Best BA-BS in Performing Arts Colleges & Universities in USA in 2025

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#1	Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, Usa21.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹46.62L/Yr ($54,244/Yr)Living: ₹11.85L/Yr ($13,784/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Dramaturgy₹46.62L/Yr $54,244 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	8.0/10(3 Users)
#2	new name testing, Urbana Illinois, Usa66%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹30.7K/Yr (лв31,354/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S DanceDuolingo105IELTS6.5₹30.7K/Yr лв31,354 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	8.3/10(9 Users)
#3	Boston University, Boston Massachusetts, Usa29.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹50.33L/Yr ($58,560/Yr)Living: ₹14.95L/Yr ($17,400/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Theatre, Sound DesignSAT1430TOEFL90₹50.33L/Yr $58,560 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	8.0/10(7 Users)
#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 DanceTOEFL79PTE59₹30.38L/Yr $35,348 Course duration: 4 years Programs	5.5/10(4 Users)
Partner Colleges 8.2 Best In Infrastructure New Jersey Institute of Technology Newark, New Jersey ₹29.5L 1st Year Fees M.S Computer Science Apply Now 7.7 Best In Placement University of Connecticut Storrs, Connecticut ₹36.78L 1st Year Fees B.S Agriculture and Natural Resources Apply Now Drew University Madison, New Jersey ₹33.23L 1st Year Fees B.S Computer Science Apply Now 9.1 Best In Faculty University of Alabama Birmingham, Alabama ₹32.98L 1st Year Fees M.B.A Apply Now Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach, Florida ₹10L 1st Year Fees B.S Aerospace Engineering Apply Now Andrews University Berrien Springs, Michigan ₹24.3L 1st Year Fees B.S Physics Education Apply Now 7.8 Best In Social Life California State University Los Angeles, California ₹15.23L 1st Year Fees B.S Business Administration - Management Apply Now 4.3 Best In Academic California State University Fresno Fresno, California ₹13.83L 1st Year Fees B.S Agricultural Education - Teacher Preparation Apply Now 8.8 Best In Social Life University of Arizona Tucson, Arizona ₹17.34L 1st Year Fees B.S Neuroscience & Cognitive Science: Language & Communication Science Emphasis Apply Now University of New Mexico Albuquerque, New Mexico ₹19.41L 1st Year Fees B.S Computer Science 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)
#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)
#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 TheatreSAT1280TOEFL79PTE59₹36.29L/Yr $42,226 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.8/10(9 Users)
#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 Programs	7.3/10(2 Users)
#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 DanceIELTS6.0PTE46₹36.31L/Yr $42,256 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	7.2/10(1 User)
#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 Performance: Bassoon Emp...TOEFL70PTE53₹15.78L/Yr $18,361 Course duration: 4 years 21+ More Programs	8.7/10(3 Users)

#11	Rutgers University - New Jersey, New Brunswick New Jersey, Usa58%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹12.35L/Yr ($14,370/Yr)Living: ₹10.7L/Yr ($12,452/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S TheaterSAT1300TOEFL79PTE53₹12.35L/Yr $14,370 Course duration: 4 years Programs	6.8/10(3 Users)
#12	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)
#13	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 Programs	8.2/10(8 Users)
#14	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 - Performance - Pi...₹26.71L/Yr $31,084 Course duration: 4 years 7+ More Programs	7.0/10(4 Users)
#15	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 Theatre-Design & Technic...₹21.4L/Yr $24,900 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	--
#16	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 2+ More Programs	7.2/10(6 Users)
#17	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 DanceIELTS6.5PTE53₹25.24L/Yr $29,370 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.5/10(2 Users)
#18	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 Theatre Arts - Design Te...IELTS6.5PTE60₹20.73L/Yr $24,122 Course duration: 4 years 6+ More Programs	8.7/10(1 User)
#19	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 PerformanceIELTS6.5PTE44₹18.19L/Yr $21,164 Course duration: 4 years 3+ More Programs	--
#20	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 Dance₹20.2L/Yr $23,508 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	9.5/10(1 User)
#21	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 Dramatic Arts₹44.6L/Yr $51,900 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.3/10(1 User)
#22	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 TheatreIELTS6.5PTE46₹14.68L/Yr $17,084 Course duration: 4 years Programs	--
#23	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 Theatre: Design and Tech...IELTS6.0PTE48₹17.7L/Yr $20,595 Course duration: 4 years 6+ More Programs	--
#24	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 Theatre Design and Techn...TOEFL79PTE53₹17.01L/Yr $19,788 Course duration: 4 years 4+ More Programs	8.0/10(2 Users)
#25	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 Theatre: Theatre Special...IELTS6.0PTE47₹12.57L/Yr $14,624 Course duration: 4 years 3+ More Programs	--
#26	Morgan State University, Baltimore Maryland, Usa60.3%Acceptance Rate	Living: ₹8.41L/Yr ($9,786/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Theatre Arts-- Course duration: 4 years Programs	--
#27	University of Texas - Rio Grande Valley, Edinburg Texas, Usa63.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹17.41L/Yr ($20,264/Yr)Living: ₹6.86L/Yr ($7,986/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Performance₹17.41L/Yr $20,264 Course duration: 4 years Programs	--
#28	Adelphi University, Garden City New York, Usa70.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹36.17L/Yr ($42,090/Yr)Living: ₹12.99L/Yr ($15,120/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Theatre Arts-Design Tech...₹36.17L/Yr $42,090 Course duration: 4 years 2+ More Programs	Ranked 1501 by THE in 2024 Ranked 163 by US News in 2024
#29	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 - Piano Performanc...IELTS6PTE44₹28.46L/Yr $33,120 Course duration: 4 years 2+ More Programs	--
#30	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 P...IELTS6.5PTE58₹28.28L/Yr $32,908 Course duration: 4 years Programs	6.7/10(4 Users)
#31	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 TheatreTOEFL79PTE47₹22.34L/Yr $25,991 Course duration: 4 years Programs	9.3/10(1 User)
#32	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 6+ More Programs	Ranked 701 by QS in 2025 Ranked 124 by US News in 2024
#33	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 2+ More Programs	--
#34	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 TheatreTOEFL79PTE58₹21.97L/Yr $25,560 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.0/10(3 Users)
#35	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 5+ More Programs	--
#36	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 Dance₹44.85L/Yr $52,190 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	7.8/10(1 User)Ranked 851 by QS in 2025 Ranked 701 by ARWU in 2022
#37	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
#38	Kent State University, Kent Ohio, Usa85%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹18.54L/Yr ($21,578/Yr)Living: ₹9.38L/Yr ($10,916/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Music - Voice Performanc...Duolingo100TOEFL71PTE48₹18.54L/Yr $21,578 Course duration: 4 years Programs	3.8/10(4 Users)
#39	University of Rhode Island, Kingston Rhode Island, Usa72.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26.52L/Yr ($30,862/Yr)Living: ₹10.7L/Yr ($12,452/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S TheatreTOEFL79PTE53₹26.52L/Yr $30,862 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.0/10(2 Users)
#40	University of Wyoming, Laramie Wyoming, Usa95.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹15.1L/Yr ($17,570/Yr)Living: ₹8.87L/Yr ($10,320/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Dance Performance₹15.1L/Yr $17,570 Course duration: 4 years 2+ More Programs	7.7/10(1 User)
#41	Utah State University, Logan Utah, Usa90.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹23.72L/Yr ($27,606/Yr)Living: ₹6.08L/Yr ($7,080/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Theatre Arts₹23.72L/Yr $27,606 Course duration: 4 years Programs	10.0/10(1 User)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 269 by US News in 2024
#42	West Virginia University, Morgantown West Virginia, Usa76.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹22.83L/Yr ($26,568/Yr)Living: ₹9.09L/Yr ($10,576/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Music Performance: Woodw...IELTS6.5PTE53₹22.83L/Yr $26,568 Course duration: 4 years 7+ More Programs	8.7/10(2 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 216 by US News in 2024
#43	University of Idaho, Moscow Idaho, Usa75.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹22.98L/Yr ($26,736/Yr)Living: ₹7.45L/Yr ($8,670/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Theatre ArtsTOEFL79PTE58₹22.98L/Yr $26,736 Course duration: 4 years Programs	6.5/10(3 Users)
#44	University of Texas, San Antonio Texas, Usa76.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹23.02L/Yr ($26,782/Yr)Living: ₹9.65L/Yr ($11,234/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S PerformanceIELTS6.5PTE58₹23.02L/Yr $26,782 Course duration: 4 years Programs	6.0/10(2 Users)
#45	San Diego State University, San Diego California, Usa34.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹7.02L/Yr ($8,174/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S DanceIELTS6.0PTE54₹7.02L/Yr $8,174 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	5.7/10(5 Users)
#46	University of North Carolina, Greensboro North Carolina, Usa	Tuition: ₹19.33L/Yr ($22,487/Yr)Living: ₹8.75L/Yr ($10,183/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Drama - Theatre Educatio...IELTS6.0PTE53₹19.33L/Yr $22,487 Course duration: 4 years 3+ More Programs	6.8/10(1 User)
#47	Pacific University, Forest Grove Oregon, Usa79%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹50.56L/Yr ($58,826/Yr)Living: ₹10.45L/Yr ($12,162/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S DanceIELTS7PTE53₹50.56L/Yr $58,826 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025 Ranked 142 by US News in 2024
#48	University of Memphis, Memphis Tennessee, Usa56.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹10.83L/Yr ($12,600/Yr)Living: ₹3.26L/Yr ($3,790/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Theatre₹10.83L/Yr $12,600 Course duration: 4 years Programs	6.8/10(3 Users)
#49	Marquette University, Milwaukee Wisconsin, Usa84.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹37.25L/Yr ($43,350/Yr)Living: ₹10.22L/Yr ($11,890/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Theatre Arts₹37.25L/Yr $43,350 Course duration: 4 years Programs	--
#50	University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee Wisconsin, Usa72%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹18.45L/Yr ($21,474/Yr)Living: ₹9.08L/Yr ($10,560/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Theatre - PerformanceIELTS6.0PTE49₹18.45L/Yr $21,474 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	6.0/10(1 User)