Best Music Performance Universities in USA in 2025

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#1	Northwestern University, Evanston Illinois, Usa7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹33.12L/Yr ($38,508/Yr)Living: ₹13.8L/Yr ($16,047/Yr)Admission	M.A String PerformanceGRE315IELTS7.0₹33.12L/Yr $38,508 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.2/10(4 Users)Ranked 28 by THE in 2024 Ranked 50 by QS in 2025
#2	Boston University, Boston Massachusetts, Usa29.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹50.37L/Yr ($58,560/Yr)Living: ₹14.97L/Yr ($17,400/Yr)Admission	M.A Music PerformanceGRE298TOEFL84₹50.37L/Yr $58,560 Course duration: 1 year Programs	8.0/10(7 Users)Ranked 78 by THE in 2024 Ranked 108 by QS in 2025
#3	Vanderbilt University, Nashville Tennessee, Usa10.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹50L/Yr ($58,130/Yr)Living: ₹9.93L/Yr ($11,540/Yr)Admission	B.A Music PerformanceSAT1460IELTS7.0PTE70₹50L/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
#4	University of Illinois, Chicago Illinois, Usa73.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹11.85L/Yr ($13,779/Yr)Living: ₹10.73L/Yr ($12,479/Yr)Admission	B.Mus Music PerformanceSAT1370IELTS6.5PTE54₹11.85L/Yr $13,779 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.2/10(4 Users)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024 Ranked 365 by QS in 2025
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#5	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.Mus Music Performance - Jazz S...TOEFL79PTE53₹14.9L/Yr $17,324 Course duration: 4 years 2+ More Programs	8.3/10(4 Users)Ranked 251 by THE in 2024 Ranked 621 by QS in 2025
#6	University at Buffalo, Buffalo New York, Usa59.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹19.87L/Yr ($23,100/Yr)Living: ₹8.73L/Yr ($10,152/Yr)Admission	M.A Music PerformanceGRE309IELTS7PTE55₹19.87L/Yr $23,100 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.8/10(8 Users)Ranked 301 by THE in 2024 Ranked 301 by ARWU in 2022
#7	Washington State University, Pullman Washington, Usa72%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹23.18L/Yr ($26,950/Yr)Living: ₹9.77L/Yr ($11,356/Yr)Admission	B.S Music PerformanceIELTS6.5₹23.18L/Yr $26,950 Course duration: 4 years Programs	6.7/10(1 User)Ranked 301 by THE in 2024 Ranked 466 by QS in 2025
#8	University of Georgia, Athens Georgia, Usa52.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26L/Yr ($30,220/Yr)Living: ₹8.65L/Yr ($10,060/Yr)Admission	B.A Music PerformanceSAT1420IELTS6.5₹26L/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
#9	University of Connecticut, Storrs Connecticut, Usa48.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹36.82L/Yr ($42,802/Yr)Living: ₹10.76L/Yr ($12,514/Yr)Admission	B.Mus Music PerformanceSAT1315TOEFL79₹36.82L/Yr $42,802 Course duration: 4 years Programs	9.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 351 by THE in 2024 Ranked 565 by QS in 2025
#10	Georgia State University, Atlanta Georgia, Usa58.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹19.26L/Yr ($22,389/Yr)Living: ₹10.53L/Yr ($12,240/Yr)Admission	B.Mus Music PerformanceSAT1095IELTS6PTE58₹19.26L/Yr $22,389 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.0/10(5 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024 Ranked 851 by QS in 2025

#11	University of Oregon, Eugene Oregon, Usa77.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹35.87L/Yr ($41,700/Yr)Living: ₹9.85L/Yr ($11,450/Yr)Admission	B.A Music PerformanceIELTS7PTE46₹35.87L/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
#12	Ohio University, Athens Ohio, Usa75%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.44L/Yr ($29,576/Yr)Living: ₹9.98L/Yr ($11,598/Yr)Admission	M.A performance₹25.44L/Yr $29,576 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	Ranked 601 by THE in 2024 Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025
#13	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 2+ More Programs	Ranked 1001 by THE in 2024 Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025
#14	Colorado State University, Pueblo Colorado, Usa	Tuition: ₹23.52L/Yr ($27,348/Yr)Living: ₹8.78L/Yr ($10,210/Yr)Admission	B.A Music - Music Performance Em...₹23.52L/Yr $27,348 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 442 by QS in 2025 Ranked 151 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 - PianoSAT1370IELTS6.5₹14.18L/Yr $16,480 Course duration: 4 years 2+ More Programs	7.2/10(2 Users)Ranked 951 by QS in 2025 Ranked 93 by US News in 2024
#16	University of Missouri, Kansas City Missouri, Usa62%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹11.98L/Yr ($13,932/Yr)Living: ₹9.48L/Yr ($11,026/Yr)Admission	M.A Music Performance: KeyboardTOEFL79PTE53₹11.98L/Yr $13,932 Course duration: 2 years 3+ More Programs	Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 269 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: Woodw...IELTS6.5PTE53₹22.85L/Yr $26,568 Course duration: 4 years 4+ More Programs	8.7/10(2 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 216 by US News in 2024
#18	Miami University, Oxford Ohio, Usa65.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹34L/Yr ($39,526/Yr)Living: ₹11.36L/Yr ($13,202/Yr)Admission	B.Mus Music PerformanceSAT1220TOEFL80PTE53₹34L/Yr $39,526 Course duration: 4 years Programs	9.8/10(2 Users)Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025 Ranked 133 by US News in 2024
#19	Portland State University, Portland Oregon, Usa89.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.55L/Yr ($29,706/Yr)Living: ₹11.04L/Yr ($12,831/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Music PerformanceTOEFL80PTE60₹25.55L/Yr $29,706 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.7/10(3 Users)Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025 Ranked 280 by US News in 2024
#20	University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond Oklahoma, Usa69.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹14.71L/Yr ($17,100/Yr)Living: ₹6.86L/Yr ($7,970/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Contemporary Music Perfo...TOEFL79PTE42₹14.71L/Yr $17,100 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.7/10(1 User)Ranked 1401 by QS in 2025
#21	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 Music: PerformanceIELTS6.5PTE46₹14.78L/Yr $17,180 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 105 by US News in 2024 Ranked 272 by FORBES in 2019
#22	University of Dayton, Dayton Ohio, Usa58%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹39.72L/Yr ($46,170/Yr)Living: ₹13.24L/Yr ($15,390/Yr)Admission	B.Mus Music PerformanceACT21IELTS6.5PTE50₹39.72L/Yr $46,170 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.2/10(3 Users)Ranked 133 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1178 by CWUR in 2022
#23	DePaul University, Chicago Illinois, Usa69.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹37.42L/Yr ($43,506/Yr)Living: ₹11.87L/Yr ($13,797/Yr)Admission	B.Mus Music Performance - Percus...SAT1180IELTS6.5PTE53₹37.42L/Yr $43,506 Course duration: 4 years 7+ More Programs	6.2/10(1 User)Ranked 151 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1507 by CWUR in 2022
#24	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
#25	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 Programs	8.7/10(1 User)Ranked 163 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1497 by CWUR in 2022
#26	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 Performance (Guitar, O...IELTS6.5PTE53₹23.47L/Yr $27,288 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 216 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1470 by CWUR in 2022
#27	University of North Florida, Jacksonville Florida, Usa64.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26.94L/Yr ($31,320/Yr)Living: ₹8.41L/Yr ($9,772/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Music Performance: Strin...₹26.94L/Yr $31,320 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 236 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1990 by CWUR in 2022
#28	Belmont University, Nashville Tennessee, Usa80.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹30.67L/Yr ($35,650/Yr)Living: ₹10.05L/Yr ($11,680/Yr)Admission	B.Mus Music Performance₹30.67L/Yr $35,650 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 236 by US News in 2024 Ranked 318 by FORBES in 2019
#29	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 - Music Performanc...TOEFL80PTE52₹14.78L/Yr $17,186 Course duration: 4 years 4+ More Programs	Ranked 249 by US News in 2024 Ranked 486 by FORBES in 2019
#30	Regis University, Denver Colorado, Usa56.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹31.36L/Yr ($36,460/Yr)Living: ₹9.26L/Yr ($10,770/Yr)Admission	B.A Music Performance₹31.36L/Yr $36,460 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 260 by US News in 2024 Ranked 298 by FORBES in 2019
#31	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 PerformanceIELTS6.0PTE52₹31.01L/Yr $36,050 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 296 by US News in 2024 Ranked 446 by FORBES in 2019
#32	Kean University, Union New Jersey, Usa74.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹16.67L/Yr ($19,382/Yr)Living: ₹11.62L/Yr ($13,513/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Music Performance and Pe...₹16.67L/Yr $19,382 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 320 by US News in 2024
#33	Marshall University, Huntington West Virginia, Usa89.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹17.65L/Yr ($20,520/Yr)Living: ₹8.71L/Yr ($10,126/Yr)Admission	M.A Music Performance₹18.44L/Yr $21,434 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	9.2/10(1 User)Ranked 332 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1689 by CWUR in 2022
#34	Wichita State University, Wichita Kansas, Usa86.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹14.45L/Yr ($16,800/Yr)Living: ₹11.86L/Yr ($13,790/Yr)Admission	Bachelor of Music PerformanceSAT1090TOEFL72PTE58₹14.45L/Yr $16,800 Course duration: 4 years Programs	6.7/10(1 User)Ranked 332 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1889 by CWUR in 2022
#35	University of Louisiana, Lafayette Louisiana, Usa51.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹34.82L/Yr ($40,482/Yr)Living: ₹8.85L/Yr ($10,294/Yr)Admission	M.A Music PerformanceTOEFL79PTE53₹34.82L/Yr $40,482 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.2/10(1 User)Ranked 345 by US News in 2024 Ranked 850 by CWUR in 2022
#36	Texas A&M University, Kingsville Texas, Usa82%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹22.15L/Yr ($25,746/Yr)Living: ₹7.54L/Yr ($8,760/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Music Performance - Jazz...TOEFL79PTE53₹22.15L/Yr $25,746 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 352 by US News in 2024
#37	Wingate University, Wingate North Carolina, Usa69.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹28.53L/Yr ($33,166/Yr)Living: ₹9.27L/Yr ($10,780/Yr)Admission	B.A Music Performance₹28.53L/Yr $33,166 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 376 by US News in 2024
#38	Roosevelt University, Chicago Illinois, Usa72.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹17.34L/Yr ($20,153/Yr)Living: ₹11.12L/Yr ($12,927/Yr)Admission	M.A String Performance₹17.34L/Yr $20,153 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 390 by US News in 2024
#39	University of Michigan, Flint Michigan, Usa	Tuition: ₹22.99L/Yr ($26,722/Yr)Living: ₹7.21L/Yr ($8,386/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Music Performance Progra...₹22.99L/Yr $26,722 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 390 by US News in 2024
#40	University of Mary Hardin Baylor, Belton Texas, Usa80.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹17.65L/Yr ($20,520/Yr)Living: ₹6.79L/Yr ($7,894/Yr)Admission	B.A Music Performance₹17.65L/Yr $20,520 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 395 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, Performance - Ins...TOEFL61PTE43₹16.21L/Yr $18,840 Course duration: 4 years 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	Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw Georgia, Usa58.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹20.26L/Yr ($23,556/Yr)Living: ₹9.86L/Yr ($11,467/Yr)Admission	B.Mus Music PerformanceSAT1160TOEFL79PTE58₹20.26L/Yr $23,556 Course duration: 4 years Programs	6.7/10(1 User)Ranked 395 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1780 by CWUR in 2022
#44	Southeastern University - Florida, Lakeland Florida, Usa46.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹21.39L/Yr ($24,870/Yr)Living: ₹8.64L/Yr ($10,048/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Music Performance - Inst...₹21.39L/Yr $24,870 Course duration: 4 years 2+ More Programs	6.8/10(1 User)Ranked 395 by US News in 2024
#45	Valdosta State University, Valdosta Georgia, Usa65.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹20.36L/Yr ($23,672/Yr)Living: ₹7.17L/Yr ($8,338/Yr)Admission	M.A Music PerformanceIELTS6.0PTE53₹20.36L/Yr $23,672 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 395 by US News in 2024
#46	University of St. Thomas, Saint Paul Minnesota, Usa84%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹38.52L/Yr ($44,780/Yr)Living: ₹8.65L/Yr ($10,054/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Music- PerformanceIELTS6.5PTE53₹38.52L/Yr $44,780 Course duration: 4 years Programs	6.8/10(1 User)Ranked 198 by FORBES in 2019
#47	Taylor University, Upland Indiana, Usa79.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹30.15L/Yr ($35,050/Yr)Living: ₹7.95L/Yr ($9,245/Yr)Admission	B.A Music Performance₹30.15L/Yr $35,050 Course duration: 4 years Programs	10.0/10(1 User)Ranked 225 by FORBES in 2019
#48	University of Redlands, Redlands California, Usa74.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹35.78L/Yr ($41,600/Yr)Living: ₹11.92L/Yr ($13,862/Yr)Admission	M.A Music PerformanceIELTS6.5PTE54₹27.59L/Yr $32,070 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	Ranked 275 by FORBES in 2019
#49	Messiah University, Mechanicsburg Pennsylvania, Usa79.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹33.01L/Yr ($38,370/Yr)Living: ₹8.79L/Yr ($10,220/Yr)Admission	B.Mus Music PerformanceSAT1196TOEFL80₹33.01L/Yr $38,370 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 291 by FORBES in 2019
#50	University of Evansville, Evansville Indiana, Usa69.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹31.23L/Yr ($36,300/Yr)Living: ₹10.46L/Yr ($12,160/Yr)Admission	B.Mus Music PerformanceIELTS5.5PTE54₹31.23L/Yr $36,300 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.8/10(1 User)Ranked 321 by FORBES in 2019