Best BA-BS in Acting Colleges & Universities in USA in 2025

Rank	College Info	Tuition Fees & living Cost(Avg.)	Top Courses	Ranking & Reviews
#1	University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, Minneapolis Minnesota, Usa51%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹30.2L/Yr ($35,348/Yr)Living: ₹8.42L/Yr ($9,852/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S ActingTOEFL79PTE59₹30.2L/Yr $35,348 Course duration: 4 years Programs	5.5/10(4 Users)Ranked 85 by THE in 2024 Ranked 203 by QS in 2025
#2	Northern Illinois University, DeKalb Illinois, Usa51.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.09L/Yr ($29,370/Yr)Living: ₹9.3L/Yr ($10,880/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S ActingIELTS6.5PTE53₹25.09L/Yr $29,370 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.5/10(2 Users)Ranked 601 by THE in 2024 Ranked 269 by US News in 2024
#3	Texas Tech University, Lubbock Texas, Usa62.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹20.61L/Yr ($24,122/Yr)Living: ₹7.82L/Yr ($9,153/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Theatre Arts - Acting Sp...IELTS6.5PTE60₹20.61L/Yr $24,122 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.7/10(1 User)Ranked 601 by THE in 2024 Ranked 781 by QS in 2025
#4	Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo Michigan, Usa82.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹17.6L/Yr ($20,595/Yr)Living: ₹8.41L/Yr ($9,848/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Theatre: ActingIELTS6.0PTE48₹17.6L/Yr $20,595 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 1001 by THE in 2024 Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025
Partner Colleges 7.3 Best In Academic University of Memphis Memphis, Tennessee ₹14.53L 1st Year Fees M.S Computer Science Apply Now University of Maryland Baltimore County Baltimore, Maryland ₹20.79L 1st Year Fees M.S Mechanical Engineering Apply Now Louisiana State University Baton Rouge, Louisiana ₹24.47L 1st Year Fees B.S Nutrition and Food Sciences Apply Now 8.6 Best In Social Life Auburn University Auburn, Alabama ₹14.08L 1st Year Fees B.S Health Services Administration Apply Now Arkansas State University Jonesboro, Arkansas ₹9.84L 1st Year Fees M.B.A Apply Now Mississippi State University Mississippi State, Mississippi ₹11.58L 1st Year Fees M.S Mechanical Engineering Apply Now 8.3 Best In Placement University of Kansas Lawrence, Kansas ₹24.25L 1st Year Fees B.S Finance Apply Now New England College Henniker, New Hampshire ₹31.4L 1st Year Fees B.A Business Administration Apply Now
#5	Adelphi University, Garden City New York, Usa70.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹35.96L/Yr ($42,090/Yr)Living: ₹12.92L/Yr ($15,120/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Theatre Arts-Acting₹35.96L/Yr $42,090 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 1501 by THE in 2024 Ranked 163 by US News in 2024
#6	University of North Carolina, Greensboro North Carolina, Usa	Tuition: ₹19.21L/Yr ($22,487/Yr)Living: ₹8.7L/Yr ($10,183/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Drama - Acting, Design a...IELTS6.0PTE53₹19.21L/Yr $22,487 Course duration: 4 years Programs	6.8/10(1 User)Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025 Ranked 216 by US News in 2024
#7	California State University, Fullerton California, Usa41.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹15.06L/Yr ($17,622/Yr)Living: ₹13.36L/Yr ($15,642/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Theatre Arts (with a Con...TOEFL95PTE58₹15.06L/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
#8	Montclair State University, Montclair New Jersey, Usa66.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹17.74L/Yr ($20,758/Yr)Living: ₹12.35L/Yr ($14,458/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Theatre Major, Acting Co...TOEFL83PTE48₹17.74L/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
#9	Drake University, Des Moines Iowa, Usa69%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹36.48L/Yr ($42,694/Yr)Living: ₹8.68L/Yr ($10,158/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Theatre ActingIELTS6.0PTE48₹36.48L/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
#10	University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg Mississippi, Usa60.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹10.29L/Yr ($12,044/Yr)Living: ₹8.23L/Yr ($9,631/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Theatre (Acting)₹10.29L/Yr $12,044 Course duration: 4 years Programs	9.3/10(1 User)Ranked 352 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1425 by CWUR in 2022

#11	Wright State University, Dayton Ohio, Usa95%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹17.29L/Yr ($20,232/Yr)Living: ₹3.79L/Yr ($4,434/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Acting₹17.29L/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
#12	Muhlenberg College, Allentown Pennsylvania, Usa48.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹50.84L/Yr ($59,505/Yr)Living: ₹9.76L/Yr ($11,420/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Theatre and Acting - Maj...₹50.84L/Yr $59,505 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 179 by FORBES in 2019
#13	Illinois Wesleyan University, Bloomington Illinois, Usa58.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹40.53L/Yr ($47,434/Yr)Living: ₹9.03L/Yr ($10,574/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Theatre Arts Acting₹40.53L/Yr $47,434 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 233 by FORBES in 2019
#14	Minnesota State University Mankato, Mankato Minnesota, Usa66.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹7.59L/Yr ($8,884/Yr)Living: ₹7.77L/Yr ($9,096/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Theatre - ActingIELTS5.5PTE47₹7.59L/Yr $8,884 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.8/10(2 Users)Ranked 531 by FORBES in 2019
#15	Anderson University - South Carolina, Anderson South Carolina, Usa54.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹20.63L/Yr ($24,140/Yr)Living: ₹8.27L/Yr ($9,680/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Acting₹20.63L/Yr $24,140 Course duration: 4 years Programs	--
#16	Southeast Missouri State University, Cape Girardeau Missouri, Usa84.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹13.32L/Yr ($15,585/Yr)Living: ₹7.45L/Yr ($8,715/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Theatre: ActingIELTS5.5PTE45₹13.32L/Yr $15,585 Course duration: 4 years Programs	4.8/10(1 User)
#17	Columbia College Chicago, Chicago Illinois, Usa88.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹22.74L/Yr ($26,610/Yr)Living: ₹11.65L/Yr ($13,630/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Acting with Internationa...₹22.74L/Yr $26,610 Course duration: 4 years Programs	10.0/10(2 Users)
#18	Clarion University of Pennsylvania, Clarion Pennsylvania, Usa95%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹13.67L/Yr ($16,004/Yr)Living: ₹9.84L/Yr ($11,520/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Theatre - Acting₹13.67L/Yr $16,004 Course duration: 4 years Programs	--
#19	State University of New York Fredonia, Fredonia New York, Usa76%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹14.25L/Yr ($16,680/Yr)Living: ₹10.67L/Yr ($12,490/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Theatre Arts, ActingIELTS6.5PTE53₹14.25L/Yr $16,680 Course duration: 4 years Programs	--
#20	Arcadia University, Glenside Pennsylvania, Usa63.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹36.64L/Yr ($42,880/Yr)Living: ₹11.67L/Yr ($13,660/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Acting₹36.64L/Yr $42,880 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.2/10(1 User)
#21	Colorado Mesa University, Grand Junction Colorado, Usa82.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹19.17L/Yr ($22,440/Yr)Living: ₹9.17L/Yr ($10,735/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Theatre Arts - Acting Di...₹19.17L/Yr $22,440 Course duration: 4 years Programs	--
#22	Avila University, Kansas City Missouri, Usa56.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹24.62L/Yr ($28,820/Yr)Living: ₹7.3L/Yr ($8,546/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Acting₹24.62L/Yr $28,820 Course duration: 4 years Programs	--

Best BA-BS in Acting Colleges & Universities in USA in 2025

Found 35 universities

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, Minneapolis

Northern Illinois University, DeKalb

Texas Tech University, Lubbock

Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo

Partner Colleges

Adelphi University, Garden City

University of North Carolina, Greensboro

California State University, Fullerton

Montclair State University, Montclair

Drake University, Des Moines

University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg

Wright State University, Dayton

Muhlenberg College, Allentown

Illinois Wesleyan University, Bloomington

Minnesota State University Mankato, Mankato

Anderson University - South Carolina, Anderson

Southeast Missouri State University, Cape Girardeau

Columbia College Chicago, Chicago

Clarion University of Pennsylvania, Clarion

State University of New York Fredonia, Fredonia

Arcadia University, Glenside

Colorado Mesa University, Grand Junction

Avila University, Kansas City

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