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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#61Iowa State University logo

Iowa State University, Ames

Iowa, Usa89.1%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $30.8K/YrLiving$10.8K/YrAdmission B.A Dance (Performing Arts)Duolingo100IELTS6PTE48$30.8K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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8.0/10(2 Users)
#62USC-Columbia logo

USC-Columbia, Columbia

South Carolina, Usa61.5%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $32.1K/YrLiving$17.6K/YrAdmission M.A TheatreDuolingo120TOEFL80PTE53$22.3K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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8.3/10(4 Users)
#63University of Oregon logo

University of Oregon, Eugene

Oregon, Usa85.1%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $44.6K/YrLiving$11.4K/YrAdmission B.A Theater ArtsDuolingo120IELTS7PTE46$44.6K/Yr
Course duration: 3 years
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9.2/10(1 User)
#64George Mason University logo

George Mason University, Fairfax

Virginia, Usa88.8%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $34.9K/YrAdmission B.A TheaterDuolingo110IELTS6.5PTE59$34.9K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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8.3/10(10 Users)
#65UH-Houston logo

UH-Houston, Houston

Texas, Usa66%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $28.5K/YrLiving$10K/YrAdmission M.A TheatreDuolingo105TOEFL79PTE47$28.3K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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7.0/10(15 Users)
#66University of Tennessee logo

University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Tennessee, Usa46%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $33.3K/YrLiving$10.7K/YrAdmission B.A TheatreDuolingo100TOEFL80PTE53$33.3K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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8.7/10(2 Users)
#67University of Kentucky logo

University of Kentucky, Lexington

Kentucky, Usa92.4%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $33.4K/YrLiving$16K/YrAdmission B.A DanceIELTS6.0$33.4K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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10.0/10(4 Users)
#68Tulane University logo

Tulane University, New Orleans

Louisiana, Usa15%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)
#69University of Central Florida logo

University of Central Florida, Orlando

Florida, Usa43%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $21.2K/YrLiving$9.8K/YrAdmission M.A TheatreDuolingo120IELTS6.5$21.5K/Yr
Course duration: 1 year
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7.7/10(21 Users)
#70Temple University logo

Temple University, Philadelphia

Pennsylvania, Usa83%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $36.4K/YrLiving$8.4K/YrAdmission M.F.A Theater/DirectingDuolingo110TOEFL79PTE53$46.9K/Yr
Course duration: 3 years
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8.3/10(14 Users)
#71Washington State University logo

Washington State University, Pullman

Washington, Usa85%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $45.6K/YrLiving$11.4K/YrAdmission B.S Music PerformanceDuolingo105IELTS6.5$45.6K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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8.0/10(3 Users)
#72University of Texas Dallas logo

University of Texas Dallas, Richardson

Texas, Usa65%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $158.1K/YrLiving$15.1K/YrAdmission B.A Visual and Performing ArtsSAT1250IELTS6.5PTE67$158.1K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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7.3/10(26 Users)
#73Virginia Commonwealth University logo

Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond

Virginia, Usa93%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $39.9K/YrLiving$11.5K/YrAdmission B.A/B.S Music - Concentration in...Duolingo105IELTS6PTE53$39.9K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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9.3/10(2 Users)
#74Saint Louis University logo

Saint Louis University, Saint Louis

Missouri, Usa75%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $54.8K/YrLiving$15.8K/YrAdmission B.A TheatreIELTS6.5PTE53$54.8K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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9.7/10(6 Users)
#75Syracuse University logo

Syracuse University, Syracuse

New York, Usa42%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $63.7K/YrLiving$15.9K/YrAdmission B.S DramaDuolingo110IELTS6.5$63.7K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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9.3/10(10 Users)
#76Brandeis University logo

Brandeis University, Waltham

Massachusetts, Usa35.3%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $64.3K/YrLiving$14.9K/YrAdmission B.A Theater ArtsDuolingo130IELTS7PTE68$64.3K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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6.5/10(1 User)
#77Wake Forest University logo

Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem

North Carolina, Usa20%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $64.8K/YrLiving$13.9K/YrAdmission B.A TheatreIELTS7$64.8K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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#78Georgia State University logo

Georgia State University, Atlanta

Georgia, Usa55%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $46.5K/YrAdmission M.Mus Orchestral Instrument Perf...GRE298IELTS6.5PTE58$46.5K/Yr
Course duration: 1 year
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8.0/10(13 Users)
#79University of Missouri-Mizzou logo

University of Missouri-Mizzou, Columbia

Missouri, Usa77%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $38.9K/YrLiving$10.7K/YrAdmission M.S Data Science and Analytics (...GRE296IELTS6.5PTE59$41.7K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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6.7/10(4 Users)
#80University of Denver logo

University of Denver, Denver

Colorado, Usa71%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $57.1K/YrLiving$12.6K/YrAdmission M.A Sport and Performance Psycho...Duolingo115TOEFL80$51.1K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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8.3/10(2 Users)