Best Instrumental Music Universities in USA in 2025

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#1	University of Washington, Seattle Washington, Usa45.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹34.14L/Yr ($39,687/Yr)Living: ₹10.42L/Yr ($12,117/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Music Education, Instrum...ACT34TOEFL92₹34.14L/Yr $39,687 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.7/10(4 Users)Ranked 25 by THE in 2024 Ranked 76 by QS in 2025
#2	University of Arizona, Tucson Arizona, Usa78.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹15.79L/Yr ($18,361/Yr)Living: ₹11.23L/Yr ($13,050/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Music Education: Instrum...TOEFL70PTE53₹15.79L/Yr $18,361 Course duration: 4 years 2+ More Programs	8.7/10(3 Users)Ranked 155 by THE in 2024 Ranked 293 by QS in 2025
#3	University of Miami, Coral Gables Florida, Usa37.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹54.73L/Yr ($63,627/Yr)Living: ₹11.76L/Yr ($13,666/Yr)Admission	B.A Instrumental PerformanceACT30IELTS6.5₹49.98L/Yr $58,102 Course duration: 4 years 2+ More Programs	8.3/10(1 User)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024 Ranked 324 by QS in 2025
#4	University of Utah, Salt Lake City Utah, Usa76.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.73L/Yr ($29,909/Yr)Living: ₹10.71L/Yr ($12,456/Yr)Admission	M.Mus Instrumental ConductingGRE309TOEFL80₹27.7L/Yr $32,202 Course duration: 2 years 3+ More Programs	6.8/10(6 Users)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024 Ranked 531 by QS in 2025
Partner Colleges University of Pacific Stockton, California ₹41.42L 1st Year Fees M.S Engineering Science Apply Now 7.9 Best In Infrastructure Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, Florida ₹17.37L 1st Year Fees B.S Civil Engineering Apply Now Andrews University Berrien Springs, Michigan ₹24.32L 1st Year Fees B.S Physics Education Apply Now 8.7 Best In Academic Minnesota State University Moorhead Moorhead, Minnesota ₹6.37L 1st Year Fees B.S Chemistry Education Apply Now University of New Haven West Haven, Connecticut ₹36.65L 1st Year Fees B.S Forensic Science Apply Now 9.1 Best In Faculty University of Alabama Birmingham, Alabama ₹33.01L 1st Year Fees M.B.A Apply Now 8.5 Best In Faculty Abilene Christian University Abilene, Texas ₹32.6L 1st Year Fees B.S Computer Science Apply Now 7.7 Best In Academic Baylor University Waco, Texas ₹44.51L 1st Year Fees B.S Environmental Health Science Apply Now Arkansas State University Jonesboro, Arkansas ₹9.91L 1st Year Fees M.B.A Apply Now University of Missouri St. Louis, Missouri ₹25.24L 1st Year Fees B.S Criminology and Criminal Justice Apply Now
#5	University of South Carolina, Columbia South Carolina, Usa68%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹28.84L/Yr ($33,528/Yr)Living: ₹15.1L/Yr ($17,552/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Music Education with eit...₹28.84L/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
#6	Colorado State University, Fort Collins Colorado, Usa78%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26.74L/Yr ($31,084/Yr)Living: ₹10.3L/Yr ($11,974/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Music - Music Education ...₹26.74L/Yr $31,084 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.0/10(4 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024 Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#7	University of Tulsa, Tulsa Oklahoma, Usa37%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹35.87L/Yr ($41,698/Yr)Living: ₹2.56L/Yr ($2,980/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Music Education (Instrum...₹35.87L/Yr $41,698 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 501 by THE in 2024 Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025
#8	University of Maryland Baltimore County, Baltimore Maryland, Usa81.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.26L/Yr ($29,370/Yr)Living: ₹10.18L/Yr ($11,836/Yr)Admission	B.A Music Education (Instrumenta...₹25.26L/Yr $29,370 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 601 by THE in 2024 Ranked 771 by QS in 2025
#9	University of North Carolina, Charlotte North Carolina, Usa	Tuition: ₹15.43L/Yr ($17,936/Yr)Living: ₹10.67L/Yr ($12,408/Yr)Admission	B.S Music - Instrumental Perform...IELTS6PTE48₹15.43L/Yr $17,936 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	6.5/10(5 Users)Ranked 601 by THE in 2024 Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025
#10	Mississippi State University, Mississippi State Mississippi, Usa55.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹21.76L/Yr ($25,294/Yr)Living: ₹8.27L/Yr ($9,614/Yr)Admission	B.A Music - InstrumentalSAT1180TOEFL71₹21.76L/Yr $25,294 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	Ranked 601 by THE in 2024 Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025

#11	Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo Michigan, Usa82.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹17.72L/Yr ($20,595/Yr)Living: ₹8.47L/Yr ($9,848/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Music Performance: Instr...IELTS6.0PTE48₹17.72L/Yr $20,595 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	Ranked 1001 by THE in 2024 Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025
#12	Oakland University, Rochester Michigan, Usa86%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹17.02L/Yr ($19,788/Yr)Living: ₹3.6L/Yr ($4,189/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Music Education, Instrum...TOEFL79PTE53₹17.02L/Yr $19,788 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	8.0/10(2 Users)Ranked 1001 by THE in 2024 Ranked 332 by US News in 2024
#13	University of New Mexico, Albuquerque New Mexico, Usa45%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹19.43L/Yr ($22,586/Yr)Living: ₹8.52L/Yr ($9,900/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Music - Performance Conc...₹19.43L/Yr $22,586 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 791 by QS in 2025 Ranked 236 by US News in 2024
#14	Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond Virginia, Usa81.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹32.33L/Yr ($37,588/Yr)Living: ₹9.9L/Yr ($11,506/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Music - Concentration in...IELTS6.5PTE65₹32.33L/Yr $37,588 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 851 by QS in 2025 Ranked 142 by US News in 2024
#15	Auburn University, Auburn Alabama, Usa80.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹14.18L/Yr ($16,480/Yr)Living: ₹4.35L/Yr ($5,060/Yr)Admission	B.Mus Music Performance - Instru...SAT1370IELTS6.5₹14.18L/Yr $16,480 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	7.2/10(2 Users)Ranked 951 by QS in 2025 Ranked 93 by US News in 2024
#16	Kent State University, Kent Ohio, Usa85%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹18.56L/Yr ($21,578/Yr)Living: ₹9.39L/Yr ($10,916/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Music Education (Instrum...Duolingo100TOEFL71PTE48₹18.56L/Yr $21,578 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	3.8/10(4 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 227 by US News in 2024
#17	West Virginia University, Morgantown West Virginia, Usa76.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹22.85L/Yr ($26,568/Yr)Living: ₹9.1L/Yr ($10,576/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Music Performance: Instr...IELTS6.5PTE53₹22.85L/Yr $26,568 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.7/10(2 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 216 by US News in 2024
#18	Baylor University, Waco Texas, Usa39.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹44.51L/Yr ($51,738/Yr)Living: ₹10.46L/Yr ($12,163/Yr)Admission	B.A Instrumental MusicIELTS6.5PTE60₹44.51L/Yr $51,738 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.5/10(2 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 93 by US News in 2024
#19	University of South Alabama, Mobile Alabama, Usa80.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹14.82L/Yr ($17,232/Yr)Living: ₹6.44L/Yr ($7,490/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Music - Instrumental Mus...IELTS5.5PTE44₹14.82L/Yr $17,232 Course duration: 4 years Programs	6.7/10(1 User)Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025 Ranked 382 by US News in 2024
#20	University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond Oklahoma, Usa69.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹13.85L/Yr ($16,100/Yr)Living: ₹6.86L/Yr ($7,970/Yr)Admission	M.Mus Instrumental Performance -...TOEFL79PTE42₹12.99L/Yr $15,100 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	8.7/10(1 User)Ranked 1401 by QS in 2025
#21	University of Montana, Missoula Montana, Usa92.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹21.46L/Yr ($24,943/Yr)Living: ₹7.89L/Yr ($9,178/Yr)Admission	B.A Music - Specialization in In...IELTS6.0PTE41₹21.46L/Yr $24,943 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 1401 by QS in 2025 Ranked 361 by US News in 2024
#22	California State University, Long Beach California, Usa33.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹14.78L/Yr ($17,180/Yr)Living: ₹10.74L/Yr ($12,484/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Instrumental MusicIELTS6.5PTE46₹14.78L/Yr $17,180 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	Ranked 105 by US News in 2024 Ranked 272 by FORBES in 2019
#23	California State University, Fullerton California, Usa41.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹15.16L/Yr ($17,622/Yr)Living: ₹13.46L/Yr ($15,642/Yr)Admission	B.A Music Education - Instrument...TOEFL95PTE58₹15.16L/Yr $17,622 Course duration: 4 years 6+ More Programs	8.3/10(6 Users)Ranked 133 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1289 by CWUR in 2022
#24	Stockton University, Galloway New Jersey, Usa85%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹15.87L/Yr ($18,450/Yr)Living: ₹4.7L/Yr ($5,468/Yr)Admission	B.A Instrumental Music Studies₹15.87L/Yr $18,450 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.0/10(2 Users)Ranked 159 by US News in 2024 Ranked 443 by FORBES in 2019
#25	UMass Lowell, Lowell Massachusetts, Usa56.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹28.24L/Yr ($32,827/Yr)Living: ₹10.75L/Yr ($12,496/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Music Performance - Inst...₹28.24L/Yr $32,827 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 159 by US News in 2024 Ranked 901 by ARWU in 2022
#26	Montclair State University, Montclair New Jersey, Usa66.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹17.86L/Yr ($20,758/Yr)Living: ₹12.44L/Yr ($14,458/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Music -Performance Conce...TOEFL83PTE48₹17.86L/Yr $20,758 Course duration: 4 years 2+ More Programs	8.7/10(1 User)Ranked 163 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1497 by CWUR in 2022
#27	Samford University, Birmingham Alabama, Usa83%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹24.56L/Yr ($28,552/Yr)Living: ₹8.84L/Yr ($10,280/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Instrumental MusicACT29IELTS5.5PTE42₹24.56L/Yr $28,552 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 185 by US News in 2024 Ranked 169 by FORBES in 2019
#28	California State University Fresno, Fresno California, Usa52.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹13.84L/Yr ($16,089/Yr)Living: ₹8.35L/Yr ($9,704/Yr)Admission	B.A Music - Instrumental Music E...IELTS5.5PTE44₹13.84L/Yr $16,089 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	3.5/10(2 Users)Ranked 185 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1117 by CWUR in 2022
#29	Ball State University, Muncie Indiana, Usa62.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹23.47L/Yr ($27,288/Yr)Living: ₹8.63L/Yr ($10,034/Yr)Admission	B.A Music Education (Instrumenta...IELTS6.5PTE53₹23.47L/Yr $27,288 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	Ranked 216 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1470 by CWUR in 2022
#30	Bethel University, Saint Paul Minnesota, Usa83%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹36.93L/Yr ($42,930/Yr)Living: ₹8.89L/Yr ($10,340/Yr)Admission	B.Mus Applied Music - Performanc...IELTS6.5PTE55₹36.93L/Yr $42,930 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	6.7/10(1 User)Ranked 236 by US News in 2024 Ranked 352 by FORBES in 2019
#31	Tennessee Technological University, Cookeville Tennessee, Usa67.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹14.78L/Yr ($17,186/Yr)Living: ₹8.09L/Yr ($9,400/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Music - Instrumental and...TOEFL80PTE52₹14.78L/Yr $17,186 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 249 by US News in 2024 Ranked 486 by FORBES in 2019
#32	University of Wisconsin, La Crosse Wisconsin, Usa80%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹15.29L/Yr ($17,776/Yr)Living: ₹5.34L/Yr ($6,206/Yr)Admission	B.S Music Education - Instrument...IELTS54PTE54₹15.29L/Yr $17,776 Course duration: 5 years Programs	Ranked 249 by US News in 2024 Ranked 334 by FORBES in 2019
#33	Oklahoma City University, Oklahoma City Oklahoma, Usa70.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹24.16L/Yr ($28,087/Yr)Living: ₹7.42L/Yr ($8,624/Yr)Admission	M.Mus Performance - InstrumentalTOEFL79PTE53₹24.15L/Yr $28,080 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	Ranked 280 by US News in 2024 Ranked 477 by FORBES in 2019
#34	Saint Mary's University of Minnesota, Winona Minnesota, Usa79.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹31.01L/Yr ($36,050/Yr)Living: ₹7.64L/Yr ($8,880/Yr)Admission	B.A Music Education InstrumentalIELTS6.0PTE52₹31.01L/Yr $36,050 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 296 by US News in 2024 Ranked 446 by FORBES in 2019
#35	Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro Tennessee, Usa68.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹24.04L/Yr ($27,942/Yr)Living: ₹7.22L/Yr ($8,392/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Music - Instrumental Mus...IELTS5.5PTE54₹24.04L/Yr $27,942 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	7.2/10(1 User)Ranked 304 by US News in 2024 Ranked 631 by FORBES in 2019
#36	Harding University, Searcy Arkansas, Usa72%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹17.21L/Yr ($20,010/Yr)Living: ₹5.93L/Yr ($6,894/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S K-12 Education - Music -...₹17.21L/Yr $20,010 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 304 by US News in 2024
#37	Augusta University, Augusta Georgia, Usa77.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹23.82L/Yr ($27,686/Yr)Living: ₹7.61L/Yr ($8,850/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Instrumental Music₹23.82L/Yr $27,686 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 332 by US News in 2024 Ranked 739 by CWUR in 2022
#38	University of Northern Colorado, Greeley Colorado, Usa90.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹18.49L/Yr ($21,500/Yr)Living: ₹9.44L/Yr ($10,980/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Music - Instrumental Per...IELTS6.5PTE40₹18.49L/Yr $21,500 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 352 by US News in 2024 Ranked 534 by FORBES in 2019
#39	Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti Michigan, Usa72.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹14.12L/Yr ($16,410/Yr)Living: ₹8.48L/Yr ($9,854/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S K-12 Music Education- In...IELTS6.5PTE53₹14.12L/Yr $16,410 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.8/10(1 User)Ranked 376 by US News in 2024
#40	Alabama State University, Montgomery Alabama, Usa45.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹16.68L/Yr ($19,396/Yr)Living: ₹4.66L/Yr ($5,422/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Music Education - Instru...TOEFL79PTE59₹16.68L/Yr $19,396 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 394 by US News in 2024
#41	University of Central Arkansas, Conway Arkansas, Usa89.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹16.21L/Yr ($18,840/Yr)Living: ₹5.61L/Yr ($6,518/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Music, Education, K-12 -...TOEFL61PTE43₹16.21L/Yr $18,840 Course duration: 4 years 2+ More Programs	7.8/10(1 User)Ranked 395 by US News in 2024
#42	Jackson State University, Jackson Mississippi, Usa63.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹16.38L/Yr ($19,042/Yr)Living: ₹7.7L/Yr ($8,952/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Music Performance - Pian...TOEFL69PTE45₹16.38L/Yr $19,042 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 395 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1650 by CWUR in 2022
#43	Grand Canyon University, Phoenix Arizona, Usa56.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹14.19L/Yr ($16,500/Yr)Living: ₹7.35L/Yr ($8,550/Yr)Admission	B.A Music Education Instrumental...₹14.19L/Yr $16,500 Course duration: 4 years 2+ More Programs	9.0/10(2 Users)Ranked 395 by US News in 2024
#44	California State University, Sacramento California, Usa67.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹17.14L/Yr ($19,928/Yr)Living: ₹12.38L/Yr ($14,396/Yr)Admission	B.A Music - InstrumentalIELTS6.5PTE65₹17.14L/Yr $19,928 Course duration: 4 years Programs	9.8/10(5 Users)Ranked 1725 by CWUR in 2022 Ranked 469 by FORBES in 2019
#45	Manhattan School of Music, New York City New York, Usa46.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹41.53L/Yr ($48,280/Yr)Living: ₹13.76L/Yr ($16,000/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Horn₹41.53L/Yr $48,280 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	Ranked 163 by FORBES in 2019
#46	University of St. Thomas, Saint Paul Minnesota, Usa84%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹20.7L/Yr ($24,060/Yr)Living: ₹8.65L/Yr ($10,054/Yr)Admission	M.A Instrumental Music EducationIELTS6.5PTE53₹20.7L/Yr $24,060 Course duration: 2 years Programs	6.8/10(1 User)Ranked 198 by FORBES in 2019
#47	Butler University, Indianapolis Indiana, Usa72.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹34.55L/Yr ($40,160/Yr)Living: ₹11.21L/Yr ($13,030/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Instrumental Performance...TOEFL79PTE53₹34.55L/Yr $40,160 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 216 by FORBES in 2019
#48	Christopher Newport University, Newport News Virginia, Usa62.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹23.76L/Yr ($27,620/Yr)Living: ₹9.65L/Yr ($11,224/Yr)Admission	B.Mus Instrumental MusicIELTS6.0PTE50₹23.76L/Yr $27,620 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.5/10(1 User)Ranked 267 by FORBES in 2019
#49	Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma Washington, Usa76.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹35.87L/Yr ($41,696/Yr)Living: ₹9.05L/Yr ($10,520/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Music Education - K-12 I...IELTS6.5PTE56₹35.87L/Yr $41,696 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 327 by FORBES in 2019
#50	University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire Wisconsin, Usa78%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹14.71L/Yr ($17,100/Yr)Living: ₹6.46L/Yr ($7,506/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Music, Instrumental and ...₹14.71L/Yr $17,100 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	8.3/10(1 User)Ranked 368 by FORBES in 2019