Best Media 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	University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia Pennsylvania, Usa9.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹48.11L/Yr ($56,212/Yr)Living: ₹15.31L/Yr ($17,888/Yr)Admission	B.A Digital Media DesignSAT1560TOEFL100PTE68₹48.11L/Yr $56,212 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.8/10(4 Users)Ranked 16 by THE in 2024 Ranked 11 by QS in 2025
#3	University of California, Los Angeles California, Usa10.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹10.01L/Yr ($11,700/Yr)Living: ₹14.68L/Yr ($17,148/Yr)Admission	M.F.A Design - Media ArtsGRE updated326IELTS7₹10.01L/Yr $11,700 Course duration: 2 years Programs	6.8/10(6 Users)Ranked 18 by THE in 2024 Ranked 42 by QS in 2025
#4	Cornell University, Ithaca New York, Usa14.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹53.46L/Yr ($62,465/Yr)Living: ₹9.1L/Yr ($10,635/Yr)Admission	B.A Performing and Media ArtsSAT1400IELTS7.5PTE70₹53.46L/Yr $62,465 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.0/10(8 Users)Ranked 20 by THE in 2024 Ranked 16 by QS in 2025
Partner Colleges Rider University Lawrenceville, New Jersey ₹28.24L 1st Year Fees M.B.A Apply Now Ohio University Athens, Ohio ₹19.52L 1st Year Fees B.S Civil Engineering Apply Now 8.3 Best In Academic Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, Michigan ₹17.46L 1st Year Fees B.B.A Finance Apply Now 8.7 Best In Infrastructure University of California Riverside, California ₹27.84L 1st Year Fees M.S Mechanical Engineering Apply Now 8.6 Best In Placement California State University - East Bay Hayward, California ₹11.97L 1st Year Fees B.S Computer Science Apply Now 7.1 Best In Infrastructure Oregon State University Corvallis, Oregon ₹37.73L 1st Year Fees B.S Civil Engineering Apply Now Florida Institute of Technology Melbourne, Florida ₹17.46L 1st Year Fees M.S Computer Science 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 Mississippi State University Mississippi State, Mississippi ₹11.6L 1st Year Fees M.S Mechanical Engineering Apply Now University of New Haven West Haven, Connecticut ₹36.47L 1st Year Fees B.S Forensic Science Apply Now
#5	University of Michigan, Ann Arbor Michigan, Usa28%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹22.76L/Yr ($26,589/Yr)Living: ₹10.3L/Yr ($12,034/Yr)Admission	M.A Media ArtsIELTS6.5₹22.76L/Yr $26,589 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.3/10(6 Users)Ranked 23 by THE in 2024 Ranked 44 by QS in 2025
#6	University of Washington, Seattle Washington, Usa45.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹33.97L/Yr ($39,687/Yr)Living: ₹10.37L/Yr ($12,117/Yr)Admission	B.A Media and Communication Stud...ACT34TOEFL92₹33.97L/Yr $39,687 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	7.7/10(4 Users)Ranked 25 by THE in 2024 Ranked 76 by QS in 2025
#7	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
#8	new name testing, Urbana Illinois, Usa66%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹30.7K/Yr (лв31,354/Yr)Admission	B.A New MediaDuolingo105IELTS6.5₹30.7K/Yr лв31,354 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	8.3/10(9 Users)Ranked 42 by THE in 2024 Ranked 69 by QS in 2025
#9	University of California, Davis California, Usa38%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹41.02L/Yr ($47,926/Yr)Living: ₹13.81L/Yr ($16,136/Yr)Admission	B.A Cinema and Digital MediaSAT1490TOEFL80PTE46₹41.02L/Yr $47,926 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.5/10(5 Users)Ranked 59 by THE in 2024 Ranked 130 by QS in 2025
#10	Brown University, Providence Rhode Island, Usa9.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹53.65L/Yr ($62,680/Yr)Living: ₹8.37L/Yr ($9,774/Yr)Admission	B.A Modern Culture and MediaDuolingo125TOEFL90₹53.65L/Yr $62,680 Course duration: 4 years Programs	6.8/10(1 User)Ranked 64 by THE in 2024 Ranked 79 by QS in 2025

#11	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
#12	University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill North Carolina, Usa30.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹30.03L/Yr ($35,082/Yr)Living: ₹9.89L/Yr ($11,556/Yr)Admission	M.A Media Communication₹26.38L/Yr $30,826 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	8.3/10(4 Users)Ranked 72 by THE in 2024 Ranked 155 by QS in 2025
#13	University of Southern California, Los Angeles California, Usa12.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹42.97L/Yr ($50,206/Yr)Living: ₹14.32L/Yr ($16,732/Yr)Admission	M.S Digital Social MediaGRE updated317TOEFL90PTE68₹31.62L/Yr $36,944 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	7.5/10(21 Users)Ranked 74 by THE in 2024 Ranked 125 by QS in 2025
#14	Boston University, Boston Massachusetts, Usa29.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹50.12L/Yr ($58,560/Yr)Living: ₹14.89L/Yr ($17,400/Yr)Admission	M.A Emerging Media StudiesGRE updated298TOEFL100₹50.12L/Yr $58,560 Course duration: 1 year 1 More Program	8.0/10(7 Users)Ranked 78 by THE in 2024 Ranked 108 by QS in 2025
#15	University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, Minneapolis Minnesota, Usa51%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹30.25L/Yr ($35,348/Yr)Living: ₹8.43L/Yr ($9,852/Yr)Admission	B.A Studies in Cinema and Media ...TOEFL79PTE59₹30.25L/Yr $35,348 Course duration: 4 years Programs	5.5/10(4 Users)Ranked 85 by THE in 2024 Ranked 203 by QS in 2025
#16	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
#17	Vanderbilt University, Nashville Tennessee, Usa10.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹49.75L/Yr ($58,130/Yr)Living: ₹9.88L/Yr ($11,540/Yr)Admission	B.A Cinema and Media ArtsSAT1460IELTS7.0PTE70₹49.75L/Yr $58,130 Course duration: 4 years Programs	9.2/10(1 User)Ranked 92 by THE in 2024 Ranked 248 by QS in 2025
#18	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
#19	Michigan State University, East Lansing Michigan, Usa65.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹30.87L/Yr ($36,065/Yr)Living: ₹9.14L/Yr ($10,676/Yr)Admission	M.A Media and InformationGRE updated298IELTS6.5PTE59₹25.59L/Yr $29,904 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	7.8/10(9 Users)Ranked 116 by THE in 2024 Ranked 152 by QS in 2025
#20	Texas A&M University, College Station Texas, Usa67%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹20.02L/Yr ($23,390/Yr)Living: ₹7.19L/Yr ($8,404/Yr)Admission	B.A Telecommunication Media Stud...IELTS6PTE53₹20.02L/Yr $23,390 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	7.3/10(1 User)Ranked 118 by THE in 2024 Ranked 154 by QS in 2025
#21	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 Digital Journalism and MediaSAT1140IELTS6.5₹31.65L/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
#22	University of Florida, Gainesville Florida, Usa45.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹24.53L/Yr ($28,658/Yr)Living: ₹9.84L/Yr ($11,500/Yr)Admission	B.S Media Production, Management...SAT1330IELTS6₹24.53L/Yr $28,658 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.2/10(10 Users)Ranked 132 by THE in 2024 Ranked 215 by QS in 2025
#23	University of Rochester, Rochester New York, Usa35.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹50.18L/Yr ($58,625/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 1 More Program	Ranked 133 by THE in 2024 Ranked 236 by QS in 2025
#24	University of Colorado, Boulder Colorado, Usa79.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹35.09L/Yr ($41,001/Yr)Living: ₹11.98L/Yr ($13,998/Yr)Admission	M.A Media and Public EngagementIELTS6.5PTE54₹29.72L/Yr $34,728 Course duration: 4 years 5+ More Programs	7.2/10(1 User)Ranked 138 by THE in 2024 Ranked 320 by QS in 2025
#25	Indiana University, Bloomington Indiana, Usa78%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹22.34L/Yr ($26,098/Yr)Living: ₹9.27L/Yr ($10,830/Yr)Admission	M.S Media₹22.34L/Yr $26,098 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.0/10(4 Users)Ranked 198 by THE in 2024 Ranked 355 by QS in 2025
#26	University of Miami, Coral Gables Florida, Usa37.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹49.73L/Yr ($58,102/Yr)Living: ₹11.7L/Yr ($13,666/Yr)Admission	B.S Electronic MediaACT30IELTS6.5₹49.73L/Yr $58,102 Course duration: 4 years 2+ More Programs	8.3/10(1 User)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024 Ranked 324 by QS in 2025
#27	Rutgers University - New Jersey, New Brunswick New Jersey, Usa58%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹12.42L/Yr ($14,506/Yr)Living: ₹10.66L/Yr ($12,452/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Journalism and Media Stu...SAT1300TOEFL79PTE53₹12.42L/Yr $14,506 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	6.8/10(3 Users)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024 Ranked 328 by QS in 2025
#28	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
#29	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 Electronic and Digital MediaSAT1170TOEFL80PTE46₹39.09L/Yr $45,666 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	6.3/10(2 Users)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024 Ranked 393 by QS in 2025
#30	George Washington University, Washington District Of Columbia, Usa40.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹27.6L/Yr ($32,250/Yr)Living: ₹11.13L/Yr ($13,000/Yr)Admission	M.A New Media PhotojournalismGRE updated314IELTS6.0PTE53₹27.6L/Yr $32,250 Course duration: 2 years Programs	6.8/10(2 Users)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024 Ranked 371 by QS in 2025
#31	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 Media and Cultural Studies₹11.22L/Yr $13,104 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.7/10(1 User)Ranked 251 by THE in 2024 Ranked 497 by QS in 2025
#32	Florida State University, Tallahassee Florida, Usa58%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹16.09L/Yr ($18,799/Yr)Living: ₹8.95L/Yr ($10,458/Yr)Admission	B.A Digital Media ProductionIELTS6.5PTE55₹16.09L/Yr $18,799 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.8/10(16 Users)Ranked 251 by THE in 2024 Ranked 573 by QS in 2025
#33	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
#34	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
#35	University at Buffalo, Buffalo New York, Usa59.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹24.46L/Yr ($28,575/Yr)Living: ₹8.69L/Yr ($10,152/Yr)Admission	B.A Media StudySAT1245TOEFL70PTE50₹21.39L/Yr $24,990 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	7.8/10(8 Users)Ranked 301 by THE in 2024 Ranked 301 by ARWU in 2022
#36	University of Tennessee, Knoxville Tennessee, Usa76.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹27.1L/Yr ($31,664/Yr)Living: ₹9.15L/Yr ($10,696/Yr)Admission	B.S Journalism and Electronic Me...TOEFL80PTE53₹27.1L/Yr $31,664 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.7/10(2 Users)Ranked 301 by THE in 2024 Ranked 481 by QS in 2025
#37	Washington State University, Pullman Washington, Usa72%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹23.07L/Yr ($26,950/Yr)Living: ₹9.72L/Yr ($11,356/Yr)Admission	B.A Journalism and Media Product...IELTS6.5₹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
#38	University of Georgia, Athens Georgia, Usa52.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.87L/Yr ($30,220/Yr)Living: ₹8.61L/Yr ($10,060/Yr)Admission	B.A Entertainment and Media Stud...SAT1420IELTS6.5₹25.87L/Yr $30,220 Course duration: 4 years Programs	6.8/10(5 Users)Ranked 351 by THE in 2024 Ranked 587 by QS in 2025
#39	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
#40	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 4+ More Programs	8.2/10(8 Users)Ranked 351 by THE in 2024 Ranked 681 by QS in 2025
#41	University of Connecticut, Storrs Connecticut, Usa48.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹37.03L/Yr ($43,259/Yr)Living: ₹10.71L/Yr ($12,514/Yr)Admission	M.A Digital Media & DesignTOEFL79PTE53₹37.42L/Yr $43,716 Course duration: 1 year 1 More Program	9.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 351 by THE in 2024 Ranked 565 by QS in 2025
#42	University of South Carolina, Columbia South Carolina, Usa68%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹12.74L/Yr ($14,880/Yr)Living: ₹15.02L/Yr ($17,552/Yr)Admission	M.A Media ArtsTOEFL80PTE53₹12.74L/Yr $14,880 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.7/10(2 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024 Ranked 601 by QS in 2025
#43	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 2+ More Programs	7.0/10(4 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024 Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025
#44	Colorado State University, Fort Collins Colorado, Usa78%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26.6L/Yr ($31,084/Yr)Living: ₹10.25L/Yr ($11,974/Yr)Admission	B.A Journalism and Media Communi...₹26.6L/Yr $31,084 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.0/10(4 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024 Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#45	University of Kentucky, Lexington Kentucky, Usa90.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹27.63L/Yr ($32,276/Yr)Living: ₹11.01L/Yr ($12,858/Yr)Admission	B.S Digital Media and DesignIELTS6.0₹27.63L/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
#46	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
#47	Florida International University, Miami Florida, Usa50.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹15.89L/Yr ($18,566/Yr)Living: ₹9.31L/Yr ($10,882/Yr)Admission	B.S Broadcast MediaSAT1020TOEFL80₹15.89L/Yr $18,566 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.8/10(3 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024 Ranked 574 by QS in 2025
#48	New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark New Jersey, Usa59.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹29.93L/Yr ($34,972/Yr)Living: ₹11.38L/Yr ($13,300/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Communication and Media ...₹29.93L/Yr $34,972 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.7/10(5 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024 Ranked 791 by QS in 2025
#49	Syracuse University, Syracuse New York, Usa52.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹27.76L/Yr ($32,436/Yr)Living: ₹13.14L/Yr ($15,356/Yr)Admission	M.S New Media ManagementIELTS6.5₹27.76L/Yr $32,436 Course duration: 1 year Programs	5.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024 Ranked 801 by QS in 2025
#50	Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy New York, Usa44.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹50.16L/Yr ($58,600/Yr)Living: ₹12.8L/Yr ($14,960/Yr)Admission	B.S Electronic Media, Arts, and ...TOEFL88PTE59₹50.16L/Yr $58,600 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 401 by THE in 2024 Ranked 601 by QS in 2025