Top Animation Universities & Colleges in USA in 2025

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#1	University of Southern California, Los Angeles California, Usa12.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹49.88L/Yr ($58,084/Yr)Living: ₹14.37L/Yr ($16,732/Yr)Admission	M.F.A Animation and Digital ArtsGRE317TOEFL90PTE68₹45.25L/Yr $52,699 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	7.5/10(21 Users)Ranked 74 by THE in 2024 Ranked 125 by QS in 2025
#2	Purdue University, West Lafayette Indiana, Usa56%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26.71L/Yr ($31,104/Yr)Living: ₹10L/Yr ($11,650/Yr)Admission	B.S AnimationSAT1170IELTS6.0₹26.71L/Yr $31,104 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.3/10(6 Users)Ranked 86 by THE in 2024 Ranked 89 by QS in 2025
#3	University of Utah, Salt Lake City Utah, Usa76.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹23.71L/Yr ($27,616/Yr)Living: ₹10.7L/Yr ($12,456/Yr)Admission	B.A Film and Media Arts - Animat...SAT1130IELTS6.5₹23.71L/Yr $27,616 Course duration: 4 years Programs	6.8/10(6 Users)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024 Ranked 531 by QS in 2025
#4	Florida State University, Tallahassee Florida, Usa58%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹16.14L/Yr ($18,799/Yr)Living: ₹8.98L/Yr ($10,458/Yr)Admission	B.A Motion Picture Arts - Animat...IELTS6.5PTE55₹16.14L/Yr $18,799 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	7.8/10(16 Users)Ranked 251 by THE in 2024 Ranked 573 by QS in 2025
Partner Colleges 8.8 Best In Faculty Lewis University Romeoville, Illinois ₹21.12L 1st Year Fees M.S Business Analytics Apply Now University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, Alabama ₹27.01L 1st Year Fees B.S Aerospace Engineering Apply Now 8.2 Best In Academic Niagara University Niagara University, New York ₹14.16L 1st Year Fees M.S Finance Apply Now Gatton College of Business and Economics Lexington, Kentucky Ph.D Business Administration - Management Apply Now University of New Mexico Albuquerque, New Mexico ₹19.39L 1st Year Fees B.S Computer Science Apply Now 6.7 Best In Social Life Kennesaw State University Kennesaw, Georgia ₹32.95L 1st Year Fees M.S Computer Science Apply Now 6.7 Best In Accomodation Wichita State University Wichita, Kansas ₹14.43L 1st Year Fees B.S Aerospace Engineering Apply Now 8.3 Best In Placement University of Kansas Lawrence, Kansas ₹24.37L 1st Year Fees B.S Finance Apply Now 8.6 Best In Social Life Auburn University Auburn, Alabama ₹14.15L 1st Year Fees B.S Health Services Administration Apply Now University of Massachusetts North Dartmouth, Massachusetts ₹13.06L 1st Year Fees M.S Healthcare Management Apply Now
#5	University of Colorado, Denver Colorado, Usa65%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.87L/Yr ($30,126/Yr)Living: ₹9.96L/Yr ($11,601/Yr)Admission	B.A 3D Graphics and Digital Anim...TOEFL79PTE58₹25.87L/Yr $30,126 Course duration: 4 years Programs	6.5/10(1 User)Ranked 351 by THE in 2024 Ranked 761 by QS in 2025
#6	University of Kansas, Lawrence Kansas, Usa93%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹24.37L/Yr ($28,384/Yr)Living: ₹8.82L/Yr ($10,276/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S AnimationTOEFL80PTE60₹24.37L/Yr $28,384 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.3/10(1 User)Ranked 351 by THE in 2024 Ranked 452 by QS in 2025
#7	Syracuse University, Syracuse New York, Usa52.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹50.18L/Yr ($58,440/Yr)Living: ₹13.19L/Yr ($15,356/Yr)Admission	B.F.A Computer Art and AnimationDuolingo110IELTS6.5₹50.18L/Yr $58,440 Course duration: 4 years Programs	5.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024 Ranked 801 by QS in 2025
#8	Ohio University, Athens Ohio, Usa75%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹19.59L/Yr ($22,810/Yr)Living: ₹9.96L/Yr ($11,598/Yr)Admission	B.A Games and AnimationACT25TOEFL70₹19.59L/Yr $22,810 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 601 by THE in 2024 Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025
#9	New Mexico State University, Las Cruces New Mexico, Usa60%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹20.19L/Yr ($23,508/Yr)Living: ₹7.77L/Yr ($9,052/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Animation and Visual Eff...₹20.19L/Yr $23,508 Course duration: 4 years Programs	9.5/10(1 User)Ranked 801 by THE in 2024 Ranked 296 by US News in 2024
#10	Morgan State University, Baltimore Maryland, Usa60.3%Acceptance Rate	Living: ₹8.4L/Yr ($9,786/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Screenwriting and Animat...-- Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 1201 by THE in 2024 Ranked 332 by US News in 2024

#11	Kent State University, Kent Ohio, Usa85%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹18.53L/Yr ($21,578/Yr)Living: ₹9.37L/Yr ($10,916/Yr)Admission	B.S Computer Design, Animation a...Duolingo100TOEFL71PTE48₹18.53L/Yr $21,578 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	3.8/10(4 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 227 by US News in 2024
#12	Brigham Young University, Provo Utah, Usa51%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹10.25L/Yr ($11,940/Yr)Living: ₹6.47L/Yr ($7,530/Yr)Admission	B.S AnimationTOEFL85₹10.25L/Yr $11,940 Course duration: 4 years Programs	9.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 115 by US News in 2024
#13	Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester New York, Usa54.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹46.33L/Yr ($53,948/Yr)Living: ₹10.88L/Yr ($12,666/Yr)Admission	M.A Film and AnimationIELTS6.5PTE60₹46.52L/Yr $54,176 Course duration: 3 years 1 More Program	8.5/10(3 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 98 by US News in 2024
#14	University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee Wisconsin, Usa72%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹18.44L/Yr ($21,474/Yr)Living: ₹9.07L/Yr ($10,560/Yr)Admission	B.A AnimationIELTS6.0PTE49₹18.44L/Yr $21,474 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	6.0/10(1 User)Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025 Ranked 332 by US News in 2024
#15	California State University, Los Angeles California, Usa46%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹15.22L/Yr ($17,720/Yr)Living: ₹11.47L/Yr ($13,356/Yr)Admission	B.A AnimationTOEFL80PTE53₹15.22L/Yr $17,720 Course duration: 4 years Programs	5.8/10(4 Users)Ranked 1401 by QS in 2025 Ranked 1629 by CWUR in 2022
#16	California State University, Long Beach California, Usa33.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹14.75L/Yr ($17,180/Yr)Living: ₹10.72L/Yr ($12,484/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Illustration and Animati...IELTS6.5PTE46₹14.75L/Yr $17,180 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 105 by US News in 2024 Ranked 272 by FORBES in 2019
#17	California State University, Fullerton California, Usa41.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹15.13L/Yr ($17,622/Yr)Living: ₹13.43L/Yr ($15,642/Yr)Admission	B.A Concentration in Entertainme...TOEFL95PTE58₹15.13L/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
#18	Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia Pennsylvania, Usa64.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹35.98L/Yr ($41,900/Yr)Living: ₹11.17L/Yr ($13,005/Yr)Admission	B.S Animation and Digital Media₹35.98L/Yr $41,900 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 142 by US News in 2024 Ranked 701 by ARWU in 2022
#19	DePaul University, Chicago Illinois, Usa69.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹24.93L/Yr ($29,033/Yr)Living: ₹11.85L/Yr ($13,797/Yr)Admission	M.A AnimationDuolingo115IELTS6.5PTE53₹13.63L/Yr $15,876 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	6.2/10(1 User)Ranked 151 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1507 by CWUR in 2022
#20	UMass Lowell, Lowell Massachusetts, Usa56.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹28.19L/Yr ($32,827/Yr)Living: ₹10.73L/Yr ($12,496/Yr)Admission	B.A Animation and Interactive Me...₹28.19L/Yr $32,827 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 159 by US News in 2024 Ranked 901 by ARWU in 2022
#21	Montclair State University, Montclair New Jersey, Usa66.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹17.82L/Yr ($20,758/Yr)Living: ₹12.42L/Yr ($14,458/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Animation and Illustrati...TOEFL83PTE48₹17.82L/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
#22	Bradley University, Peoria Illinois, Usa69.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹61.72L/Yr ($71,880/Yr)Living: ₹8.85L/Yr ($10,310/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S AnimationIELTS6.5PTE58₹61.72L/Yr $71,880 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 185 by US News in 2024 Ranked 304 by FORBES in 2019
#23	University of Massachusetts, North Dartmouth Massachusetts, Usa	Tuition: ₹26.11L/Yr ($30,412/Yr)Living: ₹11.11L/Yr ($12,936/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Animation and Game ArtsSAT1370IELTS6.5PTE53₹26.11L/Yr $30,412 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 209 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1593 by CWUR in 2022
#24	Ball State University, Muncie Indiana, Usa62.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹23.43L/Yr ($27,288/Yr)Living: ₹8.62L/Yr ($10,034/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S AnimationIELTS6.5PTE53₹23.43L/Yr $27,288 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 216 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1470 by CWUR in 2022
#25	Sam Houston State University, Huntsville Texas, Usa72%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹16.54L/Yr ($19,256/Yr)Living: ₹7.88L/Yr ($9,178/Yr)Admission	B.S Computer Animation₹16.54L/Yr $19,256 Course duration: 4 years Programs	9.0/10(1 User)Ranked 249 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1981 by CWUR in 2022
#26	Ferris State University, Big Rapids Michigan, Usa77.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹14.15L/Yr ($16,482/Yr)Living: ₹8.5L/Yr ($9,894/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Digital Animation and Ga...IELTS5.5PTE43₹14.15L/Yr $16,482 Course duration: 4 years Programs	9.3/10(1 User)Ranked 304 by US News in 2024
#27	Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro Tennessee, Usa68.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹23.99L/Yr ($27,942/Yr)Living: ₹7.21L/Yr ($8,392/Yr)Admission	B.S AnimationIELTS5.5PTE54₹23.99L/Yr $27,942 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.2/10(1 User)Ranked 304 by US News in 2024 Ranked 631 by FORBES in 2019
#28	East Tennessee State University, Johnson City Tennessee, Usa79.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹24.44L/Yr ($28,459/Yr)Living: ₹6.83L/Yr ($7,952/Yr)Admission	B.S Digital Media ( Digital Visu...IELTS5.5PTE43₹24.44L/Yr $28,459 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	6.5/10(1 User)Ranked 320 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1762 by CWUR in 2022
#29	Lesley University, Cambridge Massachusetts, Usa63.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹27.38L/Yr ($31,890/Yr)Living: ₹13.52L/Yr ($15,750/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Animation and Motion Med...₹27.38L/Yr $31,890 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.7/10(1 User)Ranked 342 by US News in 2024
#30	Missouri State University, Springfield Missouri, Usa84%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹12.89L/Yr ($15,006/Yr)Living: ₹7.33L/Yr ($8,537/Yr)Admission	B.F.A Computer AnimationSAT1140TOEFL61PTE44₹12.89L/Yr $15,006 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 342 by US News in 2024 Ranked 517 by FORBES in 2019
#31	Point Park University, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, Usa70.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.74L/Yr ($29,980/Yr)Living: ₹9.53L/Yr ($11,100/Yr)Admission	B.A Animation and Visual Effects₹25.74L/Yr $29,980 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	7.3/10(1 User)Ranked 352 by US News in 2024
#32	Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green Kentucky, Usa94%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.03L/Yr ($29,144/Yr)Living: ₹7.17L/Yr ($8,350/Yr)Admission	B.A Computer AnimationIELTS6.5PTE41₹25.03L/Yr $29,144 Course duration: 4 years Programs	9.0/10(1 User)Ranked 361 by US News in 2024 Ranked 600 by FORBES in 2019
#33	Regent University, Virginia Beach Virginia, Usa81%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹15.78L/Yr ($18,380/Yr)Living: ₹6.12L/Yr ($7,128/Yr)Admission	B.A AnimationIELTS7PTE58₹15.78L/Yr $18,380 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 369 by US News in 2024
#34	Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti Michigan, Usa72.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹14.09L/Yr ($16,410/Yr)Living: ₹8.46L/Yr ($9,854/Yr)Admission	B.S Simulation, Animation and Ga...IELTS6.5PTE53₹14.09L/Yr $16,410 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.8/10(1 User)Ranked 376 by US News in 2024
#35	Wright State University, Dayton Ohio, Usa95%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹17.37L/Yr ($20,232/Yr)Living: ₹3.81L/Yr ($4,434/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Motion Pictures₹17.37L/Yr $20,232 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.3/10(1 User)Ranked 395 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1135 by CWUR in 2022
#36	Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw Georgia, Usa58.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹20.23L/Yr ($23,556/Yr)Living: ₹9.85L/Yr ($11,467/Yr)Admission	B.F.A Digital AnimationSAT1160TOEFL79PTE58₹20.23L/Yr $23,556 Course duration: 4 years Programs	6.7/10(1 User)Ranked 395 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1780 by CWUR in 2022
#37	Wilmington University, New Castle Delaware, Usa99%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹11.39L/Yr ($13,260/Yr)Living: ₹5.15L/Yr ($6,000/Yr)Admission	B.S Video and Motion Graphics - ...TOEFL71PTE46₹11.39L/Yr $13,260 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 395 by US News in 2024
#38	Marist College, Poughkeepsie New York, Usa42%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹18.81L/Yr ($21,900/Yr)Living: ₹12.97L/Yr ($15,100/Yr)Admission	B.S Digital Media - AnimationIELTS6.5PTE58₹18.81L/Yr $21,900 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 189 by FORBES in 2019
#39	Pratt Institute, Brooklyn New York, Usa57.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹51.11L/Yr ($59,520/Yr)Living: ₹10.32L/Yr ($12,020/Yr)Admission	M.F.A Digital Animation and Moti...IELTS6.5PTE53₹51.11L/Yr $59,520 Course duration: 2 years Programs	6.2/10(3 Users)Ranked 328 by FORBES in 2019
#40	California State University, Chico California, Usa63.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹9.6L/Yr ($11,182/Yr)Living: ₹10.92L/Yr ($12,712/Yr)Admission	B.A Computer Animation PtrnIELTS5.5PTE44₹9.6L/Yr $11,182 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	Ranked 335 by FORBES in 2019
#41	Ramapo College of New Jersey, Mahwah New Jersey, Usa53.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹20.36L/Yr ($23,715/Yr)Living: ₹10.46L/Yr ($12,180/Yr)Admission	B.A Electronic Art and Animation...₹20.36L/Yr $23,715 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	Ranked 341 by FORBES in 2019
#42	Hampshire College, Amherst Massachusetts, Usa63.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹21.9L/Yr ($25,500/Yr)Living: ₹11.68L/Yr ($13,606/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Animation and Digital Ar...₹21.9L/Yr $25,500 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 373 by FORBES in 2019
#43	California Institute of the Arts, Valencia California, Usa30%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹43.66L/Yr ($50,850/Yr)Living: ₹10.1L/Yr ($11,757/Yr)Admission	B.F.A Character Animation₹43.66L/Yr $50,850 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	Ranked 402 by FORBES in 2019
#44	Webster University, Webster Groves Missouri, Usa46.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.45L/Yr ($29,640/Yr)Living: ₹9.49L/Yr ($11,050/Yr)Admission	B.A AnimationIELTS6.5PTE53₹25.45L/Yr $29,640 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 506 by FORBES in 2019
#45	Lynn University, Boca Raton Florida, Usa81.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹30.88L/Yr ($35,960/Yr)Living: ₹10.28L/Yr ($11,970/Yr)Admission	B.F.A Computer AnimationIELTS6.0PTE50₹30.88L/Yr $35,960 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 526 by FORBES in 2019
#46	Fairleigh Dickinson University, Teaneck New Jersey, Usa77%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹38.09L/Yr ($44,358/Yr)Living: ₹11.24L/Yr ($13,086/Yr)Admission	B.A Animation ConcentrationIELTS6PTE53₹38.09L/Yr $44,358 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	5.7/10(1 User)Ranked 546 by FORBES in 2019
#47	Southeastern Louisiana University, Hammond Louisiana, Usa87.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹18.21L/Yr ($21,206/Yr)Living: ₹7.6L/Yr ($8,854/Yr)Admission	B.A New Media and Animation₹18.21L/Yr $21,206 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 611 by FORBES in 2019
#48	Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah Georgia, Usa69.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹33.85L/Yr ($39,420/Yr)Living: ₹12.23L/Yr ($14,244/Yr)Admission	M.A AnimationIELTS6.5PTE58₹34.39L/Yr $40,050 Course duration: 2 years 2+ More Programs	8.5/10(2 Users)
#49	Alfred State College, Alfred New York, Usa56.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹18.04L/Yr ($21,005/Yr)	B.S Digital Media and AnimationIELTS5.5PTE54₹18.04L/Yr $21,005 Course duration: 4 years Programs	--
#50	New York Film Academy, Burbank California, Usa100%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹24.94L/Yr ($29,044/Yr)Living: ₹16.23L/Yr ($18,900/Yr)Admission	B.F.A 3D Animation & VFXTOEFL68₹24.94L/Yr $29,044 Course duration: 3 years Programs	--