Best MA in Performing Arts Colleges & Universities in USA in 2025

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#1	University of California, Davis California, Usa38%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹28.59L/Yr ($33,238/Yr)Living: ₹13.88L/Yr ($16,136/Yr)Admission	M.A Performance StudiesTOEFL80PTE54₹28.59L/Yr $33,238 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.5/10(5 Users)
#2	University of California, Santa Barbara California, Usa36%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹12.99L/Yr ($15,102/Yr)Living: ₹13.05L/Yr ($15,169/Yr)Admission	M.A Theater StudiesTOEFL80₹12.99L/Yr $15,102 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.2/10(6 Users)
#3	University of Southern California, Los Angeles California, Usa12.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹36.76L/Yr ($42,740/Yr)Living: ₹14.39L/Yr ($16,732/Yr)Admission	M.A Applied Theatre ArtsGRE317TOEFL90PTE68₹36.76L/Yr $42,740 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.5/10(21 Users)
#4	Boston University, Boston Massachusetts, Usa29.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹50.37L/Yr ($58,560/Yr)Living: ₹14.97L/Yr ($17,400/Yr)Admission	M.A Theatre EducationGRE298TOEFL84₹50.37L/Yr $58,560 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.0/10(7 Users)
Partner Colleges 8.9 Best In Social Life University of Delaware Newark, Delaware ₹30.87L 1st Year Fees B.S Accounting Apply Now 7.6 Best In Infrastructure Arizona State University Tempe, Arizona ₹26.84L 1st Year Fees B.S Biological Sciences - Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior Apply Now 7.3 Best In Infrastructure Northeastern University Boston, Massachusetts ₹33.46L 1st Year Fees M.S Project Management Apply Now 5.2 Best In Academic Long Island University Brooklyn, New York ₹21.92L 1st Year Fees M.B.A Apply Now Thomas Jefferson University Philadelphia, Pennsylvania ₹36.04L 1st Year Fees B.S Mechanical Engineering Apply Now 8.6 Best In Social Life Auburn University Auburn, Alabama ₹14.18L 1st Year Fees B.S Health Services Administration Apply Now 8.3 Best In Placement University of Kansas Lawrence, Kansas ₹24.42L 1st Year Fees B.S Finance Apply Now Monroe College Bronx, New York ₹23.28L 1st Year Fees M.B.A Apply Now UMass Lowell Lowell, Massachusetts ₹28.24L 1st Year Fees B.S Mechanical Engineering Apply Now 8.1 Best In Social Life University of South Carolina Columbia, South Carolina ₹28.84L 1st Year Fees B.S Computer Science Apply Now
#5	University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, Minneapolis Minnesota, Usa51%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.69L/Yr ($29,864/Yr)Living: ₹8.47L/Yr ($9,852/Yr)Admission	M.A Theatre ArtsTOEFL79PTE59₹25.69L/Yr $29,864 Course duration: 2 years Programs	5.5/10(4 Users)
#6	Ohio State University, Columbus Ohio, Usa49.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹37.1L/Yr ($43,128/Yr)Living: ₹12.01L/Yr ($13,966/Yr)Admission	M.A Theatre₹37.1L/Yr $43,128 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.3/10(3 Users)
#7	University of Maryland, College Park Maryland, Usa44%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹15.22L/Yr ($17,693/Yr)Living: ₹7.93L/Yr ($9,214/Yr)Admission	M.A TheatreGRE320TOEFL80PTE68₹15.22L/Yr $17,693 Course duration: 3 years Programs	7.3/10(3 Users)
#8	Texas A&M University, College Station Texas, Usa67%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹14.42L/Yr ($16,766/Yr)Living: ₹7.23L/Yr ($8,404/Yr)Admission	M.A Performance StudiesIELTS6PTE53₹14.42L/Yr $16,766 Course duration: 1 year Programs	7.3/10(1 User)
#9	University of Massachusetts, Amherst Massachusetts, Usa65.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹10.68L/Yr ($12,410/Yr)Living: ₹11.19L/Yr ($13,004/Yr)Admission	M.A TheaterIELTS6.5PTE53₹10.68L/Yr $12,410 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.3/10(2 Users)
#10	University of Colorado, Boulder Colorado, Usa79.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹29.87L/Yr ($34,728/Yr)Living: ₹12.04L/Yr ($13,998/Yr)Admission	M.A TheatreIELTS6.5PTE54₹29.87L/Yr $34,728 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.2/10(1 User)

#11	Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland Ohio, Usa35.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹43.73L/Yr ($50,838/Yr)Living: ₹5.62L/Yr ($6,534/Yr)Admission	M.A TheaterIELTS7PTE61₹43.73L/Yr $50,838 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.2/10(2 Users)
#12	Indiana University, Bloomington Indiana, Usa78%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹22.45L/Yr ($26,098/Yr)Living: ₹9.32L/Yr ($10,830/Yr)Admission	M.A Theatre and Drama₹22.45L/Yr $26,098 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.0/10(4 Users)
#13	Stony Brook University, Stony Brook New York, Usa40.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹22.13L/Yr ($25,732/Yr)Living: ₹11.57L/Yr ($13,446/Yr)Admission	M.A Theatre ArtsGRE309IELTS6.0PTE53₹22.13L/Yr $25,732 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.5/10(3 Users)
#14	Florida State University, Tallahassee Florida, Usa58%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹17.24L/Yr ($20,043/Yr)Living: ₹9L/Yr ($10,458/Yr)Admission	M.A Theatre ManagementIELTS6.5PTE55₹17.24L/Yr $20,043 Course duration: 3 years 2+ More Programs	7.8/10(16 Users)
#15	University at Buffalo, Buffalo New York, Usa59.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹19.87L/Yr ($23,100/Yr)Living: ₹8.73L/Yr ($10,152/Yr)Admission	M.A Theatre & PerformanceGRE309IELTS7PTE55₹19.87L/Yr $23,100 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.8/10(8 Users)
#16	University of Kansas, Lawrence Kansas, Usa93%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹16.64L/Yr ($19,342/Yr)Living: ₹8.84L/Yr ($10,276/Yr)Admission	M.A TheatreTOEFL80PTE60₹16.64L/Yr $19,342 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.3/10(1 User)
#17	University of South Carolina, Columbia South Carolina, Usa68%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹18.84L/Yr ($21,897/Yr)Living: ₹15.1L/Yr ($17,552/Yr)Admission	M.A TheatreTOEFL80PTE53₹18.84L/Yr $21,897 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.7/10(2 Users)
#18	Ohio University, Athens Ohio, Usa75%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.44L/Yr ($29,576/Yr)Living: ₹9.98L/Yr ($11,598/Yr)Admission	M.A performance₹25.44L/Yr $29,576 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	--
#19	Binghamton University, Binghamton New York, Usa40.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹19.87L/Yr ($23,100/Yr)Living: ₹12.54L/Yr ($14,577/Yr)Admission	M.A TheatreIELTS7PTE65₹19.87L/Yr $23,100 Course duration: 2 years Programs	9.0/10(5 Users)
#20	University of Arkansas, Fayetteville Arkansas, Usa60.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹24.38L/Yr ($28,348/Yr)Living: ₹9.21L/Yr ($10,704/Yr)Admission	M.A TheatreTOEFL79PTE58₹24.38L/Yr $28,348 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.8/10(1 User)
#21	Texas Tech University, Lubbock Texas, Usa62.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹13.92L/Yr ($16,180/Yr)Living: ₹7.87L/Yr ($9,153/Yr)Admission	M.A Theatre ArtsDuolingo100IELTS6.5PTE60₹13.92L/Yr $16,180 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.7/10(1 User)
#22	Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green Ohio, Usa76%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26.34L/Yr ($30,617/Yr)Living: ₹7.65L/Yr ($8,898/Yr)Admission	M.A TheatreIELTS6.5PTE53₹26.34L/Yr $30,617 Course duration: 1 year Programs	--
#23	Texas State University, San Marcos Texas, Usa71.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹28.15L/Yr ($32,720/Yr)Living: ₹8.16L/Yr ($9,490/Yr)Admission	M.A TheatreIELTS6.5PTE52₹28.15L/Yr $32,720 Course duration: 1 year Programs	6.5/10(1 User)
#24	College of Charleston, Charleston South Carolina, Usa84.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹29.95L/Yr ($34,812/Yr)Living: ₹10.36L/Yr ($12,048/Yr)Admission	M.A Performing Arts₹29.95L/Yr $34,812 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.7/10(2 Users)Ranked 1501 by THE in 2024 Ranked 1648 by CWUR in 2022
#25	Adelphi University, Garden City New York, Usa70.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹42.44L/Yr ($49,335/Yr)Living: ₹13.01L/Yr ($15,120/Yr)Admission	M.A Educational Theatre (Non-Cer...₹42.44L/Yr $49,335 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 1501 by THE in 2024 Ranked 163 by US News in 2024
#26	University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu Hawaii, Usa85%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹31.9L/Yr ($37,080/Yr)Living: ₹11.76L/Yr ($13,673/Yr)Admission	M.A TheatreIELTS6PTE44₹31.9L/Yr $37,080 Course duration: 1 year Programs	--
#27	Tulane University, New Orleans Louisiana, Usa26%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹14.71L/Yr ($17,100/Yr)Living: ₹12.5L/Yr ($14,536/Yr)Admission	M.A Interdisciplinary Dance Perf...₹14.71L/Yr $17,100 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.7/10(1 User)
#28	University of Missouri, Columbia Missouri, Usa	Tuition: ₹20.55L/Yr ($23,894/Yr)Living: ₹9.18L/Yr ($10,676/Yr)Admission	M.A TheatreIELTS6.5PTE59₹20.55L/Yr $23,894 Course duration: 2 years Programs	6.7/10(4 Users)
#29	University of Houston, Houston Texas, Usa58.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹21.55L/Yr ($25,050/Yr)Living: ₹8.59L/Yr ($9,984/Yr)Admission	M.A TheatreDuolingo105TOEFL79PTE47₹21.55L/Yr $25,050 Course duration: 2 years Programs	9.3/10(1 User)
#30	Kansas State University, Manhattan Kansas, Usa94.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹9.9L/Yr ($11,508/Yr)Living: ₹2.43L/Yr ($2,830/Yr)Admission	M.A TheatreTOEFL79PTE58₹9.9L/Yr $11,508 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.0/10(3 Users)
#31	University of Denver, Denver Colorado, Usa53.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹43.52L/Yr ($50,592/Yr)Living: ₹10.85L/Yr ($12,612/Yr)Admission	M.A Sport and Performance Psycho...₹43.52L/Yr $50,592 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.3/10(2 Users)
#32	University of Missouri, Kansas City Missouri, Usa62%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹11.98L/Yr ($13,932/Yr)Living: ₹9.48L/Yr ($11,026/Yr)Admission	M.A Music Performance: KeyboardTOEFL79PTE53₹11.98L/Yr $13,932 Course duration: 2 years 4+ More Programs	Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 269 by US News in 2024
#33	Kent State University, Kent Ohio, Usa85%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹19.37L/Yr ($22,522/Yr)Living: ₹9.39L/Yr ($10,916/Yr)Admission	M.A Performance (Chamber Music)Duolingo100TOEFL71PTE50₹19.37L/Yr $22,522 Course duration: 2 years 7+ More Programs	3.8/10(4 Users)
#34	Utah State University, Logan Utah, Usa90.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹24.79L/Yr ($28,821/Yr)Living: ₹6.09L/Yr ($7,080/Yr)Admission	M.A Theatre Arts₹24.79L/Yr $28,821 Course duration: 1 year Programs	10.0/10(1 User)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 269 by US News in 2024
#35	University of Idaho, Moscow Idaho, Usa75.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹24.28L/Yr ($28,224/Yr)Living: ₹7.46L/Yr ($8,670/Yr)Admission	M.A Theatre ArtsTOEFL79PTE58₹24.28L/Yr $28,224 Course duration: 3 years Programs	6.5/10(3 Users)
#36	Brigham Young University, Provo Utah, Usa51%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹12.92L/Yr ($15,020/Yr)Living: ₹6.48L/Yr ($7,530/Yr)Admission	M.A Media and Performance Studie...TOEFL80PTE53₹12.92L/Yr $15,020 Course duration: 2 years Programs	9.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 115 by US News in 2024
#37	San Diego State University, San Diego California, Usa34.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹8.26L/Yr ($9,608/Yr)Admission	M.A Theatre ArtsGRE300TOEFL80PTE58₹8.26L/Yr $9,608 Course duration: 2 years Programs	5.7/10(5 Users)
#38	Baylor University, Waco Texas, Usa39.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹27.79L/Yr ($32,310/Yr)Living: ₹10.46L/Yr ($12,163/Yr)Admission	M.A Theatre StudiesGRE297IELTS6.5PTE60₹27.79L/Yr $32,310 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.5/10(2 Users)
#39	San Francisco State University, San Francisco California, Usa68.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹7.7L/Yr ($8,956/Yr)Living: ₹12.47L/Yr ($14,502/Yr)Admission	M.A Theatre ArtsTOEFL80PTE59₹7.7L/Yr $8,956 Course duration: 2 years Programs	6.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025 Ranked 178 by US News in 2024
#40	Illinois State University, Normal Illinois, Usa88.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹15.54L/Yr ($18,064/Yr)Living: ₹8.47L/Yr ($9,850/Yr)Admission	M.A TheatreIELTS6.5PTE56₹15.54L/Yr $18,064 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.5/10(4 Users)Ranked 1401 by QS in 2025 Ranked 209 by US News in 2024
#41	Villanova University, Villanova Pennsylvania, Usa43.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹13.08L/Yr ($15,210/Yr)Living: ₹11.65L/Yr ($13,547/Yr)Admission	M.A TheatreGRE314TOEFL90₹13.08L/Yr $15,210 Course duration: 2 years Programs	6.7/10(2 Users)Ranked 67 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1043 by CWUR in 2022
#42	DePaul University, Chicago Illinois, Usa69.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹13.66L/Yr ($15,876/Yr)Living: ₹11.87L/Yr ($13,797/Yr)Admission	M.A Film and Television Directin...Duolingo115IELTS6.5PTE53₹13.66L/Yr $15,876 Course duration: 3 years Programs	6.2/10(1 User)Ranked 151 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1507 by CWUR in 2022
#43	Montclair State University, Montclair New Jersey, Usa66.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹16.27L/Yr ($18,920/Yr)Living: ₹12.44L/Yr ($14,458/Yr)Admission	M.A Theatre, Theatre Studies Con...TOEFL83PTE48₹16.27L/Yr $18,920 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.7/10(1 User)Ranked 163 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1497 by CWUR in 2022
#44	University of North Dakota, Grand Forks North Dakota, Usa83.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹20.16L/Yr ($23,435/Yr)Living: ₹7.35L/Yr ($8,548/Yr)Admission	M.A TheatreIELTS6.0PTE50₹20.16L/Yr $23,435 Course duration: 2 years Programs	5.2/10(1 User)Ranked 236 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1193 by CWUR in 2022
#45	Sam Houston State University, Huntsville Texas, Usa72%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹17.29L/Yr ($20,098/Yr)Living: ₹7.89L/Yr ($9,178/Yr)Admission	M.A Kinesiology - Sport and Huma...₹17.29L/Yr $20,098 Course duration: 1 year Programs	9.0/10(1 User)Ranked 249 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1981 by CWUR in 2022
#46	University of Nebraska Omaha, Omaha Nebraska, Usa	Tuition: ₹13.78L/Yr ($16,020/Yr)Living: ₹8.09L/Yr ($9,406/Yr)Admission	M.A TheatreIELTS6.0PTE44₹13.78L/Yr $16,020 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 304 by US News in 2024 Ranked 518 by FORBES in 2019
#47	Texas Woman's University, Denton Texas, Usa85.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹18.02L/Yr ($20,949/Yr)Living: ₹7.04L/Yr ($8,181/Yr)Admission	M.A TheatreIELTS6.5PTE53₹18.02L/Yr $20,949 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 332 by US News in 2024 Ranked 592 by FORBES in 2019
#48	Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti Michigan, Usa72.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹23.51L/Yr ($27,336/Yr)Living: ₹8.48L/Yr ($9,854/Yr)Admission	M.A Theatre ArtsTOEFL79PTE58₹23.51L/Yr $27,336 Course duration: 2 years 2+ More Programs	7.8/10(1 User)Ranked 376 by US News in 2024
#49	Roosevelt University, Chicago Illinois, Usa72.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹17.34L/Yr ($20,153/Yr)Living: ₹11.12L/Yr ($12,927/Yr)Admission	M.A Performing Arts Administrati...₹17.34L/Yr $20,153 Course duration: 1 year 1 More Program	Ranked 390 by US News in 2024
#50	University of New Orleans, New Orleans Louisiana, Usa60.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹24.48L/Yr ($28,460/Yr)Living: ₹9.1L/Yr ($10,575/Yr)Admission	M.A Film and TheatreTOEFL79PTE58₹24.48L/Yr $28,460 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 395 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1633 by CWUR in 2022