From a PhD course in theatre and performance studies to a master’s degree in string performance international students are presented with an array of courses in the field of music to choose from.

Aspirants can opt for any one of the best performing arts universities in USA based on the curriculum, concepts covered, the expertise of the faculty and opportunities available along with important factors like the tuition fees and cost of living.

The University of Southern California is known for its unique courses offered such as theatre, stage management emphasis, acting emphasis, design emphasis, sound design emphasis, technical direction emphasis and more.

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#1Stony Brook University logo

Stony Brook University, Stony Brook

New York, Usa42%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $25.7K/YrLiving$13.4K/YrAdmission M.A Theatre ArtsGRE309IELTS6.0PTE53$24.5K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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7.3/10(8 Users)
#2The New School logo

The New School, New York City

New York, Usa30%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $55.6K/YrLiving$18.6K/YrAdmission B.A TheaterDuolingo115IELTS7.0PTE68$55.6K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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7.3/10(1 User)
#3Adelphi University logo

Adelphi University, Garden City

New York, Usa70.3%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $47.1K/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 2025Ranked 353 by FORBES in 2019
#4Pace University logo

Pace University, New York City

New York, Usa70%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $56.4K/YrLiving$11.8K/YrAdmission B.A Commercial DanceDuolingo115TOEFL80PTE54$56.4K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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6.2/10(7 Users)Ranked 1501 by THE in 2025Ranked 400 by FORBES in 2019
#5Fordham University logo

Fordham University, Bronx

New York, Usa29%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $60.3K/YrLiving$24.1K/YrAdmission B.A TheatreDuolingo120IELTS7.0PTE68$60.3K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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7.7/10(3 Users)
#6Pratt Institute logo

Pratt Institute, Brooklyn

New York, Usa57.4%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $55.5K/YrLiving$12K/YrAdmission M.F.A 3-D Animation and Motion A...IELTS6.5PTE53$53.3K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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6.2/10(3 Users)Ranked 1201 by QS in 2026Ranked 328 by FORBES in 2019
#7Hunter College logo

Hunter College, New York City

New York, Usa54%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $20.2K/YrLiving$8.3K/YrAdmission M.A TheatreTOEFL71$22.6K/Yr
Course duration: 1 year
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5.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 1179 by CWUR in 2025Ranked 301 by FORBES in 2019
#8Hofstra University logo

Hofstra University, Hempstead

New York, Usa68%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $54.3K/YrLiving$14.2K/YrAdmission B.S Dance EducationDuolingo120TOEFL80PTE53$54.3K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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8.7/10(2 Users)
#9Baruch College logo

Baruch College, New York City

New York, Usa32%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $18.6K/YrLiving$17.9K/YrAdmission B.A Art Administration - Theatre...TOEFL80PTE70$18.6K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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7.2/10(1 User)Ranked 1640 by CWUR in 2025Ranked 174 by FORBES in 2019
#10Brooklyn College logo

Brooklyn College, Brooklyn

New York, Usa54%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $20.9K/YrLiving$13.7K/YrAdmission M.A TheaterDuolingo105IELTS6.0PTE44$25.6K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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5.7/10(1 User)Ranked 1926 by CWUR in 2025Ranked 362 by FORBES in 2019
#11Barnard College logo

Barnard College, New York City

New York, Usa8%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $64.1K/YrLiving$16.1K/YrAdmission B.A/B.S DanceDuolingo135TOEFL105$64.1K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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Ranked 50 by FORBES in 2019
#12Sarah Lawrence College logo

Sarah Lawrence College, Bronxville

New York, Usa51.8%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $63.1K/YrLiving$14.9K/YrAdmission B.A Performing Arts - DanceDuolingo130IELTS7$63.1K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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Ranked 157 by FORBES in 2019
#13Manhattan School of Music logo

Manhattan School of Music, New York City

New York, Usa49%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $55.7K/YrLiving$16K/YrAdmission B.A/B.S Musical TheatreGMAT120IELTS6$55.7K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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Ranked 163 by FORBES in 2019
#14Queens College logo

Queens College, Queens

New York, Usa69%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $18.6K/YrLiving$14.4K/YrAdmission B.A Drama,Theatre and DanceDuolingo95IELTS6PTE44$18.6K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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5.3/10(1 User)Ranked 274 by FORBES in 2019
#15Wagner College logo

Wagner College, Staten Island

New York, Usa83%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $51.2K/YrLiving$13.6K/YrAdmission B.A/B.S Theatre and SpeechIELTS6.5PTE54$51.2K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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Ranked 338 by FORBES in 2019
#16Lehman College logo

Lehman College, Bronx

New York, Usa55%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $18.6K/YrLiving$13.3K/YrAdmission B.A/B.S Multimedia Performing Ar...Duolingo85TOEFL61$18.6K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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8.3/10(2 Users)Ranked 491 by FORBES in 2019
#17College of Staten Island logo

College of Staten Island, Staten Island

New York, Usa92%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $18.6K/YrLiving$17.8K/YrAdmission B.S DramaDuolingo100TOEFL79PTE53$18.6K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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5.7/10(1 User)Ranked 551 by FORBES in 2019
#18St Francis College logo

St Francis College, Brooklyn

New York, Usa84%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $27.5K/YrLiving$15.3K/YrAdmission B.A Communication Arts - Perform...Duolingo95IELTS6.0PTE54$27.5K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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Ranked 625 by FORBES in 2019