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#101Virginia Tech logo

Virginia Tech, Blacksburg

Virginia, Usa71%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹26.35L/Yr ($30,867/Yr)Living₹10.82L/Yr ($12,677/Yr)Admission B.A Theatre ArtsSAT1390IELTS6.5PTE53₹26.35L/Yr
$30,867
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
8.0/10(2 Users)
#102Yeshiva University logo

Yeshiva University, New York City

New York, Usa50.8%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹37.94L/Yr ($44,447/Yr)Living₹10.2L/Yr ($11,950/Yr)Admission B.A/B.S Studio Art₹37.94L/Yr
$44,447
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
Ranked 413 by QS in 2025Ranked 105 by US News in 2024
#103University of Hawaii at Manoa logo

University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu

Hawaii, Usa85%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹29.96L/Yr ($35,100/Yr)Living₹11.67L/Yr ($13,673/Yr)Admission M.A TheatreIELTS6PTE44₹31.66L/Yr
$37,080
Course duration: 1 year
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Ranked 176 by THE in 2024
#104Tulane University logo

Tulane University, New Orleans

Louisiana, Usa26%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹40.63L/Yr ($47,596/Yr)Living₹12.41L/Yr ($14,536/Yr)Admission M.A Interdisciplinary Dance Perf...₹14.6L/Yr
$17,100
Course duration: 2 years
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7.7/10(1 User)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024
#105Lehigh University logo

Lehigh University, Bethlehem

Pennsylvania, Usa26.1%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹50.34L/Yr ($58,970/Yr)Living₹11.2L/Yr ($13,120/Yr)Admission B.A TheatreTOEFL94₹50.34L/Yr
$58,970
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
9.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 501 by THE in 2024
#106University of Missouri logo

University of Missouri, Columbia

Missouri, Usa
Tuition:  ₹26.55L/Yr ($31,105/Yr)Living₹9.11L/Yr ($10,676/Yr)Admission M.A TheatreIELTS6.5PTE59₹20.4L/Yr
$23,894
Course duration: 2 years
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6.7/10(4 Users)Ranked 301 by THE in 2024
#107University of Houston logo

University of Houston, Houston

Texas, Usa58.5%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹21.92L/Yr ($25,677/Yr)Living₹8.52L/Yr ($9,984/Yr)Admission M.A TheatreDuolingo105TOEFL79PTE47₹21.39L/Yr
$25,050
Course duration: 2 years
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9.3/10(1 User)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024
#108University of Oklahoma logo

University of Oklahoma, Norman

Oklahoma, Usa71%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹25.93L/Yr ($30,368/Yr)Living₹9.04L/Yr ($10,588/Yr)Admission B.A/B.S Dance (Modern Dance Perf...SAT1310IELTS6.5₹25.93L/Yr
$30,368
Course duration: 4 years
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#109Wake Forest University logo

Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem

North Carolina, Usa30.3%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹44.69L/Yr ($52,348/Yr)Living₹11.89L/Yr ($13,926/Yr)Admission B.A Theatre₹44.69L/Yr
$52,348
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
Ranked 401 by THE in 2024
#110University of New Mexico logo

University of New Mexico, Albuquerque

New Mexico, Usa45%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹19.28L/Yr ($22,586/Yr)Living₹8.45L/Yr ($9,900/Yr)Admission B.A Performing Arts₹19.28L/Yr
$22,586
Course duration: 4 years
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#111University at Albany logo

University at Albany, Albany

New York, Usa57%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹24.17L/Yr ($28,312/Yr)Living₹11.49L/Yr ($13,464/Yr)Admission M.A Studio ArtIELTS6.5PTE53₹24.17L/Yr
$28,312
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
7.2/10(1 User)
#112Kansas State University logo

Kansas State University, Manhattan

Kansas, Usa94.1%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹15.82L/Yr ($18,534/Yr)Living₹2.42L/Yr ($2,830/Yr)Admission M.A TheatreTOEFL79PTE58₹9.82L/Yr
$11,508
Course duration: 2 years
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8.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 601 by THE in 2024
#113Virginia Commonwealth University logo

Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond

Virginia, Usa81.2%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹32.09L/Yr ($37,588/Yr)Living₹9.82L/Yr ($11,506/Yr)Admission B.A Theatre (Concentration in Co...IELTS6.5PTE65₹32.09L/Yr
$37,588
Course duration: 4 years
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Ranked 501 by THE in 2024
#114Swarthmore College logo

Swarthmore College, Swarthmore

Pennsylvania, Usa12.8%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹44.55L/Yr ($52,190/Yr)Living₹12.76L/Yr ($14,952/Yr)Admission B.A/B.S Dance₹44.55L/Yr
$52,190
Course duration: 4 years
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7.8/10(1 User)Ranked 851 by QS in 2025Ranked 701 by ARWU in 2022
#115Louisiana State University logo

Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge

Louisiana, Usa76%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹24.94L/Yr ($29,210/Yr)Living₹10.03L/Yr ($11,750/Yr)Admission B.A Studio ArtIELTS6.5PTE59₹24.45L/Yr
$28,635
Course duration: 4 years
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Ranked 501 by THE in 2024
#116Michigan Technological University logo

Michigan Technological University, Houghton

Michigan, Usa76.4%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹33.51L/Yr ($39,256/Yr)Living₹8.94L/Yr ($10,477/Yr)Admission B.A Theatre and Electronic Media...₹33.51L/Yr
$39,256
Course duration: 4 years
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7.7/10(2 Users)Ranked 901 by QS in 2025Ranked 151 by US News in 2024
#117Auburn University logo

Auburn University, Auburn

Alabama, Usa80.5%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹14.07L/Yr ($16,480/Yr)Living₹4.32L/Yr ($5,060/Yr)Admission B.A Theatre - PerformanceSAT1370IELTS6.5₹14.07L/Yr
$16,480
Course duration: 4 years
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7.2/10(2 Users)Ranked 501 by THE in 2024
#118Clemson University logo

Clemson University, Clemson

South Carolina, Usa50.5%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹33.35L/Yr ($39,064/Yr)Living₹8.19L/Yr ($9,592/Yr)Admission B.A Production Studies in Perfor...TOEFL80PTE54₹33.35L/Yr
$39,064
Course duration: 3 years
Programs
8.2/10(10 Users)
#119University of Denver logo

University of Denver, Denver

Colorado, Usa53.5%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹50.66L/Yr ($59,340/Yr)Living₹10.77L/Yr ($12,612/Yr)Admission B.A PerformanceIELTS6.5₹50.66L/Yr
$59,340
Course duration: 4 years
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8.3/10(2 Users)Ranked 501 by THE in 2024
#120Clark University logo

Clark University, Worcester

Massachusetts, Usa54.7%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹44.39L/Yr ($52,000/Yr)Living₹7.56L/Yr ($8,860/Yr)Admission B.A Theatre ArtsSAT1048IELTS6.5PTE51₹44.39L/Yr
$52,000
Course duration: 3 years
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6.3/10(1 User)
#121University of Massachusetts logo

University of Massachusetts, Boston

Massachusetts, Usa69.1%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹30.02L/Yr ($35,159/Yr)Living₹16.04L/Yr ($18,790/Yr)Admission B.A Theatre ArtsSAT960TOEFL79PTE53₹30.02L/Yr
$35,159
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
6.7/10(1 User)
#122Fordham University logo

Fordham University, Bronx

New York, Usa45.2%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹48.59L/Yr ($56,920/Yr)Living₹14.89L/Yr ($17,445/Yr)Admission B.A TheatreDuolingo120IELTS7.0PTE68₹48.59L/Yr
$56,920
Course duration: 4 years
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7.7/10(3 Users)
#123University of Vermont logo

University of Vermont, Burlington

Vermont, Usa67%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹35.24L/Yr ($41,280/Yr)Living₹10.26L/Yr ($12,022/Yr)Admission B.A Theatre₹35.24L/Yr
$41,280
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
8.0/10(1 User)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025Ranked 133 by US News in 2024
#124Loyola University logo

Loyola University, Chicago

Illinois, Usa72.6%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹36.13L/Yr ($42,318/Yr)Living₹12.02L/Yr ($14,080/Yr)Admission B.A Theatre ArtsIELTS6.5PTE53₹33.23L/Yr
$38,926
Course duration: 4 years
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9.7/10(3 Users)
#125Southern Methodist University logo

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
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9.7/10(1 User)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025Ranked 89 by US News in 2024
#126University of North Texas logo

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
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7.0/10(2 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025Ranked 260 by US News in 2024
#127University of Missouri logo

University of Missouri, Kansas City

Missouri, Usa62%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹21.27L/Yr ($24,914/Yr)Living₹9.41L/Yr ($11,026/Yr)Admission M.A TheatreTOEFL79PTE53₹11.89L/Yr
$13,932
Course duration: 2 years
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Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025Ranked 269 by US News in 2024
#128Kent State University logo

Kent State University, Kent

Ohio, Usa85%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹18.8L/Yr ($22,019/Yr)Living₹9.32L/Yr ($10,916/Yr)Admission M.A Theatre Studies (Design/Tech...Duolingo100TOEFL71PTE50₹19.23L/Yr
$22,522
Course duration: 2 years
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3.8/10(4 Users)
#129University of Rhode Island logo

University of Rhode Island, Kingston

Rhode Island, Usa72.8%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹26.35L/Yr ($30,862/Yr)Living₹10.63L/Yr ($12,452/Yr)Admission B.A/B.S TheatreTOEFL79PTE53₹26.35L/Yr
$30,862
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
8.0/10(2 Users)
#130University of Wyoming logo

University of Wyoming, Laramie

Wyoming, Usa95.1%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹15L/Yr ($17,570/Yr)Living₹8.81L/Yr ($10,320/Yr)Admission B.A/B.S Dance Performance₹15L/Yr
$17,570
Course duration: 4 years
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7.7/10(1 User)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024
#131Utah State University logo

Utah State University, Logan

Utah, Usa90.3%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹24.09L/Yr ($28,214/Yr)Living₹6.04L/Yr ($7,080/Yr)Admission M.A Theatre Arts₹24.6L/Yr
$28,821
Course duration: 1 year
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10.0/10(1 User)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025Ranked 269 by US News in 2024
#132University of Louisville logo

University of Louisville, Louisville

Kentucky, Usa72.6%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹24.48L/Yr ($28,670/Yr)Living₹7.15L/Yr ($8,374/Yr)Admission B.S Theatre Arts₹24.48L/Yr
$28,670
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
7.2/10(2 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025Ranked 195 by US News in 2024
#133West Virginia University logo

West Virginia University, Morgantown

West Virginia, Usa76.1%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹22.68L/Yr ($26,568/Yr)Living₹9.03L/Yr ($10,576/Yr)Admission B.A TheatreIELTS6.5PTE53₹22.68L/Yr
$26,568
Course duration: 4 years
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8.7/10(2 Users)
#134University of Idaho logo

University of Idaho, Moscow

Idaho, Usa75.9%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹23.08L/Yr ($27,034/Yr)Living₹7.4L/Yr ($8,670/Yr)Admission M.A Theatre ArtsTOEFL79PTE58₹24.09L/Yr
$28,224
Course duration: 3 years
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6.5/10(3 Users)
#135Brigham Young University logo

Brigham Young University, Provo

Utah, Usa51%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹10.19L/Yr ($11,940/Yr)Living₹6.43L/Yr ($7,530/Yr)Admission B.A Theatre Arts Education K-12TOEFL85₹10.19L/Yr
$11,940
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
9.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025Ranked 115 by US News in 2024
#136University of Texas logo

University of Texas, San Antonio

Texas, Usa76.4%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹22.86L/Yr ($26,782/Yr)Living₹9.59L/Yr ($11,234/Yr)Admission B.A/B.S PerformanceIELTS6.5PTE58₹22.86L/Yr
$26,782
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
6.0/10(2 Users)Ranked 501 by THE in 2024
#137San Diego State University logo

San Diego State University, San Diego

California, Usa34.6%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹7.39L/Yr ($8,652/Yr)Admission M.A Theatre ArtsGRE updated300TOEFL80PTE58₹8.2L/Yr
$9,608
Course duration: 2 years
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5.7/10(5 Users)Ranked 601 by THE in 2024
#138University of Toledo logo

University of Toledo, Toledo

Ohio, Usa94.3%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹10.15L/Yr ($11,885/Yr)Living₹9.39L/Yr ($11,004/Yr)Admission B.A TheatreTOEFL80PTE58₹10.15L/Yr
$11,885
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
8.0/10(1 User)
#139Baylor University logo

Baylor University, Waco

Texas, Usa39.7%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹40.85L/Yr ($47,852/Yr)Living₹10.38L/Yr ($12,163/Yr)Admission M.A Theatre StudiesGRE updated297IELTS6.5PTE60₹27.58L/Yr
$32,310
Course duration: 2 years
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7.5/10(2 Users)Ranked 301 by THE in 2024
#140Howard University logo

Howard University, Washington

District Of Columbia, Usa30%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹26.11L/Yr ($30,584/Yr)Living₹11.53L/Yr ($13,504/Yr)Admission B.A Theatre Arts - Musical Theat...SAT1215TOEFL90PTE53₹26.11L/Yr
$30,584
Course duration: 4 years
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#141Florida Atlantic University logo

Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton

Florida, Usa59.8%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹17.24L/Yr ($20,192/Yr)Living₹10.16L/Yr ($11,906/Yr)Admission B.A TheatreIELTS6PTE55₹17.24L/Yr
$20,192
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
8.2/10(2 Users)Ranked 601 by THE in 2024
#142University of North Carolina logo

University of North Carolina, Greensboro

North Carolina, Usa
Tuition:  ₹19.2L/Yr ($22,487/Yr)Living₹8.69L/Yr ($10,183/Yr)Admission B.A/B.S Drama - Theatre Educatio...IELTS6.0PTE53₹19.2L/Yr
$22,487
Course duration: 4 years
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6.8/10(1 User)
#143Pacific University logo

Pacific University, Forest Grove

Oregon, Usa79%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹50.22L/Yr ($58,826/Yr)Living₹10.38L/Yr ($12,162/Yr)Admission B.A/B.S DanceIELTS7PTE53₹50.22L/Yr
$58,826
Course duration: 4 years
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Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025Ranked 142 by US News in 2024
#144University of Memphis logo

University of Memphis, Memphis

Tennessee, Usa56.7%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹12.64L/Yr ($14,805/Yr)Living₹3.24L/Yr ($3,790/Yr)Admission M.F.A Theatre₹14.52L/Yr
$17,010
Course duration: 2 years
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6.8/10(3 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024
#145Miami University logo

Miami University, Oxford

Ohio, Usa65.5%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹33.74L/Yr ($39,526/Yr)Living₹11.27L/Yr ($13,202/Yr)Admission B.A TheatreSAT1220TOEFL80PTE53₹33.74L/Yr
$39,526
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
9.8/10(2 Users)
#146Marquette University logo

Marquette University, Milwaukee

Wisconsin, Usa84.3%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹37.01L/Yr ($43,350/Yr)Living₹10.15L/Yr ($11,890/Yr)Admission B.A/B.S Theatre Arts₹37.01L/Yr
$43,350
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
Ranked 501 by THE in 2024
#147University of Wisconsin logo

University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee

Wisconsin, Usa72%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹18.33L/Yr ($21,474/Yr)Living₹9.02L/Yr ($10,560/Yr)Admission B.A/B.S Theatre - PerformanceIELTS6.0PTE49₹18.33L/Yr
$21,474
Course duration: 4 years
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6.0/10(1 User)
#148University of South Alabama logo

University of South Alabama, Mobile

Alabama, Usa80.5%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹14.71L/Yr ($17,232/Yr)Living₹6.39L/Yr ($7,490/Yr)Admission B.A DramaIELTS5.5PTE44₹14.71L/Yr
$17,232
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
6.7/10(1 User)Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025Ranked 382 by US News in 2024
#149Portland State University logo

Portland State University, Portland

Oregon, Usa89.4%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹25.36L/Yr ($29,706/Yr)Living₹10.95L/Yr ($12,831/Yr)Admission B.A/B.S Performance with an Emph...TOEFL80PTE60₹25.36L/Yr
$29,706
Course duration: 4 years
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8.7/10(3 Users)Ranked 601 by THE in 2024
#150University of San Diego logo

University of San Diego, San Diego

California, Usa51.4%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹45.94L/Yr ($53,810/Yr)Living₹10.78L/Yr ($12,630/Yr)Admission B.A Theatre Arts and Performance...₹45.94L/Yr
$53,810
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
7.0/10(1 User)Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025Ranked 98 by US News in 2024