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#1	Harvard University, Cambridge Massachusetts, Usa5.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹45.26L/Yr ($52,659/Yr)Living: ₹11.39L/Yr ($13,248/Yr)Admission	B.A Theater, Dance and MediaACT32TOEFL80₹45.26L/Yr $52,659 Course duration: 4 years Programs	5.2/10(5 Users)
#2	University of Chicago, Chicago Illinois, Usa7.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹52.58L/Yr ($61,179/Yr)Living: ₹15.81L/Yr ($18,396/Yr)Admission	B.A Theater and Performance Stud...TOEFL100PTE54₹52.58L/Yr $61,179 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.5/10(2 Users)
#3	second name testing, Baltimore Maryland, Usa12.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹50.46L/Yr ($58,720/Yr)Living: ₹15.16L/Yr ($17,640/Yr)Admission	B.A Jazz PerformanceSAT1550IELTS7₹50.46L/Yr $58,720 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.2/10(6 Users)
#4	University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia Pennsylvania, Usa9.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹48.31L/Yr ($56,212/Yr)Living: ₹15.37L/Yr ($17,888/Yr)Admission	B.A Theatre ArtsSAT1560TOEFL100PTE68₹48.31L/Yr $56,212 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.8/10(4 Users)
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#5	Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, Usa21.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹46.62L/Yr ($54,244/Yr)Living: ₹11.85L/Yr ($13,784/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Dramaturgy₹46.62L/Yr $54,244 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	8.0/10(3 Users)
#6	University of Washington, Seattle Washington, Usa45.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹34.11L/Yr ($39,687/Yr)Living: ₹10.41L/Yr ($12,117/Yr)Admission	B.A Arts, Media and Culture - Vi...ACT34TOEFL92₹34.11L/Yr $39,687 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.7/10(4 Users)
#7	Duke University, Durham North Carolina, Usa10,8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹55.33L/Yr ($64,380/Yr)Living: ₹14.73L/Yr ($17,138/Yr)Admission	B.A Theater StudiesSAT1450IELTS7.0PTE70₹55.33L/Yr $64,380 Course duration: 4 years 4+ More Programs	8.2/10(1 User)
#8	Northwestern University, Evanston Illinois, Usa7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹35.75L/Yr ($41,594/Yr)Living: ₹13.79L/Yr ($16,047/Yr)Admission	B.A TheatreSAT1460IELTS6.5₹35.75L/Yr $41,594 Course duration: 4 years 2+ More Programs	8.2/10(4 Users)
#9	University of California, San Diego California, Usa34%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26.66L/Yr ($31,026/Yr)Admission	B.A DanceDuolingo115IELTS7.0PTE60₹26.66L/Yr $31,026 Course duration: 4 years Programs	6.5/10(3 Users)
#10	new name testing, Urbana Illinois, Usa66%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹30.7K/Yr (лв31,354/Yr)Admission	B.A TheatreDuolingo105IELTS6.5₹30.7K/Yr лв31,354 Course duration: 4 years 2+ More Programs	8.3/10(9 Users)

#11	University of Texas, Austin Texas, Usa40%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹39.95L/Yr ($46,482/Yr)Living: ₹10.56L/Yr ($12,286/Yr)Admission	B.A Theatre and DanceSAT1355IELTS6.5PTE54₹39.95L/Yr $46,482 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	7.7/10(3 Users)
#12	University of California, Davis California, Usa38%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹41.19L/Yr ($47,926/Yr)Living: ₹13.87L/Yr ($16,136/Yr)Admission	B.A Theatre and DanceSAT1490TOEFL80PTE46₹41.19L/Yr $47,926 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.5/10(5 Users)
#13	University of Wisconsin, Madison Wisconsin, Usa57.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹30.23L/Yr ($35,174/Yr)Living: ₹13.62L/Yr ($15,849/Yr)Admission	B.S DanceDuolingo105IELTS6.5PTE54₹30.23L/Yr $35,174 Course duration: 4 years 3+ More Programs	7.7/10(9 Users)
#14	Brown University, Providence Rhode Island, Usa9.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹53.87L/Yr ($62,680/Yr)Living: ₹8.4L/Yr ($9,774/Yr)Admission	B.A Theatre Arts and Performance...Duolingo125TOEFL90₹53.87L/Yr $62,680 Course duration: 4 years Programs	6.8/10(1 User)
#15	Washington University, St. Louis Missouri, Usa17%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹51.07L/Yr ($59,420/Yr)Living: ₹13.33L/Yr ($15,511/Yr)Admission	B.A DanceIELTS6.0₹51.07L/Yr $59,420 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	10.0/10(3 Users)
#16	University of California, Santa Barbara California, Usa36%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26.66L/Yr ($31,026/Yr)Living: ₹13.04L/Yr ($15,169/Yr)Admission	B.A DanceSAT1280TOEFL80₹26.66L/Yr $31,026 Course duration: 3 years 1 More Program	8.2/10(6 Users)
#17	University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill North Carolina, Usa30.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹33.81L/Yr ($39,338/Yr)Living: ₹9.93L/Yr ($11,556/Yr)Admission	B.A Dramatic Art₹33.81L/Yr $39,338 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.3/10(4 Users)
#18	University of Southern California, Los Angeles California, Usa12.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹54.54L/Yr ($63,468/Yr)Living: ₹14.38L/Yr ($16,732/Yr)Admission	B.F.A DanceSAT1360TOEFL100PTE68₹54.54L/Yr $63,468 Course duration: 4 years 10+ More Programs	7.5/10(21 Users)
#19	Boston University, Boston Massachusetts, Usa29.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹50.33L/Yr ($58,560/Yr)Living: ₹14.95L/Yr ($17,400/Yr)Admission	B.Mus PerformanceSAT1430TOEFL90₹50.33L/Yr $58,560 Course duration: 4 years 2+ More Programs	8.0/10(7 Users)
#20	University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, Minneapolis Minnesota, Usa51%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹30.38L/Yr ($35,348/Yr)Living: ₹8.47L/Yr ($9,852/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S DanceTOEFL79PTE59₹30.38L/Yr $35,348 Course duration: 4 years 4+ More Programs	5.5/10(4 Users)
#21	Purdue University, West Lafayette Indiana, Usa56%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26.73L/Yr ($31,104/Yr)Living: ₹10.01L/Yr ($11,650/Yr)Admission	B.A Theatre Design and Productio...SAT1170IELTS6.0₹26.73L/Yr $31,104 Course duration: 4 years 3+ More Programs	8.3/10(6 Users)
#22	University of California, Irvine California, Usa38.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹36.91L/Yr ($42,954/Yr)Living: ₹14.33L/Yr ($16,677/Yr)Admission	B.A DramaACT30TOEFL80PTE46₹36.91L/Yr $42,954 Course duration: 3 years 2+ More Programs	8.8/10(5 Users)
#23	Vanderbilt University, Nashville Tennessee, Usa10.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹49.96L/Yr ($58,130/Yr)Living: ₹9.92L/Yr ($11,540/Yr)Admission	B.A TheatreSAT1460IELTS7.0PTE70₹49.96L/Yr $58,130 Course duration: 4 years Programs	9.2/10(1 User)
#24	Ohio State University, Columbus Ohio, Usa49.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹34.08L/Yr ($39,650/Yr)Living: ₹12L/Yr ($13,966/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Music - Performance (Orc...ACT21TOEFL79₹34.08L/Yr $39,650 Course duration: 4 years 4+ More Programs	8.3/10(3 Users)
#25	Emory University, Atlanta Georgia, Usa25.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹49.09L/Yr ($57,120/Yr)Living: ₹7.18L/Yr ($8,354/Yr)Admission	B.A Dance and Movement StudiesSAT1530TOEFL100₹49.09L/Yr $57,120 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.3/10(5 Users)
#26	University of Maryland, College Park Maryland, Usa44%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹32.6L/Yr ($37,931/Yr)Living: ₹7.92L/Yr ($9,214/Yr)Admission	B.A DanceACT30TOEFL80PTE68₹32.6L/Yr $37,931 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	7.3/10(3 Users)
#27	Michigan State University, East Lansing Michigan, Usa65.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹36.29L/Yr ($42,226/Yr)Living: ₹9.17L/Yr ($10,676/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S TheatreSAT1280TOEFL79PTE59₹36.29L/Yr $42,226 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	7.8/10(9 Users)
#28	Texas A&M University, College Station Texas, Usa67%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹20.1L/Yr ($23,390/Yr)Living: ₹7.22L/Yr ($8,404/Yr)Admission	B.A Performance StudiesIELTS6PTE53₹20.1L/Yr $23,390 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.3/10(1 User)
#29	Pennsylvania State University, State College Pennsylvania, Usa51.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹31.78L/Yr ($36,974/Yr)Living: ₹9.69L/Yr ($11,280/Yr)Admission	B.A TheatreSAT1140IELTS6.5₹31.78L/Yr $36,974 Course duration: 4 years 2+ More Programs	7.3/10(2 Users)
#30	University of Massachusetts, Amherst Massachusetts, Usa65.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹33.16L/Yr ($38,582/Yr)Living: ₹11.18L/Yr ($13,004/Yr)Admission	B.A TheaterDuolingo105IELTS6.5PTE53₹33.16L/Yr $38,582 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	7.3/10(2 Users)
#31	University of Florida, Gainesville Florida, Usa45.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹24.63L/Yr ($28,658/Yr)Living: ₹9.88L/Yr ($11,500/Yr)Admission	B.F.A Theatre ProductionSAT1330IELTS6₹24.63L/Yr $28,658 Course duration: 4 years 4+ More Programs	8.2/10(10 Users)
#32	University of Colorado, Boulder Colorado, Usa79.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹36.31L/Yr ($42,256/Yr)Living: ₹12.03L/Yr ($13,998/Yr)Admission	B.A DanceIELTS6.0PTE46₹36.31L/Yr $42,256 Course duration: 4 years 3+ More Programs	7.2/10(1 User)
#33	University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, Usa55%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹30.94L/Yr ($36,000/Yr)Living: ₹11.51L/Yr ($13,397/Yr)Admission	B.A Theatre ArtsTOEFL90₹30.94L/Yr $36,000 Course duration: 4 years Programs	6.7/10(4 Users)
#34	University of Arizona, Tucson Arizona, Usa78.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹15.78L/Yr ($18,361/Yr)Living: ₹11.22L/Yr ($13,050/Yr)Admission	B.A Theatre Production: Design &...TOEFL70PTE53₹15.78L/Yr $18,361 Course duration: 4 years 26+ More Programs	8.7/10(3 Users)
#35	Dartmouth College, Hanover New Hampshire, Usa10.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹52.15L/Yr ($60,687/Yr)Living: ₹8.91L/Yr ($10,362/Yr)Admission	B.A TheaterSAT1440IELTS7₹52.15L/Yr $60,687 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.3/10(3 Users)
#36	Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland Ohio, Usa35.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹52.46L/Yr ($61,040/Yr)Living: ₹5.62L/Yr ($6,534/Yr)Admission	B.A TheaterDuolingo115IELTS7PTE61₹52.46L/Yr $61,040 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	7.2/10(2 Users)
#37	Arizona State University, Tempe Arizona, Usa83%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26.81L/Yr ($31,200/Yr)Living: ₹13.83L/Yr ($16,091/Yr)Admission	B.F.A DanceDuolingo95IELTS6.5PTE53₹26.81L/Yr $31,200 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.3/10(26 Users)
#38	Georgetown University, Washington District Of Columbia, Usa16.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹53.17L/Yr ($61,872/Yr)Living: ₹15.16L/Yr ($17,638/Yr)Admission	B.A Theater and Performance Stud...IELTS7₹53.17L/Yr $61,872 Course duration: 4 years Programs	6.3/10(1 User)
#39	Tufts University, Medford Massachusetts, Usa14.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹54.83L/Yr ($63,804/Yr)Living: ₹14.42L/Yr ($16,778/Yr)Admission	B.A DramaDuolingo120IELTS7PTE68₹54.83L/Yr $63,804 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.2/10(2 Users)
#40	University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame Indiana, Usa18.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹51.82L/Yr ($60,301/Yr)Living: ₹12.8L/Yr ($14,890/Yr)Admission	B.A Film, Television, and Theatr...TOEFL93PTE68₹51.82L/Yr $60,301 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	7.0/10(2 Users)
#41	University of Illinois, Chicago Illinois, Usa73.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹11.84L/Yr ($13,779/Yr)Living: ₹10.72L/Yr ($12,479/Yr)Admission	B.A Theatre Design Production an...SAT1370IELTS6.5PTE54₹11.84L/Yr $13,779 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.2/10(4 Users)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024 Ranked 365 by QS in 2025
#42	University of Miami, Coral Gables Florida, Usa37.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹49.93L/Yr ($58,102/Yr)Living: ₹11.74L/Yr ($13,666/Yr)Admission	B.A Instrumental PerformanceACT30IELTS6.5₹49.93L/Yr $58,102 Course duration: 4 years 4+ More Programs	8.3/10(1 User)
#43	University of Iowa, Iowa City Iowa, Usa80.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹27.77L/Yr ($32,316/Yr)Living: ₹8.98L/Yr ($10,450/Yr)Admission	B.A Dance₹27.77L/Yr $32,316 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	5.5/10(6 Users)
#44	Rutgers University - New Jersey, New Brunswick New Jersey, Usa58%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹12.35L/Yr ($14,370/Yr)Living: ₹10.7L/Yr ($12,452/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S TheaterSAT1300TOEFL79PTE53₹12.35L/Yr $14,370 Course duration: 4 years 2+ More Programs	6.8/10(3 Users)
#45	University of Utah, Salt Lake City Utah, Usa76.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹23.73L/Yr ($27,616/Yr)Living: ₹10.7L/Yr ($12,456/Yr)Admission	B.A Theatre - Stage ManagementSAT1130IELTS6.5₹23.73L/Yr $27,616 Course duration: 4 years 12+ More Programs	6.8/10(6 Users)
#46	University of California, Santa Cruz California, Usa47%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹39.25L/Yr ($45,666/Yr)Living: ₹13.8L/Yr ($16,055/Yr)Admission	B.A Theater ArtsSAT1170TOEFL80PTE46₹39.25L/Yr $45,666 Course duration: 4 years 2+ More Programs	6.3/10(2 Users)
#47	George Washington University, Washington District Of Columbia, Usa40.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹51.37L/Yr ($59,780/Yr)Living: ₹11.17L/Yr ($13,000/Yr)Admission	B.A TheatreIELTS6.5PTE61₹51.37L/Yr $59,780 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	6.8/10(2 Users)
#48	Boston College, Chestnut Hill Massachusetts, Usa31.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹54.65L/Yr ($63,590/Yr)Living: ₹12.15L/Yr ($14,142/Yr)Admission	B.A TheaterSAT1420TOEFL100₹54.65L/Yr $63,590 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.0/10(1 User)
#49	University of California, Riverside California, Usa55.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹11.26L/Yr ($13,104/Yr)Living: ₹13.36L/Yr ($15,542/Yr)Admission	B.A Dance₹11.26L/Yr $13,104 Course duration: 4 years 2+ More Programs	8.7/10(1 User)
#50	Stony Brook University, Stony Brook New York, Usa40.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹24.47L/Yr ($28,476/Yr)Living: ₹11.56L/Yr ($13,446/Yr)Admission	B.A Theatre ArtsSAT1335IELTS6.0PTE53₹24.47L/Yr $28,476 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.5/10(3 Users)