Top Master in Performing Arts Colleges & Universities in USA in 2025 - Fees, Rankings & Eligibility
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#41University of Nebraska Omaha logo

University of Nebraska Omaha, Omaha

Nebraska, Usa87%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $18.5K/YrLiving$9.4K/YrAdmission M.A TheatreDuolingo110IELTS6.5PTE53$18.5K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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Ranked 1200 by THE in 2026Ranked 518 by FORBES in 2019
#42Texas State University logo

Texas State University, San Marcos

Texas, Usa88%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $16.4K/YrLiving$9.5K/YrAdmission M.A TheatreDuolingo110IELTS6.5PTE52$16.4K/Yr
Course duration: 1 year
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8.3/10(2 Users)
#43University of Texas - Rio Grande Valley logo

University of Texas - Rio Grande Valley, Edinburg

Texas, Usa85%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $35.7K/YrLiving$8K/YrAdmission M.Ed Counseling and GuidanceDuolingo105TOEFL79PTE45$35.7K/Yr
Course duration: 3 years
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#44Adelphi University logo

Adelphi University, Garden City

New York, Usa78%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $46.5K/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 2026Ranked 353 by FORBES in 2019
#45Loyola University logo

Loyola University, Chicago

Illinois, Usa81.4%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $34.9K/YrLiving$14.1K/YrAdmission M.Mus PerformanceDuolingo115IELTS6.0PTE53$34.9K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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8.0/10(4 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2026Ranked 901 by ARWU in 2022
#46Kent State University logo

Kent State University, Kent

Ohio, Usa87%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $19.2K/YrLiving$16.6K/YrAdmission M.A Performance (Chamber Music)Duolingo100TOEFL71PTE50$19.2K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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8.0/10(12 Users)
#47Utah State University logo

Utah State University, Logan

Utah, Usa94%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $14.6K/YrLiving$4.8K/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 2026Ranked 401 by ARWU in 2022
#48University of Idaho logo

University of Idaho, Moscow

Idaho, Usa79.1%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $29.8K/YrLiving$8.7K/YrAdmission M.A Theatre ArtsDuolingo115TOEFL79PTE58$29.8K/Yr
Course duration: 3 years
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6.5/10(3 Users)
#49Brigham Young University logo

Brigham Young University, Provo

Utah, Usa69.2%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $16.2K/YrLiving$7.5K/YrAdmission M.A Media and Performance Studie...TOEFL80PTE53$16.2K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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9.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2026Ranked 83 by Financial Times in 2025
#50Pratt Institute logo

Pratt Institute, Brooklyn

New York, Usa53%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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8.3/10(4 Users)Ranked 1201 by QS in 2026Ranked 328 by FORBES in 2019
#51San Francisco State University logo

San Francisco State University, San Francisco

California, Usa90%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $8.7K/YrLiving$14.5K/YrAdmission M.A Theatre ArtsDuolingo120TOEFL80PTE59$8.7K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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6.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 1401 by QS in 2026Ranked 1388 by CWUR in 2025
#52University of Minnesota - Twin Cities logo

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, Minneapolis

Minnesota, Usa77%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $21.4K/YrLiving$9.9K/YrAdmission M.A Theatre ArtsDuolingo115TOEFL79PTE59$21.4K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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10.0/10(12 Users)
#53UA-Little Rock logo

UA-Little Rock, Little Rock

Arkansas, Usa89.8%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $30.2K/YrLiving$9.2K/YrAdmission M.S Health, Human Performance, a...IELTS6.5PTE58$30.2K/Yr
Course duration: 1 year
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Ranked 901 by ARWU in 2022
#54Villanova University logo

Villanova University, Villanova

Pennsylvania, Usa23%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $26.7K/YrLiving$13.5K/YrAdmission M.A TheatreGRE314TOEFL90$26.7K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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6.7/10(2 Users)Ranked 976 by CWUR in 2025Ranked 72 by FORBES in 2019
#55Hunter College logo

Hunter College, New York City

New York, Usa54%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $22.6K/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
#56University of North Dakota logo

University of North Dakota, Grand Forks

North Dakota, Usa77%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $12.8K/YrLiving$8.5K/YrAdmission M.A TheatreDuolingo110IELTS6.0$12.8K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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5.2/10(1 User)Ranked 1352 by CWUR in 2025Ranked 399 by FORBES in 2019
#57Boise State University logo

Boise State University, Boise

Idaho, Usa84%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $28.2K/YrLiving$10K/YrAdmission M.S Organizational Performance a...IELTS6.5PTE50$28.2K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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Ranked 1354 by CWUR in 2025Ranked 569 by FORBES in 2019
#58California State University-Northridge logo

California State University-Northridge, Northridge

California, Usa86.5%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $21.6K/YrLiving$10.4K/YrAdmission M.A TheatreGRE290IELTS6.5PTE58$21.6K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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8.0/10(7 Users)Ranked 1437 by CWUR in 2025Ranked 474 by FORBES in 2019
#59Bowling Green State University logo

Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green

Ohio, Usa81%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $5.6K/YrLiving$8.9K/YrAdmission M.A TheatreGRE300IELTS6.5PTE53$5.6K/Yr
Course duration: 1 year
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#60Montclair State University logo

Montclair State University, Montclair

New Jersey, Usa87%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $18.6K/YrLiving$14.5K/YrAdmission M.A Theatre, Theatre Studies Con...Duolingo105TOEFL83PTE53$18.6K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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9.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 1578 by CWUR in 2025Ranked 422 by FORBES in 2019