Best B.A in Media Studies Universities/Colleges in USA

Rank	College Info	Tuition Fees & living Cost(Avg.)	Top Courses	Ranking & Reviews
#1	University of California, Berkeley California, Usa16.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹4.92L/Yr ($5,721/Yr)Living: ₹17.34L/Yr ($20,168/Yr)Admission	B.A Media StudiesDuolingo115IELTS6.5PTE46₹4.92L/Yr $5,721 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.3/10(11 Users)Ranked 9 by THE in 2024 Ranked 12 by QS in 2025
#2	University of Chicago, Chicago Illinois, Usa7.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹52.61L/Yr ($61,179/Yr)Living: ₹15.82L/Yr ($18,396/Yr)Admission	B.A Cinema and Media StudiesTOEFL100PTE54₹52.61L/Yr $61,179 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.5/10(2 Users)Ranked 13 by THE in 2024 Ranked 21 by QS in 2025
#3	second name testing, Baltimore Maryland, Usa12.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹50.5L/Yr ($58,720/Yr)Living: ₹15.17L/Yr ($17,640/Yr)Admission	B.A Film and Media StudiesSAT1550IELTS7₹50.5L/Yr $58,720 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.2/10(6 Users)Ranked 15 by THE in 2024 Ranked 32 by QS in 2025
#4	University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia Pennsylvania, Usa9.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹48.34L/Yr ($56,212/Yr)Living: ₹15.38L/Yr ($17,888/Yr)Admission	B.A Digital Media DesignSAT1560TOEFL100PTE68₹48.34L/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
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#5	Cornell University, Ithaca New York, Usa14.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹53.72L/Yr ($62,465/Yr)Living: ₹9.15L/Yr ($10,635/Yr)Admission	B.A Performing and Media ArtsSAT1400IELTS7.5PTE70₹53.72L/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
#6	University of Washington, Seattle Washington, Usa45.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹34.13L/Yr ($39,687/Yr)Living: ₹10.42L/Yr ($12,117/Yr)Admission	B.A Media and Communication Stud...ACT34TOEFL92₹34.13L/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	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 Programs	8.3/10(9 Users)Ranked 42 by THE in 2024 Ranked 69 by QS in 2025
#8	Brown University, Providence Rhode Island, Usa9.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹53.9L/Yr ($62,680/Yr)Living: ₹8.41L/Yr ($9,774/Yr)Admission	B.A Modern Culture and MediaDuolingo125TOEFL90₹53.9L/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
#9	Washington University, St. Louis Missouri, Usa17%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹51.1L/Yr ($59,420/Yr)Living: ₹13.34L/Yr ($15,511/Yr)Admission	B.A Film and Media StudiesIELTS6.0₹51.1L/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
#10	University of California, Santa Barbara California, Usa36%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26.68L/Yr ($31,026/Yr)Living: ₹13.05L/Yr ($15,169/Yr)Admission	B.A Film and Media StudiesSAT1280TOEFL80₹26.68L/Yr $31,026 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.2/10(6 Users)Ranked 69 by THE in 2024 Ranked 178 by QS in 2025

#11	University of Southern California, Los Angeles California, Usa12.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹54.58L/Yr ($63,468/Yr)Living: ₹14.39L/Yr ($16,732/Yr)Admission	B.A Cinema and Media StudiesSAT1360TOEFL100PTE68₹54.58L/Yr $63,468 Course duration: 4 years 2+ More Programs	7.5/10(21 Users)Ranked 74 by THE in 2024 Ranked 125 by QS in 2025
#12	Boston University, Boston Massachusetts, Usa29.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹50.36L/Yr ($58,560/Yr)Living: ₹14.96L/Yr ($17,400/Yr)Admission	B.A Cinema and Media StudiesSAT1430TOEFL90₹50.36L/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
#13	Purdue University, West Lafayette Indiana, Usa56%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26.75L/Yr ($31,104/Yr)Living: ₹10.02L/Yr ($11,650/Yr)Admission	B.A Mass CommunicationSAT1170IELTS6.0₹26.75L/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
#14	Vanderbilt University, Nashville Tennessee, Usa10.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹49.99L/Yr ($58,130/Yr)Living: ₹9.92L/Yr ($11,540/Yr)Admission	B.A Cinema and Media ArtsSAT1460IELTS7.0PTE70₹49.99L/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
#15	Emory University, Atlanta Georgia, Usa25.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹49.12L/Yr ($57,120/Yr)Living: ₹7.18L/Yr ($8,354/Yr)Admission	B.A Media StudiesSAT1530TOEFL100₹49.12L/Yr $57,120 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	8.3/10(5 Users)Ranked 106 by THE in 2024 Ranked 196 by QS in 2025
#16	Michigan State University, East Lansing Michigan, Usa65.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹36.31L/Yr ($42,226/Yr)Living: ₹9.18L/Yr ($10,676/Yr)Admission	B.A Media and InformationSAT1280TOEFL79PTE59₹36.31L/Yr $42,226 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.8/10(9 Users)Ranked 116 by THE in 2024 Ranked 152 by QS in 2025
#17	Texas A&M University, College Station Texas, Usa67%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹20.12L/Yr ($23,390/Yr)Living: ₹7.23L/Yr ($8,404/Yr)Admission	B.A Telecommunication Media Stud...IELTS6PTE53₹20.12L/Yr $23,390 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.3/10(1 User)Ranked 118 by THE in 2024 Ranked 154 by QS in 2025
#18	Pennsylvania State University, State College Pennsylvania, Usa51.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹31.8L/Yr ($36,974/Yr)Living: ₹9.7L/Yr ($11,280/Yr)Admission	B.A Media StudiesSAT1140IELTS6.5₹31.8L/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
#19	University of Rochester, Rochester New York, Usa35.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹52.07L/Yr ($60,550/Yr)Living: ₹9.02L/Yr ($10,494/Yr)Admission	B.A Film and Media StudiesDuolingo120IELTS7.5₹52.07L/Yr $60,550 Course duration: 4 years 2+ More Programs	Ranked 133 by THE in 2024 Ranked 236 by QS in 2025
#20	University of Colorado, Boulder Colorado, Usa79.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹36.34L/Yr ($42,256/Yr)Living: ₹12.04L/Yr ($13,998/Yr)Admission	B.A Media ProductionIELTS6.0PTE46₹36.34L/Yr $42,256 Course duration: 4 years 2+ More Programs	7.2/10(1 User)Ranked 138 by THE in 2024 Ranked 320 by QS in 2025
#21	University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, Usa55%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹30.96L/Yr ($36,000/Yr)Living: ₹11.52L/Yr ($13,397/Yr)Admission	B.A Media and Professional Commu...TOEFL90₹30.96L/Yr $36,000 Course duration: 4 years Programs	6.7/10(4 Users)Ranked 145 by THE in 2024 Ranked 275 by QS in 2025
#22	Dartmouth College, Hanover New Hampshire, Usa10.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹52.19L/Yr ($60,687/Yr)Living: ₹8.91L/Yr ($10,362/Yr)Admission	B.A Film and Media StudiesSAT1440IELTS7₹52.19L/Yr $60,687 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 161 by THE in 2024 Ranked 243 by QS in 2025
#23	Tufts University, Medford Massachusetts, Usa14.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹54.87L/Yr ($63,804/Yr)Living: ₹14.43L/Yr ($16,778/Yr)Admission	B.A Film and Media StudiesDuolingo120IELTS7PTE68₹54.87L/Yr $63,804 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.2/10(2 Users)Ranked 191 by THE in 2024 Ranked 344 by QS in 2025
#24	Northeastern University, Boston Massachusetts, Usa28.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹50.83L/Yr ($59,100/Yr)Living: ₹22.9L/Yr ($26,630/Yr)Admission	B.A Media and Screen StudiesSAT1390IELTS6.5PTE53₹50.83L/Yr $59,100 Course duration: 4 years Programs	5.5/10(32 Users)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024 Ranked 396 by QS in 2025
#25	University of Miami, Coral Gables Florida, Usa37.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹49.97L/Yr ($58,102/Yr)Living: ₹11.75L/Yr ($13,666/Yr)Admission	B.A Electronic Media - Photograp...ACT30IELTS6.5₹49.97L/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
#26	Rutgers University - New Jersey, New Brunswick New Jersey, Usa58%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹12.48L/Yr ($14,506/Yr)Living: ₹10.71L/Yr ($12,452/Yr)Admission	B.A Journalism and Media StudiesSAT1300TOEFL79PTE53₹12.48L/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
#27	University of California, Santa Cruz California, Usa47%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹39.27L/Yr ($45,666/Yr)Living: ₹13.81L/Yr ($16,055/Yr)Admission	B.A Electronic and Digital MediaSAT1170TOEFL80PTE46₹39.27L/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
#28	University of California, Riverside California, Usa55.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹11.27L/Yr ($13,104/Yr)Living: ₹13.37L/Yr ($15,542/Yr)Admission	B.A Media and Cultural Studies₹11.27L/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
#29	Florida State University, Tallahassee Florida, Usa58%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹16.17L/Yr ($18,799/Yr)Living: ₹8.99L/Yr ($10,458/Yr)Admission	B.A Digital Media ProductionIELTS6.5PTE55₹16.17L/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
#30	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.A Humanities and Cultural Stud...TOEFL79PTE53₹14.9L/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
#31	University at Buffalo, Buffalo New York, Usa59.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹21.49L/Yr ($24,990/Yr)Living: ₹8.73L/Yr ($10,152/Yr)Admission	B.A Media StudySAT1245TOEFL70PTE50₹21.49L/Yr $24,990 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.8/10(8 Users)Ranked 301 by THE in 2024 Ranked 301 by ARWU in 2022
#32	University of Georgia, Athens Georgia, Usa52.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.99L/Yr ($30,220/Yr)Living: ₹8.65L/Yr ($10,060/Yr)Admission	B.A Entertainment and Media Stud...SAT1420IELTS6.5₹25.99L/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
#33	University of Colorado, Denver Colorado, Usa65%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.91L/Yr ($30,126/Yr)Living: ₹9.98L/Yr ($11,601/Yr)Admission	B.A Studio ArtsTOEFL79PTE58₹25.91L/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
#34	University of Kansas, Lawrence Kansas, Usa93%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹24.41L/Yr ($28,384/Yr)Living: ₹8.84L/Yr ($10,276/Yr)Admission	B.A Media StudiesTOEFL80PTE60₹24.41L/Yr $28,384 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.3/10(1 User)Ranked 351 by THE in 2024 Ranked 452 by QS in 2025
#35	Temple University, Philadelphia Pennsylvania, Usa52.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹28.09L/Yr ($32,664/Yr)Living: ₹7.22L/Yr ($8,392/Yr)Admission	B.A Media Studies and Production...SAT1206IELTS6.5PTE53₹28.09L/Yr $32,664 Course duration: 4 years 3+ More Programs	8.2/10(8 Users)Ranked 351 by THE in 2024 Ranked 681 by QS in 2025
#36	University of South Carolina, Columbia South Carolina, Usa68%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹28.83L/Yr ($33,528/Yr)Living: ₹15.09L/Yr ($17,552/Yr)Admission	B.A Film and Media Studies₹28.83L/Yr $33,528 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.7/10(2 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024 Ranked 601 by QS in 2025
#37	University of Oregon, Eugene Oregon, Usa77.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹35.86L/Yr ($41,700/Yr)Living: ₹9.85L/Yr ($11,450/Yr)Admission	B.A Media StudiesIELTS7PTE46₹35.86L/Yr $41,700 Course duration: 3 years Programs	9.2/10(1 User)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024 Ranked 801 by QS in 2025
#38	George Mason University, Fairfax Virginia, Usa81%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹32.86L/Yr ($38,205/Yr)Living: ₹11.28L/Yr ($13,120/Yr)Admission	B.A English - Film and Media Stu...SAT1320IELTS6.5PTE59₹32.86L/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
#39	Ohio University, Athens Ohio, Usa75%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹19.62L/Yr ($22,810/Yr)Living: ₹9.97L/Yr ($11,598/Yr)Admission	B.A Information Design - Interac...ACT25TOEFL70₹19.62L/Yr $22,810 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 601 by THE in 2024 Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025
#40	Texas Tech University, Lubbock Texas, Usa62.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹20.74L/Yr ($24,122/Yr)Living: ₹7.87L/Yr ($9,153/Yr)Admission	B.A Electronic Media and Communi...IELTS6.5PTE60₹20.74L/Yr $24,122 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	8.7/10(1 User)Ranked 601 by THE in 2024 Ranked 781 by QS in 2025
#41	College of William & Mary, Williamsburg Virginia, Usa37%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹33.31L/Yr ($38,735/Yr)Living: ₹10.15L/Yr ($11,799/Yr)Admission	B.A Film and Media StudiesIELTS6PTE51₹33.31L/Yr $38,735 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.7/10(1 User)Ranked 601 by THE in 2024 Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025
#42	University of Texas, El Paso Texas, Usa	Tuition: ₹18.2L/Yr ($21,164/Yr)Living: ₹8.17L/Yr ($9,495/Yr)Admission	B.A Media AdvertisingIELTS6.5PTE44₹18.2L/Yr $21,164 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	Ranked 801 by THE in 2024 Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025
#43	Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo Michigan, Usa82.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹22.03L/Yr ($25,613/Yr)Living: ₹8.47L/Yr ($9,848/Yr)Admission	B.A Film, Video and Media Studie...IELTS6.0PTE48₹22.03L/Yr $25,613 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 1001 by THE in 2024 Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025
#44	Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant Michigan, Usa71.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹17.54L/Yr ($20,400/Yr)Living: ₹8.37L/Yr ($9,736/Yr)Admission	B.A Broadcast and Cinematic ArtsSAT1190TOEFL79PTE68₹17.54L/Yr $20,400 Course duration: 3 years Programs	8.3/10(1 User)Ranked 1001 by THE in 2024 Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025
#45	University of Texas - Rio Grande Valley, Edinburg Texas, Usa63.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹17.43L/Yr ($20,264/Yr)Living: ₹6.87L/Yr ($7,986/Yr)Admission	B.A Mass Communication₹17.43L/Yr $20,264 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	Ranked 1201 by THE in 2024 Ranked 227 by US News in 2024
#46	Adelphi University, Garden City New York, Usa70.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹36.2L/Yr ($42,090/Yr)Living: ₹13L/Yr ($15,120/Yr)Admission	B.A Media Studies₹36.2L/Yr $42,090 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 1501 by THE in 2024 Ranked 163 by US News in 2024
#47	Colorado State University, Pueblo Colorado, Usa	Tuition: ₹23.52L/Yr ($27,348/Yr)Living: ₹8.78L/Yr ($10,210/Yr)Admission	B.A Mass Communications - Integr...₹23.52L/Yr $27,348 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	7.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 442 by QS in 2025 Ranked 151 by US News in 2024
#48	University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu Hawaii, Usa85%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹28.48L/Yr ($33,120/Yr)Living: ₹11.76L/Yr ($13,673/Yr)Admission	B.A Creative MediaIELTS6PTE44₹28.48L/Yr $33,120 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 488 by QS in 2025 Ranked 170 by US News in 2024
#49	University of Missouri, Columbia Missouri, Usa	Tuition: ₹28.3L/Yr ($32,908/Yr)Living: ₹9.18L/Yr ($10,676/Yr)Admission	B.A Mass MediaIELTS6.5PTE58₹28.3L/Yr $32,908 Course duration: 4 years Programs	6.7/10(4 Users)Ranked 641 by QS in 2025 Ranked 124 by US News in 2024
#50	University of Houston, Houston Texas, Usa58.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹22.35L/Yr ($25,991/Yr)Living: ₹8.59L/Yr ($9,984/Yr)Admission	B.A Media Studies, Communication...TOEFL79PTE47₹22.35L/Yr $25,991 Course duration: 4 years 2+ More Programs	9.3/10(1 User)Ranked 651 by QS in 2025 Ranked 133 by US News in 2024