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#1University 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 DanceSAT1355IELTS6.5PTE54₹39.98L/Yr
$46,482
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
7.7/10(3 Users)
#2University 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 DanceDuolingo105IELTS6.5PTE54₹30.26L/Yr
$35,174
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
7.7/10(9 Users)
#3University 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.A DanceSAT1360TOEFL100PTE68₹54.6L/Yr
$63,468
Course duration: 4 years
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7.5/10(21 Users)
#4University 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)
#5University 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)
#6Arizona 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)
#7University 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 Theatre ManagementACT30IELTS6.5₹49.98L/Yr
$58,102
Course duration: 4 years
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8.3/10(1 User)
#8University 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 Dance - Modern DanceTOEFL79PTE53₹14.9L/Yr
$17,324
Course duration: 4 years
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8.3/10(4 Users)
#9University 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 Theatre and VoiceTOEFL80PTE60₹24.42L/Yr
$28,384
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
8.3/10(1 User)
#10Temple University logo

Temple University, Philadelphia

Pennsylvania, Usa52.2%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹29.85L/Yr ($34,704/Yr)Living₹7.22L/Yr ($8,392/Yr)Admission B.F.A DanceSAT1206IELTS6.5PTE53₹29.85L/Yr
$34,704
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
8.2/10(8 Users)
#11University 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 Design and Technical Theat...SAT1315TOEFL79₹36.82L/Yr
$42,802
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
9.0/10(3 Users)
#12George 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 DanceSAT1320IELTS6.5PTE59₹32.86L/Yr
$38,205
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
7.0/10(4 Users)
#13Syracuse 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 Theater Design and Technol...Duolingo110IELTS6.5₹50.27L/Yr
$58,440
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
5.3/10(3 Users)
#14Ohio 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 DanceACT25TOEFL70₹19.62L/Yr
$22,810
Course duration: 4 years
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#15University 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
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#16University 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 Theatre and DanceIELTS6PTE44₹28.49L/Yr
$33,120
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
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#17Southern 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
#18University 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)
#19Chapman 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 Screen ActingSAT1370IELTS6.5PTE46₹51.86L/Yr
$60,288
Course duration: 4 years
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8.5/10(2 Users)
#20DePaul 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
Programs
6.2/10(1 User)Ranked 151 by US News in 2024Ranked 1507 by CWUR in 2022
#21Samford 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
#22University 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
#23Belmont University logo

Belmont University, Nashville

Tennessee, Usa80.3%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹30.67L/Yr ($35,650/Yr)Living₹10.05L/Yr ($11,680/Yr)Admission B.F.A Theatre Production Design₹30.67L/Yr
$35,650
Course duration: 4 years
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Ranked 236 by US News in 2024Ranked 318 by FORBES in 2019
#24Wilkes University logo

Wilkes University, Wilkes-Barre

Pennsylvania, Usa75.9%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹29.64L/Yr ($34,454/Yr)Living₹12.28L/Yr ($14,270/Yr)Admission B.F.A Musical TheatreIELTS5.5PTE42₹29.64L/Yr
$34,454
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
Ranked 269 by US News in 2024
#25Oklahoma City University logo

Oklahoma City University, Oklahoma City

Oklahoma, Usa70.2%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹24.17L/Yr ($28,094/Yr)Living₹7.42L/Yr ($8,624/Yr)Admission B.F.A Theatre - ActingTOEFL79PTE53₹24.17L/Yr
$28,094
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
Ranked 280 by US News in 2024Ranked 477 by FORBES in 2019
#26Abilene Christian University logo

Abilene Christian University, Abilene

Texas, Usa50.9%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹35.7L/Yr ($41,500/Yr)Living₹8.93L/Yr ($10,378/Yr)Admission B.F.A TheatreIELTS6.5PTE51₹35.7L/Yr
$41,500
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
8.5/10(1 User)Ranked 320 by US News in 2024Ranked 441 by FORBES in 2019
#27Wichita State University logo

Wichita State University, Wichita

Kansas, Usa86.2%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹14.45L/Yr ($16,800/Yr)Living₹11.86L/Yr ($13,790/Yr)Admission B.F.A DanceSAT1090TOEFL72PTE58₹14.45L/Yr
$16,800
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
6.7/10(1 User)Ranked 332 by US News in 2024Ranked 1889 by CWUR in 2022
#28Missouri State University logo

Missouri State University, Springfield

Missouri, Usa84%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹12.91L/Yr ($15,006/Yr)Living₹7.34L/Yr ($8,537/Yr)Admission B.F.A DanceSAT1140TOEFL61PTE44₹12.91L/Yr
$15,006
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
Ranked 342 by US News in 2024Ranked 517 by FORBES in 2019
#29Point Park University logo

Point Park University, Pittsburgh

Pennsylvania, Usa70.5%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹25.79L/Yr ($29,980/Yr)Living₹9.55L/Yr ($11,100/Yr)Admission B.F.A Musical Theatre₹25.79L/Yr
$29,980
Course duration: 4 years
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7.3/10(1 User)Ranked 352 by US News in 2024
#30University of Akron logo

University of Akron, Akron

Ohio, Usa96%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹15.57L/Yr ($18,100/Yr)Living₹10.58L/Yr ($12,296/Yr)Admission B.F.A DanceIELTS6.0PTE48₹15.57L/Yr
$18,100
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
Ranked 361 by US News in 2024Ranked 878 by CWUR in 2022
#31Roosevelt University logo

Roosevelt University, Chicago

Illinois, Usa72.3%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹25.66L/Yr ($29,832/Yr)Living₹11.12L/Yr ($12,927/Yr)Admission B.F.A Musical Theatre Dance₹25.66L/Yr
$29,832
Course duration: 4 years
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Ranked 390 by US News in 2024
#32Towson University logo

Towson University, Towson

Maryland, Usa73.7%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹19.01L/Yr ($22,100/Yr)Living₹10.48L/Yr ($12,184/Yr)Admission B.F.A Dance Performance and Chor...IELTS6.5PTE57₹19.01L/Yr
$22,100
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
8.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 1778 by CWUR in 2022Ranked 320 by FORBES in 2019
#33Emerson College logo

Emerson College, Boston

Massachusetts, Usa48.1%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹39.58L/Yr ($46,016/Yr)Living₹14.62L/Yr ($16,992/Yr)Admission B.F.A Musical TheatreIELTS6.0PTE54₹39.58L/Yr
$46,016
Course duration: 4 years
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7.8/10(1 User)Ranked 222 by FORBES in 2019
#34Ithaca College logo

Ithaca College, Ithaca

New York, Usa67%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹37.83L/Yr ($43,978/Yr)Living₹13.14L/Yr ($15,274/Yr)Admission B.F.A Musical TheatreIELTS6.0PTE54₹37.83L/Yr
$43,978
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
9.3/10(1 User)Ranked 243 by FORBES in 2019
#35Messiah University logo

Messiah University, Mechanicsburg

Pennsylvania, Usa79.5%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹33.01L/Yr ($38,370/Yr)Living₹8.79L/Yr ($10,220/Yr)Admission B.F.A Musical TheatreSAT1196TOEFL80₹33.01L/Yr
$38,370
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
Ranked 291 by FORBES in 2019
#36University of Evansville logo

University of Evansville, Evansville

Indiana, Usa69.7%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹31.23L/Yr ($36,300/Yr)Living₹10.46L/Yr ($12,160/Yr)Admission B.F.A Theatre PerformanceIELTS5.5PTE54₹31.23L/Yr
$36,300
Course duration: 4 years
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7.8/10(1 User)Ranked 321 by FORBES in 2019
#37California Institute of the Arts logo

California Institute of the Arts, Valencia

California, Usa30%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹43.74L/Yr ($50,850/Yr)Living₹10.11L/Yr ($11,757/Yr)Admission B.F.A Dance₹43.74L/Yr
$50,850
Course duration: 4 years
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#38Rider University logo

Rider University, Lawrenceville

New Jersey, Usa71.5%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹36.23L/Yr ($42,120/Yr)Living₹12.78L/Yr ($14,860/Yr)Admission B.F.A Musical Theatre (voice pri...IELTS6.0PTE50₹36.23L/Yr
$42,120
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
Ranked 478 by FORBES in 2019
#39University of North Georgia logo

University of North Georgia, Dahlonega

Georgia, Usa75%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹16.58L/Yr ($19,272/Yr)Living₹8.98L/Yr ($10,440/Yr)Admission B.F.A Design and Technology for ...IELTS6.5PTE58₹16.58L/Yr
$19,272
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
7.8/10(1 User)Ranked 505 by FORBES in 2019
#40Lynn University logo

Lynn University, Boca Raton

Florida, Usa81.7%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹30.93L/Yr ($35,960/Yr)Living₹10.3L/Yr ($11,970/Yr)Admission B.F.A DramaIELTS6.0PTE50₹30.93L/Yr
$35,960
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
Ranked 526 by FORBES in 2019
#41Savannah College of Art and Design logo

Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah

Georgia, Usa69.9%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹33.64L/Yr ($39,105/Yr)Living₹12.25L/Yr ($14,244/Yr)Admission B.F.A Dramatic writingIELTS6.5PTE58₹33.64L/Yr
$39,105
Course duration: 4 years
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8.5/10(2 Users)
#42Southern Oregon University logo

Southern Oregon University, Ashland

Oregon, Usa95.2%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹13.57L/Yr ($15,780/Yr)Living₹11.84L/Yr ($13,764/Yr)Admission B.F.A Theatre Arts₹13.57L/Yr
$15,780
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
7.5/10(1 User)
#43New York Film Academy logo

New York Film Academy, Burbank

California, Usa100%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹25.16L/Yr ($29,252/Yr)Living₹16.26L/Yr ($18,900/Yr)Admission B.F.A Acting for FilmTOEFL68₹25.16L/Yr
$29,252
Course duration: 3 years
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#44School of Art Institute of Chicago logo

School of Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago

Illinois, Usa66.5%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹42.99L/Yr ($49,980/Yr)Living₹11.95L/Yr ($13,890/Yr)Admission B.F.A Performance₹42.99L/Yr
$49,980
Course duration: 4 years
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#45Central Connecticut State University logo

Central Connecticut State University, New Britain

Connecticut, Usa68%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹19.86L/Yr ($23,084/Yr)Living₹10.16L/Yr ($11,816/Yr)Admission B.F.A Theatre - Performance₹19.86L/Yr
$23,084
Course duration: 4 years
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