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

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#1	University of Washington, Seattle Washington, Usa45.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹34.11L/Yr ($39,687/Yr)Living: ₹10.41L/Yr ($12,117/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Contemporary Percussion ...ACT34TOEFL92₹34.11L/Yr $39,687 Course duration: 4 years 4+ More Programs	7.7/10(4 Users)Ranked 25 by THE in 2024 Ranked 76 by QS in 2025
#2	new name testing, Urbana Illinois, Usa66%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹30.7K/Yr (лв31,354/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Instrumental PerformanceDuolingo105IELTS6.5₹30.7K/Yr лв31,354 Course duration: 4 years 4+ More Programs	8.3/10(9 Users)Ranked 42 by THE in 2024 Ranked 69 by QS in 2025
#3	University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill North Carolina, Usa30.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹33.81L/Yr ($39,338/Yr)Living: ₹9.93L/Yr ($11,556/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Music₹33.81L/Yr $39,338 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.3/10(4 Users)Ranked 72 by THE in 2024 Ranked 155 by QS in 2025
#4	University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, Minneapolis Minnesota, Usa51%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹30.38L/Yr ($35,348/Yr)Living: ₹8.47L/Yr ($9,852/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Music EducationTOEFL79PTE59₹30.38L/Yr $35,348 Course duration: 4 years 2+ More Programs	5.5/10(4 Users)Ranked 85 by THE in 2024 Ranked 203 by QS in 2025
Partner Colleges Western New England University Springfield, Massachusetts ₹30.84L 1st Year Fees B.S Mechanical Engineering Apply Now University of New Haven West Haven, Connecticut ₹36.62L 1st Year Fees B.S Forensic Science Apply Now Webster University Webster Groves, Missouri ₹25.47L 1st Year Fees B.S Business Administration Apply Now 7.7 Best In Academic Illinois State University Normal, Illinois ₹23.7L 1st Year Fees B.S Agribusiness Apply Now 8.3 Best In Placement University of Kansas Lawrence, Kansas ₹24.39L 1st Year Fees B.S Finance Apply Now Lawrence Technological University Southfield, Michigan ₹32.98L 1st Year Fees B.S Civil Engineering Apply Now Claremont Graduate University Claremont, California ₹51.05L 1st Year Fees M.S Data Science and Analytics Apply Now 7.7 Best In Accomodation Portland State University Portland, Oregon ₹25.53L 1st Year Fees B.S Civil Engineering Apply Now 6.7 Best In Faculty University of Massachusetts Boston, Massachusetts ₹31.36L 1st Year Fees M.S Computer Science Apply Now Murray State University Murray, Kentucky ₹12.31L 1st Year Fees B.S Engineering Physics Apply Now
#5	University of California, Irvine California, Usa38.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹36.91L/Yr ($42,954/Yr)Living: ₹14.33L/Yr ($16,677/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Music TheatreACT30TOEFL80PTE46₹36.91L/Yr $42,954 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.8/10(5 Users)Ranked 92 by THE in 2024 Ranked 307 by QS in 2025
#6	Ohio State University, Columbus Ohio, Usa49.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹34.08L/Yr ($39,650/Yr)Living: ₹12L/Yr ($13,966/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Music - Performance (Orc...ACT21TOEFL79₹34.08L/Yr $39,650 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 99 by THE in 2024 Ranked 208 by QS in 2025
#7	Michigan State University, East Lansing Michigan, Usa65.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹36.29L/Yr ($42,226/Yr)Living: ₹9.17L/Yr ($10,676/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Jazz StudiesSAT1280TOEFL79PTE59₹36.29L/Yr $42,226 Course duration: 4 years 3+ More Programs	7.8/10(9 Users)Ranked 116 by THE in 2024 Ranked 152 by QS in 2025
#8	Pennsylvania State University, State College Pennsylvania, Usa51.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹31.78L/Yr ($36,974/Yr)Living: ₹9.69L/Yr ($11,280/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Musical TheatreSAT1140IELTS6.5₹31.78L/Yr $36,974 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	7.3/10(2 Users)Ranked 122 by THE in 2024 Ranked 89 by QS in 2025
#9	University of Colorado, Boulder Colorado, Usa79.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹36.31L/Yr ($42,256/Yr)Living: ₹12.03L/Yr ($13,998/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S MusicIELTS6.0PTE46₹36.31L/Yr $42,256 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	7.2/10(1 User)Ranked 138 by THE in 2024 Ranked 320 by QS in 2025
#10	University of Arizona, Tucson Arizona, Usa78.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹15.78L/Yr ($18,361/Yr)Living: ₹11.22L/Yr ($13,050/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Music Education: Instrum...TOEFL70PTE53₹15.78L/Yr $18,361 Course duration: 4 years 5+ More Programs	8.7/10(3 Users)Ranked 155 by THE in 2024 Ranked 293 by QS in 2025

#11	Rutgers University - New Jersey, New Brunswick New Jersey, Usa58%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹12.47L/Yr ($14,506/Yr)Living: ₹10.7L/Yr ($12,452/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S MusicSAT1300TOEFL79PTE53₹12.47L/Yr $14,506 Course duration: 4 years Programs	6.8/10(3 Users)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024 Ranked 328 by QS in 2025
#12	Florida State University, Tallahassee Florida, Usa58%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹16.16L/Yr ($18,799/Yr)Living: ₹8.99L/Yr ($10,458/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Music EducationIELTS6.5PTE55₹16.16L/Yr $18,799 Course duration: 4 years 4+ More Programs	7.8/10(16 Users)Ranked 251 by THE in 2024 Ranked 573 by QS in 2025
#13	University at Buffalo, Buffalo New York, Usa59.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹21.48L/Yr ($24,990/Yr)Living: ₹8.72L/Yr ($10,152/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Music TheatreSAT1245TOEFL70PTE50₹21.48L/Yr $24,990 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.8/10(8 Users)Ranked 301 by THE in 2024 Ranked 301 by ARWU in 2022
#14	University of Tennessee, Knoxville Tennessee, Usa76.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹27.21L/Yr ($31,664/Yr)Living: ₹9.19L/Yr ($10,696/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Music EducationTOEFL80PTE53₹27.21L/Yr $31,664 Course duration: 4 years 4+ More Programs	8.7/10(2 Users)Ranked 301 by THE in 2024 Ranked 481 by QS in 2025
#15	University of Kansas, Lawrence Kansas, Usa93%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹24.39L/Yr ($28,384/Yr)Living: ₹8.83L/Yr ($10,276/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S MusicTOEFL80PTE60₹24.39L/Yr $28,384 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	8.3/10(1 User)Ranked 351 by THE in 2024 Ranked 452 by QS in 2025
#16	Temple University, Philadelphia Pennsylvania, Usa52.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹29.82L/Yr ($34,704/Yr)Living: ₹7.21L/Yr ($8,392/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Jazz Studies - Performan...SAT1206IELTS6.5PTE53₹29.82L/Yr $34,704 Course duration: 4 years 2+ More Programs	8.2/10(8 Users)Ranked 351 by THE in 2024 Ranked 681 by QS in 2025
#17	University of South Carolina, Columbia South Carolina, Usa68%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹28.81L/Yr ($33,528/Yr)Living: ₹15.08L/Yr ($17,552/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Jazz Studies₹28.81L/Yr $33,528 Course duration: 4 years 4+ More Programs	8.7/10(2 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024 Ranked 601 by QS in 2025
#18	Colorado State University, Fort Collins Colorado, Usa78%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26.71L/Yr ($31,084/Yr)Living: ₹10.29L/Yr ($11,974/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Music - Music Education ...₹26.71L/Yr $31,084 Course duration: 4 years 12+ More Programs	7.0/10(4 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024 Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#19	University of Kentucky, Lexington Kentucky, Usa90.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹27.74L/Yr ($32,276/Yr)Living: ₹11.05L/Yr ($12,858/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Music PerfomanceIELTS6.0₹27.74L/Yr $32,276 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.8/10(2 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024 Ranked 791 by QS in 2025
#20	University of Nebraska, Lincoln Nebraska, Usa75.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹21.4L/Yr ($24,900/Yr)Living: ₹9.49L/Yr ($11,044/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Music Education₹21.4L/Yr $24,900 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 401 by THE in 2024 Ranked 701 by QS in 2025
#21	Syracuse University, Syracuse New York, Usa52.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹50.22L/Yr ($58,440/Yr)Living: ₹13.2L/Yr ($15,356/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Music - OrganDuolingo110IELTS6.5₹50.22L/Yr $58,440 Course duration: 4 years 6+ More Programs	5.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024 Ranked 801 by QS in 2025
#22	University of Tulsa, Tulsa Oklahoma, Usa37%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹35.84L/Yr ($41,698/Yr)Living: ₹2.56L/Yr ($2,980/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Music Education (Instrum...₹35.84L/Yr $41,698 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 501 by THE in 2024 Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025
#23	University of Texas, Arlington Texas, Usa80%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹23.63L/Yr ($27,494/Yr)Living: ₹7.67L/Yr ($8,924/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Music - Performance, The...TOEFL79PTE53₹23.63L/Yr $27,494 Course duration: 4 years 3+ More Programs	7.2/10(6 Users)Ranked 601 by THE in 2024 Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025
#24	Northern Illinois University, DeKalb Illinois, Usa51.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.24L/Yr ($29,370/Yr)Living: ₹9.35L/Yr ($10,880/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S MusicIELTS6.5PTE53₹25.24L/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
#25	University of Arkansas, Fayetteville Arkansas, Usa60.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹21.03L/Yr ($24,468/Yr)Living: ₹9.2L/Yr ($10,704/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S MusicTOEFL79PTE58₹21.03L/Yr $24,468 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.8/10(1 User)Ranked 601 by THE in 2024 Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025
#26	Texas Tech University, Lubbock Texas, Usa62.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹20.73L/Yr ($24,122/Yr)Living: ₹7.87L/Yr ($9,153/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Music - Music Leading To...IELTS6.5PTE60₹20.73L/Yr $24,122 Course duration: 4 years 11+ More Programs	8.7/10(1 User)Ranked 601 by THE in 2024 Ranked 781 by QS in 2025
#27	University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa Alabama, Usa52.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹27.04L/Yr ($31,460/Yr)Living: ₹4.34L/Yr ($5,050/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Music Education Instrume...TOEFL79PTE59₹27.04L/Yr $31,460 Course duration: 4 years 6+ More Programs	Ranked 601 by THE in 2024 Ranked 951 by QS in 2025
#28	University of Texas, El Paso Texas, Usa	Tuition: ₹18.19L/Yr ($21,164/Yr)Living: ₹8.16L/Yr ($9,495/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Commercial MusicIELTS6.5PTE44₹18.19L/Yr $21,164 Course duration: 4 years 2+ More Programs	Ranked 801 by THE in 2024 Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025
#29	New Mexico State University, Las Cruces New Mexico, Usa60%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹20.2L/Yr ($23,508/Yr)Living: ₹7.78L/Yr ($9,052/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Music₹20.2L/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
#30	Montana State University, Bozeman Montana, Usa82.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹24.37L/Yr ($28,358/Yr)Living: ₹7.95L/Yr ($9,250/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Music EducationIELTS5.5PTE48₹24.37L/Yr $28,358 Course duration: 4 years Programs	9.0/10(1 User)Ranked 801 by THE in 2024 Ranked 303 by US News in 2024
#31	The New School, New York City New York, Usa60.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹44.6L/Yr ($51,900/Yr)Living: ₹15.98L/Yr ($18,600/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Musical Theater₹44.6L/Yr $51,900 Course duration: 4 years 2+ More Programs	7.3/10(1 User)Ranked 801 by THE in 2024 Ranked 781 by QS in 2025
#32	Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green Ohio, Usa76%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹14.68L/Yr ($17,084/Yr)Living: ₹7.65L/Yr ($8,898/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Jazz StudiesIELTS6.5PTE46₹14.68L/Yr $17,084 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	Ranked 1001 by THE in 2024 Ranked 280 by US News in 2024
#33	Rowan University, Glassboro New Jersey, Usa71%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹17.28L/Yr ($20,108/Yr)Living: ₹10.52L/Yr ($12,236/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Music Jazz StudiesTOEFL70PTE50₹17.28L/Yr $20,108 Course duration: 4 years 2+ More Programs	Ranked 1001 by THE in 2024 Ranked 163 by US News in 2024
#34	Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo Michigan, Usa82.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹17.7L/Yr ($20,595/Yr)Living: ₹8.46L/Yr ($9,848/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Music TherapyIELTS6.0PTE48₹17.7L/Yr $20,595 Course duration: 4 years 8+ More Programs	Ranked 1001 by THE in 2024 Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025
#35	Oakland University, Rochester Michigan, Usa86%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹17.01L/Yr ($19,788/Yr)Living: ₹3.6L/Yr ($4,189/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Music Education and Perf...TOEFL79PTE53₹17.01L/Yr $19,788 Course duration: 4 years 4+ More Programs	8.0/10(2 Users)Ranked 1001 by THE in 2024 Ranked 332 by US News in 2024
#36	University of South Dakota, Vermillion South Dakota, Usa88.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹12.57L/Yr ($14,624/Yr)Living: ₹6.9L/Yr ($8,030/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Music EducationIELTS6.0PTE47₹12.57L/Yr $14,624 Course duration: 4 years 2+ More Programs	Ranked 1001 by THE in 2024 Ranked 269 by US News in 2024
#37	Morgan State University, Baltimore Maryland, Usa60.3%Acceptance Rate	Living: ₹8.41L/Yr ($9,786/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Music-- Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 1201 by THE in 2024 Ranked 332 by US News in 2024
#38	Georgia Southern University, Statesboro Georgia, Usa64.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹38.82L/Yr ($45,176/Yr)Living: ₹8.29L/Yr ($9,650/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Music Education₹38.82L/Yr $45,176 Course duration: 4 years 2+ More Programs	7.0/10(2 Users)Ranked 1201 by THE in 2024 Ranked 562 by FORBES in 2019
#39	Yeshiva University, New York City New York, Usa50.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹38.2L/Yr ($44,447/Yr)Living: ₹10.27L/Yr ($11,950/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Music₹38.2L/Yr $44,447 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 413 by QS in 2025 Ranked 105 by US News in 2024
#40	University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu Hawaii, Usa85%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹28.46L/Yr ($33,120/Yr)Living: ₹11.75L/Yr ($13,673/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Music - CompositionIELTS6PTE44₹28.46L/Yr $33,120 Course duration: 4 years 4+ More Programs	Ranked 488 by QS in 2025 Ranked 170 by US News in 2024
#41	University of Missouri, Columbia Missouri, Usa	Tuition: ₹28.28L/Yr ($32,908/Yr)Living: ₹9.17L/Yr ($10,676/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Music with Emphasis in C...IELTS6.5PTE58₹28.28L/Yr $32,908 Course duration: 4 years 4+ More Programs	6.7/10(4 Users)Ranked 641 by QS in 2025 Ranked 124 by US News in 2024
#42	University of Houston, Houston Texas, Usa58.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹22.34L/Yr ($25,991/Yr)Living: ₹8.58L/Yr ($9,984/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Music (Areas of Elective...TOEFL79PTE47₹22.34L/Yr $25,991 Course duration: 4 years 2+ More Programs	9.3/10(1 User)Ranked 651 by QS in 2025 Ranked 133 by US News in 2024
#43	University of Oklahoma, Norman Oklahoma, Usa71%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26.1L/Yr ($30,368/Yr)Living: ₹9.1L/Yr ($10,588/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Musical Theatre Performa...SAT1310IELTS6.5₹26.1L/Yr $30,368 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 701 by QS in 2025 Ranked 124 by US News in 2024
#44	University of New Mexico, Albuquerque New Mexico, Usa45%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹19.41L/Yr ($22,586/Yr)Living: ₹8.51L/Yr ($9,900/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Music - Performance Conc...₹19.41L/Yr $22,586 Course duration: 4 years 6+ More Programs	Ranked 791 by QS in 2025 Ranked 236 by US News in 2024
#45	Kansas State University, Manhattan Kansas, Usa94.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹21.97L/Yr ($25,560/Yr)Living: ₹2.43L/Yr ($2,830/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Music EducationTOEFL79PTE58₹21.97L/Yr $25,560 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 851 by QS in 2025 Ranked 170 by US News in 2024
#46	Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond Virginia, Usa81.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹32.3L/Yr ($37,588/Yr)Living: ₹9.89L/Yr ($11,506/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Music - Concentration in...IELTS6.5PTE65₹32.3L/Yr $37,588 Course duration: 4 years 7+ More Programs	Ranked 851 by QS in 2025 Ranked 142 by US News in 2024
#47	Swarthmore College, Swarthmore Pennsylvania, Usa12.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹44.85L/Yr ($52,190/Yr)Living: ₹12.85L/Yr ($14,952/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Music₹44.85L/Yr $52,190 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.8/10(1 User)Ranked 851 by QS in 2025 Ranked 701 by ARWU in 2022
#48	University of Alabama, Birmingham Alabama, Usa33.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹24.8L/Yr ($28,860/Yr)Living: ₹10.45L/Yr ($12,160/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Musical TheatreIELTS6PTE53₹24.8L/Yr $28,860 Course duration: 4 years Programs	9.3/10(4 Users)Ranked 901 by QS in 2025 Ranked 142 by US News in 2024
#49	University of Vermont, Burlington Vermont, Usa67%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹35.48L/Yr ($41,280/Yr)Living: ₹10.33L/Yr ($12,022/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Music₹35.48L/Yr $41,280 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.0/10(1 User)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 133 by US News in 2024
#50	Loyola University, Chicago Illinois, Usa72.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹33.45L/Yr ($38,926/Yr)Living: ₹12.1L/Yr ($14,080/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Music TherapyIELTS6.5PTE53₹33.45L/Yr $38,926 Course duration: 4 years Programs	9.7/10(3 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 142 by US News in 2024