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#1Cornell University logo

Cornell University, Ithaca

New York, Usa14.1%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹53.73L/Yr ($62,465/Yr)Living₹9.15L/Yr ($10,635/Yr)Admission B.F.ASAT1400IELTS7.5PTE70₹53.73L/Yr
$62,465
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
8.0/10(8 Users)Ranked 20 by THE in 2024Ranked 16 by QS in 2025
#2Carnegie Mellon University logo

Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh

Pennsylvania, Usa21.7%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹46.66L/Yr ($54,244/Yr)Living₹11.86L/Yr ($13,784/Yr)Admission B.F.A₹46.66L/Yr
$54,244
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
8.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 24 by THE in 2024Ranked 58 by QS in 2025
#3University of Texas logo

University of Texas, Austin

Texas, Usa40%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹39.98L/Yr ($46,482/Yr)Living₹10.57L/Yr ($12,286/Yr)Admission B.F.A DesignSAT1355IELTS6.5PTE54₹39.98L/Yr
$46,482
Course duration: 4 years
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7.7/10(3 Users)Ranked 52 by THE in 2024Ranked 66 by QS in 2025
#4University of Wisconsin logo

University of Wisconsin, Madison

Wisconsin, Usa57.6%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹30.26L/Yr ($35,174/Yr)Living₹13.63L/Yr ($15,849/Yr)Admission B.F.A ArtDuolingo105IELTS6.5PTE54₹30.26L/Yr
$35,174
Course duration: 4 years
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7.7/10(9 Users)Ranked 63 by THE in 2024Ranked 116 by QS in 2025
#5Washington University logo

Washington University, St. Louis

Missouri, Usa17%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹51.11L/Yr ($59,420/Yr)Living₹13.34L/Yr ($15,511/Yr)Admission B.F.AIELTS6.0₹51.11L/Yr
$59,420
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
10.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 68 by THE in 2024Ranked 176 by QS in 2025
#6University of Southern California logo

University of Southern California, Los Angeles

California, Usa12.9%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹54.6L/Yr ($63,468/Yr)Living₹14.39L/Yr ($16,732/Yr)Admission B.F.ASAT1360TOEFL100PTE68₹54.6L/Yr
$63,468
Course duration: 4 years
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7.5/10(21 Users)Ranked 74 by THE in 2024Ranked 125 by QS in 2025
#7University of Minnesota - Twin Cities logo

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, Minneapolis

Minnesota, Usa51%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹30.41L/Yr ($35,348/Yr)Living₹8.47L/Yr ($9,852/Yr)Admission B.F.A Graphic DesignTOEFL79PTE59₹30.41L/Yr
$35,348
Course duration: 4 years
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5.5/10(4 Users)Ranked 85 by THE in 2024Ranked 203 by QS in 2025
#8Pennsylvania State University logo

Pennsylvania State University, State College

Pennsylvania, Usa51.3%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹31.81L/Yr ($36,974/Yr)Living₹9.7L/Yr ($11,280/Yr)Admission B.F.ASAT1140IELTS6.5₹31.81L/Yr
$36,974
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
7.3/10(2 Users)Ranked 122 by THE in 2024Ranked 89 by QS in 2025
#9University of Massachusetts logo

University of Massachusetts, Amherst

Massachusetts, Usa65.5%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹33.19L/Yr ($38,582/Yr)Living₹11.19L/Yr ($13,004/Yr)Admission B.F.A DanceDuolingo105IELTS6.5PTE53₹33.19L/Yr
$38,582
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
7.3/10(2 Users)Ranked 123 by THE in 2024Ranked 275 by QS in 2025
#10University of Florida logo

University of Florida, Gainesville

Florida, Usa45.9%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹24.65L/Yr ($28,658/Yr)Living₹9.89L/Yr ($11,500/Yr)Admission B.F.A Theatre ProductionSAT1330IELTS6₹24.65L/Yr
$28,658
Course duration: 4 years
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8.2/10(10 Users)Ranked 132 by THE in 2024Ranked 215 by QS in 2025
#11Arizona State University logo

Arizona State University, Tempe

Arizona, Usa83%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹26.84L/Yr ($31,200/Yr)Living₹13.84L/Yr ($16,091/Yr)Admission B.F.A DanceDuolingo95IELTS6.5PTE53₹26.84L/Yr
$31,200
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
7.3/10(26 Users)Ranked 182 by THE in 2024Ranked 200 by QS in 2025
#12University of Miami logo

University of Miami, Coral Gables

Florida, Usa37.7%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹49.98L/Yr ($58,102/Yr)Living₹11.76L/Yr ($13,666/Yr)Admission B.F.A Design/Technical Productio...ACT30IELTS6.5₹49.98L/Yr
$58,102
Course duration: 4 years
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8.3/10(1 User)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024Ranked 324 by QS in 2025
#13University of Utah logo

University of Utah, Salt Lake City

Utah, Usa76.4%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹23.76L/Yr ($27,616/Yr)Living₹10.71L/Yr ($12,456/Yr)Admission B.F.ASAT1130IELTS6.5₹23.76L/Yr
$27,616
Course duration: 4 years
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6.8/10(6 Users)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024Ranked 531 by QS in 2025
#14George Washington University logo

George Washington University, Washington

District Of Columbia, Usa40.2%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹51.42L/Yr ($59,780/Yr)Living₹11.18L/Yr ($13,000/Yr)Admission B.F.A PhotographyIELTS6.5PTE61₹51.42L/Yr
$59,780
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
6.8/10(2 Users)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024Ranked 371 by QS in 2025
#15University of South Florida logo

University of South Florida, Tampa

Florida, Usa47%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹14.9L/Yr ($17,324/Yr)Living₹7.03L/Yr ($8,176/Yr)Admission B.F.A Graphic Arts - Illustratio...TOEFL79PTE53₹14.9L/Yr
$17,324
Course duration: 4 years
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8.3/10(4 Users)Ranked 251 by THE in 2024Ranked 621 by QS in 2025
#16University of Georgia logo

University of Georgia, Athens

Georgia, Usa52.9%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹26L/Yr ($30,220/Yr)Living₹8.65L/Yr ($10,060/Yr)Admission B.F.A Art EducationSAT1420IELTS6.5₹26L/Yr
$30,220
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
6.8/10(5 Users)Ranked 351 by THE in 2024Ranked 587 by QS in 2025
#17University of Kansas logo

University of Kansas, Lawrence

Kansas, Usa93%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹24.42L/Yr ($28,384/Yr)Living₹8.84L/Yr ($10,276/Yr)Admission B.F.A Design: Photo MediaTOEFL80PTE60₹24.42L/Yr
$28,384
Course duration: 4 years
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8.3/10(1 User)Ranked 351 by THE in 2024Ranked 452 by QS in 2025
#18Temple University logo

Temple University, Philadelphia

Pennsylvania, Usa52.2%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹33.26L/Yr ($38,664/Yr)Living₹7.22L/Yr ($8,392/Yr)Admission B.F.A Metals/Jewelry/CAD-CAMSAT1206IELTS6.5PTE53₹34.39L/Yr
$39,984
Course duration: 4 years
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8.2/10(8 Users)Ranked 351 by THE in 2024Ranked 681 by QS in 2025
#19University of Connecticut logo

University of Connecticut, Storrs

Connecticut, Usa48.8%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹36.82L/Yr ($42,802/Yr)Living₹10.76L/Yr ($12,514/Yr)Admission B.F.A Digital Media & DesignSAT1315TOEFL79₹36.82L/Yr
$42,802
Course duration: 4 years
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9.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 351 by THE in 2024Ranked 565 by QS in 2025
#20Georgia State University logo

Georgia State University, Atlanta

Georgia, Usa58.8%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹19.26L/Yr ($22,389/Yr)Living₹10.53L/Yr ($12,240/Yr)Admission B.F.A Art EducationSAT1095IELTS6PTE58₹19.26L/Yr
$22,389
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
7.0/10(5 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024Ranked 851 by QS in 2025
#21University of Oregon logo

University of Oregon, Eugene

Oregon, Usa77.9%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹35.87L/Yr ($41,700/Yr)Living₹9.85L/Yr ($11,450/Yr)Admission B.F.AIELTS7PTE46₹35.87L/Yr
$41,700
Course duration: 3 years
Programs
9.2/10(1 User)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024Ranked 801 by QS in 2025
#22George Mason University logo

George Mason University, Fairfax

Virginia, Usa81%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹32.86L/Yr ($38,205/Yr)Living₹11.29L/Yr ($13,120/Yr)Admission B.F.A Art and Visual TechnologySAT1320IELTS6.5PTE59₹32.86L/Yr
$38,205
Course duration: 4 years
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7.0/10(4 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025
#23Syracuse University logo

Syracuse University, Syracuse

New York, Usa52.3%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹50.27L/Yr ($58,440/Yr)Living₹13.21L/Yr ($15,356/Yr)Admission B.F.A Fashion DesignDuolingo110IELTS6.5₹50.27L/Yr
$58,440
Course duration: 4 years
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5.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024Ranked 801 by QS in 2025
#24Ohio University logo

Ohio University, Athens

Ohio, Usa75%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹19.62L/Yr ($22,810/Yr)Living₹9.98L/Yr ($11,598/Yr)Admission B.F.A Production Design and Tech...ACT25TOEFL70₹19.62L/Yr
$22,810
Course duration: 4 years
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Ranked 601 by THE in 2024Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025
#25Mississippi State University logo

Mississippi State University, Mississippi State

Mississippi, Usa55.7%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹21.76L/Yr ($25,294/Yr)Living₹8.27L/Yr ($9,614/Yr)Admission B.F.A Graphic DesignSAT1180TOEFL71₹21.76L/Yr
$25,294
Course duration: 4 years
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Ranked 601 by THE in 2024Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025
#26Oklahoma State University logo

Oklahoma State University, Stillwater

Oklahoma, Usa75%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹25.32L/Yr ($29,440/Yr)Living₹7.69L/Yr ($8,940/Yr)Admission B.F.A Graphic DesignTOEFL61₹25.32L/Yr
$29,440
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
6.7/10(2 Users)Ranked 601 by THE in 2024Ranked 851 by QS in 2025
#27University of Texas logo

University of Texas, El Paso

Texas, Usa
Tuition:  ₹18.21L/Yr ($21,164/Yr)Living₹8.17L/Yr ($9,495/Yr)Admission B.F.A DanceIELTS6.5PTE44₹18.21L/Yr
$21,164
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
Ranked 801 by THE in 2024Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025
#28Montana State University logo

Montana State University, Bozeman

Montana, Usa82.9%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹16.55L/Yr ($19,245/Yr)Living₹7.96L/Yr ($9,250/Yr)Admission B.F.A ArtIELTS5.5PTE48₹16.55L/Yr
$19,245
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
9.0/10(1 User)Ranked 801 by THE in 2024Ranked 303 by US News in 2024
#29University of Texas - Rio Grande Valley logo

University of Texas - Rio Grande Valley, Edinburg

Texas, Usa63.9%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹17.43L/Yr ($20,264/Yr)Living₹6.87L/Yr ($7,986/Yr)Admission B.F.A Graphic Design₹17.43L/Yr
$20,264
Course duration: 4 years
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Ranked 1201 by THE in 2024Ranked 227 by US News in 2024
#30University of Hawaii at Manoa logo

University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu

Hawaii, Usa85%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹28.49L/Yr ($33,120/Yr)Living₹11.76L/Yr ($13,673/Yr)Admission B.F.A Art and Art HistoryIELTS6PTE44₹28.49L/Yr
$33,120
Course duration: 4 years
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Ranked 488 by QS in 2025Ranked 170 by US News in 2024
#31University of Cincinnati logo

University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati

Ohio, Usa76%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹25.81L/Yr ($30,010/Yr)Living₹15.48L/Yr ($17,999/Yr)Admission B.F.A Theater Design and Product...SAT1160IELTS6.5PTE53₹25.81L/Yr
$30,010
Course duration: 4 years
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Ranked 761 by QS in 2025Ranked 142 by US News in 2024
#32University of Mississippi logo

University of Mississippi, University

Mississippi, Usa78.3%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹19.07L/Yr ($22,172/Yr)Living₹9.03L/Yr ($10,502/Yr)Admission B.F.A SculptureTOEFL79PTE53₹19.07L/Yr
$22,172
Course duration: 4 years
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Ranked 851 by QS in 2025Ranked 163 by US News in 2024
#33Loyola University logo

Loyola University, Chicago

Illinois, Usa72.6%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹33.48L/Yr ($38,926/Yr)Living₹12.11L/Yr ($14,080/Yr)Admission B.F.A Digital FilmmakingIELTS6.5PTE53₹33.48L/Yr
$38,926
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
9.7/10(3 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025Ranked 142 by US News in 2024
#34Southern Methodist University logo

Southern Methodist University, Dallas

Texas, Usa48.9%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹47.32L/Yr ($55,012/Yr)Living₹14.2L/Yr ($16,510/Yr)Admission B.F.A Theatre (Theatre Studies S...SAT1380TOEFL90PTE57₹47.32L/Yr
$55,012
Course duration: 4 years
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9.7/10(1 User)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025Ranked 89 by US News in 2024
#35University of North Texas logo

University of North Texas, Denton

Texas, Usa71.8%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹36.14L/Yr ($42,008/Yr)Living₹3.7L/Yr ($4,304/Yr)Admission B.F.A Communication DesignACT25TOEFL79PTE53₹36.14L/Yr
$42,008
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
7.0/10(2 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025Ranked 260 by US News in 2024
#36West Virginia University logo

West Virginia University, Morgantown

West Virginia, Usa76.1%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹22.85L/Yr ($26,568/Yr)Living₹9.1L/Yr ($10,576/Yr)Admission B.F.A ActingIELTS6.5PTE53₹22.85L/Yr
$26,568
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
8.7/10(2 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025Ranked 216 by US News in 2024
#37Howard University logo

Howard University, Washington

District Of Columbia, Usa30%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹24.31L/Yr ($28,256/Yr)Living₹11.62L/Yr ($13,504/Yr)Admission B.F.A Electronic StudioSAT1215TOEFL90PTE53₹24.31L/Yr
$28,256
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025Ranked 115 by US News in 2024
#38Miami University logo

Miami University, Oxford

Ohio, Usa65.5%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹34L/Yr ($39,526/Yr)Living₹11.36L/Yr ($13,202/Yr)Admission B.F.A Interior DesignSAT1220TOEFL80PTE53₹34L/Yr
$39,526
Course duration: 4 years
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9.8/10(2 Users)Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025Ranked 133 by US News in 2024
#39University of Wisconsin logo

University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee

Wisconsin, Usa72%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹18.47L/Yr ($21,474/Yr)Living₹9.08L/Yr ($10,560/Yr)Admission B.F.A Theatre - ActingIELTS6.0PTE49₹18.47L/Yr
$21,474
Course duration: 4 years
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6.0/10(1 User)Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025Ranked 332 by US News in 2024
#40University of South Alabama logo

University of South Alabama, Mobile

Alabama, Usa80.5%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹14.82L/Yr ($17,232/Yr)Living₹6.44L/Yr ($7,490/Yr)Admission B.F.A Art HistoryIELTS5.5PTE44₹14.82L/Yr
$17,232
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
6.7/10(1 User)Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025Ranked 382 by US News in 2024
#41Seattle University logo

Seattle University, Seattle

Washington, Usa74%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹43.29L/Yr ($50,328/Yr)Living₹10.38L/Yr ($12,072/Yr)Admission B.F.A PhotographyTOEFL68PTE48₹43.29L/Yr
$50,328
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025Ranked 163 by US News in 2024
#42Humboldt State University logo

Humboldt State University, Arcata

California, Usa77.1%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹6.44L/Yr ($7,490/Yr)Living₹11.2L/Yr ($13,016/Yr)Admission B.F.AIELTS6.0PTE46₹6.44L/Yr
$7,490
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
Ranked 1401 by QS in 2025Ranked 623 by FORBES in 2019
#43University of Central Oklahoma logo

University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond

Oklahoma, Usa69.9%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹14.71L/Yr ($17,100/Yr)Living₹6.86L/Yr ($7,970/Yr)Admission B.F.A Studio ArtTOEFL79PTE42₹14.71L/Yr
$17,100
Course duration: 4 years
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8.7/10(1 User)Ranked 1401 by QS in 2025
#44University of Dayton logo

University of Dayton, Dayton

Ohio, Usa58%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹39.72L/Yr ($46,170/Yr)Living₹13.24L/Yr ($15,390/Yr)Admission B.F.AACT21IELTS6.5PTE50₹39.72L/Yr
$46,170
Course duration: 4 years
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7.2/10(3 Users)Ranked 133 by US News in 2024Ranked 1178 by CWUR in 2022
#45Chapman University logo

Chapman University, Orange

California, Usa54%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹51.86L/Yr ($60,288/Yr)Living₹12.83L/Yr ($14,910/Yr)Admission B.F.A ScreenwritingSAT1370IELTS6.5PTE46₹51.86L/Yr
$60,288
Course duration: 4 years
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8.5/10(2 Users)Ranked 133 by US News in 2024Ranked 1644 by CWUR in 2022
#46DePaul University logo

DePaul University, Chicago

Illinois, Usa69.8%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹36.29L/Yr ($42,189/Yr)Living₹11.87L/Yr ($13,797/Yr)Admission B.F.A Dramaturgy/CriticismSAT1180IELTS6.5PTE53₹36.29L/Yr
$42,189
Course duration: 4 years
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6.2/10(1 User)Ranked 151 by US News in 2024Ranked 1507 by CWUR in 2022
#47Samford University logo

Samford University, Birmingham

Alabama, Usa83%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹24.56L/Yr ($28,552/Yr)Living₹8.84L/Yr ($10,280/Yr)Admission B.F.A Musical TheatreACT29IELTS5.5PTE42₹24.56L/Yr
$28,552
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
Ranked 185 by US News in 2024Ranked 169 by FORBES in 2019
#48Chatham University logo

Chatham University, Pittsburgh

Pennsylvania, Usa54.8%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹32.14L/Yr ($37,363/Yr)Living₹9.8L/Yr ($11,390/Yr)Admission B.F.A Creative Writing₹32.14L/Yr
$37,363
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
Ranked 209 by US News in 2024
#49University of North Dakota logo

University of North Dakota, Grand Forks

North Dakota, Usa83.7%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹15.71L/Yr ($18,263/Yr)Living₹7.35L/Yr ($8,548/Yr)Admission B.F.A Musical TheatreIELTS6.0PTE50₹15.71L/Yr
$18,263
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
5.2/10(1 User)Ranked 236 by US News in 2024Ranked 1193 by CWUR in 2022
#50University of North Florida logo

University of North Florida, Jacksonville

Florida, Usa64.5%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹26.94L/Yr ($31,320/Yr)Living₹8.41L/Yr ($9,772/Yr)Admission B.F.A Painting, Drawing & Printm...₹26.94L/Yr
$31,320
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
Ranked 236 by US News in 2024Ranked 1990 by CWUR in 2022