Top MFA Colleges & Universities in USA in 2025 - Courses, Fees, & Eligibility
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#1Stanford University logo

Stanford University, Stanford

California, Usa4.8%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹27.82L/Yr ($32,589/Yr)Living₹26.13L/Yr ($30,610/Yr)Admission M.F.A Art PracticeGRE updated328IELTS7.0PTE68₹27.82L/Yr
$32,589
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
8.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 2 by THE in 2024Ranked 6 by QS in 2025
#2Yale University logo

Yale University, New Haven

Connecticut, Usa6.3%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹37.17L/Yr ($43,543/Yr)Living₹22.02L/Yr ($25,793/Yr)Admission M.F.A Graphic DesignGRE updated322IELTS7PTE70₹37.17L/Yr
$43,543
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
8.2/10(2 Users)Ranked 10 by THE in 2024Ranked 23 by QS in 2025
#3University of Chicago logo

University of Chicago, Chicago

Illinois, Usa7.9%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹55.61L/Yr ($65,145/Yr)Living₹15.7L/Yr ($18,396/Yr)Admission M.F.A Visual ArtsTOEFL100PTE54₹55.61L/Yr
$65,145
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
7.5/10(2 Users)Ranked 13 by THE in 2024Ranked 21 by QS in 2025
#4University of Pennsylvania logo

University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia

Pennsylvania, Usa9.4%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹28L/Yr ($32,796/Yr)Living₹15.27L/Yr ($17,888/Yr)Admission M.F.AGRE updated324TOEFL100PTE68₹28L/Yr
$32,796
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
7.8/10(4 Users)Ranked 16 by THE in 2024Ranked 11 by QS in 2025
#5Columbia University logo

Columbia University, New York City

New York, Usa7%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹2.88L/Yr (Mex$65,116/Yr)Living₹46.1K/Yr (Mex$10,416/Yr)Admission M.F.A Visual ArtsTOEFL100₹2.88L/Yr
Mex$65,116
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
9.3/10(11 Users)Ranked 17 by THE in 2024Ranked 34 by QS in 2025
#6University of California logo

University of California, Los Angeles

California, Usa10.8%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹9.99L/Yr ($11,700/Yr)Living₹14.64L/Yr ($17,148/Yr)Admission M.F.A Design - Media ArtsGRE updated326IELTS7₹9.99L/Yr
$11,700
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
6.8/10(6 Users)Ranked 18 by THE in 2024Ranked 42 by QS in 2025
#7Cornell University logo

Cornell University, Ithaca

New York, Usa14.1%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹25.18L/Yr ($29,500/Yr)Living₹9.08L/Yr ($10,635/Yr)Admission M.F.A Creative WritingIELTS7PTE70₹25.18L/Yr
$29,500
Course duration: 2 years
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8.0/10(8 Users)Ranked 20 by THE in 2024Ranked 16 by QS in 2025
#8Carnegie Mellon University logo

Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh

Pennsylvania, Usa21.7%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹29.88L/Yr ($35,000/Yr)Living₹11.77L/Yr ($13,784/Yr)Admission M.F.A₹29.88L/Yr
$35,000
Course duration: 3 years
Programs
8.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 24 by THE in 2024Ranked 58 by QS in 2025
#9University of California logo

University of California, San Diego

California, Usa34%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹27.9L/Yr ($32,685/Yr)Admission M.F.ATOEFL80PTE65₹27.9L/Yr
$32,685
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
6.5/10(3 Users)Ranked 34 by THE in 2024Ranked 72 by QS in 2025
#10University of Texas logo

University of Texas, Austin

Texas, Usa40%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹23.23L/Yr ($27,216/Yr)Living₹10.49L/Yr ($12,286/Yr)Admission MFA DesignGRE updated312TOEFL79₹23.23L/Yr
$27,216
Course duration: 21 months
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7.7/10(3 Users)Ranked 52 by THE in 2024Ranked 66 by QS in 2025
#11University of Wisconsin logo

University of Wisconsin, Madison

Wisconsin, Usa57.6%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹21.77L/Yr ($25,504/Yr)Living₹13.53L/Yr ($15,849/Yr)Admission M.F.A Human EcologyGRE updated317IELTS7PTE54₹21.77L/Yr
$25,504
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
7.7/10(9 Users)Ranked 63 by THE in 2024Ranked 116 by QS in 2025
#12Brown University logo

Brown University, Providence

Rhode Island, Usa9.3%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹51.9L/Yr ($60,791/Yr)Living₹8.34L/Yr ($9,774/Yr)Admission M.F.AIELTS7₹54.52L/Yr
$63,866
Course duration: 2 years
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6.8/10(1 User)Ranked 64 by THE in 2024Ranked 79 by QS in 2025
#13University of Southern California logo

University of Southern California, Los Angeles

California, Usa12.9%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹47.54L/Yr ($55,687/Yr)Living₹14.28L/Yr ($16,732/Yr)Admission M.F.A Animation and Digital ArtsGRE updated317TOEFL90PTE68₹44.99L/Yr
$52,699
Course duration: 2 years
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7.5/10(21 Users)Ranked 74 by THE in 2024Ranked 125 by QS in 2025
#14Boston University logo

Boston University, Boston

Massachusetts, Usa29.4%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹49.99L/Yr ($58,560/Yr)Living₹14.85L/Yr ($17,400/Yr)Admission M.F.A Graphic DesignGRE updated298TOEFL84₹49.99L/Yr
$58,560
Course duration: 2 years
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8.0/10(7 Users)Ranked 78 by THE in 2024Ranked 108 by QS in 2025
#15Purdue University logo

Purdue University, West Lafayette

Indiana, Usa56%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹12.29L/Yr ($14,397/Yr)Living₹9.95L/Yr ($11,650/Yr)Admission M.F.A DesignGMAT500IELTS6.5₹12.29L/Yr
$14,397
Course duration: 3 years
Programs
8.3/10(6 Users)Ranked 86 by THE in 2024Ranked 89 by QS in 2025
#16Ohio State University logo

Ohio State University, Columbus

Ohio, Usa49.4%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹36.82L/Yr ($43,128/Yr)Living₹11.92L/Yr ($13,966/Yr)Admission M.F.ATOEFL79₹36.82L/Yr
$43,128
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
8.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 99 by THE in 2024Ranked 208 by QS in 2025
#17University of Florida logo

University of Florida, Gainesville

Florida, Usa45.9%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹25.73L/Yr ($30,138/Yr)Living₹9.82L/Yr ($11,500/Yr)Admission M.F.A TheatreGRE updated308IELTS6₹25.73L/Yr
$30,138
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
8.2/10(10 Users)Ranked 132 by THE in 2024Ranked 215 by QS in 2025
#18Northeastern University logo

Northeastern University, Boston

Massachusetts, Usa28.9%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹47.29L/Yr ($55,400/Yr)Living₹22.73L/Yr ($26,630/Yr)Admission M.F.A Experience DesignGRE updated298IELTS6.5PTE53₹47.29L/Yr
$55,400
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
5.5/10(32 Users)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024Ranked 396 by QS in 2025
#19University of Utah logo

University of Utah, Salt Lake City

Utah, Usa76.4%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹27.49L/Yr ($32,202/Yr)Living₹10.63L/Yr ($12,456/Yr)Admission M.F.A Community-Based Art Educat...TOEFL80₹27.49L/Yr
$32,202
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
6.8/10(6 Users)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024Ranked 531 by QS in 2025
#20Temple University logo

Temple University, Philadelphia

Pennsylvania, Usa52.2%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹37.6L/Yr ($44,040/Yr)Living₹7.16L/Yr ($8,392/Yr)Admission M.F.A Theater/PlaywritingIELTS6.5PTE53₹38.34L/Yr
$44,910
Course duration: 3 years
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8.2/10(8 Users)Ranked 351 by THE in 2024Ranked 681 by QS in 2025
#21University of Connecticut logo

University of Connecticut, Storrs

Connecticut, Usa48.8%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹37.32L/Yr ($43,716/Yr)Living₹10.68L/Yr ($12,514/Yr)Admission M.F.A Studio ArtTOEFL79PTE53₹37.32L/Yr
$43,716
Course duration: 3 years
Programs
9.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 351 by THE in 2024Ranked 565 by QS in 2025
#22Colorado State University logo

Colorado State University, Fort Collins

Colorado, Usa78%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹58.54L/Yr ($68,573/Yr)Living₹10.22L/Yr ($11,974/Yr)Admission M.F.ATOEFL80PTE58₹58.54L/Yr
$68,573
Course duration: 3 years
Programs
7.0/10(4 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#23University of Delaware logo

University of Delaware, Newark

Delaware, Usa69.5%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹50.15L/Yr ($58,740/Yr)Living₹10.53L/Yr ($12,332/Yr)Admission M.F.AGRE updated308TOEFL79₹50.15L/Yr
$58,740
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
9.2/10(3 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024Ranked 506 by QS in 2025
#24University of Central Florida logo

University of Central Florida, Orlando

Florida, Usa50%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹30.58L/Yr ($35,820/Yr)Living₹8.34L/Yr ($9,764/Yr)Admission M.F.A Emerging MediaIELTS6.5₹30.58L/Yr
$35,820
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
8.8/10(13 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024Ranked 741 by QS in 2025
#25Syracuse University logo

Syracuse University, Syracuse

New York, Usa52.3%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹27.69L/Yr ($32,436/Yr)Living₹13.11L/Yr ($15,356/Yr)Admission M.F.A Art VideoIELTS6.5₹27.69L/Yr
$32,436
Course duration: 3 years
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5.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024Ranked 801 by QS in 2025
#26University of Maryland Baltimore County logo

University of Maryland Baltimore County, Baltimore

Maryland, Usa81.2%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹20.78L/Yr ($24,336/Yr)Living₹10.1L/Yr ($11,836/Yr)Admission M.F.A Intermedia and Digital Art...₹20.78L/Yr
$24,336
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
Ranked 601 by THE in 2024Ranked 771 by QS in 2025
#27American University logo

American University, Washington

District Of Columbia, Usa35%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹41.77L/Yr ($48,924/Yr)Living₹13.57L/Yr ($15,898/Yr)Admission M.F.A Games and Interactive Medi...TOEFL80PTE53₹41.77L/Yr
$48,924
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
8.5/10(1 User)Ranked 601 by THE in 2024Ranked 711 by QS in 2025
#28Adelphi University logo

Adelphi University, Garden City

New York, Usa70.3%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹42.12L/Yr ($49,335/Yr)Living₹12.91L/Yr ($15,120/Yr)Admission M.F.A Creative Writing₹42.12L/Yr
$49,335
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
Ranked 1501 by THE in 2024Ranked 163 by US News in 2024
#29University of Hawaii at Manoa logo

University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu

Hawaii, Usa85%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹31.66L/Yr ($37,080/Yr)Living₹11.67L/Yr ($13,673/Yr)Admission M.F.AIELTS6PTE44₹31.66L/Yr
$37,080
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
Ranked 488 by QS in 2025Ranked 170 by US News in 2024
#30Oregon State University logo

Oregon State University, Corvallis

Oregon, Usa77.5%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹28.04L/Yr ($32,850/Yr)Living₹15.13L/Yr ($17,721/Yr)Admission M.F.A Creative WritingTOEFL80₹28.04L/Yr
$32,850
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
7.2/10(2 Users)Ranked 641 by QS in 2025Ranked 142 by US News in 2024
#31University of Mississippi logo

University of Mississippi, University

Mississippi, Usa78.3%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹22.45L/Yr ($26,294/Yr)Living₹8.97L/Yr ($10,502/Yr)Admission M.F.A Documentary ExpressionTOEFL79PTE53₹22.45L/Yr
$26,294
Course duration: 1 year
Programs
Ranked 851 by QS in 2025Ranked 163 by US News in 2024
#32Clemson University logo

Clemson University, Clemson

South Carolina, Usa50.5%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹9.63L/Yr ($11,283/Yr)Living₹8.19L/Yr ($9,592/Yr)Admission M.F.A Visual ArtsTOEFL80PTE54₹9.63L/Yr
$11,283
Course duration: 1 year
Programs
8.2/10(10 Users)Ranked 951 by QS in 2025Ranked 86 by US News in 2024
#33University of New Hampshire logo

University of New Hampshire, Durham

New Hampshire, Usa78.6%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹23.74L/Yr ($27,810/Yr)Living₹9.62L/Yr ($11,266/Yr)Admission M.F.A WritingTOEFL80PTE59₹23.74L/Yr
$27,810
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
7.8/10(2 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025Ranked 115 by US News in 2024
#34Kent State University logo

Kent State University, Kent

Ohio, Usa85%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹18.74L/Yr ($21,952/Yr)Living₹9.32L/Yr ($10,916/Yr)Admission M.F.ADuolingo100TOEFL71PTE50₹18.74L/Yr
$21,952
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
3.8/10(4 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025Ranked 227 by US News in 2024
#35West Virginia University logo

West Virginia University, Morgantown

West Virginia, Usa76.1%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹23.43L/Yr ($27,450/Yr)Living₹9.03L/Yr ($10,576/Yr)Admission M.F.A Graphic DesignGRE updated298IELTS6.5PTE53₹23.43L/Yr
$27,450
Course duration: 3 years
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8.7/10(2 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025Ranked 216 by US News in 2024
#36Rochester Institute of Technology logo

Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester

New York, Usa54.9%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹46.25L/Yr ($54,176/Yr)Living₹10.81L/Yr ($12,666/Yr)Admission M.F.A Industrial DesignIELTS6.5PTE60₹46.25L/Yr
$54,176
Course duration: 2 years
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8.5/10(3 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025Ranked 98 by US News in 2024
#37Howard University logo

Howard University, Washington

District Of Columbia, Usa30%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹27.53L/Yr ($32,248/Yr)Living₹11.53L/Yr ($13,504/Yr)Admission M.F.A Electronic StudioGRE updated298TOEFL90PTE59₹27.53L/Yr
$32,248
Course duration: 2 years
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Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025Ranked 115 by US News in 2024
#38University of Memphis logo

University of Memphis, Memphis

Tennessee, Usa56.7%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹14.52L/Yr ($17,010/Yr)Living₹3.24L/Yr ($3,790/Yr)Admission M.F.A Theatre₹14.52L/Yr
$17,010
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
6.8/10(3 Users)Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025Ranked 269 by US News in 2024
#39Miami University logo

Miami University, Oxford

Ohio, Usa65.5%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹27.96L/Yr ($32,748/Yr)Living₹11.27L/Yr ($13,202/Yr)Admission M.F.A English - Creative WritingTOEFL80PTE54₹27.96L/Yr
$32,748
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
9.8/10(2 Users)Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025Ranked 133 by US News in 2024
#40University of Wisconsin logo

University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee

Wisconsin, Usa72%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹21.9L/Yr ($25,650/Yr)Living₹9.02L/Yr ($10,560/Yr)Admission M.F.ATOEFL79PTE49₹21.9L/Yr
$25,650
Course duration: 3 years
Programs
6.0/10(1 User)Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025Ranked 332 by US News in 2024
#41University of San Francisco logo

University of San Francisco, San Francisco

California, Usa71.4%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹21.24L/Yr ($24,880/Yr)Living₹12.23L/Yr ($14,330/Yr)Admission M.F.A WritingIELTS6.5PTE53₹21.24L/Yr
$24,880
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
7.0/10(4 Users)Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025Ranked 115 by US News in 2024
#42University of Central Oklahoma logo

University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond

Oklahoma, Usa69.9%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹12.89L/Yr ($15,100/Yr)Living₹6.8L/Yr ($7,970/Yr)Admission M.F.A DesignTOEFL79PTE42₹12.89L/Yr
$15,100
Course duration: 2 years
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8.7/10(1 User)Ranked 1401 by QS in 2025
#43Illinois State University logo

Illinois State University, Normal

Illinois, Usa88.9%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹15.42L/Yr ($18,064/Yr)Living₹8.41L/Yr ($9,850/Yr)Admission M.F.AIELTS6.5PTE56₹15.42L/Yr
$18,064
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
7.5/10(4 Users)Ranked 1401 by QS in 2025Ranked 209 by US News in 2024
#44Pepperdine University logo

Pepperdine University, Malibu

California, Usa38.1%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹50.07L/Yr ($58,650/Yr)Living₹12.69L/Yr ($14,870/Yr)Admission M.F.A Writing for Screen and Tel...IELTS6.5PTE54₹50.07L/Yr
$58,650
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
Ranked 76 by US News in 2024Ranked 928 by CWUR in 2022
#45Bradley University logo

Bradley University, Peoria

Illinois, Usa69.8%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹25.35L/Yr ($29,700/Yr)Living₹8.8L/Yr ($10,310/Yr)Admission M.F.AIELTS6.5PTE58₹25.35L/Yr
$29,700
Course duration: 1 year
Programs
Ranked 185 by US News in 2024Ranked 304 by FORBES in 2019
#46Chatham University logo

Chatham University, Pittsburgh

Pennsylvania, Usa54.8%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹24.54L/Yr ($28,740/Yr)Living₹9.72L/Yr ($11,390/Yr)Admission M.F.A Film and Digital Technolog...₹24.54L/Yr
$28,740
Course duration: 1 year
Programs
Ranked 209 by US News in 2024
#47University of Hartford logo

University of Hartford, West Hartford

Connecticut, Usa71.9%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹21.15L/Yr ($24,780/Yr)Living₹10.54L/Yr ($12,346/Yr)Admission M.F.AIELTS6.5PTE58₹21.15L/Yr
$24,780
Course duration: 27 months
Programs
Ranked 304 by US News in 2024Ranked 542 by FORBES in 2019
#48University of Nebraska Omaha logo

University of Nebraska Omaha, Omaha

Nebraska, Usa
Tuition:  ₹13.68L/Yr ($16,020/Yr)Living₹8.03L/Yr ($9,406/Yr)Admission M.F.A WritingIELTS6.0PTE44₹13.68L/Yr
$16,020
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
Ranked 304 by US News in 2024Ranked 518 by FORBES in 2019
#49University of Texas logo

University of Texas, Tyler

Texas, Usa64.5%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹24.74L/Yr ($28,978/Yr)Living₹7.93L/Yr ($9,290/Yr)Admission M.F.A Studio ArtIELTS6.5PTE53₹24.74L/Yr
$28,978
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
Ranked 361 by US News in 2024
#50Mississippi College logo

Mississippi College, Clinton

Mississippi, Usa49.5%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹15.6L/Yr ($18,270/Yr)Living₹8.2L/Yr ($9,610/Yr)Admission M.F.A Graphic DesignTOEFL79PTE52₹15.6L/Yr
$18,270
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
Ranked 369 by US News in 2024Ranked 504 by FORBES in 2019