Best Theatre Arts Universities in USA in 2025

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#1	University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia Pennsylvania, Usa9.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹48.11L/Yr ($56,212/Yr)Living: ₹15.31L/Yr ($17,888/Yr)Admission	B.A Theatre ArtsSAT1560TOEFL100PTE68₹48.11L/Yr $56,212 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.8/10(4 Users)Ranked 17 by THE in 2024
#2	Brown University, Providence Rhode Island, Usa9.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹53.65L/Yr ($62,680/Yr)Living: ₹8.37L/Yr ($9,774/Yr)Admission	B.A Theatre Arts and Performance...Duolingo125TOEFL90₹53.65L/Yr $62,680 Course duration: 4 years Programs	6.8/10(1 User)Ranked 63 by THE in 2024
#3	University of Southern California, Los Angeles California, Usa12.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹36.58L/Yr ($42,740/Yr)Living: ₹14.32L/Yr ($16,732/Yr)Admission	M.A Applied Theatre ArtsGRE updated317TOEFL90PTE68₹36.58L/Yr $42,740 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.5/10(21 Users)Ranked 101 by THE in 2024
#4	University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, Minneapolis Minnesota, Usa51%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹27.91L/Yr ($32,606/Yr)Living: ₹8.43L/Yr ($9,852/Yr)Admission	M.A Theatre ArtsTOEFL79PTE59₹25.56L/Yr $29,864 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	5.5/10(4 Users)
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#5	University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, Usa55%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹30.81L/Yr ($36,000/Yr)Living: ₹11.47L/Yr ($13,397/Yr)Admission	B.A Theatre ArtsTOEFL90₹30.81L/Yr $36,000 Course duration: 4 years Programs	6.7/10(4 Users)Ranked 56 by THE in 2024
#6	University of Arizona, Tucson Arizona, Usa78.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹15.72L/Yr ($18,361/Yr)Living: ₹11.17L/Yr ($13,050/Yr)Admission	B.A Theatre ArtsTOEFL70PTE53₹15.72L/Yr $18,361 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.7/10(3 Users)Ranked 101 by THE in 2024
#7	University of Miami, Coral Gables Florida, Usa37.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹49.73L/Yr ($58,102/Yr)Living: ₹11.7L/Yr ($13,666/Yr)Admission	B.A Theatre ArtsACT30IELTS6.5₹49.73L/Yr $58,102 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.3/10(1 User)Ranked 301 by THE in 2024
#8	University of Iowa, Iowa City Iowa, Usa80.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹27.66L/Yr ($32,316/Yr)Living: ₹8.94L/Yr ($10,450/Yr)Admission	B.A Theatre Arts₹27.66L/Yr $32,316 Course duration: 4 years Programs	5.5/10(6 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024
#9	Stony Brook University, Stony Brook New York, Usa40.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹23.2L/Yr ($27,104/Yr)Living: ₹11.51L/Yr ($13,446/Yr)Admission	M.A Theatre ArtsGRE updated309IELTS6.0PTE53₹22.02L/Yr $25,732 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	7.5/10(3 Users)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024
#10	University of South Florida, Tampa Florida, Usa47%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹14.83L/Yr ($17,324/Yr)Living: ₹7L/Yr ($8,176/Yr)Admission	B.A Theatre - Theatre ArtsTOEFL79PTE53₹14.83L/Yr $17,324 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.3/10(4 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024

#11	New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark New Jersey, Usa59.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹29.93L/Yr ($34,972/Yr)Living: ₹11.38L/Yr ($13,300/Yr)Admission	B.A Theatre Arts and Technology₹29.93L/Yr $34,972 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.7/10(5 Users)
#12	University of Texas, Arlington Texas, Usa80%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹23.53L/Yr ($27,494/Yr)Living: ₹7.64L/Yr ($8,924/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Theatre ArtsTOEFL79PTE53₹23.53L/Yr $27,494 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	7.2/10(6 Users)Ranked 501 by THE in 2024
#13	Texas Tech University, Lubbock Texas, Usa62.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹18.95L/Yr ($22,137/Yr)Living: ₹7.83L/Yr ($9,153/Yr)Admission	M.A Theatre ArtsDuolingo100IELTS6.5PTE60₹13.85L/Yr $16,180 Course duration: 2 years 3+ More Programs	8.7/10(1 User)Ranked 501 by THE in 2024
#14	New Mexico State University, Las Cruces New Mexico, Usa60%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹20.12L/Yr ($23,508/Yr)Living: ₹7.75L/Yr ($9,052/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Theatre Arts₹20.12L/Yr $23,508 Course duration: 4 years Programs	9.5/10(1 User)
#15	Morgan State University, Baltimore Maryland, Usa60.3%Acceptance Rate	Living: ₹8.38L/Yr ($9,786/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Theatre Arts-- Course duration: 4 years Programs	--
#16	Adelphi University, Garden City New York, Usa70.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹36.02L/Yr ($42,090/Yr)Living: ₹12.94L/Yr ($15,120/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Theatre Arts-Design Tech...₹36.02L/Yr $42,090 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 1501 by THE in 2024 Ranked 163 by US News in 2024
#17	Virginia Tech, Blacksburg Virginia, Usa71%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26.42L/Yr ($30,867/Yr)Living: ₹10.85L/Yr ($12,677/Yr)Admission	B.A Theatre ArtsSAT1390IELTS6.5PTE53₹26.42L/Yr $30,867 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.0/10(2 Users)
#18	Clark University, Worcester Massachusetts, Usa54.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹44.51L/Yr ($52,000/Yr)Living: ₹7.58L/Yr ($8,860/Yr)Admission	B.A Theatre ArtsSAT1048IELTS6.5PTE51₹44.51L/Yr $52,000 Course duration: 3 years Programs	6.3/10(1 User)
#19	University of Massachusetts, Boston Massachusetts, Usa69.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹30.09L/Yr ($35,159/Yr)Living: ₹16.08L/Yr ($18,790/Yr)Admission	B.A Theatre ArtsSAT960TOEFL79PTE53₹30.09L/Yr $35,159 Course duration: 4 years Programs	6.7/10(1 User)
#20	Loyola University, Chicago Illinois, Usa72.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹33.32L/Yr ($38,926/Yr)Living: ₹12.05L/Yr ($14,080/Yr)Admission	B.A Theatre ArtsIELTS6.5PTE53₹33.32L/Yr $38,926 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	9.7/10(3 Users)
#21	University of Missouri, Kansas City Missouri, Usa62%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹22.89L/Yr ($26,744/Yr)Living: ₹9.44L/Yr ($11,026/Yr)Admission	B.A Theatre ArtsTOEFL79PTE53₹22.89L/Yr $26,744 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 269 by US News in 2024
#22	Utah State University, Logan Utah, Usa90.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹24.15L/Yr ($28,214/Yr)Living: ₹6.06L/Yr ($7,080/Yr)Admission	M.A Theatre Arts₹24.67L/Yr $28,821 Course duration: 1 year 1 More Program	10.0/10(1 User)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 269 by US News in 2024
#23	University of Louisville, Louisville Kentucky, Usa72.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹24.54L/Yr ($28,670/Yr)Living: ₹7.17L/Yr ($8,374/Yr)Admission	B.S Theatre Arts₹24.54L/Yr $28,670 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.2/10(2 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 195 by US News in 2024
#24	University of Idaho, Moscow Idaho, Usa75.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹23.52L/Yr ($27,480/Yr)Living: ₹7.42L/Yr ($8,670/Yr)Admission	M.A Theatre ArtsTOEFL79PTE58₹24.16L/Yr $28,224 Course duration: 3 years 1 More Program	6.5/10(3 Users)
#25	Brigham Young University, Provo Utah, Usa51%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹10.22L/Yr ($11,940/Yr)Living: ₹6.44L/Yr ($7,530/Yr)Admission	B.A Theatre Arts Education K-12TOEFL85₹10.22L/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
#26	San Diego State University, San Diego California, Usa34.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹7.61L/Yr ($8,891/Yr)Admission	M.A Theatre ArtsGRE updated300TOEFL80PTE58₹8.22L/Yr $9,608 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	5.7/10(5 Users)Ranked 601 by THE in 2024
#27	Baylor University, Waco Texas, Usa39.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹44.28L/Yr ($51,738/Yr)Living: ₹10.41L/Yr ($12,163/Yr)Admission	B.A Theatre ArtsIELTS6.5PTE60₹44.28L/Yr $51,738 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.5/10(2 Users)Ranked 301 by THE in 2024
#28	Howard University, Washington District Of Columbia, Usa30%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26.18L/Yr ($30,584/Yr)Living: ₹11.56L/Yr ($13,504/Yr)Admission	B.A Theatre Arts - Musical Theat...SAT1215TOEFL90PTE53₹26.18L/Yr $30,584 Course duration: 4 years 3+ More Programs	--
#29	Marquette University, Milwaukee Wisconsin, Usa84.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹37.1L/Yr ($43,350/Yr)Living: ₹10.18L/Yr ($11,890/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Theatre Arts₹37.1L/Yr $43,350 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 501 by THE in 2024
#30	University of San Diego, San Diego California, Usa51.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹46.06L/Yr ($53,810/Yr)Living: ₹10.81L/Yr ($12,630/Yr)Admission	B.A Theatre Arts and Performance...₹46.06L/Yr $53,810 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.0/10(1 User)Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025 Ranked 98 by US News in 2024
#31	San Francisco State University, San Francisco California, Usa68.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹7.67L/Yr ($8,956/Yr)Living: ₹12.41L/Yr ($14,502/Yr)Admission	M.A Theatre ArtsTOEFL80PTE59₹7.67L/Yr $8,956 Course duration: 2 years Programs	6.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025 Ranked 178 by US News in 2024
#32	University of Missouri, St. Louis Missouri, Usa75.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.11L/Yr ($29,338/Yr)Living: ₹8.68L/Yr ($10,140/Yr)Admission	B.A Theatre ArtsTOEFL79PTE53₹25.11L/Yr $29,338 Course duration: 4 years Programs	--
#33	Humboldt State University, Arcata California, Usa77.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹6.41L/Yr ($7,490/Yr)Living: ₹11.14L/Yr ($13,016/Yr)Admission	B.A Theatre ArtsIELTS6.0PTE46₹6.41L/Yr $7,490 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 1401 by QS in 2025 Ranked 623 by FORBES in 2019
#34	University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond Oklahoma, Usa69.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹14.64L/Yr ($17,100/Yr)Living: ₹6.82L/Yr ($7,970/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Theatre Arts - Performan...TOEFL79PTE42₹14.64L/Yr $17,100 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	8.7/10(1 User)Ranked 1401 by QS in 2025
#35	California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo California, Usa31.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹18.67L/Yr ($21,817/Yr)Living: ₹11.24L/Yr ($13,134/Yr)Admission	B.A Theatre Arts₹18.67L/Yr $21,817 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.8/10(3 Users)Ranked 1401 by QS in 2025 Ranked 1179 by CWUR in 2022
#36	Pepperdine University, Malibu California, Usa38.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹53.4L/Yr ($62,390/Yr)Living: ₹12.73L/Yr ($14,870/Yr)Admission	B.A Theatre ArtsIELTS6.0PTE46₹53.4L/Yr $62,390 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 76 by US News in 2024 Ranked 928 by CWUR in 2022
#37	Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles California, Usa53.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹46.76L/Yr ($54,630/Yr)Living: ₹11.34L/Yr ($13,255/Yr)Admission	B.A Theatre ArtsTOEFL90PTE53₹46.76L/Yr $54,630 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 93 by US News in 2024 Ranked 124 by FORBES in 2019
#38	California State University, Long Beach California, Usa33.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹14.7L/Yr ($17,180/Yr)Living: ₹10.69L/Yr ($12,484/Yr)Admission	B.A Theatre Arts: Technical Thea...IELTS6.5PTE46₹14.7L/Yr $17,180 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	--
#39	California State University, Fullerton California, Usa41.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹15.08L/Yr ($17,622/Yr)Living: ₹13.39L/Yr ($15,642/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Theatre Arts (with a Con...TOEFL95PTE58₹15.08L/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
#40	DePaul University, Chicago Illinois, Usa69.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹37.24L/Yr ($43,506/Yr)Living: ₹11.81L/Yr ($13,797/Yr)Admission	B.A Theatre ArtsSAT1180IELTS6.5PTE53₹37.24L/Yr $43,506 Course duration: 4 years Programs	6.2/10(1 User)Ranked 151 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1507 by CWUR in 2022
#41	UMass Lowell, Lowell Massachusetts, Usa56.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹28.1L/Yr ($32,827/Yr)Living: ₹10.7L/Yr ($12,496/Yr)Admission	B.A Theatre Arts₹28.1L/Yr $32,827 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 159 by US News in 2024 Ranked 901 by ARWU in 2022
#42	University of La Verne, La Verne California, Usa48.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹35.9L/Yr ($41,940/Yr)Living: ₹11.28L/Yr ($13,180/Yr)Admission	B.A Theatre ArtsIELTS6.5PTE53₹35.9L/Yr $41,940 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 170 by US News in 2024 Ranked 455 by FORBES in 2019
#43	California State University, San Bernardino California, Usa64.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹14.49L/Yr ($16,930/Yr)Living: ₹11.32L/Yr ($13,221/Yr)Admission	B.A Theatre ArtsIELTS6PTE50₹14.49L/Yr $16,930 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.8/10(1 User)Ranked 170 by US News in 2024 Ranked 500 by FORBES in 2019
#44	Drake University, Des Moines Iowa, Usa69%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹36.54L/Yr ($42,694/Yr)Living: ₹8.69L/Yr ($10,158/Yr)Admission	B.A Theatre ArtsIELTS6.0PTE48₹36.54L/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
#45	California State University Fresno, Fresno California, Usa52.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹13.77L/Yr ($16,089/Yr)Living: ₹8.31L/Yr ($9,704/Yr)Admission	B.A Theatre Arts - Design or Tec...IELTS5.5PTE44₹13.77L/Yr $16,089 Course duration: 4 years 2+ More Programs	3.5/10(2 Users)Ranked 185 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1117 by CWUR in 2022
#46	East Carolina University, Greenville North Carolina, Usa70.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹8.98L/Yr ($10,495/Yr)Living: ₹8.42L/Yr ($9,835/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Theatre Arts EducationIELTS6.0PTE65₹8.98L/Yr $10,495 Course duration: 4 years 2+ More Programs	9.0/10(3 Users)
#47	Sacred Heart University, Fairfield Connecticut, Usa57.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹39.64L/Yr ($46,310/Yr)Living: ₹15L/Yr ($17,520/Yr)Admission	B.A Theatre ArtsTOEFL80PTE62₹39.64L/Yr $46,310 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.3/10(1 User)Ranked 209 by US News in 2024 Ranked 370 by FORBES in 2019
#48	Bethel University, Saint Paul Minnesota, Usa83%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹36.74L/Yr ($42,930/Yr)Living: ₹8.85L/Yr ($10,340/Yr)Admission	B.A Theatre ArtsIELTS6.5PTE55₹36.74L/Yr $42,930 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	6.7/10(1 User)Ranked 236 by US News in 2024 Ranked 352 by FORBES in 2019
#49	Gallaudet University, Washington District Of Columbia, Usa66.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹14.13L/Yr ($16,512/Yr)Living: ₹11.58L/Yr ($13,530/Yr)Admission	B.A Theatre Arts - Production, P...₹14.13L/Yr $16,512 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 236 by US News in 2024
#50	North Dakota State University, Fargo North Dakota, Usa93%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹12.43L/Yr ($14,522/Yr)Living: ₹7.35L/Yr ($8,586/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Theatre ArtsTOEFL79PTE50₹12.43L/Yr $14,522 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 249 by US News in 2024 Ranked 906 by CWUR in 2022