Best Theatre Universities in USA in 2025

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Rank	College Info	Tuition Fees & living Cost(Avg.)	Top Courses	Ranking & Reviews
#1	University of Southern California, Los Angeles California, Usa12.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹54.23L/Yr ($63,468/Yr)Living: ₹14.3L/Yr ($16,732/Yr)Admission	B.F.A Theatre, Acting EmphasisSAT1360TOEFL100PTE68₹54.23L/Yr $63,468 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	7.5/10(21 Users)Ranked 74 by THE in 2024 Ranked 125 by QS in 2025
#2	Texas Tech University, Lubbock Texas, Usa62.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹20.61L/Yr ($24,122/Yr)Living: ₹7.82L/Yr ($9,153/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Theatre Arts - Acting Sp...IELTS6.5PTE60₹20.61L/Yr $24,122 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.7/10(1 User)Ranked 601 by THE in 2024 Ranked 781 by QS in 2025
#3	Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo Michigan, Usa82.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹17.6L/Yr ($20,595/Yr)Living: ₹8.41L/Yr ($9,848/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Theatre: ActingIELTS6.0PTE48₹17.6L/Yr $20,595 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 1001 by THE in 2024 Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025
#4	Adelphi University, Garden City New York, Usa70.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹35.96L/Yr ($42,090/Yr)Living: ₹12.92L/Yr ($15,120/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Theatre Arts-Acting₹35.96L/Yr $42,090 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 1501 by THE in 2024 Ranked 163 by US News in 2024
Partner Colleges 7.0 Best In Infrastructure University of North Texas Denton, Texas ₹27.74L 1st Year Fees M.S Business Analytics Apply Now 6.2 Best In Academic DePaul University Chicago, Illinois ₹23.05L 1st Year Fees M.S Management Apply Now 9.0 Best In Academic Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, Kentucky ₹24.9L 1st Year Fees B.S Finance Apply Now 7.1 Best In Infrastructure Oregon State University Corvallis, Oregon ₹37.66L 1st Year Fees B.S Civil Engineering Apply Now Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach, Florida ₹9.95L 1st Year Fees B.S Aerospace Engineering Apply Now UMass Lowell Lowell, Massachusetts ₹28.05L 1st Year Fees B.S Mechanical Engineering Apply Now
#5	Southern Methodist University, Dallas Texas, Usa48.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹47L/Yr ($55,012/Yr)Living: ₹14.11L/Yr ($16,510/Yr)Admission	B.F.A Theatre (Acting Specializa...SAT1380TOEFL90PTE57₹47L/Yr $55,012 Course duration: 4 years Programs	9.7/10(1 User)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 89 by US News in 2024
#6	Kent State University, Kent Ohio, Usa85%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹19.24L/Yr ($22,522/Yr)Living: ₹9.33L/Yr ($10,916/Yr)Admission	M.A Theatre Studies (Acting)Duolingo100TOEFL71PTE50₹19.24L/Yr $22,522 Course duration: 2 years Programs	3.8/10(4 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 227 by US News in 2024
#7	University of North Carolina, Greensboro North Carolina, Usa	Tuition: ₹19.21L/Yr ($22,487/Yr)Living: ₹8.7L/Yr ($10,183/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Drama - Acting, Design a...IELTS6.0PTE53₹19.21L/Yr $22,487 Course duration: 4 years Programs	6.8/10(1 User)Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025 Ranked 216 by US News in 2024
#8	University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee Wisconsin, Usa72%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹18.35L/Yr ($21,474/Yr)Living: ₹9.02L/Yr ($10,560/Yr)Admission	B.F.A Theatre - ActingIELTS6.0PTE49₹18.35L/Yr $21,474 Course duration: 4 years Programs	6.0/10(1 User)Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025 Ranked 332 by US News in 2024
#9	California State University, Long Beach California, Usa33.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹14.68L/Yr ($17,180/Yr)Living: ₹10.67L/Yr ($12,484/Yr)Admission	B.A Theatre Arts:Performance: Ac...IELTS6.5PTE46₹14.68L/Yr $17,180 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 105 by US News in 2024 Ranked 272 by FORBES in 2019
#10	California State University, Fullerton California, Usa41.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹15.06L/Yr ($17,622/Yr)Living: ₹13.36L/Yr ($15,642/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Theatre Arts (with a Con...TOEFL95PTE58₹15.06L/Yr $17,622 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.3/10(6 Users)Ranked 133 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1289 by CWUR in 2022

#11	Montclair State University, Montclair New Jersey, Usa66.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹17.74L/Yr ($20,758/Yr)Living: ₹12.35L/Yr ($14,458/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Theatre Major, Acting Co...TOEFL83PTE48₹17.74L/Yr $20,758 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.7/10(1 User)Ranked 163 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1497 by CWUR in 2022
#12	Drake University, Des Moines Iowa, Usa69%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹36.48L/Yr ($42,694/Yr)Living: ₹8.68L/Yr ($10,158/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Theatre ActingIELTS6.0PTE48₹36.48L/Yr $42,694 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.3/10(2 Users)Ranked 178 by US News in 2024 Ranked 192 by FORBES in 2019
#13	California State University Fresno, Fresno California, Usa52.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹13.75L/Yr ($16,089/Yr)Living: ₹8.29L/Yr ($9,704/Yr)Admission	B.A Theatre Arts - ActingIELTS5.5PTE44₹13.75L/Yr $16,089 Course duration: 4 years Programs	3.5/10(2 Users)Ranked 185 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1117 by CWUR in 2022
#14	California State University - East Bay, Hayward California, Usa74%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹11.95L/Yr ($13,990/Yr)Living: ₹12.12L/Yr ($14,184/Yr)Admission	B.A Theatre Arts - ActingTOEFL61PTE46₹11.95L/Yr $13,990 Course duration: 4 years Programs	9.2/10(2 Users)Ranked 280 by US News in 2024 Ranked 492 by FORBES in 2019
#15	Concordia University, Irvine California, Usa65%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹22.75L/Yr ($26,632/Yr)Living: ₹9.36L/Yr ($10,960/Yr)Admission	B.A Theatre - Acting and Directi...IELTS6.5PTE55₹22.75L/Yr $26,632 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 345 by US News in 2024
#16	University of Northern Colorado, Greeley Colorado, Usa90.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹18.37L/Yr ($21,500/Yr)Living: ₹9.38L/Yr ($10,980/Yr)Admission	B.A Theatre Arts - ActingIELTS6.5PTE40₹18.37L/Yr $21,500 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 352 by US News in 2024 Ranked 534 by FORBES in 2019
#17	University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg Mississippi, Usa60.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹10.29L/Yr ($12,044/Yr)Living: ₹8.23L/Yr ($9,631/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Theatre (Acting)₹10.29L/Yr $12,044 Course duration: 4 years Programs	9.3/10(1 User)Ranked 352 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1425 by CWUR in 2022
#18	Barry University, Miami Shores Florida, Usa61.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.38L/Yr ($29,700/Yr)Living: ₹9.48L/Yr ($11,100/Yr)Admission	B.A Theatre - Acting₹25.38L/Yr $29,700 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	Ranked 395 by US News in 2024
#19	Muhlenberg College, Allentown Pennsylvania, Usa48.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹50.84L/Yr ($59,505/Yr)Living: ₹9.76L/Yr ($11,420/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Theatre and Acting - Maj...₹50.84L/Yr $59,505 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 179 by FORBES in 2019
#20	Illinois Wesleyan University, Bloomington Illinois, Usa58.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹40.53L/Yr ($47,434/Yr)Living: ₹9.03L/Yr ($10,574/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Theatre Arts Acting₹40.53L/Yr $47,434 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 233 by FORBES in 2019
#21	Coe College, Cedar Rapids Iowa, Usa50%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹38.94L/Yr ($45,580/Yr)Living: ₹7.81L/Yr ($9,140/Yr)Admission	B.A Theatre - ActingIELTS6.0PTE59₹38.94L/Yr $45,580 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 472 by FORBES in 2019
#22	Baldwin Wallace University, Berea Ohio, Usa59.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹28.65L/Yr ($33,530/Yr)Living: ₹7.81L/Yr ($9,142/Yr)Admission	B.A Theatre - Acting and Directi...₹28.65L/Yr $33,530 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 527 by FORBES in 2019
#23	Minnesota State University Mankato, Mankato Minnesota, Usa66.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹7.59L/Yr ($8,884/Yr)Living: ₹7.77L/Yr ($9,096/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Theatre - ActingIELTS5.5PTE47₹7.59L/Yr $8,884 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.8/10(2 Users)Ranked 531 by FORBES in 2019
#24	Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock Pennsylvania, Usa71%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹14.09L/Yr ($16,494/Yr)Living: ₹8.81L/Yr ($10,312/Yr)Admission	B.A Theatre, Acting₹14.09L/Yr $16,494 Course duration: 4 years Programs	6.2/10(1 User)
#25	Southeast Missouri State University, Cape Girardeau Missouri, Usa84.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹13.32L/Yr ($15,585/Yr)Living: ₹7.45L/Yr ($8,715/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Theatre: ActingIELTS5.5PTE45₹13.32L/Yr $15,585 Course duration: 4 years Programs	4.8/10(1 User)
#26	Southern Utah University, Cedar City Utah, Usa72.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹16.94L/Yr ($19,822/Yr)Living: ₹6.04L/Yr ($7,067/Yr)Admission	B.A Theatre Arts - Acting and Di...₹16.94L/Yr $19,822 Course duration: 4 years Programs	--
#27	Clarion University of Pennsylvania, Clarion Pennsylvania, Usa95%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹13.67L/Yr ($16,004/Yr)Living: ₹9.84L/Yr ($11,520/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Theatre - Acting₹13.67L/Yr $16,004 Course duration: 4 years Programs	--
#28	Austin Peay State University, Clarksville Tennessee, Usa88.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹16.28L/Yr ($19,050/Yr)Living: ₹8.73L/Yr ($10,223/Yr)Admission	B.A Theatre and Dance - Acting a...₹16.28L/Yr $19,050 Course duration: 4 years Programs	--
#29	State University of New York Fredonia, Fredonia New York, Usa76%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹14.25L/Yr ($16,680/Yr)Living: ₹10.67L/Yr ($12,490/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Theatre Arts, ActingIELTS6.5PTE53₹14.25L/Yr $16,680 Course duration: 4 years Programs	--
#30	Colorado Mesa University, Grand Junction Colorado, Usa82.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹19.17L/Yr ($22,440/Yr)Living: ₹9.17L/Yr ($10,735/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Theatre Arts - Acting Di...₹19.17L/Yr $22,440 Course duration: 4 years Programs	--
#31	Fairleigh Dickinson University, Madison New Jersey, Usa79.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹44.52L/Yr ($52,101/Yr)Living: ₹11.22L/Yr ($13,130/Yr)Admission	B.A Theater Arts - ActingIELTS6PTE53₹44.52L/Yr $52,101 Course duration: 4 years Programs	3.8/10(1 User)

Found 47 universities

University of Southern California, Los Angeles

Texas Tech University, Lubbock

Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo

Adelphi University, Garden City

Partner Colleges

Southern Methodist University, Dallas

Kent State University, Kent

University of North Carolina, Greensboro

University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee

California State University, Long Beach

California State University, Fullerton

Montclair State University, Montclair

Drake University, Des Moines

California State University Fresno, Fresno

California State University - East Bay, Hayward

Concordia University, Irvine

University of Northern Colorado, Greeley

University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg

Barry University, Miami Shores

Muhlenberg College, Allentown

Illinois Wesleyan University, Bloomington

Coe College, Cedar Rapids

Baldwin Wallace University, Berea

Minnesota State University Mankato, Mankato

Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock

Southeast Missouri State University, Cape Girardeau

Southern Utah University, Cedar City

Clarion University of Pennsylvania, Clarion

Austin Peay State University, Clarksville

State University of New York Fredonia, Fredonia

Colorado Mesa University, Grand Junction

Fairleigh Dickinson University, Madison

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