Best Animation Universities/Colleges in USA

CD 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: ₹49.75L/Yr ($58,084/Yr)Living: ₹14.33L/Yr ($16,732/Yr)Admission	M.F.A Animation and Digital ArtsGRE updated317TOEFL90PTE68₹45.14L/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: ₹19.49L/Yr ($22,751/Yr)Living: ₹9.98L/Yr ($11,650/Yr)Admission	M.S Computer Graphics and Animat...GMAT500IELTS6.5₹12.33L/Yr $14,397 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	8.3/10(6 Users)Ranked 86 by THE in 2024 Ranked 89 by QS in 2025
#3	Arizona State University, Tempe Arizona, Usa83%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26.73L/Yr ($31,200/Yr)Living: ₹13.78L/Yr ($16,091/Yr)Admission	B.F.A AnimationDuolingo95IELTS6.5PTE53₹26.73L/Yr $31,200 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.3/10(26 Users)Ranked 182 by THE in 2024 Ranked 200 by QS in 2025
#4	Northeastern University, Boston Massachusetts, Usa28.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹50.63L/Yr ($59,100/Yr)Living: ₹22.81L/Yr ($26,630/Yr)Admission	B.F.A Game Art and AnimationSAT1390IELTS6.5PTE53₹50.63L/Yr $59,100 Course duration: 5 years Programs	5.5/10(32 Users)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024 Ranked 396 by QS in 2025
Partner Colleges 7.3 Best In Academic University of Memphis Memphis, Tennessee ₹14.57L 1st Year Fees M.S Computer Science Apply Now Rider University Lawrenceville, New Jersey ₹28.27L 1st Year Fees M.B.A Apply Now University of Massachusetts North Dartmouth, Massachusetts ₹13.03L 1st Year Fees M.S Healthcare Management Apply Now Northwest Missouri State University Maryville, Missouri ₹26.66L 1st Year Fees B.S Agricultural Business Apply Now Indiana University Northwest Gary, Indiana ₹16.09L 1st Year Fees B.S Public Affairs Apply Now 7.8 Best In Academic George Mason University Fairfax, Virginia ₹32.73L 1st Year Fees B.S Mechanical Engineering Apply Now 8.2 Best In Infrastructure New Jersey Institute of Technology Newark, New Jersey ₹29.4L 1st Year Fees M.S Computer Science Apply Now University of New Haven West Haven, Connecticut ₹36.5L 1st Year Fees B.S Forensic Science Apply Now 7.6 Best In Faculty San Francisco State University San Francisco, California ₹7.67L 1st Year Fees M.B.A Apply Now University of Missouri St. Louis, Missouri ₹25.13L 1st Year Fees B.S Criminology and Criminal Justice Apply Now
#5	University of Utah, Salt Lake City Utah, Usa76.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹23.66L/Yr ($27,616/Yr)Living: ₹10.67L/Yr ($12,456/Yr)Admission	B.A Film and Media Arts - Animat...SAT1130IELTS6.5₹23.66L/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
#6	Florida State University, Tallahassee Florida, Usa58%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹16.1L/Yr ($18,799/Yr)Living: ₹8.96L/Yr ($10,458/Yr)Admission	B.A Motion Picture Arts - Animat...IELTS6.5PTE55₹16.1L/Yr $18,799 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.8/10(16 Users)Ranked 251 by THE in 2024 Ranked 573 by QS in 2025
#7	University of Colorado, Denver Colorado, Usa65%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.81L/Yr ($30,126/Yr)Living: ₹9.94L/Yr ($11,601/Yr)Admission	B.A 3D Graphics and Digital Anim...TOEFL79PTE58₹25.81L/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
#8	University of Kansas, Lawrence Kansas, Usa93%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹24.31L/Yr ($28,384/Yr)Living: ₹8.8L/Yr ($10,276/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S AnimationTOEFL80PTE60₹24.31L/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
#9	Syracuse University, Syracuse New York, Usa52.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹50.06L/Yr ($58,440/Yr)Living: ₹13.15L/Yr ($15,356/Yr)Admission	B.F.A Computer Art and AnimationDuolingo110IELTS6.5₹50.06L/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
#10	Ohio University, Athens Ohio, Usa75%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹19.54L/Yr ($22,810/Yr)Living: ₹9.93L/Yr ($11,598/Yr)Admission	B.A Games and AnimationACT25TOEFL70₹19.54L/Yr $22,810 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 601 by THE in 2024 Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025

#11	New Mexico State University, Las Cruces New Mexico, Usa60%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹20.14L/Yr ($23,508/Yr)Living: ₹7.75L/Yr ($9,052/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Animation and Visual Eff...₹20.14L/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
#12	Morgan State University, Baltimore Maryland, Usa60.3%Acceptance Rate	Living: ₹8.38L/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
#13	Kent State University, Kent Ohio, Usa85%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹18.48L/Yr ($21,578/Yr)Living: ₹9.35L/Yr ($10,916/Yr)Admission	B.S Computer Design, Animation a...Duolingo100TOEFL71PTE48₹18.48L/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
#14	Brigham Young University, Provo Utah, Usa51%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹10.23L/Yr ($11,940/Yr)Living: ₹6.45L/Yr ($7,530/Yr)Admission	B.S AnimationTOEFL85₹10.23L/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
#15	Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester New York, Usa54.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹46.21L/Yr ($53,948/Yr)Living: ₹10.85L/Yr ($12,666/Yr)Admission	M.A Film and AnimationIELTS6.5PTE60₹46.41L/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
#16	University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee Wisconsin, Usa72%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹18.39L/Yr ($21,474/Yr)Living: ₹9.05L/Yr ($10,560/Yr)Admission	B.A AnimationIELTS6.0PTE49₹18.39L/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
#17	California State University, Los Angeles California, Usa46%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹15.18L/Yr ($17,720/Yr)Living: ₹11.44L/Yr ($13,356/Yr)Admission	B.A AnimationTOEFL80PTE53₹15.18L/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
#18	California State University, Long Beach California, Usa33.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹14.72L/Yr ($17,180/Yr)Living: ₹10.69L/Yr ($12,484/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Illustration and Animati...IELTS6.5PTE46₹14.72L/Yr $17,180 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 105 by US News in 2024 Ranked 272 by FORBES in 2019
#19	California State University, Fullerton California, Usa41.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹15.1L/Yr ($17,622/Yr)Living: ₹13.4L/Yr ($15,642/Yr)Admission	B.A Concentration in Entertainme...TOEFL95PTE58₹15.1L/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
#20	Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia Pennsylvania, Usa64.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹35.89L/Yr ($41,900/Yr)Living: ₹11.14L/Yr ($13,005/Yr)Admission	B.S Animation and Digital Media₹35.89L/Yr $41,900 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 142 by US News in 2024 Ranked 701 by ARWU in 2022
#21	DePaul University, Chicago Illinois, Usa69.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹24.87L/Yr ($29,033/Yr)Living: ₹11.82L/Yr ($13,797/Yr)Admission	M.A AnimationDuolingo115IELTS6.5PTE53₹13.6L/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
#22	UMass Lowell, Lowell Massachusetts, Usa56.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹28.12L/Yr ($32,827/Yr)Living: ₹10.7L/Yr ($12,496/Yr)Admission	B.A Animation and Interactive Me...₹28.12L/Yr $32,827 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 159 by US News in 2024 Ranked 901 by ARWU in 2022
#23	Montclair State University, Montclair New Jersey, Usa66.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹17.78L/Yr ($20,758/Yr)Living: ₹12.38L/Yr ($14,458/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Animation and Illustrati...TOEFL83PTE48₹17.78L/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
#24	Bradley University, Peoria Illinois, Usa69.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹61.57L/Yr ($71,880/Yr)Living: ₹8.83L/Yr ($10,310/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S AnimationIELTS6.5PTE58₹61.57L/Yr $71,880 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 185 by US News in 2024 Ranked 304 by FORBES in 2019
#25	University of Massachusetts, North Dartmouth Massachusetts, Usa	Tuition: ₹26.05L/Yr ($30,412/Yr)Living: ₹11.08L/Yr ($12,936/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Animation and Game ArtsSAT1370IELTS6.5PTE53₹26.05L/Yr $30,412 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 209 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1593 by CWUR in 2022
#26	Ball State University, Muncie Indiana, Usa62.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹23.37L/Yr ($27,288/Yr)Living: ₹8.6L/Yr ($10,034/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S AnimationIELTS6.5PTE53₹23.37L/Yr $27,288 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 216 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1470 by CWUR in 2022
#27	Sam Houston State University, Huntsville Texas, Usa72%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹16.49L/Yr ($19,256/Yr)Living: ₹7.86L/Yr ($9,178/Yr)Admission	B.S Computer Animation₹16.49L/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
#28	Southern Illinois University, Carbondale Illinois, Usa80.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹22.27L/Yr ($26,000/Yr)Living: ₹9.1L/Yr ($10,622/Yr)Admission	B.A Radio, Television, and Digit...IELTS6.5PTE54₹22.27L/Yr $26,000 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 280 by US News in 2024 Ranked 870 by CWUR in 2022
#29	Ferris State University, Big Rapids Michigan, Usa77.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹14.12L/Yr ($16,482/Yr)Living: ₹8.48L/Yr ($9,894/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Digital Animation and Ga...IELTS5.5PTE43₹14.12L/Yr $16,482 Course duration: 4 years Programs	9.3/10(1 User)Ranked 304 by US News in 2024
#30	Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro Tennessee, Usa68.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹23.94L/Yr ($27,942/Yr)Living: ₹7.19L/Yr ($8,392/Yr)Admission	B.S AnimationIELTS5.5PTE54₹23.94L/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
#31	East Tennessee State University, Johnson City Tennessee, Usa79.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹24.38L/Yr ($28,459/Yr)Living: ₹6.81L/Yr ($7,952/Yr)Admission	B.S Digital Media ( Digital Anim...IELTS5.5PTE43₹24.38L/Yr $28,459 Course duration: 4 years Programs	6.5/10(1 User)Ranked 320 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1762 by CWUR in 2022
#32	Lesley University, Cambridge Massachusetts, Usa63.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹27.32L/Yr ($31,890/Yr)Living: ₹13.49L/Yr ($15,750/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Animation and Motion Med...₹27.32L/Yr $31,890 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.7/10(1 User)Ranked 342 by US News in 2024
#33	Missouri State University, Springfield Missouri, Usa84%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹12.85L/Yr ($15,006/Yr)Living: ₹7.31L/Yr ($8,537/Yr)Admission	B.F.A Computer AnimationSAT1140TOEFL61PTE44₹12.85L/Yr $15,006 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 342 by US News in 2024 Ranked 517 by FORBES in 2019
#34	Point Park University, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, Usa70.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.68L/Yr ($29,980/Yr)Living: ₹9.51L/Yr ($11,100/Yr)Admission	B.A Animation and Visual Effects₹25.68L/Yr $29,980 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	7.3/10(1 User)Ranked 352 by US News in 2024
#35	Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green Kentucky, Usa94%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹24.96L/Yr ($29,144/Yr)Living: ₹7.15L/Yr ($8,350/Yr)Admission	B.A Computer AnimationIELTS6.5PTE41₹24.96L/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
#36	Regent University, Virginia Beach Virginia, Usa81%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹15.74L/Yr ($18,380/Yr)Living: ₹6.11L/Yr ($7,128/Yr)Admission	B.A AnimationIELTS7PTE58₹15.74L/Yr $18,380 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 369 by US News in 2024
#37	Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti Michigan, Usa72.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹14.06L/Yr ($16,410/Yr)Living: ₹8.44L/Yr ($9,854/Yr)Admission	B.S Simulation, Animation and Ga...IELTS6.5PTE53₹14.06L/Yr $16,410 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.8/10(1 User)Ranked 376 by US News in 2024
#38	Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw Georgia, Usa58.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹20.18L/Yr ($23,556/Yr)Living: ₹9.82L/Yr ($11,467/Yr)Admission	B.F.A Digital AnimationSAT1160TOEFL79PTE58₹20.18L/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
#39	Marist College, Poughkeepsie New York, Usa42%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹18.76L/Yr ($21,900/Yr)Living: ₹12.93L/Yr ($15,100/Yr)Admission	B.S Digital Media - AnimationIELTS6.5PTE58₹18.76L/Yr $21,900 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 189 by FORBES in 2019
#40	Maryland Institute College of Art, Baltimore Maryland, Usa62%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹40.15L/Yr ($46,870/Yr)Living: ₹11.02L/Yr ($12,860/Yr)Admission	B.F.A AnimationIELTS6.5PTE58₹40.15L/Yr $46,870 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 303 by FORBES in 2019
#41	Pratt Institute, Brooklyn New York, Usa57.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹50.98L/Yr ($59,520/Yr)Living: ₹10.3L/Yr ($12,020/Yr)Admission	M.F.A Digital Animation and Moti...IELTS6.5PTE53₹50.98L/Yr $59,520 Course duration: 2 years Programs	6.2/10(3 Users)Ranked 328 by FORBES in 2019
#42	California State University, Chico California, Usa63.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹9.58L/Yr ($11,182/Yr)Living: ₹10.89L/Yr ($12,712/Yr)Admission	B.A Computer Animation PtrnIELTS5.5PTE44₹9.58L/Yr $11,182 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	Ranked 335 by FORBES in 2019
#43	Ramapo College of New Jersey, Mahwah New Jersey, Usa53.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹20.31L/Yr ($23,715/Yr)Living: ₹10.43L/Yr ($12,180/Yr)Admission	B.A Electronic Art and Animation...₹20.31L/Yr $23,715 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	Ranked 341 by FORBES in 2019
#44	Hampshire College, Amherst Massachusetts, Usa63.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹21.84L/Yr ($25,500/Yr)Living: ₹11.65L/Yr ($13,606/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Animation and Digital Ar...₹21.84L/Yr $25,500 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 373 by FORBES in 2019
#45	California Institute of the Arts, Valencia California, Usa30%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹43.56L/Yr ($50,850/Yr)Living: ₹10.07L/Yr ($11,757/Yr)Admission	B.F.A Character Animation₹43.56L/Yr $50,850 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	Ranked 402 by FORBES in 2019
#46	Webster University, Webster Groves Missouri, Usa46.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.39L/Yr ($29,640/Yr)Living: ₹9.47L/Yr ($11,050/Yr)Admission	B.A AnimationIELTS6.5PTE53₹25.39L/Yr $29,640 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 506 by FORBES in 2019
#47	Lynn University, Boca Raton Florida, Usa81.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹30.8L/Yr ($35,960/Yr)Living: ₹10.25L/Yr ($11,970/Yr)Admission	B.F.A Computer AnimationIELTS6.0PTE50₹30.8L/Yr $35,960 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 526 by FORBES in 2019
#48	Fairleigh Dickinson University, Teaneck New Jersey, Usa77%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹38L/Yr ($44,358/Yr)Living: ₹11.21L/Yr ($13,086/Yr)Admission	B.A Animation ConcentrationIELTS6PTE53₹38L/Yr $44,358 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	5.7/10(1 User)Ranked 546 by FORBES in 2019
#49	Southeastern Louisiana University, Hammond Louisiana, Usa87.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹18.17L/Yr ($21,206/Yr)Living: ₹7.58L/Yr ($8,854/Yr)Admission	B.A New Media and Animation₹18.17L/Yr $21,206 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 611 by FORBES in 2019
#50	Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah Georgia, Usa69.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹33.9L/Yr ($39,578/Yr)Living: ₹12.2L/Yr ($14,244/Yr)Admission	M.A AnimationIELTS6.5PTE58₹34.31L/Yr $40,050 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	8.5/10(2 Users)