Top Performing Arts Universities & Colleges in USA in 2025 - Fees, Requirements & Eligibility
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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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#41Indiana University logo

Indiana University, Bloomington

Indiana, Usa78%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $27.1K/YrLiving$14K/YrAdmission M.A Theatre and DramaGRE300TOEFL100$27.1K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
7.5/10(9 Users)
#42Northeastern University logo

Northeastern University, Boston

Massachusetts, Usa5.6%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $102K/YrLiving$21K/YrAdmission B.A Theatre and EnglishDuolingo105IELTS6.5PTE53$102K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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9.3/10(51 Users)Ranked 201 by THE in 2026Ranked 384 by QS in 2026
#43University of Illinois-Chicago logo

University of Illinois-Chicago, Chicago

Illinois, Usa78.5%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $47.8K/YrLiving$14.6K/YrAdmission B.A Theatre Design Production an...SAT1370IELTS6.5PTE54$47.8K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
9.3/10(8 Users)Ranked 201 by THE in 2026Ranked 334 by QS in 2026
#44University of Miami logo

University of Miami, Coral Gables

Florida, Usa19%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $53.6K/YrLiving$13.7K/YrAdmission M.S Nutrition for Health and Hum...Duolingo125TOEFL80$50.8K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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9.3/10(2 Users)
#45University of Utah logo

University of Utah, Salt Lake City

Utah, Usa
Tuition:  $32.2K/YrAdmission M.Mus Piano Performance and Peda...Duolingo110TOEFL105$35.2K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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9.7/10(10 Users)
#46Arizona State University logo

Arizona State University, Tempe

Arizona, Usa90%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $35.4K/YrLiving$19K/YrAdmission B.F.A DanceDuolingo95IELTS6.5PTE58$35.4K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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10.0/10(67 Users)
#47George Washington University logo

George Washington University, Washington

District Of Columbia, Usa44%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $64.7K/YrLiving$13K/YrAdmission B.A TheatreDuolingo115IELTS6.5PTE61$64.7K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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6.3/10(10 Users)
#48Georgetown University logo

Georgetown University, Washington

District Of Columbia, Usa
Tuition:  $64.9K/YrAdmission B.A Theater and Performance Stud...Duolingo100IELTS6.5PTE61$64.9K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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6.3/10(1 User)
#49Virginia Tech logo

Virginia Tech, Blacksburg

Virginia, Usa55%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $33.3K/YrLiving$17K/YrAdmission B.A Theatre ArtsSAT1390IELTS6.5PTE53$33.3K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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9.7/10(5 Users)
#50Boston College logo

Boston College, Chestnut Hill

Massachusetts, Usa15%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $66.4K/YrLiving$14.1K/YrAdmission B.A TheaterDuolingo130TOEFL100$66.4K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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8.0/10(1 User)
#51University of Hawaii at Manoa logo

University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu

Hawaii, Usa69.7%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $33.4K/YrLiving$13.7K/YrAdmission M.A TheatreDuolingo90IELTS5.5$33.6K/Yr
Course duration: 1 year
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#52University at Buffalo logo

University at Buffalo, Buffalo

New York, Usa74%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $29.2K/YrLiving$18.1K/YrAdmission M.A Theatre & PerformanceGRE309IELTS6.5PTE55$25K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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8.0/10(23 Users)
#53University of Iowa logo

University of Iowa, Iowa City

Iowa, Usa84.7%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $33.8K/YrLiving$10.4K/YrAdmission B.A DanceDuolingo110IELTS6.5$33.8K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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8.3/10(7 Users)
#54Rutgers University - New Jersey logo

Rutgers University - New Jersey, New Brunswick

New Jersey, Usa65%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $33.7K/YrLiving$12.5K/YrAdmission M.Ed Dance EducationDuolingo115TOEFL79PTE53$33.7K/Yr
Course duration: 5 years
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9.0/10(6 Users)
#55University of California-Riverside logo

University of California-Riverside, Riverside

California, Usa70%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $13.1K/YrLiving$15.5K/YrAdmission B.A DanceDuolingo115IELTS6.5$13.1K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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8.7/10(3 Users)
#56Stony Brook University logo

Stony Brook University, Stony Brook

New York, Usa49%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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10.0/10(9 Users)
#57Florida State University logo

Florida State University, Tallahassee

Florida, Usa25%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $19.5K/YrLiving$13.5K/YrAdmission M.A Theatre ManagementDuolingo120IELTS6.5PTE55$20K/Yr
Course duration: 3 years
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6.3/10(20 Users)
#58University of Georgia logo

University of Georgia, Athens

Georgia, Usa37.2%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $30.8K/YrLiving$11.7K/YrAdmission B.A DanceSAT1420IELTS6.5$30.8K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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7.7/10(7 Users)
#59University of Kansas logo

University of Kansas, Lawrence

Kansas, Usa88%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $25.9K/YrLiving$10.3K/YrAdmission M.A TheatreDuolingo115TOEFL80PTE60$18.9K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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8.2/10(3 Users)
#60University of Connecticut logo

University of Connecticut, Storrs

Connecticut, Usa53.9%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $39.7K/YrLiving$12.5K/YrAdmission B.A Theatre StudiesSAT1315TOEFL79$39.7K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
1 More Program
8.7/10(10 Users)