Best performing arts universities in usa

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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#101Georgia Southern University logo

Georgia Southern University, Statesboro

Georgia, Usa64.6%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $17.7K/YrLiving$9.6K/YrAdmission B.A TheatreIELTS6$17.7K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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7.0/10(2 Users)
#102College of Charleston logo

College of Charleston, Charleston

South Carolina, Usa84.1%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $33K/YrLiving$12K/YrAdmission M.A Performing ArtsDuolingo105IELTS6.5$26.2K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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7.7/10(2 Users)Ranked 601 by THE in 2024
#103Adelphi University logo

Adelphi University, Garden City

New York, Usa70.3%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $47.3K/YrLiving$15.1K/YrAdmission B.A/B.S Dance$47.3K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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Ranked 1501 by THE in 2024Ranked 163 by US News in 2024
#104Virginia Tech logo

Virginia Tech, Blacksburg

Virginia, Usa71%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $33.3K/YrLiving$12.7K/YrAdmission B.A Theatre ArtsSAT1390IELTS6.5PTE53$33.3K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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8.2/10(4 Users)
#105Yeshiva University logo

Yeshiva University, New York City

New York, Usa50.8%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $47.1K/YrLiving$11.9K/YrAdmission B.A/B.S Studio ArtDuolingo115IELTS7$47.1K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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Ranked 413 by QS in 2025Ranked 105 by US News in 2024
#106University of Hawaii at Manoa logo

University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu

Hawaii, Usa85%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $33.5K/YrLiving$13.7K/YrAdmission M.A TheatreIELTS6PTE44$33.6K/Yr
Course duration: 1 year
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Ranked 176 by THE in 2024
#107Tulane University logo

Tulane University, New Orleans

Louisiana, Usa26%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $56.8K/YrLiving$14.5K/YrAdmission M.A Interdisciplinary Dance Perf...TOEFL90$39.4K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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7.7/10(1 User)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024
#108Lehigh University logo

Lehigh University, Bethlehem

Pennsylvania, Usa26.1%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $63.9K/YrLiving$13.1K/YrAdmission B.A TheatreTOEFL94$63.9K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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9.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 501 by THE in 2024
#109University of Missouri logo

University of Missouri, Columbia

Missouri, Usa76%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $38.5K/YrLiving$10.7K/YrAdmission M.A TheatreIELTS6.5PTE59$39.4K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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6.7/10(4 Users)Ranked 301 by THE in 2024
#110University of Houston logo

University of Houston, Houston

Texas, Usa58.5%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $28.5K/YrLiving$10K/YrAdmission M.A TheatreDuolingo105TOEFL79PTE47$28.3K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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6.8/10(7 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024
#111University of Oklahoma logo

University of Oklahoma, Norman

Oklahoma, Usa71%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $31.6K/YrLiving$10.6K/YrAdmission B.A/B.S Dance (Modern Dance Perf...SAT1310IELTS6.5$31.6K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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#112Wake Forest University logo

Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem

North Carolina, Usa30.3%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $64.8K/YrLiving$13.9K/YrAdmission B.A TheatreIELTS7$64.8K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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Ranked 401 by THE in 2024
#113University of New Mexico logo

University of New Mexico, Albuquerque

New Mexico, Usa45%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $35.1K/YrLiving$9.9K/YrAdmission B.A Performing ArtsIELTS6PTE47$35.1K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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#114University at Albany logo

University at Albany, Albany

New York, Usa57%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $30.3K/YrLiving$13.5K/YrAdmission M.A Studio ArtIELTS6.5PTE53$28.8K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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5.5/10(4 Users)
#115Kansas State University logo

Kansas State University, Manhattan

Kansas, Usa94.1%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $24K/YrLiving$2.8K/YrAdmission M.A TheatreTOEFL79PTE58$19.7K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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8.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 601 by THE in 2024
#116Virginia Commonwealth University logo

Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond

Virginia, Usa81.2%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $39.9K/YrLiving$11.5K/YrAdmission B.A Theatre (Concentration in Co...IELTS6.5PTE65$39.9K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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5.7/10(1 User)Ranked 501 by THE in 2024
#117Swarthmore College logo

Swarthmore College, Swarthmore

Pennsylvania, Usa9%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $62K/YrLiving$15K/YrAdmission B.A/B.S DanceIELTS6.5$62K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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7.8/10(1 User)Ranked 851 by QS in 2025Ranked 701 by ARWU in 2022
#118Louisiana State University logo

Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge

Louisiana, Usa76%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $38.7K/YrLiving$11.7K/YrAdmission B.A Studio ArtIELTS6.5PTE59$28.6K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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Ranked 501 by THE in 2024
#119Michigan Technological University logo

Michigan Technological University, Houghton

Michigan, Usa76.4%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $42.7K/YrLiving$10.5K/YrAdmission B.A Theatre and Electronic Media...IELTS6.5$42.7K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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7.7/10(2 Users)Ranked 901 by QS in 2025Ranked 151 by US News in 2024
#120Auburn University logo

Auburn University, Auburn

Alabama, Usa80.5%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $52.4K/YrLiving$12.5K/YrAdmission B.A Theatre - PerformanceSAT1370IELTS6.5$52.4K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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7.2/10(2 Users)Ranked 501 by THE in 2024
#121Clemson University logo

Clemson University, Clemson

South Carolina, Usa50.5%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $39.5K/YrLiving$13.3K/YrAdmission B.A Production Studies in Perfor...TOEFL80PTE54$39.5K/Yr
Course duration: 3 years
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6.2/10(12 Users)
#122University of Denver logo

University of Denver, Denver

Colorado, Usa53.5%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $60.1K/YrLiving$12.6K/YrAdmission B.A PerformanceIELTS6.5$60.1K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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8.3/10(2 Users)Ranked 501 by THE in 2024
#123Clark University logo

Clark University, Worcester

Massachusetts, Usa54.7%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $57.4K/YrLiving$8.9K/YrAdmission B.A Theatre ArtsSAT1048IELTS6.5PTE51$57.4K/Yr
Course duration: 3 years
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7.3/10(3 Users)
#124University of Massachusetts logo

University of Massachusetts, Boston

Massachusetts, Usa69.1%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $40.9K/YrLiving$18.8K/YrAdmission B.A Theatre ArtsSAT960TOEFL79PTE53$40.9K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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7.2/10(2 Users)
#125Fordham University logo

Fordham University, Bronx

New York, Usa45.2%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)
#126University of Vermont logo

University of Vermont, Burlington

Vermont, Usa67%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $42.7K/YrLiving$12K/YrAdmission B.A TheatreIELTS6.5$42.7K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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8.0/10(1 User)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025Ranked 133 by US News in 2024
#127Loyola University logo

Loyola University, Chicago

Illinois, Usa72.6%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $50.3K/YrLiving$14.1K/YrAdmission B.A Theatre ArtsIELTS6.5PTE53$50.3K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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9.7/10(3 Users)
#128Southern Methodist University logo

Southern Methodist University, Dallas

Texas, Usa48.9%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $52.2K/YrLiving$16.5K/YrAdmission B.Mus PerformanceSAT1380TOEFL90PTE57$52.2K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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9.7/10(1 User)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025Ranked 89 by US News in 2024
#129University of North Texas logo

University of North Texas, Denton

Texas, Usa71.8%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $13.8K/YrLiving$10.3K/YrAdmission B.Mus Instrumental PerformanceACT25TOEFL79PTE53$13.8K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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4.2/10(4 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025Ranked 260 by US News in 2024
#130University of Missouri logo

University of Missouri, Kansas City

Missouri, Usa62%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $33.9K/YrLiving$11K/YrAdmission M.A TheatreTOEFL79PTE53$38.6K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025Ranked 269 by US News in 2024
#131Kent State University logo

Kent State University, Kent

Ohio, Usa85%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $25K/YrLiving$16.6K/YrAdmission M.A Theatre Studies (Design/Tech...Duolingo100TOEFL71PTE50$19.2K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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7.3/10(10 Users)
#132University of Rhode Island logo

University of Rhode Island, Kingston

Rhode Island, Usa72.8%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $36.8K/YrLiving$12.5K/YrAdmission B.A/B.S TheatreTOEFL79PTE53$36.8K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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8.0/10(2 Users)
#133University of Wyoming logo

University of Wyoming, Laramie

Wyoming, Usa95.1%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $20.8K/YrLiving$10.3K/YrAdmission B.A/B.S Dance PerformanceIELTS6$20.8K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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7.7/10(1 User)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024
#134Utah State University logo

Utah State University, Logan

Utah, Usa90.3%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $21.1K/YrLiving$7.1K/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 2025Ranked 269 by US News in 2024
#135University of Louisville logo

University of Louisville, Louisville

Kentucky, Usa72.6%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $29K/YrLiving$8.4K/YrAdmission B.S Theatre ArtsDuolingo105IELTS6.5$29K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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8.3/10(4 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025Ranked 195 by US News in 2024
#136West Virginia University logo

West Virginia University, Morgantown

West Virginia, Usa76.1%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $27.4K/YrLiving$10.6K/YrAdmission B.A TheatreIELTS6.5PTE53$27.4K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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7.0/10(3 Users)
#137University of Idaho logo

University of Idaho, Moscow

Idaho, Usa75.9%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $28.4K/YrLiving$8.7K/YrAdmission M.A Theatre ArtsTOEFL79PTE58$29.8K/Yr
Course duration: 3 years
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6.5/10(3 Users)
#138Brigham Young University logo

Brigham Young University, Provo

Utah, Usa51%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $13K/YrLiving$7.5K/YrAdmission B.A Theatre Arts Education K-12TOEFL85$13K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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9.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025Ranked 115 by US News in 2024
#139University of Texas logo

University of Texas, San Antonio

Texas, Usa76.4%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $19.3K/YrLiving$11.2K/YrAdmission B.A/B.S PerformanceIELTS6.5PTE58$19.3K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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6.0/10(2 Users)Ranked 501 by THE in 2024
#140San Diego State University logo

San Diego State University, San Diego

California, Usa34.6%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $20.2K/YrLiving$21.6K/YrAdmission M.A Theatre ArtsGRE300TOEFL80PTE58$10.3K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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5.7/10(6 Users)Ranked 601 by THE in 2024
#141University of Toledo logo

University of Toledo, Toledo

Ohio, Usa94.3%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $21.2K/YrLiving$11K/YrAdmission B.A TheatreTOEFL80PTE58$21.2K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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8.0/10(1 User)
#142Baylor University logo

Baylor University, Waco

Texas, Usa39.7%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $57.6K/YrLiving$12.2K/YrAdmission M.A Theatre StudiesGRE297IELTS6.5PTE60$68.5K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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7.5/10(2 Users)Ranked 301 by THE in 2024
#143Howard University logo

Howard University, Washington

District Of Columbia, Usa30%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $35.3K/YrLiving$11.2K/YrAdmission B.A Theatre Arts - Musical Theat...SAT1215TOEFL90PTE53$35.3K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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7.0/10(1 User)
#144Florida Atlantic University logo

Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton

Florida, Usa59.8%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $20.6K/YrLiving$11.9K/YrAdmission B.A TheatreIELTS6PTE55$20.6K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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6.7/10(3 Users)Ranked 601 by THE in 2024
#145University of North Carolina logo

University of North Carolina, Greensboro

North Carolina, Usa20%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $22.7K/YrLiving$10.2K/YrAdmission B.A/B.S Drama - Theatre Educatio...IELTS6.0PTE53$22.7K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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6.8/10(1 User)
#146Pacific University logo

Pacific University, Forest Grove

Oregon, Usa79%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $54.5K/YrLiving$12.2K/YrAdmission B.A/B.S DanceIELTS7PTE53$54.5K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025Ranked 142 by US News in 2024
#147University of Memphis logo

University of Memphis, Memphis

Tennessee, Usa56.7%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $27.5K/YrLiving$10.8K/YrAdmission M.F.A TheatreTOEFL79$30.9K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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6.8/10(3 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024
#148Miami University logo

Miami University, Oxford

Ohio, Usa89%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $40.8K/YrLiving$13.2K/YrAdmission B.A TheatreSAT1220TOEFL80PTE53$40.8K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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9.8/10(2 Users)
#149Marquette University logo

Marquette University, Milwaukee

Wisconsin, Usa84.3%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $50.1K/YrLiving$11.9K/YrAdmission B.A/B.S Theatre ArtsDuolingo115IELTS6.5$50.1K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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Ranked 501 by THE in 2024
#150University of Wisconsin logo

University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee

Wisconsin, Usa72%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $40.6K/YrLiving$10.6K/YrAdmission B.A/B.S Theatre - PerformanceIELTS6.0PTE49$40.6K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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6.0/10(1 User)