Best MFA in Fine Arts Colleges & Universities in USA in 2025

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#1	Stanford University, Stanford California, Usa4.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹28.03L/Yr ($32,589/Yr)Living: ₹26.33L/Yr ($30,610/Yr)Admission	M.F.A Art PracticeGRE328IELTS7.0PTE68₹28.03L/Yr $32,589 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 2 by THE in 2024 Ranked 6 by QS in 2025
#2	Yale University, New Haven Connecticut, Usa6.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹37.46L/Yr ($43,543/Yr)Living: ₹22.19L/Yr ($25,793/Yr)Admission	M.F.A Graphic DesignGRE322IELTS7PTE70₹37.46L/Yr $43,543 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.2/10(2 Users)Ranked 10 by THE in 2024 Ranked 23 by QS in 2025
#3	University of Chicago, Chicago Illinois, Usa7.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹56.04L/Yr ($65,145/Yr)Living: ₹15.82L/Yr ($18,396/Yr)Admission	M.F.A Visual ArtsTOEFL100PTE54₹56.04L/Yr $65,145 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.5/10(2 Users)Ranked 13 by THE in 2024 Ranked 21 by QS in 2025
#4	University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia Pennsylvania, Usa9.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹28.21L/Yr ($32,796/Yr)Living: ₹15.39L/Yr ($17,888/Yr)Admission	M.F.AGRE324TOEFL100PTE68₹28.21L/Yr $32,796 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.8/10(4 Users)Ranked 16 by THE in 2024 Ranked 11 by QS in 2025
Partner Colleges 6.7 Best In Academic Washington State University Pullman, Washington ₹23.18L 1st Year Fees B.S Agricultural Biotechnology Apply Now University of Massachusetts North Dartmouth, Massachusetts ₹13.08L 1st Year Fees M.S Healthcare Management Apply Now 7.0 Best In Faculty New York Institute of Technology New York City, New York ₹34.37L 1st Year Fees B.S Computer Science Apply Now 9.0 Best In Academic Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, Kentucky ₹25.07L 1st Year Fees B.S Finance Apply Now 8.9 Best In Social Life University of Delaware Newark, Delaware ₹30.87L 1st Year Fees B.S Accounting Apply Now 6.1 Best In Academic University of Bridgeport Bridgeport, Connecticut ₹11.23L 1st Year Fees M.S Analytics and Systems Apply Now 7.6 Best In Academic Colorado State University Fort Collins, Colorado ₹24.36L 1st Year Fees M.S Computer Science Apply Now Lawrence Technological University Southfield, Michigan ₹33.01L 1st Year Fees B.S Civil Engineering Apply Now 8.8 Best In Social Life University of Arizona Tucson, Arizona ₹17.36L 1st Year Fees B.S Neuroscience & Cognitive Science: Language & Communication Science Emphasis Apply Now University of Potomac Washington, District of Columbia ₹12.91L 1st Year Fees B.A Hospitality Management Apply Now
#5	Columbia University, New York City New York, Usa7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹2.99L/Yr (Mex$65,116/Yr)Living: ₹47.8K/Yr (Mex$10,416/Yr)Admission	M.F.A Visual ArtsTOEFL100₹2.99L/Yr Mex$65,116 Course duration: 2 years Programs	9.3/10(11 Users)Ranked 17 by THE in 2024 Ranked 34 by QS in 2025
#6	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 ArtsGRE326IELTS7₹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
#7	Cornell University, Ithaca New York, Usa14.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.38L/Yr ($29,500/Yr)Living: ₹9.15L/Yr ($10,635/Yr)Admission	M.F.A Creative WritingIELTS7PTE70₹25.38L/Yr $29,500 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	8.0/10(8 Users)Ranked 20 by THE in 2024 Ranked 16 by QS in 2025
#8	Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, Usa21.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹30.11L/Yr ($35,000/Yr)Living: ₹11.86L/Yr ($13,784/Yr)Admission	M.F.A₹30.11L/Yr $35,000 Course duration: 3 years Programs	8.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 24 by THE in 2024 Ranked 58 by QS in 2025
#9	University of California, San Diego California, Usa34%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹28.12L/Yr ($32,685/Yr)Admission	M.F.ATOEFL80PTE65₹28.12L/Yr $32,685 Course duration: 4 years Programs	6.5/10(3 Users)Ranked 34 by THE in 2024 Ranked 72 by QS in 2025
#10	University of Wisconsin, Madison Wisconsin, Usa57.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹21.94L/Yr ($25,504/Yr)Living: ₹13.63L/Yr ($15,849/Yr)Admission	M.F.A Human EcologyGRE317IELTS7PTE54₹21.94L/Yr $25,504 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.7/10(9 Users)Ranked 63 by THE in 2024 Ranked 116 by QS in 2025

#11	University of Southern California, Los Angeles California, Usa12.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹45.33L/Yr ($52,699/Yr)Living: ₹14.39L/Yr ($16,732/Yr)Admission	M.F.A Animation and Digital ArtsGRE317TOEFL90PTE68₹45.33L/Yr $52,699 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	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: ₹50.37L/Yr ($58,560/Yr)Living: ₹14.97L/Yr ($17,400/Yr)Admission	M.F.A Graphic DesignGRE298TOEFL84₹50.37L/Yr $58,560 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	8.0/10(7 Users)Ranked 78 by THE in 2024 Ranked 108 by QS in 2025
#13	University of Florida, Gainesville Florida, Usa45.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.92L/Yr ($30,138/Yr)Living: ₹9.89L/Yr ($11,500/Yr)Admission	M.F.A TheatreGRE308IELTS6₹25.92L/Yr $30,138 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.2/10(10 Users)Ranked 132 by THE in 2024 Ranked 215 by QS in 2025
#14	University of Utah, Salt Lake City Utah, Usa76.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹27.7L/Yr ($32,202/Yr)Living: ₹10.71L/Yr ($12,456/Yr)Admission	M.F.A Community-Based Art Educat...TOEFL80₹27.7L/Yr $32,202 Course duration: 2 years Programs	6.8/10(6 Users)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024 Ranked 531 by QS in 2025
#15	Temple University, Philadelphia Pennsylvania, Usa52.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹37.88L/Yr ($44,040/Yr)Living: ₹7.22L/Yr ($8,392/Yr)Admission	M.F.A Theater/PlaywritingIELTS6.5PTE53₹38.63L/Yr $44,910 Course duration: 3 years 3+ More Programs	8.2/10(8 Users)Ranked 351 by THE in 2024 Ranked 681 by QS in 2025
#16	University of Connecticut, Storrs Connecticut, Usa48.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹37.6L/Yr ($43,716/Yr)Living: ₹10.76L/Yr ($12,514/Yr)Admission	M.F.A Studio ArtTOEFL79PTE53₹37.6L/Yr $43,716 Course duration: 3 years Programs	9.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 351 by THE in 2024 Ranked 565 by QS in 2025
#17	Colorado State University, Fort Collins Colorado, Usa78%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹58.99L/Yr ($68,573/Yr)Living: ₹10.3L/Yr ($11,974/Yr)Admission	M.F.ATOEFL80PTE58₹58.99L/Yr $68,573 Course duration: 3 years Programs	7.0/10(4 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024 Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#18	University of Delaware, Newark Delaware, Usa69.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹50.53L/Yr ($58,740/Yr)Living: ₹10.61L/Yr ($12,332/Yr)Admission	M.F.AGRE308TOEFL79₹50.53L/Yr $58,740 Course duration: 2 years Programs	9.2/10(3 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024 Ranked 506 by QS in 2025
#19	Syracuse University, Syracuse New York, Usa52.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹27.9L/Yr ($32,436/Yr)Living: ₹13.21L/Yr ($15,356/Yr)Admission	M.F.A Art VideoIELTS6.5₹27.9L/Yr $32,436 Course duration: 3 years 1 More Program	5.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024 Ranked 801 by QS in 2025
#20	University of Maryland Baltimore County, Baltimore Maryland, Usa81.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹20.93L/Yr ($24,336/Yr)Living: ₹10.18L/Yr ($11,836/Yr)Admission	M.F.A Intermedia and Digital Art...₹20.93L/Yr $24,336 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 601 by THE in 2024 Ranked 771 by QS in 2025
#21	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.F.A Creative Writing₹42.44L/Yr $49,335 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 1501 by THE in 2024 Ranked 163 by US News in 2024
#22	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.F.AIELTS6PTE44₹31.9L/Yr $37,080 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 488 by QS in 2025 Ranked 170 by US News in 2024
#23	University of Mississippi, University Mississippi, Usa78.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹22.62L/Yr ($26,294/Yr)Living: ₹9.03L/Yr ($10,502/Yr)Admission	M.F.A Documentary ExpressionTOEFL79PTE53₹22.62L/Yr $26,294 Course duration: 1 year Programs	Ranked 851 by QS in 2025 Ranked 163 by US News in 2024
#24	University of New Hampshire, Durham New Hampshire, Usa78.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹23.92L/Yr ($27,810/Yr)Living: ₹9.69L/Yr ($11,266/Yr)Admission	M.F.A WritingTOEFL80PTE59₹23.92L/Yr $27,810 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.8/10(2 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 115 by US News in 2024
#25	Kent State University, Kent Ohio, Usa85%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹18.88L/Yr ($21,952/Yr)Living: ₹9.39L/Yr ($10,916/Yr)Admission	M.F.ADuolingo100TOEFL71PTE50₹18.88L/Yr $21,952 Course duration: 2 years Programs	3.8/10(4 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 227 by US News in 2024
#26	West Virginia University, Morgantown West Virginia, Usa76.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹23.61L/Yr ($27,450/Yr)Living: ₹9.1L/Yr ($10,576/Yr)Admission	M.F.A Graphic DesignGRE298IELTS6.5PTE53₹23.61L/Yr $27,450 Course duration: 3 years 1 More Program	8.7/10(2 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 216 by US News in 2024
#27	Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester New York, Usa54.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹46.6L/Yr ($54,176/Yr)Living: ₹10.9L/Yr ($12,666/Yr)Admission	M.F.A Industrial DesignIELTS6.5PTE60₹46.6L/Yr $54,176 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	8.5/10(3 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 98 by US News in 2024
#28	Howard University, Washington District Of Columbia, Usa30%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹27.74L/Yr ($32,248/Yr)Living: ₹11.62L/Yr ($13,504/Yr)Admission	M.F.A Electronic StudioGRE298TOEFL90PTE59₹27.74L/Yr $32,248 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 115 by US News in 2024
#29	University of Memphis, Memphis Tennessee, Usa56.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹14.63L/Yr ($17,010/Yr)Living: ₹3.26L/Yr ($3,790/Yr)Admission	M.F.A Theatre₹14.63L/Yr $17,010 Course duration: 2 years Programs	6.8/10(3 Users)Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025 Ranked 269 by US News in 2024
#30	Miami University, Oxford Ohio, Usa65.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹28.17L/Yr ($32,748/Yr)Living: ₹11.36L/Yr ($13,202/Yr)Admission	M.F.A English - Creative WritingTOEFL80PTE54₹28.17L/Yr $32,748 Course duration: 2 years Programs	9.8/10(2 Users)Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025 Ranked 133 by US News in 2024
#31	University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee Wisconsin, Usa72%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹22.06L/Yr ($25,650/Yr)Living: ₹9.08L/Yr ($10,560/Yr)Admission	M.F.ATOEFL79PTE49₹22.06L/Yr $25,650 Course duration: 3 years Programs	6.0/10(1 User)Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025 Ranked 332 by US News in 2024
#32	University of San Francisco, San Francisco California, Usa71.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹21.4L/Yr ($24,880/Yr)Living: ₹12.33L/Yr ($14,330/Yr)Admission	M.F.A WritingIELTS6.5PTE53₹21.4L/Yr $24,880 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.0/10(4 Users)Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025 Ranked 115 by US News in 2024
#33	University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond Oklahoma, Usa69.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹12.99L/Yr ($15,100/Yr)Living: ₹6.86L/Yr ($7,970/Yr)Admission	M.F.A DesignTOEFL79PTE42₹12.99L/Yr $15,100 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	8.7/10(1 User)Ranked 1401 by QS in 2025
#34	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.F.AIELTS6.5PTE56₹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
#35	Pepperdine University, Malibu California, Usa38.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹50.45L/Yr ($58,650/Yr)Living: ₹12.79L/Yr ($14,870/Yr)Admission	M.F.A Writing for Screen and Tel...IELTS6.5PTE54₹50.45L/Yr $58,650 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 76 by US News in 2024 Ranked 928 by CWUR in 2022
#36	Bradley University, Peoria Illinois, Usa69.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.55L/Yr ($29,700/Yr)Living: ₹8.87L/Yr ($10,310/Yr)Admission	M.F.AIELTS6.5PTE58₹25.55L/Yr $29,700 Course duration: 1 year Programs	Ranked 185 by US News in 2024 Ranked 304 by FORBES in 2019
#37	Chatham University, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, Usa54.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹24.72L/Yr ($28,740/Yr)Living: ₹9.8L/Yr ($11,390/Yr)Admission	M.F.A Film and Digital Technolog...₹24.72L/Yr $28,740 Course duration: 1 year Programs	Ranked 209 by US News in 2024
#38	University of Nebraska Omaha, Omaha Nebraska, Usa	Tuition: ₹13.78L/Yr ($16,020/Yr)Living: ₹8.09L/Yr ($9,406/Yr)Admission	M.F.A WritingIELTS6.0PTE44₹13.78L/Yr $16,020 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 304 by US News in 2024 Ranked 518 by FORBES in 2019
#39	University of Texas, Tyler Texas, Usa64.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹24.93L/Yr ($28,978/Yr)Living: ₹7.99L/Yr ($9,290/Yr)Admission	M.F.A Studio ArtIELTS6.5PTE53₹24.93L/Yr $28,978 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 361 by US News in 2024
#40	Mississippi College, Clinton Mississippi, Usa49.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹15.72L/Yr ($18,270/Yr)Living: ₹8.27L/Yr ($9,610/Yr)Admission	M.F.A Graphic DesignTOEFL79PTE52₹15.72L/Yr $18,270 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 369 by US News in 2024 Ranked 504 by FORBES in 2019
#41	Claremont Graduate University, Claremont California, Usa	Tuition: ₹53.23L/Yr ($61,880/Yr)Admission	M.F.AIELTS6.5PTE66₹53.23L/Yr $61,880 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 1560 by CWUR in 2022
#42	Towson University, Towson Maryland, Usa73.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹14.8L/Yr ($17,200/Yr)Living: ₹10.48L/Yr ($12,184/Yr)Admission	M.F.AIELTS6.5PTE57₹14.8L/Yr $17,200 Course duration: 1 year Programs	8.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 1778 by CWUR in 2022 Ranked 320 by FORBES in 2019
#43	Rhode Island School of Design, Providence Rhode Island, Usa31%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹48.55L/Yr ($56,435/Yr)Living: ₹11.23L/Yr ($13,050/Yr)Admission	M.F.A Painting₹48.55L/Yr $56,435 Course duration: 2 years 6+ More Programs	8.2/10(1 User)Ranked 112 by FORBES in 2019
#44	Emerson College, Boston Massachusetts, Usa48.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹22.96L/Yr ($26,688/Yr)Living: ₹14.62L/Yr ($16,992/Yr)Admission	M.F.A Film and Media ArtsIELTS7PTE58₹25.83L/Yr $30,024 Course duration: 3 years 2+ More Programs	7.8/10(1 User)Ranked 222 by FORBES in 2019
#45	Pratt Institute, Brooklyn New York, Usa57.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹48.89L/Yr ($56,836/Yr)Living: ₹10.34L/Yr ($12,020/Yr)Admission	M.F.A Digital Animation and Moti...IELTS6.5PTE53₹51.2L/Yr $59,520 Course duration: 2 years 8+ More Programs	6.2/10(3 Users)Ranked 328 by FORBES in 2019
#46	California Institute of the Arts, Valencia California, Usa30%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹43.74L/Yr ($50,850/Yr)Living: ₹10.11L/Yr ($11,757/Yr)Admission	M.F.A Graphic Design₹43.74L/Yr $50,850 Course duration: 2 years 16+ More Programs	Ranked 402 by FORBES in 2019
#47	Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah Georgia, Usa69.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹34.45L/Yr ($40,050/Yr)Living: ₹12.25L/Yr ($14,244/Yr)Admission	M.F.A Themed entertainment desig...IELTS6.5PTE58₹34.45L/Yr $40,050 Course duration: 2 years 3+ More Programs	8.5/10(2 Users)
#48	School of Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago Illinois, Usa66.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹44.64L/Yr ($51,900/Yr)Living: ₹11.95L/Yr ($13,890/Yr)Admission	M.F.A Film, Video, New Media and...₹44.64L/Yr $51,900 Course duration: 2 years 10+ More Programs	--
#49	Edinboro University, Edinboro Pennsylvania, Usa95.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹24.16L/Yr ($28,083/Yr)Living: ₹9.65L/Yr ($11,219/Yr)Admission	M.F.AIELTS6.5PTE50₹24.16L/Yr $28,083 Course duration: 3 years Programs	6.3/10(1 User)
#50	Kutztown University, Kutztown Pennsylvania, Usa	Tuition: ₹12L/Yr ($13,950/Yr)Living: ₹9.73L/Yr ($11,310/Yr)Admission	M.F.A Communication DesignTOEFL79PTE53₹12L/Yr $13,950 Course duration: 2 years Programs	9.3/10(1 User)