Top Performing Arts Universities & Colleges in Chicago Region, USA in 2026 - Fees, Requirements & Eligibility
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#13/1401 QS Ranking 2026

University of Chicago, Chicago

8.0(Based on 6 User Reviews)Illinois, USA
B.A Theater and Performance Studies
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
TOEFL100PTE54
Programs
Tuition:  
($67,446/Yr)₹62L/Yr
Living
($29,000/Yr)₹26.66L/Yr
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#42/1401 QS Ranking 2026

Northwestern University, Evanston

9.0(Based on 5 User Reviews)Illinois, USA
B.A Theatre
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
SAT1460IELTS6.5
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Tuition:  
($94,878/Yr)₹87.22L/Yr
Living
($2,064/Yr)₹1.9L/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:  
($47,796/Yr)₹43.94L/Yr
Living
($14,600/Yr)₹13.42L/Yr
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#1001/1401 QS Ranking 2026

Loyola University, Chicago

8.0(Based on 4 User Reviews)Illinois, USA81.4%Acceptance Rate
M.Mus Performance
Course duration:
2 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo115IELTS6.0PTE53
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Tuition:  
($47,206/Yr)₹43.4L/Yr
Living
($14,080/Yr)₹12.94L/Yr
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#201/300 ARWU Ranking 2019

DePaul University, Chicago

6.3(Based on 6 User Reviews)Illinois, USA
M.S Hospitality Leadership and Operational Performance
Course duration:
1 year
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo115IELTS6.5PTE53
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Tuition:  
($43,653/Yr)₹40.13L/Yr
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#488/650 FORBES Ranking 2019

Elmhurst College, Elmhurst

Illinois, USA56%Acceptance Rate
B.A/B.S Musical Theatre
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
IELTS6.0PTE54
Programs
Tuition:  
($21,248/Yr)₹19.53L/Yr
Living
($10,344/Yr)₹9.51L/Yr
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#488/650 FORBES Ranking 2019

Saint Xavier University, Chicago

Illinois, USA75.3%Acceptance Rate
B.A/B.S Jazz
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
TOEFL80
Programs
Tuition:  
($23,400/Yr)₹21.51L/Yr
Living
($11,340/Yr)₹10.42L/Yr
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#390/435 US News Ranking 2024

Roosevelt University, Chicago

Illinois, USA92%Acceptance Rate
M.A Performing Arts Administration
Course duration:
1 year
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo125TOEFL80
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Tuition:  
($43,987/Yr)₹40.44L/Yr
Living
($12,927/Yr)₹11.88L/Yr
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#390/435 US News Ranking 2024

Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago

Illinois, USA78.7%Acceptance Rate
M.A Communication, Media and Theatre
Course duration:
2 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo120TOEFL79PTE53
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Tuition:  
($23,689/Yr)₹21.78L/Yr
Living
($11,424/Yr)₹10.5L/Yr
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#390/435 US News Ranking 2024

Columbia College Chicago, Chicago

10.0(Based on 2 User Reviews)Illinois, USA12.5%Acceptance Rate
B.A Comedy Writing and Performance
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
IELTS6.5PTE60
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Tuition:  
($22,650/Yr)₹20.82L/Yr
Living
($13,630/Yr)₹12.53L/Yr
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#390/435 US News Ranking 2024

Chicago State University, Chicago

6.3(Based on 1 User Reviews)Illinois, USA48%Acceptance Rate
M.S Technology and Performance Improvement Studies
Course duration:
2 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo95TOEFL69PTE51
Programs
Tuition:  
($20,250/Yr)₹18.62L/Yr
Living
($8,724/Yr)₹8.02L/Yr
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#390/435 US News Ranking 2024

School of Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago

Illinois, USA66.5%Acceptance Rate
M.F.A Performance
Course duration:
2 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo120IELTS7PTE65
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Tuition:  
($56,610/Yr)₹52.04L/Yr
Living
($13,890/Yr)₹12.77L/Yr
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#390/435 US News Ranking 2024

North Park University, Chicago

Illinois, USA68%Acceptance Rate
B.A Theatre
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo105IELTS6PTE53
Programs
Tuition:  
($36,070/Yr)₹33.16L/Yr
Living
($9,310/Yr)₹8.56L/Yr
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#395/435 US News Ranking 2024

Trinity International University, Deerfield

Illinois, USA8.6%Acceptance Rate
B.A/B.S Performance
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
IELTS7
Programs
Tuition:  
($15,100/Yr)₹13.88L/Yr
Living
($9,540/Yr)₹8.77L/Yr
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#395/435 US News Ranking 2024

Illinois Dominican University, River Forest

Illinois, USA80%Acceptance Rate
B.A Theatre Arts - Technical Concentration
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
TOEFL80
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Tuition:  
($38,328/Yr)₹35.23L/Yr
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