Best Musical Theatre Universities in USA in 2025

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#1	Pennsylvania State University, State College Pennsylvania, Usa51.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹31.81L/Yr ($36,974/Yr)Living: ₹9.7L/Yr ($11,280/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Musical TheatreSAT1140IELTS6.5₹31.81L/Yr $36,974 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.3/10(2 Users)Ranked 122 by THE in 2024 Ranked 89 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 Musical TheatreTOEFL70PTE53₹15.79L/Yr $18,361 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.7/10(3 Users)Ranked 155 by THE in 2024 Ranked 293 by QS in 2025
#3	University of Utah, Salt Lake City Utah, Usa76.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹23.76L/Yr ($27,616/Yr)Living: ₹10.71L/Yr ($12,456/Yr)Admission	B.A Theatre, Musical TheatreSAT1130IELTS6.5₹23.76L/Yr $27,616 Course duration: 4 years Programs	6.8/10(6 Users)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024 Ranked 531 by QS in 2025
#4	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 Musical Theatre₹35.87L/Yr $41,698 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 501 by THE in 2024 Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025
Partner Colleges 6.0 Best In Placement University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, Wisconsin ₹22.06L 1st Year Fees M.S Management - Information Technology Management 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 9.0 Best In Academic University of Tampa Tampa, Florida ₹17.63L 1st Year Fees M.S Criminology and Criminal Justice Apply Now 6.9 Best In Social Life University of Idaho Moscow, Idaho ₹24.28L 1st Year Fees M.S Civil Engineering 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 Potomac Washington, District of Columbia ₹12.91L 1st Year Fees B.A Hospitality Management Apply Now 6.7 Best In Academic Washington State University Pullman, Washington ₹23.18L 1st Year Fees B.S Agricultural Biotechnology Apply Now 8.3 Best In Social Life University of New Hampshire Durham, New Hampshire ₹23.92L 1st Year Fees M.A Justice Studies Apply Now Ohio University Athens, Ohio ₹19.62L 1st Year Fees B.S Civil Engineering Apply Now University of Missouri St. Louis, Missouri ₹25.24L 1st Year Fees B.S Criminology and Criminal Justice Apply Now
#5	Texas Tech University, Lubbock Texas, Usa62.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹20.75L/Yr ($24,122/Yr)Living: ₹7.87L/Yr ($9,153/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Theatre Arts - Musical T...IELTS6.5PTE60₹20.75L/Yr $24,122 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.7/10(1 User)Ranked 601 by THE in 2024 Ranked 781 by QS in 2025
#6	University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa Alabama, Usa52.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹27.06L/Yr ($31,460/Yr)Living: ₹4.34L/Yr ($5,050/Yr)Admission	B.A Theatre - Musical Theatre Tr...TOEFL79PTE59₹27.06L/Yr $31,460 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 601 by THE in 2024 Ranked 951 by QS in 2025
#7	American University, Washington District Of Columbia, Usa35%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹24.35L/Yr ($28,303/Yr)Living: ₹13.68L/Yr ($15,898/Yr)Admission	B.A Performing Arts: Musical The...TOEFL80PTE53₹24.35L/Yr $28,303 Course duration: 3 years Programs	8.5/10(1 User)Ranked 601 by THE in 2024 Ranked 711 by QS in 2025
#8	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 Musical TheatreTOEFL79PTE53₹17.02L/Yr $19,788 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.0/10(2 Users)Ranked 1001 by THE in 2024 Ranked 332 by US News in 2024
#9	Texas State University, San Marcos Texas, Usa71.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹41.46L/Yr ($48,200/Yr)Living: ₹8.16L/Yr ($9,490/Yr)Admission	B.A Musical TheatreIELTS6.5PTE52₹41.46L/Yr $48,200 Course duration: 4 years Programs	6.5/10(1 User)Ranked 1001 by THE in 2024 Ranked 280 by US News in 2024
#10	University of South Dakota, Vermillion South Dakota, Usa88.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹12.58L/Yr ($14,624/Yr)Living: ₹6.91L/Yr ($8,030/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Theatre: Musical Theatre...IELTS6.0PTE47₹12.58L/Yr $14,624 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 1001 by THE in 2024 Ranked 269 by US News in 2024

#11	University of Oklahoma, Norman Oklahoma, Usa71%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26.12L/Yr ($30,368/Yr)Living: ₹9.11L/Yr ($10,588/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Musical Theatre Performa...SAT1310IELTS6.5₹26.12L/Yr $30,368 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 701 by QS in 2025 Ranked 124 by US News in 2024
#12	University of Alabama, Birmingham Alabama, Usa33.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹24.83L/Yr ($28,860/Yr)Living: ₹10.46L/Yr ($12,160/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Musical TheatreIELTS6PTE53₹24.83L/Yr $28,860 Course duration: 4 years Programs	9.3/10(4 Users)Ranked 901 by QS in 2025 Ranked 142 by US News in 2024
#13	Loyola University, Chicago Illinois, Usa72.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹33.48L/Yr ($38,926/Yr)Living: ₹12.11L/Yr ($14,080/Yr)Admission	B.A Theatre Arts and Musical The...IELTS6.5PTE53₹33.48L/Yr $38,926 Course duration: 4 years Programs	9.7/10(3 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 142 by US News in 2024
#14	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 Theatre Studies (Musical The...Duolingo100TOEFL71PTE48₹18.56L/Yr $21,578 Course duration: 4 years Programs	3.8/10(4 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 227 by US News in 2024
#15	University of Wyoming, Laramie Wyoming, Usa95.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹15.11L/Yr ($17,570/Yr)Living: ₹8.88L/Yr ($10,320/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Musical Theatre Performa...₹15.11L/Yr $17,570 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.7/10(1 User)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 216 by US News in 2024
#16	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 Musical TheatreIELTS6.5PTE53₹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
#17	Howard University, Washington District Of Columbia, Usa30%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26.31L/Yr ($30,584/Yr)Living: ₹11.62L/Yr ($13,504/Yr)Admission	B.A Theatre Arts - Musical Theat...SAT1215TOEFL90PTE53₹26.31L/Yr $30,584 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 115 by US News in 2024
#18	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.Mus Musical TheatreTOEFL79PTE42₹14.71L/Yr $17,100 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.7/10(1 User)Ranked 1401 by QS in 2025
#19	James Madison University, Harrisonburg Virginia, Usa72.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹20.34L/Yr ($23,650/Yr)Living: ₹8.7L/Yr ($10,112/Yr)Admission	B.A Musical TheatreIELTS6.5PTE58₹20.34L/Yr $23,650 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 124 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1672 by CWUR in 2022
#20	Creighton University, Omaha Nebraska, Usa70.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹32.86L/Yr ($38,200/Yr)Living: ₹9.21L/Yr ($10,702/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Musical TheatreIELTS6.5PTE49₹32.86L/Yr $38,200 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 124 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1004 by CWUR in 2022
#21	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/B.S Theatre Arts (with a Con...TOEFL95PTE58₹15.16L/Yr $17,622 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.3/10(6 Users)Ranked 133 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1289 by CWUR in 2022
#22	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 Musical TheatreTOEFL83PTE48₹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
#23	Drake University, Des Moines Iowa, Usa69%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹36.73L/Yr ($42,694/Yr)Living: ₹8.74L/Yr ($10,158/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Musical TheatreIELTS6.0PTE48₹36.73L/Yr $42,694 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.3/10(2 Users)Ranked 178 by US News in 2024 Ranked 192 by FORBES in 2019
#24	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 Musical Theatre₹30.67L/Yr $35,650 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 236 by US News in 2024 Ranked 318 by FORBES in 2019
#25	Bethel University, Saint Paul Minnesota, Usa83%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹36.93L/Yr ($42,930/Yr)Living: ₹8.89L/Yr ($10,340/Yr)Admission	B.A Theatre Arts - Musical Theat...IELTS6.5PTE55₹36.93L/Yr $42,930 Course duration: 4 years Programs	6.7/10(1 User)Ranked 236 by US News in 2024 Ranked 352 by FORBES in 2019
#26	Sam Houston State University, Huntsville Texas, Usa72%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹16.56L/Yr ($19,256/Yr)Living: ₹7.89L/Yr ($9,178/Yr)Admission	B.A Musical Theatre₹16.56L/Yr $19,256 Course duration: 4 years Programs	9.0/10(1 User)Ranked 249 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1981 by CWUR in 2022
#27	Loyola University, New Orleans Louisiana, Usa90.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹33.48L/Yr ($38,926/Yr)Living: ₹10.9L/Yr ($12,666/Yr)Admission	B.A Theatre Arts and Musical The...IELTS6.5PTE53₹33.48L/Yr $38,926 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 260 by US News in 2024 Ranked 479 by FORBES in 2019
#28	California State University - East Bay, Hayward California, Usa74%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹12.03L/Yr ($13,990/Yr)Living: ₹12.2L/Yr ($14,184/Yr)Admission	B.A Theatre Arts - Musical Theat...TOEFL61PTE46₹12.03L/Yr $13,990 Course duration: 4 years Programs	9.2/10(2 Users)Ranked 280 by US News in 2024 Ranked 492 by FORBES in 2019
#29	Missouri State University, Springfield Missouri, Usa84%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹12.91L/Yr ($15,006/Yr)Living: ₹7.34L/Yr ($8,537/Yr)Admission	B.A Musical TheatreSAT1140TOEFL61PTE44₹12.91L/Yr $15,006 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 342 by US News in 2024 Ranked 517 by FORBES in 2019
#30	Concordia University, Irvine California, Usa65%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹22.91L/Yr ($26,632/Yr)Living: ₹9.43L/Yr ($10,960/Yr)Admission	B.A Musical Theatre EmphasisIELTS6.5PTE55₹22.91L/Yr $26,632 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 345 by US News in 2024
#31	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 Musical TheatreIELTS6.5PTE40₹18.49L/Yr $21,500 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 352 by US News in 2024 Ranked 534 by FORBES in 2019
#32	Palm Beach Atlantic University, West Palm Beach Florida, Usa93.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26.66L/Yr ($30,990/Yr)Living: ₹8.31L/Yr ($9,660/Yr)Admission	B.A Theatre Arts - Musical Theat...₹26.66L/Yr $30,990 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 382 by US News in 2024
#33	Roosevelt University, Chicago Illinois, Usa72.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.66L/Yr ($29,832/Yr)Living: ₹11.12L/Yr ($12,927/Yr)Admission	B.F.A Musical Theatre Dance₹25.66L/Yr $29,832 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 390 by US News in 2024
#34	Valdosta State University, Valdosta Georgia, Usa65.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹18.03L/Yr ($20,958/Yr)Living: ₹7.17L/Yr ($8,338/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Theatre (Musical Theatre...IELTS6.0PTE53₹18.03L/Yr $20,958 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 395 by US News in 2024
#35	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 Musical Theatre₹41.53L/Yr $48,280 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 163 by FORBES in 2019
#36	Ohio Northern University, Ada Ohio, Usa64.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹27.96L/Yr ($32,500/Yr)Living: ₹9.69L/Yr ($11,270/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Musical TheatreIELTS6.0PTE54₹27.96L/Yr $32,500 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 302 by FORBES in 2019
#37	California State University, Chico California, Usa63.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹9.62L/Yr ($11,182/Yr)Living: ₹10.93L/Yr ($12,712/Yr)Admission	B.A Musical TheatreIELTS5.5PTE44₹9.62L/Yr $11,182 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 335 by FORBES in 2019
#38	University of Tampa, Tampa Florida, Usa48%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26.9L/Yr ($31,274/Yr)Living: ₹9.03L/Yr ($10,502/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Musical Theatre₹26.9L/Yr $31,274 Course duration: 4 years Programs	9.0/10(1 User)Ranked 433 by FORBES in 2019
#39	Rider University, Lawrenceville New Jersey, Usa71.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹36.23L/Yr ($42,120/Yr)Living: ₹12.78L/Yr ($14,860/Yr)Admission	B.F.A Musical Theatre (voice pri...IELTS6.0PTE50₹36.23L/Yr $42,120 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	Ranked 478 by FORBES in 2019
#40	Elmhurst College, Elmhurst Illinois, Usa71.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹32.22L/Yr ($37,454/Yr)Living: ₹8.9L/Yr ($10,344/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Musical TheatreIELTS6.0PTE54₹32.22L/Yr $37,454 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 488 by FORBES in 2019
#41	Ashland University, Ashland Ohio, Usa75%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹17.49L/Yr ($20,332/Yr)Living: ₹8.38L/Yr ($9,746/Yr)Admission	B.A Musical Theatre₹17.49L/Yr $20,332 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 495 by FORBES in 2019
#42	Webster University, Webster Groves Missouri, Usa46.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.5L/Yr ($29,640/Yr)Living: ₹9.51L/Yr ($11,050/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Musical TheatreIELTS6.5PTE53₹25.5L/Yr $29,640 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 506 by FORBES in 2019
#43	Otterbein University, Westerville Ohio, Usa72.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹27.56L/Yr ($32,042/Yr)Living: ₹9.06L/Yr ($10,528/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Musical Theatre₹27.56L/Yr $32,042 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	Ranked 528 by FORBES in 2019
#44	Central Washington University, Ellensburg Washington, Usa79.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹9.64L/Yr ($11,209/Yr)Living: ₹9.19L/Yr ($10,684/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Theatre Arts Musical The...IELTS6.5PTE50₹9.64L/Yr $11,209 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 540 by FORBES in 2019
#45	Oral Roberts University, Tulsa Oklahoma, Usa68.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹24.94L/Yr ($28,998/Yr)Living: ₹7.55L/Yr ($8,780/Yr)Admission	B.A Musical Theatre₹24.94L/Yr $28,998 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.8/10(1 User)Ranked 573 by FORBES in 2019
#46	Sweet Briar College, Sweet Briar Virginia, Usa93.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹18.06L/Yr ($21,000/Yr)Living: ₹11.1L/Yr ($12,900/Yr)Admission	B.A Musical Theatre₹18.06L/Yr $21,000 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 608 by FORBES in 2019
#47	Anderson University - Indiana, Anderson Indiana, Usa65%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹29.68L/Yr ($34,500/Yr)Living: ₹8.38L/Yr ($9,740/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Musical Theatre (Complem...₹29.68L/Yr $34,500 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	9.7/10(1 User)Ranked 614 by FORBES in 2019
#48	Anderson University - South Carolina, Anderson South Carolina, Usa54.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹20.77L/Yr ($24,140/Yr)Living: ₹8.33L/Yr ($9,680/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Musical Theatre₹20.77L/Yr $24,140 Course duration: 4 years Programs	--
#49	California University of Pennsylvania, California Pennsylvania, Usa96.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹19.97L/Yr ($23,220/Yr)Living: ₹8.74L/Yr ($10,166/Yr)Admission	B.A Musical Theatre₹19.97L/Yr $23,220 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.3/10(1 User)
#50	Columbia College Chicago, Chicago Illinois, Usa88.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹22.89L/Yr ($26,610/Yr)Living: ₹11.72L/Yr ($13,630/Yr)Admission	B.A Musical Theatre₹22.89L/Yr $26,610 Course duration: 4 years Programs	10.0/10(2 Users)