Best MFA in Arts Colleges & Universities in USA in 2025

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#1	Stanford University, Stanford California, Usa4.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹27.89L/Yr ($32,589/Yr)Living: ₹26.2L/Yr ($30,610/Yr)Admission	M.F.A Art PracticeGRE updated328IELTS7.0PTE68₹27.89L/Yr $32,589 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 1 by THE in 2024
#2	University of Chicago, Chicago Illinois, Usa7.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹55.76L/Yr ($65,145/Yr)Living: ₹15.75L/Yr ($18,396/Yr)Admission	M.F.A Visual ArtsTOEFL100PTE54₹55.76L/Yr $65,145 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.5/10(2 Users)Ranked 10 by THE in 2024
#3	University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia Pennsylvania, Usa9.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹28.07L/Yr ($32,796/Yr)Living: ₹15.31L/Yr ($17,888/Yr)Admission	M.F.AGRE updated324TOEFL100PTE68₹28.07L/Yr $32,796 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.8/10(4 Users)Ranked 17 by THE in 2024
#4	Columbia University, New York City New York, Usa7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹2.95L/Yr (Mex$65,116/Yr)Living: ₹47.2K/Yr (Mex$10,416/Yr)Admission	M.F.A Visual ArtsTOEFL100₹2.95L/Yr Mex$65,116 Course duration: 2 years Programs	9.3/10(11 Users)Ranked 10 by THE in 2024
Partner Colleges 7.6 Best In Academic Colorado State University Fort Collins, Colorado ₹24.24L 1st Year Fees M.S Computer Science Apply Now 8.7 Best In Infrastructure University of California Riverside, California ₹27.84L 1st Year Fees M.S Mechanical Engineering Apply Now 6.6 Best In Academic San Jose State University San Jose, California ₹18.43L 1st Year Fees B.S Aerospace Engineering Apply Now 7.7 Best In Placement University of Connecticut Storrs, Connecticut ₹36.63L 1st Year Fees B.S Agriculture and Natural Resources Apply Now 8.5 Best In Academic American University Washington, District of Columbia ₹24.22L 1st Year Fees B.A Psychology Apply Now University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, Alabama ₹26.93L 1st Year Fees B.S Aerospace Engineering Apply Now 7.6 Best In Social Life University of Utah Salt Lake City, Utah ₹23.64L 1st Year Fees B.S Computer Science Apply Now Dallas Baptist University Dallas, Texas ₹31.25L 1st Year Fees B.A/B.S Computer Science Apply Now 8.3 Best In Placement University of Kansas Lawrence, Kansas ₹24.29L 1st Year Fees B.S Finance Apply Now Seattle University Seattle, Washington ₹29.12L 1st Year Fees M.S Accounting and Analytics Apply Now
#5	Cornell University, Ithaca New York, Usa14.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.25L/Yr ($29,500/Yr)Living: ₹9.1L/Yr ($10,635/Yr)Admission	M.F.A Creative WritingIELTS7PTE70₹25.25L/Yr $29,500 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	8.0/10(8 Users)Ranked 31 by THE in 2024
#6	Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, Usa21.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹29.96L/Yr ($35,000/Yr)Living: ₹11.8L/Yr ($13,784/Yr)Admission	M.F.A₹29.96L/Yr $35,000 Course duration: 3 years Programs	8.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 77 by THE in 2024
#7	University of California, San Diego California, Usa34%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹27.98L/Yr ($32,685/Yr)Admission	M.F.ATOEFL80PTE65₹27.98L/Yr $32,685 Course duration: 4 years Programs	6.5/10(3 Users)Ranked 70 by THE in 2024
#8	University of Texas, Austin Texas, Usa40%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹23.29L/Yr ($27,216/Yr)Living: ₹10.52L/Yr ($12,286/Yr)Admission	MFA Fine Arts in DanceGRE updated312TOEFL79₹23.29L/Yr $27,216 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	7.7/10(3 Users)Ranked 59 by THE in 2024
#9	Brown University, Providence Rhode Island, Usa9.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹52.03L/Yr ($60,791/Yr)Living: ₹8.37L/Yr ($9,774/Yr)Admission	M.F.AIELTS7₹54.66L/Yr $63,866 Course duration: 2 years 2+ More Programs	6.8/10(1 User)Ranked 63 by THE in 2024
#10	University of Southern California, Los Angeles California, Usa12.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹48.52L/Yr ($56,683/Yr)Living: ₹14.32L/Yr ($16,732/Yr)Admission	M.F.A Animation and Digital ArtsGRE updated317TOEFL90PTE68₹45.11L/Yr $52,699 Course duration: 2 years 2+ More Programs	7.5/10(21 Users)Ranked 101 by THE in 2024

#11	Purdue University, West Lafayette Indiana, Usa56%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹12.32L/Yr ($14,397/Yr)Living: ₹9.97L/Yr ($11,650/Yr)Admission	M.F.A DesignGMAT500IELTS6.5₹12.32L/Yr $14,397 Course duration: 3 years Programs	8.3/10(6 Users)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024
#12	Ohio State University, Columbus Ohio, Usa49.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹36.91L/Yr ($43,128/Yr)Living: ₹11.95L/Yr ($13,966/Yr)Admission	M.F.ATOEFL79₹36.91L/Yr $43,128 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 101 by THE in 2024
#13	University of Florida, Gainesville Florida, Usa45.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.8L/Yr ($30,138/Yr)Living: ₹9.84L/Yr ($11,500/Yr)Admission	M.F.A TheatreGRE updated308IELTS6₹25.8L/Yr $30,138 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.2/10(10 Users)Ranked 251 by THE in 2024
#14	Northeastern University, Boston Massachusetts, Usa28.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹47.42L/Yr ($55,400/Yr)Living: ₹22.79L/Yr ($26,630/Yr)Admission	M.F.A Experience DesignGRE updated298IELTS6.5PTE53₹47.42L/Yr $55,400 Course duration: 2 years Programs	5.5/10(32 Users)Ranked 251 by THE in 2024
#15	Temple University, Philadelphia Pennsylvania, Usa52.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹38.44L/Yr ($44,910/Yr)Living: ₹7.18L/Yr ($8,392/Yr)Admission	M.F.A Theater/PlaywritingIELTS6.5PTE53₹38.44L/Yr $44,910 Course duration: 3 years 2+ More Programs	8.2/10(8 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024
#16	University of Connecticut, Storrs Connecticut, Usa48.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹37.42L/Yr ($43,716/Yr)Living: ₹10.71L/Yr ($12,514/Yr)Admission	M.F.A Studio ArtTOEFL79PTE53₹37.42L/Yr $43,716 Course duration: 3 years Programs	9.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024
#17	Colorado State University, Fort Collins Colorado, Usa78%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹58.69L/Yr ($68,573/Yr)Living: ₹10.25L/Yr ($11,974/Yr)Admission	M.F.ATOEFL80PTE58₹58.69L/Yr $68,573 Course duration: 3 years Programs	7.0/10(4 Users)Ranked 501 by THE in 2024
#18	University of Delaware, Newark Delaware, Usa69.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹50.28L/Yr ($58,740/Yr)Living: ₹10.55L/Yr ($12,332/Yr)Admission	M.F.AGRE updated308TOEFL79₹50.28L/Yr $58,740 Course duration: 2 years Programs	9.2/10(3 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024
#19	University of Central Florida, Orlando Florida, Usa50%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹30.66L/Yr ($35,820/Yr)Living: ₹8.36L/Yr ($9,764/Yr)Admission	M.F.A Emerging MediaIELTS6.5₹30.66L/Yr $35,820 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.8/10(13 Users)Ranked 501 by THE in 2024
#20	Syracuse University, Syracuse New York, Usa52.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹27.76L/Yr ($32,436/Yr)Living: ₹13.14L/Yr ($15,356/Yr)Admission	M.F.A Art VideoIELTS6.5₹27.76L/Yr $32,436 Course duration: 3 years 1 More Program	5.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024
#21	University of Maryland Baltimore County, Baltimore Maryland, Usa81.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹20.83L/Yr ($24,336/Yr)Living: ₹10.13L/Yr ($11,836/Yr)Admission	M.F.A Intermedia and Digital Art...₹20.83L/Yr $24,336 Course duration: 2 years Programs	--
#22	Adelphi University, Garden City New York, Usa70.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹42.23L/Yr ($49,335/Yr)Living: ₹12.94L/Yr ($15,120/Yr)Admission	M.F.A Creative Writing₹42.23L/Yr $49,335 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 1501 by THE in 2024 Ranked 163 by US News in 2024
#23	University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu Hawaii, Usa85%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹31.74L/Yr ($37,080/Yr)Living: ₹11.7L/Yr ($13,673/Yr)Admission	M.F.AIELTS6PTE44₹31.74L/Yr $37,080 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 176 by THE in 2024
#24	Oregon State University, Corvallis Oregon, Usa77.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹28.12L/Yr ($32,850/Yr)Living: ₹15.17L/Yr ($17,721/Yr)Admission	M.F.A Creative WritingTOEFL80₹28.12L/Yr $32,850 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.2/10(2 Users)
#25	University of Mississippi, University Mississippi, Usa78.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹22.51L/Yr ($26,294/Yr)Living: ₹8.99L/Yr ($10,502/Yr)Admission	M.F.A Documentary ExpressionTOEFL79PTE53₹22.51L/Yr $26,294 Course duration: 1 year Programs	Ranked 851 by QS in 2025 Ranked 163 by US News in 2024
#26	Clemson University, Clemson South Carolina, Usa50.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹9.66L/Yr ($11,283/Yr)Living: ₹8.21L/Yr ($9,592/Yr)Admission	M.F.A Visual ArtsTOEFL80PTE54₹9.66L/Yr $11,283 Course duration: 1 year Programs	8.2/10(10 Users)
#27	University of New Hampshire, Durham New Hampshire, Usa78.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹23.8L/Yr ($27,810/Yr)Living: ₹9.64L/Yr ($11,266/Yr)Admission	M.F.A WritingTOEFL80PTE59₹23.8L/Yr $27,810 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.8/10(2 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 115 by US News in 2024
#28	Kent State University, Kent Ohio, Usa85%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹18.79L/Yr ($21,952/Yr)Living: ₹9.34L/Yr ($10,916/Yr)Admission	M.F.ADuolingo100TOEFL71PTE50₹18.79L/Yr $21,952 Course duration: 2 years Programs	3.8/10(4 Users)
#29	West Virginia University, Morgantown West Virginia, Usa76.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹23.49L/Yr ($27,450/Yr)Living: ₹9.05L/Yr ($10,576/Yr)Admission	M.F.A CeramicsGRE updated298IELTS6.5PTE53₹23.49L/Yr $27,450 Course duration: 3 years Programs	8.7/10(2 Users)
#30	Howard University, Washington District Of Columbia, Usa30%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹27.6L/Yr ($32,248/Yr)Living: ₹11.56L/Yr ($13,504/Yr)Admission	M.F.AGRE updated298TOEFL90PTE59₹27.6L/Yr $32,248 Course duration: 2 years Programs	--
#31	University of Memphis, Memphis Tennessee, Usa56.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹14.56L/Yr ($17,010/Yr)Living: ₹3.24L/Yr ($3,790/Yr)Admission	M.F.A Theatre₹14.56L/Yr $17,010 Course duration: 2 years Programs	6.8/10(3 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024
#32	University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee Wisconsin, Usa72%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹21.95L/Yr ($25,650/Yr)Living: ₹9.04L/Yr ($10,560/Yr)Admission	M.F.ATOEFL79PTE49₹21.95L/Yr $25,650 Course duration: 3 years Programs	6.0/10(1 User)
#33	University of San Francisco, San Francisco California, Usa71.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹21.29L/Yr ($24,880/Yr)Living: ₹12.27L/Yr ($14,330/Yr)Admission	M.F.A WritingIELTS6.5PTE53₹21.29L/Yr $24,880 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.0/10(4 Users)Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025 Ranked 115 by US News in 2024
#34	University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond Oklahoma, Usa69.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹12.92L/Yr ($15,100/Yr)Living: ₹6.82L/Yr ($7,970/Yr)Admission	M.F.A DesignTOEFL79PTE42₹12.92L/Yr $15,100 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	8.7/10(1 User)Ranked 1401 by QS in 2025
#35	Illinois State University, Normal Illinois, Usa88.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹15.46L/Yr ($18,064/Yr)Living: ₹8.43L/Yr ($9,850/Yr)Admission	M.F.AIELTS6.5PTE56₹15.46L/Yr $18,064 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.5/10(4 Users)Ranked 1401 by QS in 2025 Ranked 209 by US News in 2024
#36	Pepperdine University, Malibu California, Usa38.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹50.2L/Yr ($58,650/Yr)Living: ₹12.73L/Yr ($14,870/Yr)Admission	M.F.A Writing for Screen and Tel...IELTS6.5PTE54₹50.2L/Yr $58,650 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 76 by US News in 2024 Ranked 928 by CWUR in 2022
#37	Bradley University, Peoria Illinois, Usa69.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.42L/Yr ($29,700/Yr)Living: ₹8.82L/Yr ($10,310/Yr)Admission	M.F.AIELTS6.5PTE58₹25.42L/Yr $29,700 Course duration: 1 year Programs	Ranked 185 by US News in 2024 Ranked 304 by FORBES in 2019
#38	Chatham University, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, Usa54.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹24.6L/Yr ($28,740/Yr)Living: ₹9.75L/Yr ($11,390/Yr)Admission	M.F.A Film and Digital Technolog...₹24.6L/Yr $28,740 Course duration: 1 year Programs	Ranked 209 by US News in 2024
#39	University of Hartford, West Hartford Connecticut, Usa71.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹21.21L/Yr ($24,780/Yr)Living: ₹10.57L/Yr ($12,346/Yr)Admission	M.F.AIELTS6.5PTE58₹21.21L/Yr $24,780 Course duration: 27 months Programs	Ranked 304 by US News in 2024 Ranked 542 by FORBES in 2019
#40	University of Nebraska Omaha, Omaha Nebraska, Usa	Tuition: ₹13.71L/Yr ($16,020/Yr)Living: ₹8.05L/Yr ($9,406/Yr)Admission	M.F.A WritingIELTS6.0PTE44₹13.71L/Yr $16,020 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 304 by US News in 2024 Ranked 518 by FORBES in 2019
#41	University of Texas, Tyler Texas, Usa64.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹24.8L/Yr ($28,978/Yr)Living: ₹7.95L/Yr ($9,290/Yr)Admission	M.F.A Studio ArtIELTS6.5PTE53₹24.8L/Yr $28,978 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 361 by US News in 2024
#42	Mississippi College, Clinton Mississippi, Usa49.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹15.64L/Yr ($18,270/Yr)Living: ₹8.23L/Yr ($9,610/Yr)Admission	M.F.A Graphic DesignTOEFL79PTE52₹15.64L/Yr $18,270 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 369 by US News in 2024 Ranked 504 by FORBES in 2019
#43	Claremont Graduate University, Claremont California, Usa	Tuition: ₹52.96L/Yr ($61,880/Yr)Admission	M.F.AIELTS6.5PTE66₹52.96L/Yr $61,880 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 1560 by CWUR in 2022
#44	Towson University, Towson Maryland, Usa73.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹14.72L/Yr ($17,200/Yr)Living: ₹10.43L/Yr ($12,184/Yr)Admission	M.F.AIELTS6.5PTE57₹14.72L/Yr $17,200 Course duration: 1 year Programs	8.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 1778 by CWUR in 2022 Ranked 320 by FORBES in 2019
#45	Rhode Island School of Design, Providence Rhode Island, Usa31%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹48.3L/Yr ($56,435/Yr)Living: ₹11.17L/Yr ($13,050/Yr)Admission	M.F.A Painting₹48.3L/Yr $56,435 Course duration: 2 years 2+ More Programs	8.2/10(1 User)
#46	Emerson College, Boston Massachusetts, Usa48.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹22.84L/Yr ($26,688/Yr)Living: ₹14.54L/Yr ($16,992/Yr)Admission	M.F.A Film and Media ArtsIELTS7PTE58₹25.7L/Yr $30,024 Course duration: 3 years 2+ More Programs	7.8/10(1 User)Ranked 222 by FORBES in 2019
#47	Pratt Institute, Brooklyn New York, Usa57.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹48.65L/Yr ($56,836/Yr)Living: ₹10.29L/Yr ($12,020/Yr)Admission	M.F.A Digital Animation and Moti...IELTS6.5PTE53₹50.94L/Yr $59,520 Course duration: 2 years 8+ More Programs	6.2/10(3 Users)
#48	California Institute of the Arts, Valencia California, Usa30%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹43.52L/Yr ($50,850/Yr)Living: ₹10.06L/Yr ($11,757/Yr)Admission	M.F.A Graphic Design₹43.52L/Yr $50,850 Course duration: 2 years 16+ More Programs	--
#49	Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah Georgia, Usa69.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹34.28L/Yr ($40,050/Yr)Living: ₹12.19L/Yr ($14,244/Yr)Admission	M.F.A Themed entertainment desig...IELTS6.5PTE58₹34.28L/Yr $40,050 Course duration: 2 years 3+ More Programs	8.5/10(2 Users)
#50	Massachusetts College of Art and Design, Boston Massachusetts, Usa70.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹20.03L/Yr ($23,400/Yr)Living: ₹11.55L/Yr ($13,500/Yr)Admission	M.F.A Film/VideoIELTS6.0PTE59₹20.03L/Yr $23,400 Course duration: 2 years 3+ More Programs	--