Best THE ranked Performing Arts Universities/Colleges in USA

Rank	College Info	Tuition Fees & living Cost(Avg.)	Top Courses	Ranking & Reviews
#1	Stanford University, Stanford California, Usa4.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹27.82L/Yr ($32,589/Yr)Living: ₹26.13L/Yr ($30,610/Yr)Admission	Ph.D Theater and Performance Stu...GRE updated328TOEFL100PTE68₹27.82L/Yr $32,589 Course duration: 5 years Programs	8.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 1 by THE in 2024
#2	University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia Pennsylvania, Usa9.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹47.99L/Yr ($56,212/Yr)Living: ₹15.27L/Yr ($17,888/Yr)Admission	B.A Theatre ArtsSAT1560TOEFL100PTE68₹47.99L/Yr $56,212 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.8/10(4 Users)Ranked 17 by THE in 2024
#3	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.A Performing and Media ArtsSAT1400IELTS7.5PTE70₹53.33L/Yr $62,465 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.0/10(8 Users)Ranked 31 by THE in 2024
#4	Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, Usa21.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹38.7L/Yr ($45,330/Yr)Living: ₹11.77L/Yr ($13,784/Yr)Admission	Ph.D Rhetoric₹38.7L/Yr $45,330 Course duration: 5 years Programs	8.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 77 by THE in 2024
Partner Colleges University of New Haven West Haven, Connecticut ₹27.02L 1st Year Fees M.S Accounting Apply Now 6.2 Best In Academic DePaul University Chicago, Illinois ₹23.03L 1st Year Fees M.S Management 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 6.8 Best In Social Life Kent State University Kent, Ohio ₹18.42L 1st Year Fees B.S Biotechnology Apply Now 6.9 Best In Placement Pace University New York City, New York ₹41.11L 1st Year Fees B.S Computer Science Apply Now University of Cincinnati Cincinnati, Ohio ₹28.45L 1st Year Fees M.B.A Apply Now 8.9 Best In Social Life University of Delaware Newark, Delaware ₹30.64L 1st Year Fees B.S Accounting Apply Now University of Hartford West Hartford, Connecticut ₹32.27L 1st Year Fees B.S Civil Engineering Apply Now 6.5 Best In Infrastructure University of Colorado Denver, Colorado ₹16.09L 1st Year Fees M.S Computer Science Apply Now 8.2 Best In Infrastructure New Jersey Institute of Technology Newark, New Jersey ₹29.3L 1st Year Fees M.S Computer Science Apply Now
#5	University of Washington, Seattle Washington, Usa45.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹33.88L/Yr ($39,687/Yr)Living: ₹10.34L/Yr ($12,117/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S GuitarACT34TOEFL92₹33.88L/Yr $39,687 Course duration: 4 years 2+ More Programs	7.7/10(4 Users)Ranked 80 by THE in 2024
#6	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.A DanceSAT1450IELTS7.0PTE70₹54.96L/Yr $64,380 Course duration: 4 years 2+ More Programs	8.2/10(1 User)Ranked 35 by THE in 2024
#7	Northwestern University, Evanston Illinois, Usa7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹34.85L/Yr ($40,823/Yr)Living: ₹13.7L/Yr ($16,047/Yr)Admission	M.A String PerformanceGRE updated315IELTS7.0₹32.87L/Yr $38,508 Course duration: 2 years 3+ More Programs	8.2/10(4 Users)Ranked 89 by THE in 2024
#8	University of California, San Diego California, Usa34%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26.49L/Yr ($31,026/Yr)Admission	B.A DanceDuolingo115IELTS7.0PTE60₹26.49L/Yr $31,026 Course duration: 4 years Programs	6.5/10(3 Users)Ranked 70 by THE in 2024
#9	new name testing, Urbana Illinois, Usa66%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹30.7K/Yr (лв31,354/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Instrumental PerformanceDuolingo105IELTS6.5₹30.7K/Yr лв31,354 Course duration: 4 years 2+ More Programs	8.3/10(9 Users)Ranked 101 by THE in 2024
#10	University of Texas, Austin Texas, Usa40%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹39.68L/Yr ($46,482/Yr)Living: ₹10.49L/Yr ($12,286/Yr)Admission	B.A Theatre and DanceSAT1355IELTS6.5PTE54₹39.68L/Yr $46,482 Course duration: 4 years 2+ More Programs	7.7/10(3 Users)Ranked 59 by THE in 2024

#11	University of California, Davis California, Usa38%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹40.91L/Yr ($47,926/Yr)Living: ₹13.78L/Yr ($16,136/Yr)Admission	B.A Theatre and DanceSAT1490TOEFL80PTE46₹40.91L/Yr $47,926 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.5/10(5 Users)Ranked 151 by THE in 2024
#12	University of Wisconsin, Madison Wisconsin, Usa57.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹30.03L/Yr ($35,174/Yr)Living: ₹13.53L/Yr ($15,849/Yr)Admission	B.S DanceDuolingo105IELTS6.5PTE54₹30.03L/Yr $35,174 Course duration: 4 years 2+ More Programs	7.7/10(9 Users)Ranked 85 by THE in 2024
#13	Brown University, Providence Rhode Island, Usa9.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹52.05L/Yr ($60,967/Yr)Living: ₹8.34L/Yr ($9,774/Yr)Admission	M.F.A Theatre arts and performan...TOEFL90₹50.59L/Yr $59,254 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	6.8/10(1 User)Ranked 63 by THE in 2024
#14	Washington University, St. Louis Missouri, Usa17%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹50.73L/Yr ($59,420/Yr)Living: ₹13.24L/Yr ($15,511/Yr)Admission	B.A DanceIELTS6.0₹50.73L/Yr $59,420 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	10.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 176 by THE in 2024
#15	University of California, Santa Barbara California, Usa36%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26.49L/Yr ($31,026/Yr)Living: ₹12.95L/Yr ($15,169/Yr)Admission	B.A DanceSAT1280TOEFL80₹26.49L/Yr $31,026 Course duration: 3 years 1 More Program	8.2/10(6 Users)Ranked 83 by THE in 2024
#16	University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill North Carolina, Usa30.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹33.58L/Yr ($39,338/Yr)Living: ₹9.87L/Yr ($11,556/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Studio Art₹33.58L/Yr $39,338 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.3/10(4 Users)Ranked 101 by THE in 2024
#17	University of Southern California, Los Angeles California, Usa12.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹52.57L/Yr ($61,584/Yr)Living: ₹14.28L/Yr ($16,732/Yr)Admission	M.A Applied Theatre ArtsGRE updated317TOEFL90PTE68₹36.49L/Yr $42,740 Course duration: 2 years 10+ More Programs	7.5/10(21 Users)Ranked 101 by THE in 2024
#18	Boston University, Boston Massachusetts, Usa29.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹49.99L/Yr ($58,560/Yr)Living: ₹14.85L/Yr ($17,400/Yr)Admission	M.A Theatre EducationGRE updated298TOEFL84₹49.99L/Yr $58,560 Course duration: 2 years 3+ More Programs	8.0/10(7 Users)Ranked 126 by THE in 2024
#19	University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, Minneapolis Minnesota, Usa51%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹29.4L/Yr ($34,434/Yr)Living: ₹8.41L/Yr ($9,852/Yr)Admission	M.A Theatre ArtsTOEFL79PTE59₹25.49L/Yr $29,864 Course duration: 2 years 5+ More Programs	5.5/10(4 Users)
#20	Purdue University, West Lafayette Indiana, Usa56%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26.55L/Yr ($31,104/Yr)Living: ₹9.95L/Yr ($11,650/Yr)Admission	B.A Film and Theatre ProductionSAT1170IELTS6.0₹26.55L/Yr $31,104 Course duration: 4 years 4+ More Programs	8.3/10(6 Users)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024
#21	University of California, Irvine California, Usa38.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹36.67L/Yr ($42,954/Yr)Living: ₹14.24L/Yr ($16,677/Yr)Admission	B.A DramaACT30TOEFL80PTE46₹36.67L/Yr $42,954 Course duration: 3 years 1 More Program	8.8/10(5 Users)Ranked 96 by THE in 2024
#22	Vanderbilt University, Nashville Tennessee, Usa10.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹49.63L/Yr ($58,130/Yr)Living: ₹9.85L/Yr ($11,540/Yr)Admission	B.A TheatreSAT1460IELTS7.0PTE70₹49.63L/Yr $58,130 Course duration: 4 years Programs	9.2/10(1 User)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024
#23	Ohio State University, Columbus Ohio, Usa49.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹35.74L/Yr ($41,866/Yr)Living: ₹11.92L/Yr ($13,966/Yr)Admission	M.A Theatre₹36.82L/Yr $43,128 Course duration: 2 years 4+ More Programs	8.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 101 by THE in 2024
#24	Emory University, Atlanta Georgia, Usa25.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹48.76L/Yr ($57,120/Yr)Living: ₹7.13L/Yr ($8,354/Yr)Admission	B.A Theater StudiesSAT1530TOEFL100₹48.76L/Yr $57,120 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	8.3/10(5 Users)Ranked 126 by THE in 2024
#25	University of Maryland, College Park Maryland, Usa44%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26.62L/Yr ($31,185/Yr)Living: ₹7.87L/Yr ($9,214/Yr)Admission	M.A TheatreGRE updated320TOEFL80PTE68₹15.1L/Yr $17,693 Course duration: 3 years 2+ More Programs	7.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 126 by THE in 2024
#26	Michigan State University, East Lansing Michigan, Usa65.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹36.05L/Yr ($42,226/Yr)Living: ₹9.11L/Yr ($10,676/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S TheatreSAT1280TOEFL79PTE59₹36.05L/Yr $42,226 Course duration: 4 years 2+ More Programs	7.8/10(9 Users)Ranked 100 by THE in 2024
#27	Texas A&M University, College Station Texas, Usa67%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹17.14L/Yr ($20,078/Yr)Living: ₹7.17L/Yr ($8,404/Yr)Admission	M.A Performance StudiesIELTS6PTE53₹14.31L/Yr $16,766 Course duration: 1 year 1 More Program	7.3/10(1 User)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024
#28	Pennsylvania State University, State College Pennsylvania, Usa51.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹31.56L/Yr ($36,974/Yr)Living: ₹9.63L/Yr ($11,280/Yr)Admission	B.A TheatreSAT1140IELTS6.5₹31.56L/Yr $36,974 Course duration: 4 years 2+ More Programs	7.3/10(2 Users)Ranked 126 by THE in 2024
#29	University of Massachusetts, Amherst Massachusetts, Usa65.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹21.77L/Yr ($25,496/Yr)Living: ₹11.1L/Yr ($13,004/Yr)Admission	M.A TheaterIELTS6.5PTE53₹10.59L/Yr $12,410 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	7.3/10(2 Users)Ranked 73 by THE in 2024
#30	University of Florida, Gainesville Florida, Usa45.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹24.78L/Yr ($29,028/Yr)Living: ₹9.82L/Yr ($11,500/Yr)Admission	M.F.A TheatreGRE updated308IELTS6₹25.73L/Yr $30,138 Course duration: 2 years 3+ More Programs	8.2/10(10 Users)Ranked 251 by THE in 2024
#31	University of Colorado, Boulder Colorado, Usa79.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹34.79L/Yr ($40,750/Yr)Living: ₹11.95L/Yr ($13,998/Yr)Admission	M.A TheatreIELTS6.5PTE54₹29.65L/Yr $34,728 Course duration: 2 years 4+ More Programs	7.2/10(1 User)Ranked 176 by THE in 2024
#32	University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, Usa55%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹30.73L/Yr ($36,000/Yr)Living: ₹11.44L/Yr ($13,397/Yr)Admission	B.A Theatre ArtsTOEFL90₹30.73L/Yr $36,000 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	6.7/10(4 Users)Ranked 56 by THE in 2024
#33	University of Arizona, Tucson Arizona, Usa78.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹15.67L/Yr ($18,361/Yr)Living: ₹11.14L/Yr ($13,050/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Performance: Bassoon Emp...TOEFL70PTE53₹15.67L/Yr $18,361 Course duration: 4 years 26+ More Programs	8.7/10(3 Users)Ranked 101 by THE in 2024
#34	Dartmouth College, Hanover New Hampshire, Usa10.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹51.81L/Yr ($60,687/Yr)Living: ₹8.85L/Yr ($10,362/Yr)Admission	B.A TheaterSAT1440IELTS7₹51.81L/Yr $60,687 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024
#35	Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland Ohio, Usa35.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹49.21L/Yr ($57,639/Yr)Living: ₹5.58L/Yr ($6,534/Yr)Admission	M.A TheaterIELTS7PTE61₹43.4L/Yr $50,838 Course duration: 4 years 2+ More Programs	7.2/10(2 Users)Ranked 301 by THE in 2024
#36	Tufts University, Medford Massachusetts, Usa14.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹54.47L/Yr ($63,804/Yr)Living: ₹14.32L/Yr ($16,778/Yr)Admission	B.A DramaDuolingo120IELTS7PTE68₹54.47L/Yr $63,804 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.2/10(2 Users)Ranked 301 by THE in 2024
#37	Indiana University, Bloomington Indiana, Usa78%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹22.28L/Yr ($26,098/Yr)Living: ₹9.25L/Yr ($10,830/Yr)Admission	M.A Theatre and Drama₹22.28L/Yr $26,098 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.0/10(4 Users)Ranked 93 by THE in 2024
#38	University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame Indiana, Usa18.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹51.48L/Yr ($60,301/Yr)Living: ₹12.71L/Yr ($14,890/Yr)Admission	B.A Film, Television, and Theatr...TOEFL93PTE68₹51.48L/Yr $60,301 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.0/10(2 Users)Ranked 66 by THE in 2024
#39	Northeastern University, Boston Massachusetts, Usa28.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹50.45L/Yr ($59,100/Yr)Living: ₹22.73L/Yr ($26,630/Yr)Admission	B.A Theatre and EnglishSAT1390IELTS6.5PTE53₹50.45L/Yr $59,100 Course duration: 4 years Programs	5.5/10(32 Users)Ranked 251 by THE in 2024
#40	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.A Theatre Design Production an...SAT1370IELTS6.5PTE54₹11.76L/Yr $13,779 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	7.2/10(4 Users)Ranked 301 by THE in 2024
#41	University of Miami, Coral Gables Florida, Usa37.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹52.63L/Yr ($61,654/Yr)Living: ₹11.67L/Yr ($13,666/Yr)Admission	B.A Instrumental PerformanceACT30IELTS6.5₹49.6L/Yr $58,102 Course duration: 4 years 6+ More Programs	8.3/10(1 User)Ranked 301 by THE in 2024
#42	University of Iowa, Iowa City Iowa, Usa80.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹27.59L/Yr ($32,316/Yr)Living: ₹8.92L/Yr ($10,450/Yr)Admission	B.A Dance₹27.59L/Yr $32,316 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	5.5/10(6 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024
#43	Rutgers University - New Jersey, New Brunswick New Jersey, Usa58%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹12.31L/Yr ($14,424/Yr)Living: ₹10.63L/Yr ($12,452/Yr)Admission	B.A Theater ArtsSAT1300TOEFL79PTE53₹12.15L/Yr $14,233 Course duration: 4 years 4+ More Programs	6.8/10(3 Users)
#44	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.A Theatre - Stage ManagementSAT1130IELTS6.5₹23.58L/Yr $27,616 Course duration: 4 years 4+ More Programs	6.8/10(6 Users)Ranked 301 by THE in 2024
#45	University of California, Santa Cruz California, Usa47%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹35.49L/Yr ($41,570/Yr)Living: ₹13.71L/Yr ($16,055/Yr)Admission	M.A Theater ArtsGRE updated310TOEFL80PTE54₹25L/Yr $29,280 Course duration: 1 year 3+ More Programs	6.3/10(2 Users)Ranked 151 by THE in 2024
#46	George Washington University, Washington District Of Columbia, Usa40.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹51.03L/Yr ($59,780/Yr)Living: ₹11.1L/Yr ($13,000/Yr)Admission	B.A TheatreIELTS6.5PTE61₹51.03L/Yr $59,780 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	6.8/10(2 Users)Ranked 301 by THE in 2024
#47	Boston College, Chestnut Hill Massachusetts, Usa31.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹54.29L/Yr ($63,590/Yr)Living: ₹12.07L/Yr ($14,142/Yr)Admission	B.A TheaterSAT1420TOEFL100₹54.29L/Yr $63,590 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.0/10(1 User)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024
#48	University of California, Riverside California, Usa55.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹11.19L/Yr ($13,104/Yr)Living: ₹13.27L/Yr ($15,542/Yr)Admission	B.A Dance₹11.19L/Yr $13,104 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.7/10(1 User)Ranked 301 by THE in 2024
#49	Stony Brook University, Stony Brook New York, Usa40.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹23.14L/Yr ($27,104/Yr)Living: ₹11.48L/Yr ($13,446/Yr)Admission	M.A Theatre ArtsGRE updated309IELTS6.0PTE53₹21.97L/Yr $25,732 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	7.5/10(3 Users)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024
#50	Florida State University, Tallahassee Florida, Usa58%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹16.58L/Yr ($19,421/Yr)Living: ₹8.93L/Yr ($10,458/Yr)Admission	M.A Theatre ManagementIELTS6.5PTE55₹17.11L/Yr $20,043 Course duration: 3 years 5+ More Programs	7.8/10(16 Users)Ranked 251 by THE in 2024