Top Performing Arts Universities & Colleges in Chicago, USA in 2026 - Fees, Requirements & Eligibility
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#15/3118 THE 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:  
$67.4K/Yr
Living
$29K/Yr
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#201/3118 THE 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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#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:  
$47.2K/Yr
Living
$14.1K/Yr
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#1727/2000 CWUR Ranking 2025

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:  
$43.7K/Yr
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#1727/2000 CWUR Ranking 2025

Saint Xavier University, Chicago

Illinois, USA75.3%Acceptance Rate
B.A/B.S Jazz
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
TOEFL80
Programs
Tuition:  
$23.4K/Yr
Living
$11.3K/Yr
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Roosevelt University, Chicago

Illinois, USA92%Acceptance Rate
M.A Performing Arts Administration
Course duration:
1 year
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo125TOEFL80
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Tuition:  
$44K/Yr
Living
$12.9K/Yr
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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:  
$23.7K/Yr
Living
$11.4K/Yr
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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:  
$22.6K/Yr
Living
$13.6K/Yr
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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:  
$20.2K/Yr
Living
$8.7K/Yr
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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:  
$56.6K/Yr
Living
$13.9K/Yr
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North Park University, Chicago

Illinois, USA68%Acceptance Rate
B.A Theatre
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo105IELTS6PTE53
Programs
Tuition:  
$36.1K/Yr
Living
$9.3K/Yr
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