Best Bachelor in Animation Colleges & Universities in USA in 2025

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#1	University of Southern California, Los Angeles California, Usa12.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: 0/Yr ($63,468/Yr)Living: 0/Yr ($16,732/Yr)Admission	B.A Animation and Digital ArtsSAT1360TOEFL100PTE680/Yr $63,468 Course duration: 4 years Programs	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: 0/Yr ($31,104/Yr)Living: 0/Yr ($11,650/Yr)Admission	B.S AnimationSAT1170IELTS6.00/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	Arizona State University, Tempe Arizona, Usa83%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: 0/Yr ($31,200/Yr)Living: 0/Yr ($16,091/Yr)Admission	B.F.A AnimationDuolingo95IELTS6.5PTE530/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: 0/Yr ($59,100/Yr)Living: 0/Yr ($26,630/Yr)Admission	B.F.A Game Art and AnimationSAT1390IELTS6.5PTE530/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 7.6 Best In Infrastructure Arizona State University Tempe, Arizona 0 1st Year Fees B.S Biological Sciences - Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior Apply Now 7.8 Best In Academic George Mason University Fairfax, Virginia 0 1st Year Fees B.S Mechanical Engineering Apply Now 9.2 Best In Academic California State University Sacramento, California 0 1st Year Fees B.S Computer Science Apply Now 6.9 Best In Social Life University of Idaho Moscow, Idaho 0 1st Year Fees M.S Civil Engineering Apply Now Marquette University Milwaukee, Wisconsin 0 1st Year Fees M.S Accounting Apply Now Murray State University Murray, Kentucky 0 1st Year Fees B.S Engineering Physics Apply Now University of New Haven West Haven, Connecticut 0 1st Year Fees B.S Forensic Science Apply Now 7.6 Best In Faculty San Francisco State University San Francisco, California 0 1st Year Fees M.B.A Apply Now Southern New Hampshire University Manchester, New Hampshire 0 1st Year Fees B.A Psychology Apply Now 4.3 Best In Academic California State University Fresno Fresno, California 0 1st Year Fees B.S Agricultural Education - Teacher Preparation Apply Now
#5	University of Utah, Salt Lake City Utah, Usa76.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: 0/Yr ($27,616/Yr)Living: 0/Yr ($12,456/Yr)Admission	B.A Film and Media Arts - Animat...SAT1130IELTS6.50/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: 0/Yr ($18,799/Yr)Living: 0/Yr ($10,458/Yr)Admission	B.A Motion Picture Arts - Animat...IELTS6.5PTE550/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
#7	University of Colorado, Denver Colorado, Usa65%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: 0/Yr ($30,126/Yr)Living: 0/Yr ($11,601/Yr)Admission	B.A 3D Graphics and Digital Anim...TOEFL79PTE580/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: 0/Yr ($28,384/Yr)Living: 0/Yr ($10,276/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S AnimationTOEFL80PTE600/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: 0/Yr ($58,440/Yr)Living: 0/Yr ($15,356/Yr)Admission	B.F.A Computer Art and AnimationDuolingo110IELTS6.50/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: 0/Yr ($22,810/Yr)Living: 0/Yr ($11,598/Yr)Admission	B.A Games and AnimationACT25TOEFL700/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: 0/Yr ($23,508/Yr)Living: 0/Yr ($9,052/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Animation and Visual Eff...0/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: 0/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: 0/Yr ($21,578/Yr)Living: 0/Yr ($10,916/Yr)Admission	B.S Computer Design, Animation a...Duolingo100TOEFL71PTE480/Yr $21,578 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	8.3/10(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: 0/Yr ($11,940/Yr)Living: 0/Yr ($7,530/Yr)Admission	B.S AnimationTOEFL850/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: 0/Yr ($53,720/Yr)Living: 0/Yr ($12,666/Yr)Admission	B.A Film and AnimationIELTS6.5PTE580/Yr $53,720 Course duration: 4 years Programs	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: 0/Yr ($21,474/Yr)Living: 0/Yr ($10,560/Yr)Admission	B.A AnimationIELTS6.0PTE490/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: 0/Yr ($17,720/Yr)Living: 0/Yr ($13,356/Yr)Admission	B.A AnimationTOEFL80PTE530/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: 0/Yr ($17,180/Yr)Living: 0/Yr ($12,484/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Illustration and Animati...IELTS6.5PTE460/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: 0/Yr ($17,622/Yr)Living: 0/Yr ($15,642/Yr)Admission	B.A Concentration in Entertainme...TOEFL95PTE580/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: 0/Yr ($41,900/Yr)Living: 0/Yr ($13,005/Yr)Admission	B.S Animation and Digital Media0/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: 0/Yr ($42,189/Yr)Living: 0/Yr ($13,797/Yr)Admission	B.A AnimationSAT1180IELTS6.5PTE530/Yr $42,189 Course duration: 4 years Programs	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: 0/Yr ($32,827/Yr)Living: 0/Yr ($12,496/Yr)Admission	B.A Animation and Interactive Me...0/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: 0/Yr ($20,758/Yr)Living: 0/Yr ($14,458/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Animation and Illustrati...TOEFL83PTE480/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: 0/Yr ($71,880/Yr)Living: 0/Yr ($10,310/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S AnimationIELTS6.5PTE580/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: 0/Yr ($30,412/Yr)Living: 0/Yr ($12,936/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Animation and Game ArtsSAT1370IELTS6.5PTE530/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: 0/Yr ($27,288/Yr)Living: 0/Yr ($10,034/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S AnimationIELTS6.5PTE530/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: 0/Yr ($19,256/Yr)Living: 0/Yr ($9,178/Yr)Admission	B.S Computer Animation0/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	Ferris State University, Big Rapids Michigan, Usa77.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: 0/Yr ($16,482/Yr)Living: 0/Yr ($9,894/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Digital Animation and Ga...IELTS5.5PTE430/Yr $16,482 Course duration: 4 years Programs	9.3/10(1 User)Ranked 304 by US News in 2024
#29	Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro Tennessee, Usa68.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: 0/Yr ($27,942/Yr)Living: 0/Yr ($8,392/Yr)Admission	B.S AnimationIELTS5.5PTE540/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
#30	East Tennessee State University, Johnson City Tennessee, Usa79.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: 0/Yr ($28,459/Yr)Living: 0/Yr ($7,952/Yr)Admission	B.S Digital Media ( Digital Visu...IELTS5.5PTE430/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
#31	Lesley University, Cambridge Massachusetts, Usa63.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: 0/Yr ($31,890/Yr)Living: 0/Yr ($15,750/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Animation and Motion Med...0/Yr $31,890 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.7/10(1 User)Ranked 342 by US News in 2024
#32	Missouri State University, Springfield Missouri, Usa84%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: 0/Yr ($15,006/Yr)Living: 0/Yr ($8,537/Yr)Admission	B.F.A Computer AnimationSAT1140TOEFL61PTE440/Yr $15,006 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 342 by US News in 2024 Ranked 517 by FORBES in 2019
#33	Point Park University, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, Usa70.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: 0/Yr ($29,980/Yr)Living: 0/Yr ($11,100/Yr)Admission	B.A Animation and Visual Effects0/Yr $29,980 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	7.3/10(1 User)Ranked 352 by US News in 2024
#34	Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green Kentucky, Usa94%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: 0/Yr ($29,144/Yr)Living: 0/Yr ($8,350/Yr)Admission	B.A Computer AnimationIELTS6.5PTE410/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
#35	Regent University, Virginia Beach Virginia, Usa81%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: 0/Yr ($18,380/Yr)Living: 0/Yr ($7,128/Yr)Admission	B.A AnimationIELTS7PTE580/Yr $18,380 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 369 by US News in 2024
#36	Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti Michigan, Usa72.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: 0/Yr ($16,410/Yr)Living: 0/Yr ($9,854/Yr)Admission	B.S Simulation, Animation and Ga...IELTS6.5PTE530/Yr $16,410 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.8/10(1 User)Ranked 376 by US News in 2024
#37	Wright State University, Dayton Ohio, Usa95%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: 0/Yr ($20,232/Yr)Living: 0/Yr ($4,434/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Motion Pictures0/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
#38	Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw Georgia, Usa58.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: 0/Yr ($23,556/Yr)Living: 0/Yr ($11,467/Yr)Admission	B.F.A Digital AnimationSAT1160TOEFL79PTE580/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	Wilmington University, New Castle Delaware, Usa99%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: 0/Yr ($13,260/Yr)Living: 0/Yr ($6,000/Yr)Admission	B.S Video and Motion Graphics - ...TOEFL71PTE460/Yr $13,260 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 395 by US News in 2024
#40	Marist College, Poughkeepsie New York, Usa42%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: 0/Yr ($21,900/Yr)Living: 0/Yr ($15,100/Yr)Admission	B.S Digital Media - AnimationIELTS6.5PTE580/Yr $21,900 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 189 by FORBES in 2019
#41	Maryland Institute College of Art, Baltimore Maryland, Usa62%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: 0/Yr ($46,870/Yr)Living: 0/Yr ($12,860/Yr)Admission	B.F.A AnimationIELTS6.5PTE580/Yr $46,870 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 303 by FORBES in 2019
#42	Pratt Institute, Brooklyn New York, Usa57.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: 0/Yr ($55,575/Yr)Living: 0/Yr ($12,020/Yr)Admission	B.F.A 3D Animation & Fine ArtsTOEFL79PTE530/Yr $55,575 Course duration: 4 years Programs	6.2/10(3 Users)Ranked 328 by FORBES in 2019
#43	California State University, Chico California, Usa63.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: 0/Yr ($11,182/Yr)Living: 0/Yr ($12,712/Yr)Admission	B.A Computer Animation PtrnIELTS5.5PTE440/Yr $11,182 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	Ranked 335 by FORBES in 2019
#44	Ramapo College of New Jersey, Mahwah New Jersey, Usa53.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: 0/Yr ($23,715/Yr)Living: 0/Yr ($12,180/Yr)Admission	B.A Electronic Art and Animation...0/Yr $23,715 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	Ranked 341 by FORBES in 2019
#45	Hampshire College, Amherst Massachusetts, Usa63.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: 0/Yr ($25,500/Yr)Living: 0/Yr ($13,606/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Animation and Digital Ar...0/Yr $25,500 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 373 by FORBES in 2019
#46	California Institute of the Arts, Valencia California, Usa30%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: 0/Yr ($50,850/Yr)Living: 0/Yr ($11,757/Yr)Admission	B.F.A Character Animation0/Yr $50,850 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	Ranked 402 by FORBES in 2019
#47	Webster University, Webster Groves Missouri, Usa46.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: 0/Yr ($29,640/Yr)Living: 0/Yr ($11,050/Yr)Admission	B.A AnimationIELTS6.5PTE530/Yr $29,640 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 506 by FORBES in 2019
#48	Lynn University, Boca Raton Florida, Usa81.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: 0/Yr ($35,960/Yr)Living: 0/Yr ($11,970/Yr)Admission	B.F.A Computer AnimationIELTS6.0PTE500/Yr $35,960 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 526 by FORBES in 2019
#49	Fairleigh Dickinson University, Teaneck New Jersey, Usa77%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: 0/Yr ($44,358/Yr)Living: 0/Yr ($13,086/Yr)Admission	B.A Animation ConcentrationIELTS6PTE530/Yr $44,358 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	5.7/10(1 User)Ranked 546 by FORBES in 2019
#50	Southeastern Louisiana University, Hammond Louisiana, Usa87.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: 0/Yr ($21,206/Yr)Living: 0/Yr ($8,854/Yr)Admission	B.A New Media and Animation0/Yr $21,206 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 611 by FORBES in 2019