Top Bachelor in Performance Colleges & Universities in USA in 2026 - Fees, Rankings & Eligibility
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#51/150 QS Ranking 2025(Performing Arts)

University of Chicago, Chicago

8.7(Based on 7 User Reviews)Illinois, USA
B.A Theater and Performance Studies
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
TOEFL100PTE54
+DmLct
J9uNHw:  
$67.4K/Yr
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$29K/Yr
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#101/150 QS Ranking 2025(Performing Arts)

Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore

10.0(Based on 11 User Reviews)Maryland, USA6%q8kmCZ
B.A Jazz Performance
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo125IELTS7
+DmLct
J9uNHw:  
$64.7K/Yr
lpofqY
$15.4K/Yr
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#39/150 QS Ranking 2025(Performing Arts)

Northwestern University, Evanston

9.0(Based on 5 User Reviews)Illinois, USA
B.A Performance Studies
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
SAT1460IELTS6.5
+DmLct
J9uNHw:  
$94.9K/Yr
lpofqY
$2.1K/Yr
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#101/150 QS Ranking 2025(Performing Arts)

Duke University, Durham

4.3(Based on 14 User Reviews)North Carolina, USA
BA Dance - Choreography and Performance
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo130IELTS7PTE70
t/7Ax5
J9uNHw:  
$70.3K/Yr
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#101/150 QS Ranking 2025(Performing Arts)

UI-Urbana, Urbana

9.0(Based on 19 User Reviews)Illinois, USA43.7%q8kmCZ
B.A/B.S Jazz Performance
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo105IELTS6.5
+DmLct
J9uNHw:  
$46.9K/Yr
lpofqY
$14.5K/Yr
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#51/120 QS Ranking 2024(Performing Arts)

Brown University, Providence

9.7(Based on 3 User Reviews)Rhode Island, USA5%q8kmCZ
BA Theatre Arts and Performance Studies
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo130TOEFL5.5
+DmLct
J9uNHw:  
$71.7K/Yr
lpofqY
$9.8K/Yr
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#81/1502 THE Ranking 2023(Performing Arts)

University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison

8.0(Based on 21 User Reviews)Wisconsin, USA45%q8kmCZ
BMus Performance
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo115TOEFL80
+DmLct
J9uNHw:  
$44.2K/Yr
lpofqY
$16.4K/Yr
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#101/150 QS Ranking 2025(Performing Arts)

Boston University, Boston

7.7(Based on 15 User Reviews)Massachusetts, USA11%q8kmCZ
BMus Performance
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo125TOEFL5
+DmLct
J9uNHw:  
$69.9K/Yr
lpofqY
$15.4K/Yr
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#51/150 QS Ranking 2025(Performing Arts)

University of Southern California, Los Angeles

7.7(Based on 37 User Reviews)California, USA10%q8kmCZ
BMus Piano Performance
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
TOEFL5PTE68
+DmLct
J9uNHw:  
$75.4K/Yr
lpofqY
$22.4K/Yr
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#181/1502 THE Ranking 2023(Performing Arts)

TAM University, College Station

9.3(Based on 5 User Reviews)Texas, USA57%q8kmCZ
B.A Performance Studies
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
IELTS6PTE53
+DmLct
J9uNHw:  
$49K/Yr
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#112/1502 THE Ranking 2023(Performing Arts)

Ohio State University, Columbus

5.3(Based on 7 User Reviews)Ohio, USA61%q8kmCZ
BA/BS Music - Performance (Orchestral Instruments)
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo120TOEFL4
jpctdh 2 pUnZ5J
J9uNHw:  
$45.5K/Yr
lpofqY
$15.2K/Yr
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#351/1502 THE Ranking 2023(Performing Arts)

University of New Mexico, Albuquerque

8.7(Based on 1 User Reviews)New Mexico, USA73.5%q8kmCZ
Bachelor Music - Performance Concentration, with Instrumental Emphasis
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo95IELTS6
jpctdh 2 pUnZ5J
J9uNHw:  
$34.7K/Yr
lpofqY
$9.9K/Yr
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#180/1502 THE Ranking 2023(Performing Arts)

University of Arizona, Tucson

8.0(Based on 18 User Reviews)Arizona, USA86%q8kmCZ
BMus Performance: Bassoon Emphasis
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo110TOEFL4PTE60
jpctdh 21 pUnZ5J
J9uNHw:  
$43.1K/Yr
lpofqY
$16.8K/Yr
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Southern Methodist University, Dallas

10.0(Based on 2 User Reviews)Texas, USA48.9%q8kmCZ
B.Mus Performance
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo115TOEFL90PTE57
jpctdh 2 pUnZ5J
J9uNHw:  
$52.2K/Yr
lpofqY
$16.5K/Yr
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#14/120 QS Ranking 2024(Performing Arts)

University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame

7.0(Based on 2 User Reviews)Indiana, USA13%q8kmCZ
B.A Music - Concentration in Performance
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo100TOEFL100PTE70
+DmLct
J9uNHw:  
$64.5K/Yr
lpofqY
$14.9K/Yr
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#51/120 QS Ranking 2024(Performing Arts)

Georgetown University, Washington

6.3(Based on 1 User Reviews)District Of Columbia, USA
BA Theater and Performance Studies
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
TOEFL5
+DmLct
J9uNHw:  
$71.3K/Yr
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#194/1502 THE Ranking 2023(Performing Arts)

University of Miami, Coral Gables

9.3(Based on 2 User Reviews)Florida, USA19%q8kmCZ
BA Instrumental Performance
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo120TOEFL4.5
t/7Ax5
J9uNHw:  
$63.5K/Yr
lpofqY
$13.7K/Yr
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West Virginia University, Morgantown

7.0(Based on 3 User Reviews)West Virginia, USA73%q8kmCZ
BM Music Performance: Instrumental
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo105TOEFL4PTE53
jpctdh 2 pUnZ5J
J9uNHw:  
$32K/Yr
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#51/120 QS Ranking 2024(Performing Arts)

University of North Texas, Denton

8.3(Based on 11 User Reviews)Texas, USA72%q8kmCZ
BMus Instrumental Performance
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo100TOEFL4PTE53
t/7Ax5
J9uNHw:  
$26.4K/Yr
lpofqY
$10.3K/Yr
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University of Missouri-Kansas City, Kansas City

Missouri, USA78%q8kmCZ
B.A Performance: Guitar
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo100TOEFL70PTE48
jpctdh 4 pUnZ5J
J9uNHw:  
$33.1K/Yr
lpofqY
$15K/Yr
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