%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $17.3K/YrLiving: $9.8K/YrAdmission	B.A Humanities and Cultural Stud...TOEFL79PTE53$17.3K/Yr Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.3/10(9 Users)