Best Photography Universities in USA in 2025

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#1	new name testing, Urbana Illinois, Usa66%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹30.7K/Yr (лв31,354/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S PhotographyDuolingo105IELTS6.5₹30.7K/Yr лв31,354 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.3/10(9 Users)Ranked 42 by THE in 2024 Ranked 69 by QS in 2025
#2	Washington University, St. Louis Missouri, Usa17%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹50.86L/Yr ($59,420/Yr)Living: ₹13.28L/Yr ($15,511/Yr)Admission	B.A PhotographyIELTS6.0₹50.86L/Yr $59,420 Course duration: 4 years Programs	10.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 68 by THE in 2024 Ranked 176 by QS in 2025
#3	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 Photography and Related Medi...SAT1170IELTS6.0₹26.62L/Yr $31,104 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.3/10(6 Users)Ranked 86 by THE in 2024 Ranked 89 by QS in 2025
#4	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
Partner Colleges University of New Haven West Haven, Connecticut ₹36.47L 1st Year Fees B.S Forensic Science Apply Now 9.3 Best In Social Life Grand Valley State University Allendale, Michigan ₹17.76L 1st Year Fees B.S Neuroscience Apply Now 7.0 Best In Infrastructure University of North Texas Denton, Texas ₹35.95L 1st Year Fees B.S Computer Science Apply Now 9.1 Best In Faculty University of Alabama Birmingham, Alabama ₹32.85L 1st Year Fees M.B.A Apply Now California State University - Stanislaus Turlock, California ₹17.54L 1st Year Fees M.B.A Apply Now 6.6 Best In Academic San Jose State University San Jose, California ₹18.43L 1st Year Fees B.S Aerospace Engineering Apply Now Ohio University Athens, Ohio ₹19.52L 1st Year Fees B.S Civil Engineering Apply Now 7.6 Best In Academic Colorado State University Fort Collins, Colorado ₹24.24L 1st Year Fees M.S Computer Science Apply Now 8.0 Best In Infrastructure Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, Arizona ₹22.5L 1st Year Fees B.S Computer Information Technology Apply Now 7.3 Best In Faculty Wright State University Dayton, Ohio ₹25.57L 1st Year Fees M.B.A Apply Now
#5	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.A Electronic Media - Photograp...ACT30IELTS6.5₹49.73L/Yr $58,102 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.3/10(1 User)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024 Ranked 324 by QS in 2025
#6	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 Photography or Digital Imagi...SAT1130IELTS6.5₹23.64L/Yr $27,616 Course duration: 4 years Programs	6.8/10(6 Users)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024 Ranked 531 by QS in 2025
#7	George Washington University, Washington District Of Columbia, Usa40.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹51.17L/Yr ($59,780/Yr)Living: ₹11.13L/Yr ($13,000/Yr)Admission	B.F.A PhotographyIELTS6.5PTE61₹51.17L/Yr $59,780 Course duration: 4 years Programs	6.8/10(2 Users)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024 Ranked 371 by QS in 2025
#8	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 PhotographySAT1420IELTS6.5₹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
#9	University of Colorado, Denver Colorado, Usa65%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.78L/Yr ($30,126/Yr)Living: ₹9.93L/Yr ($11,601/Yr)Admission	B.A PhotographyTOEFL79PTE58₹25.78L/Yr $30,126 Course duration: 4 years Programs	6.5/10(1 User)Ranked 351 by THE in 2024 Ranked 761 by QS in 2025
#10	Temple University, Philadelphia Pennsylvania, Usa52.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹34.84L/Yr ($40,707/Yr)Living: ₹7.18L/Yr ($8,392/Yr)Admission	M.F.A PhotographyIELTS6.5PTE53₹35.46L/Yr $41,430 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	8.2/10(8 Users)Ranked 351 by THE in 2024 Ranked 681 by QS in 2025

#11	Syracuse University, Syracuse New York, Usa52.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹35.18L/Yr ($41,104/Yr)Living: ₹13.14L/Yr ($15,356/Yr)Admission	M.F.A Art PhotographyIELTS6.5₹27.76L/Yr $32,436 Course duration: 3 years 2+ More Programs	5.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024 Ranked 801 by QS in 2025
#12	Ohio University, Athens Ohio, Usa75%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹23.87L/Yr ($27,885/Yr)Living: ₹9.93L/Yr ($11,598/Yr)Admission	M.A Photography (Concentration i...₹25.31L/Yr $29,576 Course duration: 1 year 3+ More Programs	Ranked 601 by THE in 2024 Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025
#13	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 PhotographyIELTS6.5PTE44₹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
#14	Mississippi State University, Mississippi State Mississippi, Usa55.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹21.65L/Yr ($25,294/Yr)Living: ₹8.23L/Yr ($9,614/Yr)Admission	B.A PhotographySAT1180TOEFL71₹21.65L/Yr $25,294 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 601 by THE in 2024 Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025
#15	University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa Alabama, Usa52.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26.93L/Yr ($31,460/Yr)Living: ₹4.32L/Yr ($5,050/Yr)Admission	M.A Studio Art - PhotographyTOEFL79PTE59₹26.93L/Yr $31,460 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 601 by THE in 2024 Ranked 951 by QS in 2025
#16	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
#17	Texas State University, San Marcos Texas, Usa71.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹41.25L/Yr ($48,200/Yr)Living: ₹8.12L/Yr ($9,490/Yr)Admission	B.A PhotographyIELTS6.5PTE52₹41.25L/Yr $48,200 Course duration: 4 years Programs	6.5/10(1 User)Ranked 1001 by THE in 2024 Ranked 280 by US News in 2024
#18	University of South Dakota, Vermillion South Dakota, Usa88.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹12.52L/Yr ($14,624/Yr)Living: ₹6.87L/Yr ($8,030/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S PhotographyIELTS6.0PTE47₹12.52L/Yr $14,624 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 1001 by THE in 2024 Ranked 269 by US News in 2024
#19	University of Houston, Houston Texas, Usa58.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹22.25L/Yr ($25,991/Yr)Living: ₹8.55L/Yr ($9,984/Yr)Admission	B.A Photography / Digital MediaTOEFL79PTE47₹22.25L/Yr $25,991 Course duration: 4 years Programs	9.3/10(1 User)Ranked 651 by QS in 2025 Ranked 133 by US News in 2024
#20	Wayne State University, Detroit Michigan, Usa81.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹4.78L/Yr ($5,580/Yr)Living: ₹8.65L/Yr ($10,102/Yr)Admission	B.A PhotographySAT1230IELTS6.5₹4.78L/Yr $5,580 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 791 by QS in 2025 Ranked 201 by US News in 2024
#21	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
#22	Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge Louisiana, Usa76%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹24.51L/Yr ($28,635/Yr)Living: ₹10.06L/Yr ($11,750/Yr)Admission	B.A PhotographyIELTS6.5PTE59₹24.51L/Yr $28,635 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 901 by QS in 2025 Ranked 185 by US News in 2024
#23	Loyola University, Chicago Illinois, Usa72.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹41.68L/Yr ($48,700/Yr)Living: ₹12.05L/Yr ($14,080/Yr)Admission	B.A PhotographyIELTS6.5PTE53₹41.68L/Yr $48,700 Course duration: 4 years Programs	9.7/10(3 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 142 by US News in 2024
#24	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 PhotographyACT25TOEFL79PTE53₹35.95L/Yr $42,008 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.0/10(2 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 260 by US News in 2024
#25	Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis, Indianapolis Indiana, Usa69.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26.93L/Yr ($31,469/Yr)Living: ₹8.23L/Yr ($9,618/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Photography₹26.93L/Yr $31,469 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 201 by US News in 2024
#26	Kent State University, Kent Ohio, Usa85%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹18.47L/Yr ($21,578/Yr)Living: ₹9.34L/Yr ($10,916/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Studio Arts (Print Media...Duolingo100TOEFL71PTE48₹18.47L/Yr $21,578 Course duration: 4 years Programs	3.8/10(4 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 227 by US News in 2024
#27	West Virginia University, Morgantown West Virginia, Usa76.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹22.74L/Yr ($26,568/Yr)Living: ₹9.05L/Yr ($10,576/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S PhotographyIELTS6.5PTE53₹22.74L/Yr $26,568 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	8.7/10(2 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 216 by US News in 2024
#28	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 PhotographySAT1215TOEFL90PTE53₹26.18L/Yr $30,584 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 115 by US News in 2024
#29	University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee Wisconsin, Usa72%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹18.38L/Yr ($21,474/Yr)Living: ₹9.04L/Yr ($10,560/Yr)Admission	B.A Photography and ImagingIELTS6.0PTE49₹18.38L/Yr $21,474 Course duration: 4 years Programs	6.0/10(1 User)Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025 Ranked 332 by US News in 2024
#30	California State University, Long Beach California, Usa33.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹14.7L/Yr ($17,180/Yr)Living: ₹10.69L/Yr ($12,484/Yr)Admission	B.A PhotographyIELTS6.5PTE46₹14.7L/Yr $17,180 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 105 by US News in 2024 Ranked 272 by FORBES in 2019
#31	University of Dayton, Dayton Ohio, Usa58%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹39.52L/Yr ($46,170/Yr)Living: ₹13.17L/Yr ($15,390/Yr)Admission	B.A PhotographyACT21IELTS6.5PTE50₹39.52L/Yr $46,170 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.2/10(3 Users)Ranked 133 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1178 by CWUR in 2022
#32	California State University, Fullerton California, Usa41.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹11.23L/Yr ($13,116/Yr)Living: ₹13.39L/Yr ($15,642/Yr)Admission	M.A Art - Creative PhotographyTOEFL80PTE58₹11.23L/Yr $13,116 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.3/10(6 Users)Ranked 133 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1289 by CWUR in 2022
#33	University of La Verne, La Verne California, Usa48.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹35.9L/Yr ($41,940/Yr)Living: ₹11.28L/Yr ($13,180/Yr)Admission	B.A PhotographyIELTS6.5PTE53₹35.9L/Yr $41,940 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 170 by US News in 2024 Ranked 455 by FORBES in 2019
#34	University of Massachusetts, North Dartmouth Massachusetts, Usa	Tuition: ₹26.03L/Yr ($30,412/Yr)Living: ₹11.07L/Yr ($12,936/Yr)Admission	B.A PhotographySAT1370IELTS6.5PTE53₹26.03L/Yr $30,412 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 209 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1593 by CWUR in 2022
#35	Chatham University, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, Usa54.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹31.98L/Yr ($37,363/Yr)Living: ₹9.75L/Yr ($11,390/Yr)Admission	B.A Photography₹31.98L/Yr $37,363 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 209 by US News in 2024
#36	Ball State University, Muncie Indiana, Usa62.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹23.36L/Yr ($27,288/Yr)Living: ₹8.59L/Yr ($10,034/Yr)Admission	B.A Photography and Intermedia A...IELTS6.5PTE53₹23.36L/Yr $27,288 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 216 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1470 by CWUR in 2022
#37	Grand Valley State University, Allendale Michigan, Usa81.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹17.76L/Yr ($20,750/Yr)Living: ₹7.83L/Yr ($9,150/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S PhotographyIELTS6.5PTE53₹17.76L/Yr $20,750 Course duration: 4 years Programs	10.0/10(2 Users)Ranked 235 by US News in 2024 Ranked 481 by FORBES in 2019
#38	Sam Houston State University, Huntsville Texas, Usa72%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹16.48L/Yr ($19,256/Yr)Living: ₹7.86L/Yr ($9,178/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Photography₹16.48L/Yr $19,256 Course duration: 4 years Programs	9.0/10(1 User)Ranked 249 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1981 by CWUR in 2022
#39	Maryville University, St. Louis Missouri, Usa93%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹22.31L/Yr ($26,070/Yr)Living: ₹8.63L/Yr ($10,088/Yr)Admission	B.A Photography and Digital ArtIELTS6.0PTE44₹22.31L/Yr $26,070 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.7/10(1 User)Ranked 249 by US News in 2024 Ranked 421 by FORBES in 2019
#40	Southern Illinois University, Carbondale Illinois, Usa80.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹22.25L/Yr ($26,000/Yr)Living: ₹9.09L/Yr ($10,622/Yr)Admission	B.A Cinema and Photography - Pho...IELTS6.5PTE54₹22.25L/Yr $26,000 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	Ranked 280 by US News in 2024 Ranked 870 by CWUR in 2022
#41	University of Hartford, West Hartford Connecticut, Usa71.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹32.35L/Yr ($37,802/Yr)Living: ₹10.57L/Yr ($12,346/Yr)Admission	B.A PhotographyIELTS6.5PTE52₹32.35L/Yr $37,802 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 304 by US News in 2024 Ranked 542 by FORBES in 2019
#42	Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro Tennessee, Usa68.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹23.92L/Yr ($27,942/Yr)Living: ₹7.18L/Yr ($8,392/Yr)Admission	B.S Mass Communication (Photogra...IELTS5.5PTE54₹23.92L/Yr $27,942 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.2/10(1 User)Ranked 304 by US News in 2024 Ranked 631 by FORBES in 2019
#43	Andrews University, Berrien Springs Michigan, Usa39.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹24.2L/Yr ($28,272/Yr)Living: ₹7.77L/Yr ($9,078/Yr)Admission	B.F.A PhotographyIELTS6.5PTE54₹24.2L/Yr $28,272 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 320 by US News in 2024 Ranked 525 by FORBES in 2019
#44	Texas Woman's University, Denton Texas, Usa85.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹17.93L/Yr ($20,949/Yr)Living: ₹7L/Yr ($8,181/Yr)Admission	M.A PhotographyIELTS6.5PTE53₹17.93L/Yr $20,949 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 332 by US News in 2024 Ranked 592 by FORBES in 2019
#45	Lesley University, Cambridge Massachusetts, Usa63.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹27.29L/Yr ($31,890/Yr)Living: ₹13.48L/Yr ($15,750/Yr)Admission	B.A Photography₹27.29L/Yr $31,890 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.7/10(1 User)Ranked 342 by US News in 2024
#46	Missouri State University, Springfield Missouri, Usa84%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹12.84L/Yr ($15,006/Yr)Living: ₹7.31L/Yr ($8,537/Yr)Admission	B.F.A PhotographySAT1140TOEFL61PTE44₹12.84L/Yr $15,006 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 342 by US News in 2024 Ranked 517 by FORBES in 2019
#47	Point Park University, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, Usa70.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.66L/Yr ($29,980/Yr)Living: ₹9.5L/Yr ($11,100/Yr)Admission	B.F.A Photography₹25.66L/Yr $29,980 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.3/10(1 User)Ranked 352 by US News in 2024
#48	University of Akron, Akron Ohio, Usa96%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹15.49L/Yr ($18,100/Yr)Living: ₹10.52L/Yr ($12,296/Yr)Admission	B.A PhotographyIELTS6.0PTE48₹15.49L/Yr $18,100 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 361 by US News in 2024 Ranked 878 by CWUR in 2022
#49	University of Maryland - Eastern Shore, Princess Anne Maryland, Usa39%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹13.02L/Yr ($15,214/Yr)Living: ₹8.24L/Yr ($9,623/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Commercial Photography₹13.02L/Yr $15,214 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 369 by US News in 2024
#50	University of West Georgia, Carrollton Georgia, Usa59.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹8.05L/Yr ($9,406/Yr)Living: ₹8.08L/Yr ($9,444/Yr)Admission	B.F.A PhotographyTOEFL79PTE53₹8.05L/Yr $9,406 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.5/10(1 User)Ranked 382 by US News in 2024