Best 80 Master in Fine Arts Universities/Colleges in USA

Rank	College Info	Tuition Fees & living Cost(Avg.)	Top Courses	Ranking & Reviews
#1	Harvard University, Cambridge Massachusetts, Usa5.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹45.12L/Yr ($52,456/Yr)Living: ₹11.4L/Yr ($13,248/Yr)Admission	M.A Liberal Arts - EnglishTOEFL100PTE70₹45.12L/Yr $52,456 Course duration: 2 years Programs	5.2/10(5 Users)Ranked 4 by THE in 2024 Ranked 4 by QS in 2025
#2	University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia Pennsylvania, Usa9.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹28.21L/Yr ($32,796/Yr)Living: ₹15.39L/Yr ($17,888/Yr)Admission	M.F.AGRE324TOEFL100PTE68₹28.21L/Yr $32,796 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.8/10(4 Users)Ranked 17 by THE in 2024
#3	University of Michigan, Ann Arbor Michigan, Usa28%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹45.12L/Yr ($52,456/Yr)Living: ₹10.35L/Yr ($12,034/Yr)Admission	M.A Fine ArtsIELTS6.5₹45.12L/Yr $52,456 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.3/10(6 Users)Ranked 23 by THE in 2024 Ranked 44 by QS in 2025
#4	Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, Usa21.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹30.11L/Yr ($35,000/Yr)Living: ₹11.86L/Yr ($13,784/Yr)Admission	M.F.A₹30.11L/Yr $35,000 Course duration: 3 years Programs	8.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 77 by THE in 2024
Partner Colleges Troy University Troy, Alabama ₹13.42L 1st Year Fees M.S Computer Science Apply Now University of New Haven West Haven, Connecticut ₹27.23L 1st Year Fees M.S Accounting Apply Now University of Illinois Springfield, Illinois ₹9.38L 1st Year Fees M.S Computer Science Apply Now 6.6 Best In Academic San Jose State University San Jose, California ₹18.52L 1st Year Fees B.S Aerospace Engineering Apply Now 8.9 Best In Social Life University of Delaware Newark, Delaware ₹30.87L 1st Year Fees B.S Accounting Apply Now 6.9 Best In Social Life University of Idaho Moscow, Idaho ₹24.28L 1st Year Fees M.S Civil Engineering Apply Now 6.6 Best In Social Life University of Nevada Las Vegas, Nevada ₹20.14L 1st Year Fees M.Eng Mechanical Engineering Apply Now 7.0 Best In Infrastructure University of North Texas Denton, Texas ₹27.93L 1st Year Fees M.S Educational Psychology Apply Now 5.2 Best In Academic Long Island University Brooklyn, New York ₹35.03L 1st Year Fees B.S Computer Science Apply Now 7.1 Best In Infrastructure Oregon State University Corvallis, Oregon ₹37.92L 1st Year Fees B.S Civil Engineering Apply Now
#5	University of California, San Diego California, Usa34%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹28.12L/Yr ($32,685/Yr)Admission	M.F.ATOEFL80PTE65₹28.12L/Yr $32,685 Course duration: 4 years Programs	6.5/10(3 Users)Ranked 70 by THE in 2024
#6	University of Texas, Austin Texas, Usa40%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹23.41L/Yr ($27,216/Yr)Living: ₹10.57L/Yr ($12,286/Yr)Admission	MFA Fine Arts in DanceGRE312TOEFL79₹23.41L/Yr $27,216 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.7/10(3 Users)Ranked 59 by THE in 2024
#7	University of Wisconsin, Madison Wisconsin, Usa57.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹21.94L/Yr ($25,504/Yr)Living: ₹13.63L/Yr ($15,849/Yr)Admission	M.A Asian Languages and CulturesGRE317IELTS7PTE54₹21.94L/Yr $25,504 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.7/10(9 Users)Ranked 85 by THE in 2024
#8	Brown University, Providence Rhode Island, Usa9.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹52.95L/Yr ($61,560/Yr)Living: ₹8.41L/Yr ($9,774/Yr)Admission	M.F.AIELTS7₹54.94L/Yr $63,866 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	6.8/10(1 User)Ranked 63 by THE in 2024
#9	University of Southern California, Los Angeles California, Usa12.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹48.76L/Yr ($56,683/Yr)Living: ₹14.39L/Yr ($16,732/Yr)Admission	M.F.A Animation and Digital ArtsGRE317TOEFL90PTE68₹45.33L/Yr $52,699 Course duration: 2 years 2+ More Programs	7.5/10(21 Users)Ranked 101 by THE in 2024
#10	Boston University, Boston Massachusetts, Usa29.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹50.37L/Yr ($58,560/Yr)Living: ₹14.97L/Yr ($17,400/Yr)Admission	M.A PaintingGRE298TOEFL84₹50.37L/Yr $58,560 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.0/10(7 Users)Ranked 126 by THE in 2024

#11	Purdue University, West Lafayette Indiana, Usa56%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹12.38L/Yr ($14,397/Yr)Living: ₹10.02L/Yr ($11,650/Yr)Admission	M.F.A DesignGMAT500IELTS6.5₹12.38L/Yr $14,397 Course duration: 3 years Programs	8.3/10(6 Users)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024
#12	Ohio State University, Columbus Ohio, Usa49.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹37.1L/Yr ($43,128/Yr)Living: ₹12.01L/Yr ($13,966/Yr)Admission	M.F.ATOEFL79₹37.1L/Yr $43,128 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 101 by THE in 2024
#13	University at Buffalo, Buffalo New York, Usa59.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹19.87L/Yr ($23,100/Yr)Living: ₹8.73L/Yr ($10,152/Yr)Admission	M.A Fine ArtsGRE309IELTS7PTE55₹19.87L/Yr $23,100 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.8/10(8 Users)Ranked 251 by THE in 2024
#14	Temple University, Philadelphia Pennsylvania, Usa52.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹38.63L/Yr ($44,910/Yr)Living: ₹7.22L/Yr ($8,392/Yr)Admission	M.F.A Theater/PlaywritingIELTS6.5PTE53₹38.63L/Yr $44,910 Course duration: 3 years 2+ More Programs	8.2/10(8 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024
#15	Georgia State University, Atlanta Georgia, Usa58.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.99L/Yr ($30,216/Yr)Living: ₹10.53L/Yr ($12,240/Yr)Admission	M.A StudioGRE298IELTS6.5PTE58₹25.99L/Yr $30,216 Course duration: 1 year Programs	7.0/10(5 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024
#16	University of South Carolina, Columbia South Carolina, Usa68%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹12.8L/Yr ($14,880/Yr)Living: ₹15.1L/Yr ($17,552/Yr)Admission	M.A Studio ArtTOEFL80PTE53₹12.8L/Yr $14,880 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	8.7/10(2 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024
#17	Colorado State University, Fort Collins Colorado, Usa78%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹58.99L/Yr ($68,573/Yr)Living: ₹10.3L/Yr ($11,974/Yr)Admission	M.F.ATOEFL80PTE58₹58.99L/Yr $68,573 Course duration: 3 years Programs	7.0/10(4 Users)Ranked 501 by THE in 2024
#18	University of Delaware, Newark Delaware, Usa69.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹50.53L/Yr ($58,740/Yr)Living: ₹10.61L/Yr ($12,332/Yr)Admission	M.F.AGRE308TOEFL79₹50.53L/Yr $58,740 Course duration: 2 years Programs	9.2/10(3 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024
#19	University of Central Florida, Orlando Florida, Usa50%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹30.81L/Yr ($35,820/Yr)Living: ₹8.4L/Yr ($9,764/Yr)Admission	M.F.A Emerging MediaIELTS6.5₹30.81L/Yr $35,820 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.8/10(13 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024 Ranked 741 by QS in 2025
#20	Syracuse University, Syracuse New York, Usa52.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹27.9L/Yr ($32,436/Yr)Living: ₹13.21L/Yr ($15,356/Yr)Admission	M.F.A Art VideoIELTS6.5₹27.9L/Yr $32,436 Course duration: 3 years 1 More Program	5.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024
#21	Ohio University, Athens Ohio, Usa75%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.44L/Yr ($29,576/Yr)Living: ₹9.98L/Yr ($11,598/Yr)Admission	M.A Painting and Drawing₹25.44L/Yr $29,576 Course duration: 3 years 1 More Program	Ranked 501 by THE in 2024
#22	University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa Alabama, Usa52.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹27.06L/Yr ($31,460/Yr)Living: ₹4.34L/Yr ($5,050/Yr)Admission	M.A Studio ArtTOEFL79PTE59₹27.06L/Yr $31,460 Course duration: 2 years 3+ More Programs	Ranked 501 by THE in 2024
#23	University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu Hawaii, Usa85%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹31.9L/Yr ($37,080/Yr)Living: ₹11.76L/Yr ($13,673/Yr)Admission	M.F.AIELTS6PTE44₹31.9L/Yr $37,080 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 176 by THE in 2024
#24	Oregon State University, Corvallis Oregon, Usa77.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹28.26L/Yr ($32,850/Yr)Living: ₹15.24L/Yr ($17,721/Yr)Admission	M.F.A Creative WritingTOEFL80₹28.26L/Yr $32,850 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.2/10(2 Users)
#25	University of Mississippi, University Mississippi, Usa78.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹22.62L/Yr ($26,294/Yr)Living: ₹9.03L/Yr ($10,502/Yr)Admission	M.F.A Documentary ExpressionTOEFL79PTE53₹22.62L/Yr $26,294 Course duration: 1 year Programs	Ranked 851 by QS in 2025 Ranked 163 by US News in 2024
#26	University of New Hampshire, Durham New Hampshire, Usa78.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹23.92L/Yr ($27,810/Yr)Living: ₹9.69L/Yr ($11,266/Yr)Admission	M.F.A WritingTOEFL80PTE59₹23.92L/Yr $27,810 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.8/10(2 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 115 by US News in 2024
#27	University of North Texas, Denton Texas, Usa71.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹27.93L/Yr ($32,464/Yr)Living: ₹3.7L/Yr ($4,304/Yr)Admission	M.A Studio ArtGRE307TOEFL79PTE53₹27.93L/Yr $32,464 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.0/10(2 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 260 by US News in 2024
#28	University of Missouri, Kansas City Missouri, Usa62%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹11.98L/Yr ($13,932/Yr)Living: ₹9.48L/Yr ($11,026/Yr)Admission	M.A Studio ArtTOEFL79PTE53₹11.98L/Yr $13,932 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 269 by US News in 2024
#29	Kent State University, Kent Ohio, Usa85%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹19.13L/Yr ($22,237/Yr)Living: ₹9.39L/Yr ($10,916/Yr)Admission	M.F.ADuolingo100TOEFL71PTE50₹18.88L/Yr $21,952 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	3.8/10(4 Users)
#30	West Virginia University, Morgantown West Virginia, Usa76.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹23.61L/Yr ($27,450/Yr)Living: ₹9.1L/Yr ($10,576/Yr)Admission	M.F.A CeramicsGRE298IELTS6.5PTE53₹23.61L/Yr $27,450 Course duration: 3 years Programs	8.7/10(2 Users)
#31	Howard University, Washington District Of Columbia, Usa30%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹29.16L/Yr ($33,902/Yr)Living: ₹11.62L/Yr ($13,504/Yr)Admission	M.A PaintingGRE298TOEFL90PTE59₹30.59L/Yr $35,556 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	--
#32	University of Memphis, Memphis Tennessee, Usa56.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹14.63L/Yr ($17,010/Yr)Living: ₹3.26L/Yr ($3,790/Yr)Admission	M.F.A Theatre₹14.63L/Yr $17,010 Course duration: 2 years Programs	6.8/10(3 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024
#33	University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee Wisconsin, Usa72%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹22.06L/Yr ($25,650/Yr)Living: ₹9.08L/Yr ($10,560/Yr)Admission	M.F.ATOEFL79PTE49₹22.06L/Yr $25,650 Course duration: 3 years 1 More Program	6.0/10(1 User)
#34	Seattle University, Seattle Washington, Usa74%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹31.21L/Yr ($36,288/Yr)Living: ₹10.38L/Yr ($12,072/Yr)Admission	M.A Arts LeadershipTOEFL92PTE63₹31.21L/Yr $36,288 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025 Ranked 163 by US News in 2024
#35	University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond Oklahoma, Usa69.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹12.99L/Yr ($15,100/Yr)Living: ₹6.86L/Yr ($7,970/Yr)Admission	M.F.A DesignTOEFL79PTE42₹12.99L/Yr $15,100 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	8.7/10(1 User)Ranked 1401 by QS in 2025
#36	Illinois State University, Normal Illinois, Usa88.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹15.54L/Yr ($18,064/Yr)Living: ₹8.47L/Yr ($9,850/Yr)Admission	M.F.AIELTS6.5PTE56₹15.54L/Yr $18,064 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.5/10(4 Users)Ranked 1401 by QS in 2025 Ranked 209 by US News in 2024
#37	Pepperdine University, Malibu California, Usa38.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹50.45L/Yr ($58,650/Yr)Living: ₹12.79L/Yr ($14,870/Yr)Admission	M.F.A Writing for Screen and Tel...IELTS6.5PTE54₹50.45L/Yr $58,650 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 76 by US News in 2024 Ranked 928 by CWUR in 2022
#38	Texas Christian University, Fort Worth Texas, Usa37.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26.06L/Yr ($30,290/Yr)Living: ₹10.63L/Yr ($12,360/Yr)Admission	M.A Studio ArtIELTS6.0PTE53₹26.06L/Yr $30,290 Course duration: 2 years Programs	9.0/10(1 User)Ranked 98 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1491 by CWUR in 2022
#39	James Madison University, Harrisonburg Virginia, Usa72.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹19.06L/Yr ($22,158/Yr)Living: ₹8.7L/Yr ($10,112/Yr)Admission	M.A Studio ArtGMAT500TOEFL80PTE58₹19.06L/Yr $22,158 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 124 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1672 by CWUR in 2022
#40	California State University, Fullerton California, Usa41.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹11.28L/Yr ($13,116/Yr)Living: ₹13.46L/Yr ($15,642/Yr)Admission	M.A Art - SculptureTOEFL80PTE58₹11.28L/Yr $13,116 Course duration: 2 years 6+ More Programs	8.3/10(6 Users)Ranked 133 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1289 by CWUR in 2022
#41	California State University, San Bernardino California, Usa64.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹18.52L/Yr ($21,532/Yr)Living: ₹11.37L/Yr ($13,221/Yr)Admission	M.A Studio ArtIELTS6PTE64₹18.52L/Yr $21,532 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.8/10(1 User)Ranked 170 by US News in 2024 Ranked 500 by FORBES in 2019
#42	Hofstra University, Hempstead New York, Usa62.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹81.03L/Yr ($94,200/Yr)Living: ₹12.26L/Yr ($14,250/Yr)Admission	M.Ed Fine Arts Education₹81.03L/Yr $94,200 Course duration: 2 years Programs	6.3/10(1 User)
#43	Bradley University, Peoria Illinois, Usa69.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.55L/Yr ($29,700/Yr)Living: ₹8.87L/Yr ($10,310/Yr)Admission	M.F.AIELTS6.5PTE58₹25.55L/Yr $29,700 Course duration: 1 year Programs	Ranked 185 by US News in 2024 Ranked 304 by FORBES in 2019
#44	Chatham University, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, Usa54.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹24.72L/Yr ($28,740/Yr)Living: ₹9.8L/Yr ($11,390/Yr)Admission	M.F.A Film and Digital Technolog...₹24.72L/Yr $28,740 Course duration: 1 year Programs	Ranked 209 by US News in 2024
#45	University of Hartford, West Hartford Connecticut, Usa71.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹21.13L/Yr ($24,566/Yr)Living: ₹10.62L/Yr ($12,346/Yr)Admission	M.F.AIELTS6.5PTE58₹21.32L/Yr $24,780 Course duration: 27 months 1 More Program	Ranked 304 by US News in 2024 Ranked 542 by FORBES in 2019
#46	University of Nebraska Omaha, Omaha Nebraska, Usa	Tuition: ₹13.78L/Yr ($16,020/Yr)Living: ₹8.09L/Yr ($9,406/Yr)Admission	M.F.A WritingIELTS6.0PTE44₹13.78L/Yr $16,020 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 304 by US News in 2024 Ranked 518 by FORBES in 2019
#47	East Tennessee State University, Johnson City Tennessee, Usa79.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹23.74L/Yr ($27,603/Yr)Living: ₹6.84L/Yr ($7,952/Yr)Admission	M.A Studio ArtIELTS5.5PTE43₹23.74L/Yr $27,603 Course duration: 2 years Programs	6.5/10(1 User)Ranked 320 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1762 by CWUR in 2022
#48	Texas Woman's University, Denton Texas, Usa85.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹18.02L/Yr ($20,949/Yr)Living: ₹7.04L/Yr ($8,181/Yr)Admission	M.A SculptureIELTS6.5PTE53₹18.02L/Yr $20,949 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	Ranked 332 by US News in 2024 Ranked 592 by FORBES in 2019
#49	University of Texas, Tyler Texas, Usa64.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹24.93L/Yr ($28,978/Yr)Living: ₹7.99L/Yr ($9,290/Yr)Admission	M.F.A Studio ArtIELTS6.5PTE53₹24.93L/Yr $28,978 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 361 by US News in 2024
#50	Mississippi College, Clinton Mississippi, Usa49.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹15.72L/Yr ($18,270/Yr)Living: ₹8.27L/Yr ($9,610/Yr)Admission	M.F.A Graphic DesignTOEFL79PTE52₹15.72L/Yr $18,270 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 369 by US News in 2024 Ranked 504 by FORBES in 2019