Best 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
Partner Colleges 8.0 Best In Infrastructure Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, Arizona ₹23.91L 1st Year Fees M.S Mechanical Engineering Apply Now Muma College of Business, University of South Florida Tampa, Florida ₹14.9L 1st Year Fees B.S Management Apply Now University of Missouri St. Louis, Missouri ₹25.23L 1st Year Fees B.S Criminology and Criminal Justice Apply Now University of Massachusetts North Dartmouth, Massachusetts ₹13.08L 1st Year Fees M.S Healthcare Management Apply Now 8.9 Best In Social Life University of Delaware Newark, Delaware ₹30.87L 1st Year Fees B.S Accounting Apply Now 9.0 Best In Academic Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, Kentucky ₹25.06L 1st Year Fees B.S Finance Apply Now Webster University Webster Groves, Missouri ₹9.03L 1st Year Fees M.B.A Apply Now 7.6 Best In Infrastructure Arizona State University Tempe, Arizona ₹26.83L 1st Year Fees B.S Biological Sciences - Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior Apply Now 7.7 Best In Accomodation Portland State University Portland, Oregon ₹25.55L 1st Year Fees B.S Civil Engineering Apply Now Adelphi University Garden City, New York ₹36.2L 1st Year Fees B.S Computer Science Apply Now
#5	University of California, Los Angeles California, Usa10.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹10.06L/Yr ($11,700/Yr)Living: ₹14.75L/Yr ($17,148/Yr)Admission	M.F.A Design - Media ArtsGRE updated326IELTS7₹10.06L/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
#6	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
#7	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
#8	Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta Georgia, Usa23%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹24.69L/Yr ($28,706/Yr)Living: ₹6.91L/Yr ($8,032/Yr)Admission	M.Sc Digital MediaGRE updated318TOEFL95₹17.81L/Yr $20,715 Course duration: 2 years 3+ More Programs	9.3/10(6 Users)Ranked 36 by THE in 2024 Ranked 114 by QS in 2025
#9	new name testing, Urbana Illinois, Usa66%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹30.7K/Yr (лв31,354/Yr)Admission	B.S Media StudiesDuolingo105IELTS6.5₹30.7K/Yr лв31,354 Course duration: 4 years 2+ More Programs	8.3/10(9 Users)Ranked 42 by THE in 2024 Ranked 69 by QS in 2025
#10	University of Texas, Austin Texas, Usa40%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹19.91L/Yr ($23,149/Yr)Living: ₹10.57L/Yr ($12,286/Yr)Admission	M.A Media StudiesIELTS6.5₹19.91L/Yr $23,149 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.7/10(3 Users)Ranked 52 by THE in 2024 Ranked 66 by QS in 2025

#11	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
#12	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
#13	University of California, Santa Barbara California, Usa36%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹19.84L/Yr ($23,064/Yr)Living: ₹13.05L/Yr ($15,169/Yr)Admission	M.A Film and Media StudiesGRE updated320TOEFL100₹12.99L/Yr $15,102 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	8.2/10(6 Users)Ranked 69 by THE in 2024 Ranked 178 by QS in 2025
#14	University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill North Carolina, Usa30.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26.51L/Yr ($30,826/Yr)Living: ₹9.94L/Yr ($11,556/Yr)Admission	M.A Media Communication₹26.51L/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
#15	University of Southern California, Los Angeles California, Usa12.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹48.17L/Yr ($56,009/Yr)Living: ₹14.39L/Yr ($16,732/Yr)Admission	M.S Digital Social MediaGRE updated317TOEFL90PTE68₹31.77L/Yr $36,944 Course duration: 2 years 4+ More Programs	7.5/10(21 Users)Ranked 74 by THE in 2024 Ranked 125 by QS in 2025
#16	Boston University, Boston Massachusetts, Usa29.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹50.07L/Yr ($58,219/Yr)Living: ₹14.96L/Yr ($17,400/Yr)Admission	M.A Emerging Media StudiesGRE updated298TOEFL100₹50.36L/Yr $58,560 Course duration: 1 year 4+ More Programs	8.0/10(7 Users)Ranked 78 by THE in 2024 Ranked 108 by QS in 2025
#17	University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, Minneapolis Minnesota, Usa51%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.68L/Yr ($29,864/Yr)Living: ₹8.47L/Yr ($9,852/Yr)Admission	M.A Mass CommunicationTOEFL79PTE59₹25.68L/Yr $29,864 Course duration: 2 years Programs	5.5/10(4 Users)Ranked 85 by THE in 2024 Ranked 203 by QS in 2025
#18	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
#19	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
#20	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
#21	Michigan State University, East Lansing Michigan, Usa65.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹31.02L/Yr ($36,065/Yr)Living: ₹9.18L/Yr ($10,676/Yr)Admission	M.A Media and InformationGRE updated298IELTS6.5PTE59₹25.72L/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
#22	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 1 More Program	7.3/10(1 User)Ranked 118 by THE in 2024 Ranked 154 by QS in 2025
#23	Pennsylvania State University, State College Pennsylvania, Usa51.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹30.43L/Yr ($35,383/Yr)Living: ₹9.7L/Yr ($11,280/Yr)Admission	M.A Media Studies₹27.69L/Yr $32,200 Course duration: 2 years 2+ More Programs	7.3/10(2 Users)Ranked 122 by THE in 2024 Ranked 89 by QS in 2025
#24	University of Florida, Gainesville Florida, Usa45.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹24.65L/Yr ($28,658/Yr)Living: ₹9.89L/Yr ($11,500/Yr)Admission	B.S Media Production, Management...SAT1330IELTS6₹24.65L/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
#25	University of Rochester, Rochester New York, Usa35.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹51.25L/Yr ($59,588/Yr)Living: ₹9.02L/Yr ($10,494/Yr)Admission	M.A English - Film and Media Stu...₹48.76L/Yr $56,700 Course duration: 1 year 3+ More Programs	Ranked 133 by THE in 2024 Ranked 236 by QS in 2025
#26	University of Colorado, Boulder Colorado, Usa79.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹34.72L/Yr ($40,374/Yr)Living: ₹12.04L/Yr ($13,998/Yr)Admission	M.A Media and Public EngagementIELTS6.5PTE54₹29.87L/Yr $34,728 Course duration: 4 years 3+ More Programs	7.2/10(1 User)Ranked 138 by THE in 2024 Ranked 320 by QS in 2025
#27	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
#28	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
#29	Arizona State University, Tempe Arizona, Usa83%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹21.67L/Yr ($25,200/Yr)Living: ₹13.84L/Yr ($16,091/Yr)Admission	Ph.D Computer Science - Art, Med...IELTS6.5PTE60₹21.67L/Yr $25,200 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.3/10(26 Users)Ranked 182 by THE in 2024 Ranked 200 by QS in 2025
#30	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
#31	Indiana University, Bloomington Indiana, Usa78%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹22.44L/Yr ($26,098/Yr)Living: ₹9.31L/Yr ($10,830/Yr)Admission	M.S Media₹22.44L/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
#32	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
#33	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.S Motion Pictures - Business T...ACT30IELTS6.5₹49.97L/Yr $58,102 Course duration: 4 years 5+ More Programs	8.3/10(1 User)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024 Ranked 324 by QS in 2025
#34	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 2+ More Programs	6.8/10(3 Users)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024 Ranked 328 by QS in 2025
#35	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
#36	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
#37	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
#38	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
#39	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
#40	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
#41	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
#42	University of Kansas, Lawrence Kansas, Usa93%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹20.52L/Yr ($23,863/Yr)Living: ₹8.84L/Yr ($10,276/Yr)Admission	M.A Film and Media StudiesTOEFL80PTE60₹16.63L/Yr $19,342 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	8.3/10(1 User)Ranked 351 by THE in 2024 Ranked 452 by QS in 2025
#43	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
#44	University of Connecticut, Storrs Connecticut, Usa48.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹37.2L/Yr ($43,259/Yr)Living: ₹10.76L/Yr ($12,514/Yr)Admission	M.A Digital Media & DesignTOEFL79PTE53₹37.6L/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
#45	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
#46	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
#47	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
#48	University of Kentucky, Lexington Kentucky, Usa90.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹27.76L/Yr ($32,276/Yr)Living: ₹11.06L/Yr ($12,858/Yr)Admission	B.S Digital Media and DesignIELTS6.0₹27.76L/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
#49	University of Nebraska, Lincoln Nebraska, Usa75.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹21.41L/Yr ($24,900/Yr)Living: ₹9.5L/Yr ($11,044/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Broadcasting₹21.41L/Yr $24,900 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 401 by THE in 2024 Ranked 701 by QS in 2025
#50	Florida International University, Miami Florida, Usa50.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹15.97L/Yr ($18,566/Yr)Living: ₹9.36L/Yr ($10,882/Yr)Admission	B.S Broadcast MediaSAT1020TOEFL80₹15.97L/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