Best Film Universities in USA in 2025

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#1	second name testing, Baltimore Maryland, Usa12.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹47.68L/Yr ($55,704/Yr)Living: ₹15.1L/Yr ($17,640/Yr)Admission	M.A Film and MediaGRE updated317TOEFL100₹47.68L/Yr $55,704 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.2/10(6 Users)Ranked 15 by THE in 2024 Ranked 32 by QS in 2025
#2	Duke University, Durham North Carolina, Usa10,8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹55.1L/Yr ($64,380/Yr)Living: ₹14.67L/Yr ($17,138/Yr)Admission	B.A Global Cultural Studies - Fi...SAT1450IELTS7.0PTE70₹55.1L/Yr $64,380 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.2/10(1 User)Ranked 26 by THE in 2024 Ranked 61 by QS in 2025
#3	Northwestern University, Evanston Illinois, Usa7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹35.6L/Yr ($41,594/Yr)Living: ₹13.73L/Yr ($16,047/Yr)Admission	B.A Radio/Television/FilmSAT1460IELTS6.5₹35.6L/Yr $41,594 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.2/10(4 Users)Ranked 28 by THE in 2024 Ranked 50 by QS in 2025
#4	University of Texas, Austin Texas, Usa40%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹39.78L/Yr ($46,482/Yr)Living: ₹10.52L/Yr ($12,286/Yr)Admission	B.S Radio-Television-FilmSAT1355IELTS6.5PTE54₹39.78L/Yr $46,482 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.7/10(3 Users)Ranked 52 by THE in 2024 Ranked 66 by QS in 2025
Partner Colleges 8.7 Best In Infrastructure University of California Riverside, California ₹27.84L 1st Year Fees M.S Mechanical Engineering Apply Now 6.2 Best In Academic DePaul University Chicago, Illinois ₹23.09L 1st Year Fees M.S Management Apply Now 7.1 Best In Social Life Cleveland State University Cleveland, Ohio ₹15.12L 1st Year Fees B.S Mechanical Engineering Apply Now Murray State University Murray, Kentucky ₹7.93L 1st Year Fees M.S Agriculture Apply Now 6.6 Best In Social Life University of Nevada Las Vegas, Nevada ₹20.04L 1st Year Fees M.Eng Mechanical Engineering Apply Now Northwest Missouri State University Maryville, Missouri ₹26.63L 1st Year Fees B.S Agricultural Business Apply Now 8.2 Best In Infrastructure New Jersey Institute of Technology Newark, New Jersey ₹29.38L 1st Year Fees M.S Computer Science Apply Now Western New England University Springfield, Massachusetts ₹30.71L 1st Year Fees B.S Mechanical Engineering Apply Now 7.6 Best In Infrastructure Arizona State University Tempe, Arizona ₹26.7L 1st Year Fees B.S Biological Sciences - Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior Apply Now 6.8 Best In Social Life Kent State University Kent, Ohio ₹18.47L 1st Year Fees B.S Biotechnology Apply Now
#5	University of California, Santa Barbara California, Usa36%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹12.93L/Yr ($15,102/Yr)Living: ₹12.98L/Yr ($15,169/Yr)Admission	M.A Film and Media StudiesGRE updated320TOEFL100₹12.93L/Yr $15,102 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.2/10(6 Users)Ranked 69 by THE in 2024 Ranked 178 by QS in 2025
#6	University of Southern California, Los Angeles California, Usa12.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹54.32L/Yr ($63,468/Yr)Living: ₹14.32L/Yr ($16,732/Yr)Admission	B.A Cinematic Arts, Film and Tel...SAT1360TOEFL100PTE68₹54.32L/Yr $63,468 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.5/10(21 Users)Ranked 74 by THE in 2024 Ranked 125 by QS in 2025
#7	Boston University, Boston Massachusetts, Usa29.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹50.12L/Yr ($58,560/Yr)Living: ₹14.89L/Yr ($17,400/Yr)Admission	B.S Film and TelevisionSAT1430TOEFL90₹50.12L/Yr $58,560 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.0/10(7 Users)Ranked 78 by THE in 2024 Ranked 108 by QS in 2025
#8	Purdue University, West Lafayette Indiana, Usa56%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26.62L/Yr ($31,104/Yr)Living: ₹9.97L/Yr ($11,650/Yr)Admission	B.A Film and Video StudiesSAT1170IELTS6.0₹26.62L/Yr $31,104 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	8.3/10(6 Users)Ranked 86 by THE in 2024 Ranked 89 by QS in 2025
#9	Emory University, Atlanta Georgia, Usa25.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹47.25L/Yr ($55,200/Yr)Living: ₹7.15L/Yr ($8,354/Yr)Admission	B.B.A Film and Media ManagementSAT1530TOEFL100₹47.25L/Yr $55,200 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.3/10(5 Users)Ranked 106 by THE in 2024 Ranked 196 by QS in 2025
#10	Rice University, Houston Texas, Usa15.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹46.3L/Yr ($54,100/Yr)Living: ₹12.41L/Yr ($14,500/Yr)Admission	B.A Film and PhotographySAT1480TOEFL90₹46.3L/Yr $54,100 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.0/10(4 Users)Ranked 119 by THE in 2024 Ranked 141 by QS in 2025

#11	Pennsylvania State University, State College Pennsylvania, Usa51.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹31.65L/Yr ($36,974/Yr)Living: ₹9.65L/Yr ($11,280/Yr)Admission	B.A Film-VideoSAT1140IELTS6.5₹31.65L/Yr $36,974 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.3/10(2 Users)Ranked 122 by THE in 2024 Ranked 89 by QS in 2025
#12	University of Rochester, Rochester New York, Usa35.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹48.53L/Yr ($56,700/Yr)Living: ₹8.98L/Yr ($10,494/Yr)Admission	M.A English - Film and Media Stu...₹48.53L/Yr $56,700 Course duration: 1 year Programs	Ranked 133 by THE in 2024 Ranked 236 by QS in 2025
#13	University of Arizona, Tucson Arizona, Usa78.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹15.72L/Yr ($18,361/Yr)Living: ₹11.17L/Yr ($13,050/Yr)Admission	B.A Film & TelevisionTOEFL70PTE53₹15.72L/Yr $18,361 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.7/10(3 Users)Ranked 155 by THE in 2024 Ranked 293 by QS in 2025
#14	University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame Indiana, Usa18.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹51.61L/Yr ($60,301/Yr)Living: ₹12.74L/Yr ($14,890/Yr)Admission	B.A Film, Television, and Theatr...TOEFL93PTE68₹51.61L/Yr $60,301 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.0/10(2 Users)Ranked 199 by THE in 2024 Ranked 316 by QS in 2025
#15	University of Iowa, Iowa City Iowa, Usa80.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹6.64L/Yr ($7,753/Yr)Living: ₹8.94L/Yr ($10,450/Yr)Admission	Ph.D Film Studies₹6.64L/Yr $7,753 Course duration: 5 years Programs	5.5/10(6 Users)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024 Ranked 596 by QS in 2025
#16	Rutgers University - New Jersey, New Brunswick New Jersey, Usa58%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹12.3L/Yr ($14,370/Yr)Living: ₹10.66L/Yr ($12,452/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Digital FilmmakingSAT1300TOEFL79PTE53₹12.3L/Yr $14,370 Course duration: 4 years Programs	6.8/10(3 Users)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024 Ranked 328 by QS in 2025
#17	University of Utah, Salt Lake City Utah, Usa76.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹23.64L/Yr ($27,616/Yr)Living: ₹10.66L/Yr ($12,456/Yr)Admission	B.A Film and Media ArtsSAT1130IELTS6.5₹23.64L/Yr $27,616 Course duration: 4 years 2+ More Programs	6.8/10(6 Users)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024 Ranked 531 by QS in 2025
#18	University of California, Santa Cruz California, Usa47%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹39.09L/Yr ($45,666/Yr)Living: ₹13.74L/Yr ($16,055/Yr)Admission	B.A Film & Digital MediaSAT1170TOEFL80PTE46₹39.09L/Yr $45,666 Course duration: 4 years Programs	6.3/10(2 Users)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024 Ranked 393 by QS in 2025
#19	University of California, Riverside California, Usa55.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹11.22L/Yr ($13,104/Yr)Living: ₹13.3L/Yr ($15,542/Yr)Admission	B.A Theatre, Film, and Digital P...₹11.22L/Yr $13,104 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	8.7/10(1 User)Ranked 251 by THE in 2024 Ranked 497 by QS in 2025
#20	University of South Florida, Tampa Florida, Usa47%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹14.83L/Yr ($17,324/Yr)Living: ₹7L/Yr ($8,176/Yr)Admission	B.A Humanities and Cultural Stud...TOEFL79PTE53₹14.83L/Yr $17,324 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.3/10(4 Users)Ranked 251 by THE in 2024 Ranked 621 by QS in 2025
#21	Brandeis University, Waltham Massachusetts, Usa33.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹52.83L/Yr ($61,724/Yr)Living: ₹12.76L/Yr ($14,906/Yr)Admission	B.A Film, Television and Interac...₹52.83L/Yr $61,724 Course duration: 4 years Programs	6.5/10(1 User)Ranked 251 by THE in 2024 Ranked 721 by QS in 2025
#22	Washington State University, Pullman Washington, Usa72%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹23.07L/Yr ($26,950/Yr)Living: ₹9.72L/Yr ($11,356/Yr)Admission	B.S Film StudiesIELTS6.5₹23.07L/Yr $26,950 Course duration: 4 years Programs	6.7/10(1 User)Ranked 301 by THE in 2024 Ranked 466 by QS in 2025
#23	University of Kansas, Lawrence Kansas, Usa93%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹16.55L/Yr ($19,342/Yr)Living: ₹8.8L/Yr ($10,276/Yr)Admission	M.A Film and Media StudiesTOEFL80PTE60₹16.55L/Yr $19,342 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.3/10(1 User)Ranked 351 by THE in 2024 Ranked 452 by QS in 2025
#24	Temple University, Philadelphia Pennsylvania, Usa52.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹27.96L/Yr ($32,664/Yr)Living: ₹7.18L/Yr ($8,392/Yr)Admission	B.A Film and Media ArtsSAT1206IELTS6.5PTE53₹27.96L/Yr $32,664 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.2/10(8 Users)Ranked 351 by THE in 2024 Ranked 681 by QS in 2025
#25	George Mason University, Fairfax Virginia, Usa81%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹32.7L/Yr ($38,205/Yr)Living: ₹11.23L/Yr ($13,120/Yr)Admission	B.A English - Film and Media Stu...SAT1320IELTS6.5PTE59₹32.7L/Yr $38,205 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	7.0/10(4 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024 Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025
#26	University of Nebraska, Lincoln Nebraska, Usa75.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹21.31L/Yr ($24,900/Yr)Living: ₹9.45L/Yr ($11,044/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Theatre-Film & New Media₹21.31L/Yr $24,900 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 401 by THE in 2024 Ranked 701 by QS in 2025
#27	Syracuse University, Syracuse New York, Usa52.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹38.89L/Yr ($45,438/Yr)Living: ₹13.14L/Yr ($15,356/Yr)Admission	M.A Television, Radio and FilmIELTS6.5₹27.76L/Yr $32,436 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	5.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024 Ranked 801 by QS in 2025
#28	University of Nevada, Las Vegas Nevada, Usa83%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹21.95L/Yr ($25,644/Yr)Living: ₹9.25L/Yr ($10,806/Yr)Admission	B.A FilmIELTS6.5PTE44₹21.95L/Yr $25,644 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 601 by THE in 2024 Ranked 269 by US News in 2024
#29	American University, Washington District Of Columbia, Usa35%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹40.86L/Yr ($47,740/Yr)Living: ₹13.61L/Yr ($15,898/Yr)Admission	M.A Film and Media ArtsTOEFL80PTE53₹57.5L/Yr $67,176 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	8.5/10(1 User)Ranked 601 by THE in 2024 Ranked 711 by QS in 2025
#30	New Mexico State University, Las Cruces New Mexico, Usa60%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹20.12L/Yr ($23,508/Yr)Living: ₹7.75L/Yr ($9,052/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Digital Film Making₹20.12L/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
#31	Montana State University, Bozeman Montana, Usa82.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹24.27L/Yr ($28,358/Yr)Living: ₹7.92L/Yr ($9,250/Yr)Admission	B.A Film and PhotographyIELTS5.5PTE48₹24.27L/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
#32	Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green Ohio, Usa76%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹14.62L/Yr ($17,084/Yr)Living: ₹7.62L/Yr ($8,898/Yr)Admission	B.S Film ProductionIELTS6.5PTE46₹14.62L/Yr $17,084 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 1001 by THE in 2024 Ranked 280 by US News in 2024
#33	Rowan University, Glassboro New Jersey, Usa71%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹17.21L/Yr ($20,108/Yr)Living: ₹10.47L/Yr ($12,236/Yr)Admission	B.A Radio, Television, and FilmTOEFL70PTE50₹17.21L/Yr $20,108 Course duration: 4 years 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: ₹21.92L/Yr ($25,613/Yr)Living: ₹8.43L/Yr ($9,848/Yr)Admission	B.A Film, Video and Media Studie...IELTS6.0PTE48₹21.92L/Yr $25,613 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 1001 by THE in 2024 Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025
#35	Oakland University, Rochester Michigan, Usa86%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹16.94L/Yr ($19,788/Yr)Living: ₹3.59L/Yr ($4,189/Yr)Admission	B.A Cinema Studies (Filmmaking)TOEFL79PTE53₹16.94L/Yr $19,788 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.0/10(2 Users)Ranked 1001 by THE in 2024 Ranked 332 by US News in 2024
#36	University of New Mexico, Albuquerque New Mexico, Usa45%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹19.33L/Yr ($22,586/Yr)Living: ₹8.47L/Yr ($9,900/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Interdisciplinary Film a...₹19.33L/Yr $22,586 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	Ranked 791 by QS in 2025 Ranked 236 by US News in 2024
#37	Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond Virginia, Usa81.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹32.17L/Yr ($37,588/Yr)Living: ₹9.85L/Yr ($11,506/Yr)Admission	B.A Photography and Film (Concen...IELTS6.5PTE65₹32.17L/Yr $37,588 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	Ranked 851 by QS in 2025 Ranked 142 by US News in 2024
#38	Swarthmore College, Swarthmore Pennsylvania, Usa12.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹44.67L/Yr ($52,190/Yr)Living: ₹12.8L/Yr ($14,952/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Film and Media Studies₹44.67L/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
#39	University of Denver, Denver Colorado, Usa53.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹50.79L/Yr ($59,340/Yr)Living: ₹10.79L/Yr ($12,612/Yr)Admission	B.A Film Studies & ProductionIELTS6.5₹50.79L/Yr $59,340 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.3/10(2 Users)Ranked 951 by QS in 2025 Ranked 124 by US News in 2024
#40	University of Vermont, Burlington Vermont, Usa67%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹35.33L/Yr ($41,280/Yr)Living: ₹10.29L/Yr ($12,022/Yr)Admission	B.A Film and Television Studies₹35.33L/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
#41	Loyola University, Chicago Illinois, Usa72.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹36.56L/Yr ($42,720/Yr)Living: ₹12.05L/Yr ($14,080/Yr)Admission	B.A Film and Digital MediaIELTS6.5PTE53₹36.56L/Yr $42,720 Course duration: 4 years Programs	9.7/10(3 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 142 by US News in 2024
#42	Southern Methodist University, Dallas Texas, Usa48.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹45.06L/Yr ($52,650/Yr)Living: ₹14.13L/Yr ($16,510/Yr)Admission	M.A Popular Film and Media Studi...GRE updated314TOEFL100PTE68₹45.06L/Yr $52,650 Course duration: 2 years Programs	9.7/10(1 User)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 89 by US News in 2024
#43	University of North Texas, Denton Texas, Usa71.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹35.95L/Yr ($42,008/Yr)Living: ₹3.68L/Yr ($4,304/Yr)Admission	B.A FilmACT25TOEFL79PTE53₹35.95L/Yr $42,008 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	7.0/10(2 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 260 by US News in 2024
#44	University of Rhode Island, Kingston Rhode Island, Usa72.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26.41L/Yr ($30,862/Yr)Living: ₹10.66L/Yr ($12,452/Yr)Admission	B.A Film MediaTOEFL79PTE53₹26.41L/Yr $30,862 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.0/10(2 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 151 by US News in 2024
#45	San Diego State University, San Diego California, Usa34.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹7L/Yr ($8,174/Yr)Admission	B.S Television, Film and New Med...IELTS6.0PTE54₹7L/Yr $8,174 Course duration: 4 years Programs	5.7/10(5 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 105 by US News in 2024
#46	Baylor University, Waco Texas, Usa39.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹44.28L/Yr ($51,738/Yr)Living: ₹10.41L/Yr ($12,163/Yr)Admission	B.A Film and Digital MediaIELTS6.5PTE60₹44.28L/Yr $51,738 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.5/10(2 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 93 by US News in 2024
#47	Howard University, Washington District Of Columbia, Usa30%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26.18L/Yr ($30,584/Yr)Living: ₹11.56L/Yr ($13,504/Yr)Admission	B.A Media, Journalism and FilmSAT1215TOEFL90PTE53₹26.18L/Yr $30,584 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 115 by US News in 2024
#48	Cleveland State University, Cleveland Ohio, Usa87.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹15.12L/Yr ($17,664/Yr)Admission	B.A Film and Digital MediaSAT880TOEFL79PTE50₹15.12L/Yr $17,664 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.0/10(6 Users)Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025 Ranked 320 by US News in 2024
#49	Pacific University, Forest Grove Oregon, Usa79%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹50.35L/Yr ($58,826/Yr)Living: ₹10.41L/Yr ($12,162/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Film and VideoIELTS7PTE53₹50.35L/Yr $58,826 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025 Ranked 142 by US News in 2024
#50	Portland State University, Portland Oregon, Usa89.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.43L/Yr ($29,706/Yr)Living: ₹10.98L/Yr ($12,831/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S FilmTOEFL80PTE60₹25.43L/Yr $29,706 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.7/10(3 Users)Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025 Ranked 280 by US News in 2024