Best Universities/Colleges in USA - Rankings, Programs, Fees, Admission Process, Scholarships

Rank	College Info	Tuition Fees & living Cost(Avg.)	Top Courses	Ranking & Reviews
#1	Cornell University, Ithaca New York, Usa14.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹53.33L/Yr ($62,465/Yr)Living: ₹9.08L/Yr ($10,635/Yr)Admission	B.MusSAT1400IELTS7.5PTE70₹53.33L/Yr $62,465 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.0/10(8 Users)Ranked 20 by THE in 2024 Ranked 16 by QS in 2025
#2	University of Michigan, Ann Arbor Michigan, Usa28%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹23.79L/Yr ($27,868/Yr)Living: ₹10.27L/Yr ($12,034/Yr)Admission	B.Mus CompositionDuolingo105IELTS6.5PTE54₹23.79L/Yr $27,868 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.3/10(6 Users)Ranked 23 by THE in 2024 Ranked 44 by QS in 2025
#3	Duke University, Durham North Carolina, Usa10,8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹54.96L/Yr ($64,380/Yr)Living: ₹14.63L/Yr ($17,138/Yr)Admission	B.MusSAT1450IELTS7.0PTE70₹54.96L/Yr $64,380 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	8.2/10(1 User)Ranked 26 by THE in 2024 Ranked 61 by QS in 2025
#4	University of Southern California, Los Angeles California, Usa12.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹54.18L/Yr ($63,468/Yr)Living: ₹14.28L/Yr ($16,732/Yr)Admission	B.Mus CompositionSAT1360TOEFL100PTE68₹54.18L/Yr $63,468 Course duration: 4 years 3+ More Programs	7.5/10(21 Users)Ranked 74 by THE in 2024 Ranked 125 by QS in 2025
Partner Colleges 9.1 Best In Faculty University of Alabama Birmingham, Alabama ₹11.99L 1st Year Fees M.S Forensic Science Apply Now 8.9 Best In Social Life University of Delaware Newark, Delaware ₹30.64L 1st Year Fees B.S Accounting Apply Now Ohio Dominican University Columbus, Ohio ₹26.55L 1st Year Fees B.A Educational Studies Apply Now 7.6 Best In Infrastructure Arizona State University Tempe, Arizona ₹26.64L 1st Year Fees B.S Biological Sciences - Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior Apply Now New England College Henniker, New Hampshire ₹31.38L 1st Year Fees B.A Business Administration Apply Now 6.7 Best In Accomodation Wichita State University Wichita, Kansas ₹14.34L 1st Year Fees B.S Aerospace Engineering Apply Now 7.7 Best In Academic Illinois State University Normal, Illinois ₹23.54L 1st Year Fees B.S Agribusiness Apply Now Webster University Webster Groves, Missouri ₹8.96L 1st Year Fees M.B.A Apply Now Mississippi State University Mississippi State, Mississippi ₹11.57L 1st Year Fees M.S Mechanical Engineering Apply Now University of New Haven West Haven, Connecticut ₹27.02L 1st Year Fees M.S Accounting Apply Now
#5	Boston University, Boston Massachusetts, Usa29.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹49.99L/Yr ($58,560/Yr)Living: ₹14.85L/Yr ($17,400/Yr)Admission	B.Mus PerformanceSAT1430TOEFL90₹49.99L/Yr $58,560 Course duration: 4 years 2+ More Programs	8.0/10(7 Users)Ranked 78 by THE in 2024 Ranked 108 by QS in 2025
#6	University of Florida, Gainesville Florida, Usa45.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹24.47L/Yr ($28,658/Yr)Living: ₹9.82L/Yr ($11,500/Yr)Admission	B.Mus Music EducationSAT1330IELTS6₹24.47L/Yr $28,658 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	8.2/10(10 Users)Ranked 132 by THE in 2024 Ranked 215 by QS in 2025
#7	University of Illinois, Chicago Illinois, Usa73.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹11.76L/Yr ($13,779/Yr)Living: ₹10.65L/Yr ($12,479/Yr)Admission	B.Mus Music PerformanceSAT1370IELTS6.5PTE54₹11.76L/Yr $13,779 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	7.2/10(4 Users)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024 Ranked 365 by QS in 2025
#8	University of Utah, Salt Lake City Utah, Usa76.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹23.58L/Yr ($27,616/Yr)Living: ₹10.63L/Yr ($12,456/Yr)Admission	B.Mus Guitar PerformanceSAT1130IELTS6.5₹23.58L/Yr $27,616 Course duration: 4 years 3+ More Programs	6.8/10(6 Users)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024 Ranked 531 by QS in 2025
#9	University of South Florida, Tampa Florida, Usa47%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹14.79L/Yr ($17,324/Yr)Living: ₹6.98L/Yr ($8,176/Yr)Admission	B.Mus Music Performance - Jazz S...TOEFL79PTE53₹14.79L/Yr $17,324 Course duration: 4 years 2+ More Programs	8.3/10(4 Users)Ranked 251 by THE in 2024 Ranked 621 by QS in 2025
#10	Washington State University, Pullman Washington, Usa72%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹23.01L/Yr ($26,950/Yr)Living: ₹9.69L/Yr ($11,356/Yr)Admission	B.MusIELTS6.5₹23.01L/Yr $26,950 Course duration: 4 years Programs	6.7/10(1 User)Ranked 301 by THE in 2024 Ranked 466 by QS in 2025

#11	University of Georgia, Athens Georgia, Usa52.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.8L/Yr ($30,220/Yr)Living: ₹8.59L/Yr ($10,060/Yr)Admission	B.MusSAT1420IELTS6.5₹25.8L/Yr $30,220 Course duration: 4 years Programs	6.8/10(5 Users)Ranked 351 by THE in 2024 Ranked 587 by QS in 2025
#12	University of Kansas, Lawrence Kansas, Usa93%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹24.23L/Yr ($28,384/Yr)Living: ₹8.77L/Yr ($10,276/Yr)Admission	B.Mus MusicologyTOEFL80PTE60₹24.23L/Yr $28,384 Course duration: 4 years 7+ More Programs	8.3/10(1 User)Ranked 351 by THE in 2024 Ranked 452 by QS in 2025
#13	University of Connecticut, Storrs Connecticut, Usa48.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹36.54L/Yr ($42,802/Yr)Living: ₹10.68L/Yr ($12,514/Yr)Admission	B.Mus Music PerformanceSAT1315TOEFL79₹36.54L/Yr $42,802 Course duration: 4 years 2+ More Programs	9.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 351 by THE in 2024 Ranked 565 by QS in 2025
#14	Georgia State University, Atlanta Georgia, Usa58.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹19.11L/Yr ($22,389/Yr)Living: ₹10.45L/Yr ($12,240/Yr)Admission	B.Mus Music PerformanceSAT1095IELTS6PTE58₹19.11L/Yr $22,389 Course duration: 4 years 4+ More Programs	7.0/10(5 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024 Ranked 851 by QS in 2025
#15	University of Delaware, Newark Delaware, Usa69.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹30.64L/Yr ($35,890/Yr)Living: ₹10.53L/Yr ($12,332/Yr)Admission	B.Mus Music History and Literatu...SAT1370IELTS6.5₹30.64L/Yr $35,890 Course duration: 4 years 4+ More Programs	9.2/10(3 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024 Ranked 506 by QS in 2025
#16	Ohio University, Athens Ohio, Usa75%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹19.47L/Yr ($22,810/Yr)Living: ₹9.9L/Yr ($11,598/Yr)Admission	B.Mus CompositionACT25TOEFL70₹19.47L/Yr $22,810 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	Ranked 601 by THE in 2024 Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025
#17	Northwest University, Kirkland Washington, Usa93.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹29.45L/Yr ($34,500/Yr)Living: ₹7.17L/Yr ($8,400/Yr)Admission	B.Mus Music EducationIELTS7₹29.45L/Yr $34,500 Course duration: 4 years Programs	9.2/10(1 User)Ranked 1001 by THE in 2024
#18	Oakland University, Rochester Michigan, Usa86%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹16.89L/Yr ($19,788/Yr)Living: ₹3.58L/Yr ($4,189/Yr)Admission	B.Mus Music Education and Perfor...TOEFL79PTE53₹16.89L/Yr $19,788 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.0/10(2 Users)Ranked 1001 by THE in 2024 Ranked 332 by US News in 2024
#19	University of Texas - Rio Grande Valley, Edinburg Texas, Usa63.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹17.3L/Yr ($20,264/Yr)Living: ₹6.82L/Yr ($7,986/Yr)Admission	B.Mus Music - Teacher Certificat...₹17.3L/Yr $20,264 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 1201 by THE in 2024 Ranked 227 by US News in 2024
#20	University of Houston, Houston Texas, Usa58.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹22.19L/Yr ($25,991/Yr)Living: ₹8.52L/Yr ($9,984/Yr)Admission	B.Mus Applied MusicTOEFL79PTE47₹22.19L/Yr $25,991 Course duration: 4 years Programs	9.3/10(1 User)Ranked 651 by QS in 2025 Ranked 133 by US News in 2024
#21	University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati Ohio, Usa76%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.62L/Yr ($30,010/Yr)Living: ₹15.37L/Yr ($17,999/Yr)Admission	B.Mus CompositionSAT1160IELTS6.5PTE53₹25.62L/Yr $30,010 Course duration: 4 years 7+ More Programs	Ranked 761 by QS in 2025 Ranked 142 by US News in 2024
#22	Auburn University, Auburn Alabama, Usa80.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹14.07L/Yr ($16,480/Yr)Living: ₹4.32L/Yr ($5,060/Yr)Admission	B.Mus Music Performance - PianoSAT1370IELTS6.5₹14.07L/Yr $16,480 Course duration: 4 years 3+ More Programs	7.2/10(2 Users)Ranked 951 by QS in 2025 Ranked 93 by US News in 2024
#23	Loyola University, Chicago Illinois, Usa72.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹33.23L/Yr ($38,926/Yr)Living: ₹12.02L/Yr ($14,080/Yr)Admission	B.Mus Jazz StudiesIELTS6.5PTE53₹33.23L/Yr $38,926 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	9.7/10(3 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 142 by US News in 2024
#24	Southern Methodist University, Dallas Texas, Usa48.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹46.96L/Yr ($55,012/Yr)Living: ₹14.09L/Yr ($16,510/Yr)Admission	B.Mus PerformanceSAT1380TOEFL90PTE57₹46.96L/Yr $55,012 Course duration: 4 years 2+ More Programs	9.7/10(1 User)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 89 by US News in 2024
#25	University of North Texas, Denton Texas, Usa71.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹35.86L/Yr ($42,008/Yr)Living: ₹3.67L/Yr ($4,304/Yr)Admission	B.Mus Instrumental PerformanceACT25TOEFL79PTE53₹35.86L/Yr $42,008 Course duration: 4 years 5+ More Programs	7.0/10(2 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 260 by US News in 2024
#26	Kent State University, Kent Ohio, Usa85%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹18.42L/Yr ($21,578/Yr)Living: ₹9.32L/Yr ($10,916/Yr)Admission	B.Mus Music - InstrumentalDuolingo100TOEFL71PTE48₹18.42L/Yr $21,578 Course duration: 4 years Programs	3.8/10(4 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 227 by US News in 2024
#27	Baylor University, Waco Texas, Usa39.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹44.17L/Yr ($51,738/Yr)Living: ₹10.38L/Yr ($12,163/Yr)Admission	B.Mus Applied MusicIELTS6.5PTE60₹44.17L/Yr $51,738 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.5/10(2 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 93 by US News in 2024
#28	Miami University, Oxford Ohio, Usa65.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹33.74L/Yr ($39,526/Yr)Living: ₹11.27L/Yr ($13,202/Yr)Admission	B.Mus Music Education (Grades Pr...SAT1220TOEFL80PTE53₹33.74L/Yr $39,526 Course duration: 4 years 2+ More Programs	9.8/10(2 Users)Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025 Ranked 133 by US News in 2024
#29	University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond Oklahoma, Usa69.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹14.6L/Yr ($17,100/Yr)Living: ₹6.8L/Yr ($7,970/Yr)Admission	B.Mus Music - Piano PerformanceTOEFL79PTE42₹14.6L/Yr $17,100 Course duration: 4 years 4+ More Programs	8.7/10(1 User)Ranked 1401 by QS in 2025
#30	University of Dayton, Dayton Ohio, Usa58%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹39.42L/Yr ($46,170/Yr)Living: ₹13.14L/Yr ($15,390/Yr)Admission	B.Mus Music TherapyACT21IELTS6.5PTE50₹39.42L/Yr $46,170 Course duration: 4 years 2+ More Programs	7.2/10(3 Users)Ranked 133 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1178 by CWUR in 2022
#31	Chapman University, Orange California, Usa54%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹51.47L/Yr ($60,288/Yr)Living: ₹12.73L/Yr ($14,910/Yr)Admission	B.Mus CompositionSAT1370IELTS6.5PTE46₹51.47L/Yr $60,288 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.5/10(2 Users)Ranked 133 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1644 by CWUR in 2022
#32	DePaul University, Chicago Illinois, Usa69.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹37.14L/Yr ($43,506/Yr)Living: ₹11.78L/Yr ($13,797/Yr)Admission	B.Mus Music Performance - Percus...SAT1180IELTS6.5PTE53₹37.14L/Yr $43,506 Course duration: 4 years 8+ More Programs	6.2/10(1 User)Ranked 151 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1507 by CWUR in 2022
#33	Duquesne University, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, Usa73.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹38.74L/Yr ($45,376/Yr)Living: ₹10.34L/Yr ($12,114/Yr)Admission	B.Mus PerformanceIELTS6.0PTE48₹38.74L/Yr $45,376 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	Ranked 151 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1868 by CWUR in 2022
#34	Drake University, Des Moines Iowa, Usa69%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹36.45L/Yr ($42,694/Yr)Living: ₹8.67L/Yr ($10,158/Yr)Admission	B.Mus Applied MusicIELTS6.0PTE48₹36.45L/Yr $42,694 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.3/10(2 Users)Ranked 178 by US News in 2024 Ranked 192 by FORBES in 2019
#35	Belmont University, Nashville Tennessee, Usa80.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹30.43L/Yr ($35,650/Yr)Living: ₹9.97L/Yr ($11,680/Yr)Admission	B.Mus Music With an Outside Mino...₹30.43L/Yr $35,650 Course duration: 4 years 7+ More Programs	Ranked 236 by US News in 2024 Ranked 318 by FORBES in 2019
#36	Bethel University, Saint Paul Minnesota, Usa83%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹36.65L/Yr ($42,930/Yr)Living: ₹8.83L/Yr ($10,340/Yr)Admission	B.Mus Applied Music - Performanc...IELTS6.5PTE55₹36.65L/Yr $42,930 Course duration: 4 years 4+ More Programs	6.7/10(1 User)Ranked 236 by US News in 2024 Ranked 352 by FORBES in 2019
#37	Loyola University, New Orleans Louisiana, Usa90.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹33.23L/Yr ($38,926/Yr)Living: ₹10.81L/Yr ($12,666/Yr)Admission	B.Mus Jazz StudiesIELTS6.5PTE53₹33.23L/Yr $38,926 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	Ranked 260 by US News in 2024 Ranked 479 by FORBES in 2019
#38	Oklahoma City University, Oklahoma City Oklahoma, Usa70.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹23.98L/Yr ($28,094/Yr)Living: ₹7.36L/Yr ($8,624/Yr)Admission	B.Mus Instrumental Music Educati...TOEFL79PTE53₹23.98L/Yr $28,094 Course duration: 4 years 2+ More Programs	Ranked 280 by US News in 2024 Ranked 477 by FORBES in 2019
#39	Missouri State University, Springfield Missouri, Usa84%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹12.81L/Yr ($15,006/Yr)Living: ₹7.29L/Yr ($8,537/Yr)Admission	B.Mus CompositionSAT1140TOEFL61PTE44₹12.81L/Yr $15,006 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 342 by US News in 2024 Ranked 517 by FORBES in 2019
#40	Georgia Southern University, Savannah Georgia, Usa	Tuition: ₹15.78L/Yr ($18,482/Yr)Admission	B.MusSAT1030TOEFL69₹15.78L/Yr $18,482 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 352 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1583 by CWUR in 2022
#41	University of Akron, Akron Ohio, Usa96%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹15.45L/Yr ($18,100/Yr)Living: ₹10.5L/Yr ($12,296/Yr)Admission	B.Mus MusicIELTS6.0PTE48₹15.45L/Yr $18,100 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 361 by US News in 2024 Ranked 878 by CWUR in 2022
#42	Dallas Baptist University, Dallas Texas, Usa41.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹31.17L/Yr ($36,510/Yr)Living: ₹6.61L/Yr ($7,740/Yr)Admission	B.Mus EC through 12 Certificatio...IELTS6.0PTE53₹31.17L/Yr $36,510 Course duration: 4 years 2+ More Programs	Ranked 376 by US News in 2024
#43	University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport Connecticut, Usa57.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹28.05L/Yr ($32,860/Yr)Living: ₹11.6L/Yr ($13,590/Yr)Admission	B.Mus MusicTOEFL75PTE53₹28.05L/Yr $32,860 Course duration: 4 years Programs	6.7/10(2 Users)Ranked 389 by US News in 2024
#44	Roosevelt University, Chicago Illinois, Usa72.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.47L/Yr ($29,832/Yr)Living: ₹11.04L/Yr ($12,927/Yr)Admission	B.Mus Music Education and Perfor...₹25.47L/Yr $29,832 Course duration: 4 years 6+ More Programs	Ranked 390 by US News in 2024
#45	Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw Georgia, Usa58.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹20.11L/Yr ($23,556/Yr)Living: ₹9.79L/Yr ($11,467/Yr)Admission	B.Mus Music EducationSAT1160TOEFL79PTE58₹20.11L/Yr $23,556 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	6.7/10(1 User)Ranked 395 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1780 by CWUR in 2022
#46	Amherst College, Amherst Massachusetts, Usa13.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹65.56L/Yr ($76,800/Yr)Living: ₹12.11L/Yr ($14,190/Yr)Admission	B.Mus MusicTOEFL100₹65.56L/Yr $76,800 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 901 by ARWU in 2022 Ranked 412 by CWUR in 2022
#47	California State University, Sacramento California, Usa67.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹17.01L/Yr ($19,928/Yr)Living: ₹12.29L/Yr ($14,396/Yr)Admission	B.MusIELTS6.5PTE65₹17.01L/Yr $19,928 Course duration: 4 years Programs	9.8/10(5 Users)Ranked 1725 by CWUR in 2022 Ranked 469 by FORBES in 2019
#48	Towson University, Towson Maryland, Usa73.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹18.87L/Yr ($22,100/Yr)Living: ₹10.4L/Yr ($12,184/Yr)Admission	B.MusIELTS6.5PTE57₹18.87L/Yr $22,100 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 1778 by CWUR in 2022 Ranked 320 by FORBES in 2019
#49	Reed College, Portland Oregon, Usa35%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹55.02L/Yr ($64,450/Yr)Living: ₹11.67L/Yr ($13,670/Yr)Admission	B.MusSAT1325TOEFL110₹55.02L/Yr $64,450 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 1953 by CWUR in 2022 Ranked 105 by FORBES in 2019
#50	Manhattan School of Music, New York City New York, Usa46.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹41.22L/Yr ($48,280/Yr)Living: ₹13.66L/Yr ($16,000/Yr)Admission	B.Mus Bassoon₹41.22L/Yr $48,280 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 163 by FORBES in 2019