Best 81 Master in Fine Arts Universities/Colleges in USA
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#1Stanford University logo

Stanford University, Stanford

California, Usa4.8%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹28.01L/Yr ($32,589/Yr)Living₹26.31L/Yr ($30,610/Yr)Admission M.F.A Art PracticeGRE328IELTS7.0PTE68₹28.01L/Yr
$32,589
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
8.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 2 by THE in 2024Ranked 6 by QS in 2025
#2Harvard University logo

Harvard University, Cambridge

Massachusetts, Usa5.6%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹45.08L/Yr ($52,456/Yr)Living₹11.39L/Yr ($13,248/Yr)Admission M.A Liberal Arts - EnglishTOEFL100PTE70₹45.08L/Yr
$52,456
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
5.2/10(5 Users)Ranked 4 by THE in 2024Ranked 4 by QS in 2025
#3University of Pennsylvania logo

University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia

Pennsylvania, Usa9.4%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹28.18L/Yr ($32,796/Yr)Living₹15.37L/Yr ($17,888/Yr)Admission M.F.AGRE324TOEFL100PTE68₹28.18L/Yr
$32,796
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
7.8/10(4 Users)Ranked 17 by THE in 2024
#4University of Michigan logo

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

Michigan, Usa28%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹45.08L/Yr ($52,456/Yr)Living₹10.34L/Yr ($12,034/Yr)Admission M.A Fine ArtsIELTS6.5₹45.08L/Yr
$52,456
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
8.3/10(6 Users)Ranked 23 by THE in 2024Ranked 44 by QS in 2025
#5Carnegie Mellon University logo

Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh

Pennsylvania, Usa21.7%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹30.08L/Yr ($35,000/Yr)Living₹11.85L/Yr ($13,784/Yr)Admission M.F.A₹30.08L/Yr
$35,000
Course duration: 3 years
Programs
8.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 77 by THE in 2024
#6University of California logo

University of California, San Diego

California, Usa34%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹28.09L/Yr ($32,685/Yr)Admission M.F.ATOEFL80PTE65₹28.09L/Yr
$32,685
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
6.5/10(3 Users)Ranked 70 by THE in 2024
#7University of Texas logo

University of Texas, Austin

Texas, Usa40%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹23.39L/Yr ($27,216/Yr)Living₹10.56L/Yr ($12,286/Yr)Admission MFA Fine Arts in DanceGRE312TOEFL79₹23.39L/Yr
$27,216
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
7.7/10(3 Users)Ranked 59 by THE in 2024
#8University of Wisconsin logo

University of Wisconsin, Madison

Wisconsin, Usa57.6%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹21.92L/Yr ($25,504/Yr)Living₹13.62L/Yr ($15,849/Yr)Admission M.A Asian Languages and CulturesGRE317IELTS7PTE54₹21.92L/Yr
$25,504
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
7.7/10(9 Users)Ranked 85 by THE in 2024
#9Brown University logo

Brown University, Providence

Rhode Island, Usa9.3%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹52.9L/Yr ($61,560/Yr)Living₹8.4L/Yr ($9,774/Yr)Admission M.F.AIELTS7₹54.89L/Yr
$63,866
Course duration: 2 years
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6.8/10(1 User)Ranked 63 by THE in 2024
#10University of Southern California logo

University of Southern California, Los Angeles

California, Usa12.9%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹48.71L/Yr ($56,683/Yr)Living₹14.38L/Yr ($16,732/Yr)Admission M.F.A Animation and Digital ArtsGRE317TOEFL90PTE68₹45.29L/Yr
$52,699
Course duration: 2 years
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7.5/10(21 Users)Ranked 101 by THE in 2024
#11Boston University logo

Boston University, Boston

Massachusetts, Usa29.4%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹50.33L/Yr ($58,560/Yr)Living₹14.95L/Yr ($17,400/Yr)Admission M.A PaintingGRE298TOEFL84₹50.33L/Yr
$58,560
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
8.0/10(7 Users)Ranked 126 by THE in 2024
#12Purdue University logo

Purdue University, West Lafayette

Indiana, Usa56%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹12.37L/Yr ($14,397/Yr)Living₹10.01L/Yr ($11,650/Yr)Admission M.F.A DesignGMAT500IELTS6.5₹12.37L/Yr
$14,397
Course duration: 3 years
Programs
8.3/10(6 Users)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024
#13Ohio State University logo

Ohio State University, Columbus

Ohio, Usa49.4%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹37.06L/Yr ($43,128/Yr)Living₹12L/Yr ($13,966/Yr)Admission M.F.ATOEFL79₹37.06L/Yr
$43,128
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
8.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 101 by THE in 2024
#14University at Buffalo logo

University at Buffalo, Buffalo

New York, Usa59.4%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹19.85L/Yr ($23,100/Yr)Living₹8.72L/Yr ($10,152/Yr)Admission M.A Fine ArtsGRE309IELTS7PTE55₹19.85L/Yr
$23,100
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
7.8/10(8 Users)Ranked 251 by THE in 2024
#15Temple University logo

Temple University, Philadelphia

Pennsylvania, Usa52.2%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹38.6L/Yr ($44,910/Yr)Living₹7.21L/Yr ($8,392/Yr)Admission M.F.A Theater/PlaywritingIELTS6.5PTE53₹38.6L/Yr
$44,910
Course duration: 3 years
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8.2/10(8 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024
#16Georgia State University logo

Georgia State University, Atlanta

Georgia, Usa58.8%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹25.97L/Yr ($30,216/Yr)Living₹10.52L/Yr ($12,240/Yr)Admission M.A StudioGRE298IELTS6.5PTE58₹25.97L/Yr
$30,216
Course duration: 1 year
Programs
7.0/10(5 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024
#17University of South Carolina logo

University of South Carolina, Columbia

South Carolina, Usa68%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹12.79L/Yr ($14,880/Yr)Living₹15.08L/Yr ($17,552/Yr)Admission M.A Studio ArtTOEFL80PTE53₹12.79L/Yr
$14,880
Course duration: 2 years
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8.7/10(2 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024
#18Colorado State University logo

Colorado State University, Fort Collins

Colorado, Usa78%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹58.93L/Yr ($68,573/Yr)Living₹10.29L/Yr ($11,974/Yr)Admission M.F.ATOEFL80PTE58₹58.93L/Yr
$68,573
Course duration: 3 years
Programs
8.5/10(4 Users)Ranked 501 by THE in 2024
#19University of Delaware logo

University of Delaware, Newark

Delaware, Usa69.5%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹50.48L/Yr ($58,740/Yr)Living₹10.6L/Yr ($12,332/Yr)Admission M.F.AGRE308TOEFL79₹50.48L/Yr
$58,740
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
9.2/10(3 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024
#20University of Central Florida logo

University of Central Florida, Orlando

Florida, Usa50%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹30.78L/Yr ($35,820/Yr)Living₹8.39L/Yr ($9,764/Yr)Admission M.F.A Emerging MediaIELTS6.5₹30.78L/Yr
$35,820
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
8.8/10(13 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024Ranked 741 by QS in 2025
#21Syracuse University logo

Syracuse University, Syracuse

New York, Usa52.3%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹27.88L/Yr ($32,436/Yr)Living₹13.2L/Yr ($15,356/Yr)Admission M.F.A Art VideoIELTS6.5₹27.88L/Yr
$32,436
Course duration: 3 years
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5.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024
#22Ohio University logo

Ohio University, Athens

Ohio, Usa75%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹25.42L/Yr ($29,576/Yr)Living₹9.97L/Yr ($11,598/Yr)Admission M.A Painting and Drawing₹25.42L/Yr
$29,576
Course duration: 3 years
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Ranked 501 by THE in 2024
#23University of Alabama logo

University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa

Alabama, Usa52.6%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹27.04L/Yr ($31,460/Yr)Living₹4.34L/Yr ($5,050/Yr)Admission M.A Studio ArtTOEFL79PTE59₹27.04L/Yr
$31,460
Course duration: 2 years
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Ranked 501 by THE in 2024
#24University of Hawaii at Manoa logo

University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu

Hawaii, Usa85%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹31.87L/Yr ($37,080/Yr)Living₹11.75L/Yr ($13,673/Yr)Admission M.F.AIELTS6PTE44₹31.87L/Yr
$37,080
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
Ranked 176 by THE in 2024
#25Oregon State University logo

Oregon State University, Corvallis

Oregon, Usa77.5%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹28.23L/Yr ($32,850/Yr)Living₹15.23L/Yr ($17,721/Yr)Admission M.F.A Creative WritingTOEFL80₹28.23L/Yr
$32,850
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
7.2/10(2 Users)
#26University of Mississippi logo

University of Mississippi, University

Mississippi, Usa78.3%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹22.6L/Yr ($26,294/Yr)Living₹9.03L/Yr ($10,502/Yr)Admission M.F.A Documentary ExpressionTOEFL79PTE53₹22.6L/Yr
$26,294
Course duration: 1 year
Programs
Ranked 851 by QS in 2025Ranked 163 by US News in 2024
#27University of New Hampshire logo

University of New Hampshire, Durham

New Hampshire, Usa78.6%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹23.9L/Yr ($27,810/Yr)Living₹9.68L/Yr ($11,266/Yr)Admission M.F.A WritingTOEFL80PTE59₹23.9L/Yr
$27,810
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
7.8/10(2 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025Ranked 115 by US News in 2024
#28University of North Texas logo

University of North Texas, Denton

Texas, Usa71.8%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹27.9L/Yr ($32,464/Yr)Living₹3.7L/Yr ($4,304/Yr)Admission M.A Studio ArtGRE307TOEFL79PTE53₹27.9L/Yr
$32,464
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
7.0/10(2 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025Ranked 260 by US News in 2024
#29University of Missouri logo

University of Missouri, Kansas City

Missouri, Usa62%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹11.97L/Yr ($13,932/Yr)Living₹9.48L/Yr ($11,026/Yr)Admission M.A Studio ArtTOEFL79PTE53₹11.97L/Yr
$13,932
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025Ranked 269 by US News in 2024
#30Kent State University logo

Kent State University, Kent

Ohio, Usa85%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹19.11L/Yr ($22,237/Yr)Living₹9.38L/Yr ($10,916/Yr)Admission M.F.ADuolingo100TOEFL71PTE50₹18.87L/Yr
$21,952
Course duration: 2 years
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3.8/10(4 Users)
#31West Virginia University logo

West Virginia University, Morgantown

West Virginia, Usa76.1%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹23.59L/Yr ($27,450/Yr)Living₹9.09L/Yr ($10,576/Yr)Admission M.F.A CeramicsGRE298IELTS6.5PTE53₹23.59L/Yr
$27,450
Course duration: 3 years
Programs
8.7/10(2 Users)
#32Howard University logo

Howard University, Washington

District Of Columbia, Usa30%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹29.14L/Yr ($33,902/Yr)Living₹11.61L/Yr ($13,504/Yr)Admission M.A PaintingGRE298TOEFL90PTE59₹30.56L/Yr
$35,556
Course duration: 2 years
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#33University of Memphis logo

University of Memphis, Memphis

Tennessee, Usa56.7%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹14.62L/Yr ($17,010/Yr)Living₹3.26L/Yr ($3,790/Yr)Admission M.F.A Theatre₹14.62L/Yr
$17,010
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
6.8/10(3 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024
#34University of Wisconsin logo

University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee

Wisconsin, Usa72%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹22.04L/Yr ($25,650/Yr)Living₹9.08L/Yr ($10,560/Yr)Admission M.F.ATOEFL79PTE49₹22.04L/Yr
$25,650
Course duration: 3 years
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6.0/10(1 User)
#35Seattle University logo

Seattle University, Seattle

Washington, Usa74%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹31.19L/Yr ($36,288/Yr)Living₹10.37L/Yr ($12,072/Yr)Admission M.A Arts LeadershipTOEFL92PTE63₹31.19L/Yr
$36,288
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025Ranked 163 by US News in 2024
#36University of Central Oklahoma logo

University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond

Oklahoma, Usa69.9%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹12.98L/Yr ($15,100/Yr)Living₹6.85L/Yr ($7,970/Yr)Admission M.F.A DesignTOEFL79PTE42₹12.98L/Yr
$15,100
Course duration: 2 years
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8.7/10(1 User)Ranked 1401 by QS in 2025
#37Illinois State University logo

Illinois State University, Normal

Illinois, Usa88.9%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹15.52L/Yr ($18,064/Yr)Living₹8.47L/Yr ($9,850/Yr)Admission M.F.AIELTS6.5PTE56₹15.52L/Yr
$18,064
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
7.5/10(4 Users)Ranked 1401 by QS in 2025Ranked 209 by US News in 2024
#38Pepperdine University logo

Pepperdine University, Malibu

California, Usa38.1%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹50.4L/Yr ($58,650/Yr)Living₹12.78L/Yr ($14,870/Yr)Admission M.F.A Writing for Screen and Tel...IELTS6.5PTE54₹50.4L/Yr
$58,650
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
Ranked 76 by US News in 2024Ranked 928 by CWUR in 2022
#39Texas Christian University logo

Texas Christian University, Fort Worth

Texas, Usa37.6%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹26.03L/Yr ($30,290/Yr)Living₹10.62L/Yr ($12,360/Yr)Admission M.A Studio ArtIELTS6.0PTE53₹26.03L/Yr
$30,290
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
9.0/10(1 User)Ranked 98 by US News in 2024Ranked 1491 by CWUR in 2022
#40James Madison University logo

James Madison University, Harrisonburg

Virginia, Usa72.1%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹19.04L/Yr ($22,158/Yr)Living₹8.69L/Yr ($10,112/Yr)Admission M.A Studio ArtGMAT500TOEFL80PTE58₹19.04L/Yr
$22,158
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
Ranked 124 by US News in 2024Ranked 1672 by CWUR in 2022
#41California State University logo

California State University, Fullerton

California, Usa41.9%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹11.27L/Yr ($13,116/Yr)Living₹13.44L/Yr ($15,642/Yr)Admission M.A Art - SculptureTOEFL80PTE58₹11.27L/Yr
$13,116
Course duration: 2 years
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8.3/10(6 Users)Ranked 133 by US News in 2024Ranked 1289 by CWUR in 2022
#42California State University logo

California State University, San Bernardino

California, Usa64.6%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹18.5L/Yr ($21,532/Yr)Living₹11.36L/Yr ($13,221/Yr)Admission M.A Studio ArtIELTS6PTE64₹18.5L/Yr
$21,532
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
7.8/10(1 User)Ranked 170 by US News in 2024Ranked 500 by FORBES in 2019
#43Hofstra University logo

Hofstra University, Hempstead

New York, Usa62.2%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹80.96L/Yr ($94,200/Yr)Living₹12.25L/Yr ($14,250/Yr)Admission M.Ed Fine Arts Education₹80.96L/Yr
$94,200
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
6.3/10(1 User)
#44Bradley University logo

Bradley University, Peoria

Illinois, Usa69.8%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹25.52L/Yr ($29,700/Yr)Living₹8.86L/Yr ($10,310/Yr)Admission M.F.AIELTS6.5PTE58₹25.52L/Yr
$29,700
Course duration: 1 year
Programs
Ranked 185 by US News in 2024Ranked 304 by FORBES in 2019
#45Chatham University logo

Chatham University, Pittsburgh

Pennsylvania, Usa54.8%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹24.7L/Yr ($28,740/Yr)Living₹9.79L/Yr ($11,390/Yr)Admission M.F.A Film and Digital Technolog...₹24.7L/Yr
$28,740
Course duration: 1 year
Programs
Ranked 209 by US News in 2024
#46University of Hartford logo

University of Hartford, West Hartford

Connecticut, Usa71.9%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹21.11L/Yr ($24,566/Yr)Living₹10.61L/Yr ($12,346/Yr)Admission M.F.AIELTS6.5PTE58₹21.3L/Yr
$24,780
Course duration: 27 months
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Ranked 304 by US News in 2024Ranked 542 by FORBES in 2019
#47University of Nebraska Omaha logo

University of Nebraska Omaha, Omaha

Nebraska, Usa
Tuition:  ₹13.77L/Yr ($16,020/Yr)Living₹8.08L/Yr ($9,406/Yr)Admission M.F.A WritingIELTS6.0PTE44₹13.77L/Yr
$16,020
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
Ranked 304 by US News in 2024Ranked 518 by FORBES in 2019
#48East Tennessee State University logo

East Tennessee State University, Johnson City

Tennessee, Usa79.2%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹23.72L/Yr ($27,603/Yr)Living₹6.83L/Yr ($7,952/Yr)Admission M.A Studio ArtIELTS5.5PTE43₹23.72L/Yr
$27,603
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
6.5/10(1 User)Ranked 320 by US News in 2024Ranked 1762 by CWUR in 2022
#49Texas Woman's University logo

Texas Woman's University, Denton

Texas, Usa85.9%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹18L/Yr ($20,949/Yr)Living₹7.03L/Yr ($8,181/Yr)Admission M.A SculptureIELTS6.5PTE53₹18L/Yr
$20,949
Course duration: 2 years
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Ranked 332 by US News in 2024Ranked 592 by FORBES in 2019
#50University of Texas logo

University of Texas, Tyler

Texas, Usa64.5%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹24.9L/Yr ($28,978/Yr)Living₹7.98L/Yr ($9,290/Yr)Admission M.F.A Studio ArtIELTS6.5PTE53₹24.9L/Yr
$28,978
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
Ranked 361 by US News in 2024