Top Instrumental Music Universities & Colleges in USA in 2026 - Fees, Requirements & Eligibility
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#201/3118 THE Ranking 2026

University of Miami, Coral Gables

9.3(Based on 2 User Reviews)Florida, USA19%Acceptance Rate
B.A Instrumental Performance
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo125IELTS6.5
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Tuition:  
$53.3K/Yr
Living
$13.7K/Yr
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#201/3118 THE Ranking 2026

University of Utah, Salt Lake City

9.7(Based on 10 User Reviews)Utah, USA
M.Mus Instrumental Performance
Course duration:
2 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo110TOEFL105
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Tuition:  
$33.1K/Yr
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#601/3118 THE Ranking 2026

Auburn University, Auburn

8.7(Based on 3 User Reviews)Alabama, USA
B.Mus Music Performance - Instrumental
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
SAT1370IELTS6.5
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Tuition:  
$37.6K/Yr
Living
$6.3K/Yr
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#601/3118 THE Ranking 2026

UNC-Charlotte, Charlotte

6.0(Based on 12 User Reviews)North Carolina, USA80%Acceptance Rate
B.S Music - Instrumental Performance
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo105IELTS6PTE48
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Tuition:  
$17.9K/Yr
Living
$12.9K/Yr
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#1200/3118 THE Ranking 2026

Oakland University, Rochester

8.0(Based on 2 User Reviews)Michigan, USA88%Acceptance Rate
B.Mus Music Education and Performance, Instrumental and General Music
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo100TOEFL79PTE53
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Tuition:  
$18.5K/Yr
Living
$4.2K/Yr
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#751/1401 QS Ranking 2026

University of New Mexico, Albuquerque

New Mexico, USA73.5%Acceptance Rate
B.A/B.S Music - Performance Concentration, with Instrumental Emphasis
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo95IELTS6PTE47
Programs
Tuition:  
$35.1K/Yr
Living
$9.9K/Yr
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#1001/1401 QS Ranking 2026

West Virginia University, Morgantown

7.0(Based on 3 User Reviews)West Virginia, USA73%Acceptance Rate
B.A/B.S Music Performance: Instrumental
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo105IELTS6.5PTE53
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Tuition:  
$27.4K/Yr
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#1201/1401 QS Ranking 2026

Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo

8.3(Based on 1 User Reviews)Michigan, USA85%Acceptance Rate
B.A/B.S Music Performance: Instrumental
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo100IELTS6.0PTE48
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Tuition:  
$22.6K/Yr
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#901/1000 ARWU Ranking 2022

UMass Lowell, Lowell

10.0(Based on 1 User Reviews)Massachusetts, USA85%Acceptance Rate
B.A/B.S Music Performance - Instrumental or Vocal
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo110TOEFL79PTE61
Programs
Tuition:  
$38.8K/Yr
Living
$12.5K/Yr
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#1432/2000 CWUR Ranking 2025

California State University-Fresno, Fresno

5.0(Based on 1 User Reviews)California, USA86%Acceptance Rate
B.A Music - Instrumental Performance Keyboard
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo100IELTS5.5PTE44
Programs
Tuition:  
$30.4K/Yr
Living
$9.7K/Yr
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#1578/2000 CWUR Ranking 2025

Montclair State University, Montclair

9.0(Based on 4 User Reviews)New Jersey, USA87%Acceptance Rate
B.A/B.S Music -Performance Concentration (Instrumental Primary)
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo95TOEFL83PTE53
Programs
Tuition:  
$25.9K/Yr
Living
$14.5K/Yr
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#216/650 FORBES Ranking 2019

Butler University, Indianapolis

Indiana, USA85.9%Acceptance Rate
B.A/B.S Instrumental Performance and Instrumental Music Education
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo100TOEFL79PTE53
Programs
Tuition:  
$46.6K/Yr
Living
$13K/Yr
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#352/650 FORBES Ranking 2019

Bethel University, Saint Paul

5.7(Based on 2 User Reviews)Minnesota, USA91%Acceptance Rate
B.Mus Applied Music - Performance (Instrumental Performance)
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo80IELTS6.5PTE55
Programs
Tuition:  
$88.1K/Yr
Living
$10.3K/Yr
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#477/650 FORBES Ranking 2019

Oklahoma City University, Oklahoma City

Oklahoma, USA70.2%Acceptance Rate
M.Mus Performance - Instrumental
Course duration:
2 years
Exams Accepted:
GRE293TOEFL79PTE53
Programs
Tuition:  
$28.1K/Yr
Living
$8.6K/Yr
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#534/650 FORBES Ranking 2019

University of Northern Colorado, Greeley

Colorado, USA86%Acceptance Rate
B.A/B.S Music - Instrumental Performance Emphasis
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
IELTS6.5PTE40
Programs
Tuition:  
$27.7K/Yr
Living
$11K/Yr
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#631/650 FORBES Ranking 2019

Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro

7.2(Based on 1 User Reviews)Tennessee, USA68.6%Acceptance Rate
B.A/B.S Music - Instrumental Performance Concentration
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo85IELTS5.5PTE54
Programs
Tuition:  
$29.9K/Yr
Living
$8.4K/Yr
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#631/650 FORBES Ranking 2019

Angelo State University, San Angelo

Texas, USA74.4%Acceptance Rate
B.A/B.S Music, Applied Performance - Instrumental
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo100TOEFL69PTE60
Programs
Tuition:  
$21.9K/Yr
Living
$7.7K/Yr
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#631/650 FORBES Ranking 2019

Bemidji State University, Bemidji

Minnesota, USA71%Acceptance Rate
B.S Music - Instrumental Performance
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
IELTS5.5PTE44
Programs
Tuition:  
$10.4K/Yr
Living
$8.2K/Yr
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#631/650 FORBES Ranking 2019

Southern Nazarene University, Bethany

8.5(Based on 1 User Reviews)Oklahoma, USA100%Acceptance Rate
B.S Music - Instrumental Performance Emphasis
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo105TOEFL83
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Tuition:  
$58.8K/Yr
Living
$9.9K/Yr
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#631/650 FORBES Ranking 2019

Southeast Missouri State University, Cape Girardeau

9.0(Based on 2 User Reviews)Missouri, USA93%Acceptance Rate
B.A Music: Instrumental Performance
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo95IELTS5.5PTE45
Programs
Tuition:  
$16.4K/Yr
Living
$8.7K/Yr
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