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#1second name testing logo

second name testing, Baltimore

Maryland, Usa12.8%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹50.51L/Yr ($58,720/Yr)Living₹15.17L/Yr ($17,640/Yr)Admission B.A Jazz PerformanceSAT1550IELTS7₹50.51L/Yr
$58,720
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
8.2/10(6 Users)Ranked 15 by THE in 2024Ranked 32 by QS in 2025
#2Duke University logo

Duke University, Durham

North Carolina, Usa10,8%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹55.38L/Yr ($64,380/Yr)Living₹14.74L/Yr ($17,138/Yr)Admission B.Mus PerformanceSAT1450IELTS7.0PTE70₹55.38L/Yr
$64,380
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
8.2/10(1 User)Ranked 26 by THE in 2024Ranked 61 by QS in 2025
#3new name testing logo

new name testing, Urbana

Illinois, Usa66%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹30.7K/Yr (лв31,354/Yr)Admission B.A/B.S Jazz PerformanceDuolingo105IELTS6.5₹30.7K/Yr
лв31,354
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
8.3/10(9 Users)Ranked 42 by THE in 2024Ranked 69 by QS in 2025
#4University of Wisconsin logo

University of Wisconsin, Madison

Wisconsin, Usa57.6%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹30.26L/Yr ($35,174/Yr)Living₹13.63L/Yr ($15,849/Yr)Admission B.A Music - PerformanceDuolingo105IELTS6.5PTE54₹30.26L/Yr
$35,174
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
7.7/10(9 Users)Ranked 63 by THE in 2024Ranked 116 by QS in 2025
#5University of Southern California logo

University of Southern California, Los Angeles

California, Usa12.9%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹54.6L/Yr ($63,468/Yr)Living₹14.39L/Yr ($16,732/Yr)Admission B.Mus Piano PerformanceSAT1360TOEFL100PTE68₹54.6L/Yr
$63,468
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
7.5/10(21 Users)Ranked 74 by THE in 2024Ranked 125 by QS in 2025
#6Boston University logo

Boston University, Boston

Massachusetts, Usa29.4%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹50.37L/Yr ($58,560/Yr)Living₹14.97L/Yr ($17,400/Yr)Admission B.Mus PerformanceSAT1430TOEFL90₹50.37L/Yr
$58,560
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
8.0/10(7 Users)Ranked 78 by THE in 2024Ranked 108 by QS in 2025
#7Ohio State University logo

Ohio State University, Columbus

Ohio, Usa49.4%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹34.11L/Yr ($39,650/Yr)Living₹12.01L/Yr ($13,966/Yr)Admission B.A/B.S Music - Performance (Orc...ACT21TOEFL79₹34.11L/Yr
$39,650
Course duration: 4 years
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8.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 99 by THE in 2024Ranked 208 by QS in 2025
#8University of Arizona logo

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 Performance: Piano Empha...TOEFL70PTE53₹15.79L/Yr
$18,361
Course duration: 4 years
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8.7/10(3 Users)Ranked 155 by THE in 2024Ranked 293 by QS in 2025
#9University of Notre Dame logo

University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame

Indiana, Usa18.7%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹51.87L/Yr ($60,301/Yr)Living₹12.81L/Yr ($14,890/Yr)Admission B.A Music - Concentration in Per...TOEFL93PTE68₹51.87L/Yr
$60,301
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
7.0/10(2 Users)Ranked 199 by THE in 2024Ranked 316 by QS in 2025
#10University of Miami logo

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
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8.3/10(1 User)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024Ranked 324 by QS in 2025
#11University of Utah logo

University of Utah, Salt Lake City

Utah, Usa76.4%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹25.55L/Yr ($29,701/Yr)Living₹10.71L/Yr ($12,456/Yr)Admission M.Mus Piano Performance and Peda...GRE309TOEFL80₹27.7L/Yr
$32,202
Course duration: 2 years
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6.8/10(6 Users)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024Ranked 531 by QS in 2025
#12University of South Florida logo

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
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8.3/10(4 Users)Ranked 251 by THE in 2024Ranked 621 by QS in 2025
#13Washington State University logo

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 2024Ranked 466 by QS in 2025
#14Temple University logo

Temple University, Philadelphia

Pennsylvania, Usa52.2%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹29.85L/Yr ($34,704/Yr)Living₹7.22L/Yr ($8,392/Yr)Admission B.A/B.S Jazz Studies - Performan...SAT1206IELTS6.5PTE53₹29.85L/Yr
$34,704
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
8.2/10(8 Users)Ranked 351 by THE in 2024Ranked 681 by QS in 2025
#15Georgia State University logo

Georgia State University, Atlanta

Georgia, Usa58.8%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹25.99L/Yr ($30,216/Yr)Living₹10.53L/Yr ($12,240/Yr)Admission M.Mus Orchestral Instrument Perf...GRE298IELTS6.5PTE58₹25.99L/Yr
$30,216
Course duration: 1 year
Programs
7.0/10(5 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024Ranked 851 by QS in 2025
#16Colorado State University logo

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 - Performance - Pi...₹26.74L/Yr
$31,084
Course duration: 4 years
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7.0/10(4 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#17University of Texas logo

University of Texas, Arlington

Texas, Usa80%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹23.65L/Yr ($27,494/Yr)Living₹7.68L/Yr ($8,924/Yr)Admission B.A/B.S Music - Performance, The...TOEFL79PTE53₹23.65L/Yr
$27,494
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
7.2/10(6 Users)Ranked 601 by THE in 2024Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025
#18Ohio University logo

Ohio University, Athens

Ohio, Usa75%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹23.5L/Yr ($27,321/Yr)Living₹9.98L/Yr ($11,598/Yr)Admission M.A performance₹25.44L/Yr
$29,576
Course duration: 2 years
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Ranked 601 by THE in 2024Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025
#19University of North Carolina logo

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
Programs
6.5/10(5 Users)Ranked 601 by THE in 2024Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025
#20Texas Tech University logo

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 Music - Performance (Pia...IELTS6.5PTE60₹20.75L/Yr
$24,122
Course duration: 4 years
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8.7/10(1 User)Ranked 601 by THE in 2024Ranked 781 by QS in 2025
#21Western Michigan University logo

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
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Ranked 1001 by THE in 2024Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025
#22Oakland University logo

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 and Perf...TOEFL79PTE53₹17.02L/Yr
$19,788
Course duration: 4 years
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8.0/10(2 Users)Ranked 1001 by THE in 2024Ranked 332 by US News in 2024
#23Texas State University logo

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 Music in PerformanceIELTS6.5PTE52₹41.46L/Yr
$48,200
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
6.5/10(1 User)Ranked 1001 by THE in 2024Ranked 280 by US News in 2024
#24Colorado State University logo

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 2025Ranked 151 by US News in 2024
#25University of Hawaii at Manoa logo

University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu

Hawaii, Usa85%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹28.49L/Yr ($33,120/Yr)Living₹11.76L/Yr ($13,673/Yr)Admission B.A/B.S Music - Piano Performanc...IELTS6PTE44₹28.49L/Yr
$33,120
Course duration: 4 years
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Ranked 488 by QS in 2025Ranked 170 by US News in 2024
#26University of Missouri logo

University of Missouri, Columbia

Missouri, Usa
Tuition:  ₹28.31L/Yr ($32,908/Yr)Living₹9.18L/Yr ($10,676/Yr)Admission B.A/B.S Music with Emphasis in P...IELTS6.5PTE58₹28.31L/Yr
$32,908
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
6.7/10(4 Users)Ranked 641 by QS in 2025Ranked 124 by US News in 2024
#27University of Oklahoma logo

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 2025Ranked 124 by US News in 2024
#28University of New Mexico logo

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
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Ranked 791 by QS in 2025Ranked 236 by US News in 2024
#29Virginia Commonwealth University logo

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
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Ranked 851 by QS in 2025Ranked 142 by US News in 2024
#30Auburn University logo

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
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7.2/10(2 Users)Ranked 951 by QS in 2025Ranked 93 by US News in 2024
#31Loyola University logo

Loyola University, Chicago

Illinois, Usa72.6%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹21.11L/Yr ($24,540/Yr)Living₹12.11L/Yr ($14,080/Yr)Admission M.Mus PerformanceIELTS6.5PTE53₹21.11L/Yr
$24,540
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
9.7/10(3 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025Ranked 142 by US News in 2024
#32Southern Methodist University logo

Southern Methodist University, Dallas

Texas, Usa48.9%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹47.32L/Yr ($55,012/Yr)Living₹14.2L/Yr ($16,510/Yr)Admission B.Mus PerformanceSAT1380TOEFL90PTE57₹47.32L/Yr
$55,012
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
9.7/10(1 User)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025Ranked 89 by US News in 2024
#33University of North Texas logo

University of North Texas, Denton

Texas, Usa71.8%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹36.14L/Yr ($42,008/Yr)Living₹3.7L/Yr ($4,304/Yr)Admission B.Mus Instrumental PerformanceACT25TOEFL79PTE53₹36.14L/Yr
$42,008
Course duration: 4 years
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7.0/10(2 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025Ranked 260 by US News in 2024
#34University of Missouri logo

University of Missouri, Kansas City

Missouri, Usa62%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹15.66L/Yr ($18,203/Yr)Living₹9.48L/Yr ($11,026/Yr)Admission M.A Music Performance: KeyboardTOEFL79PTE53₹11.98L/Yr
$13,932
Course duration: 2 years
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Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025Ranked 269 by US News in 2024
#35Kent State University logo

Kent State University, Kent

Ohio, Usa85%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹18.83L/Yr ($21,893/Yr)Living₹9.39L/Yr ($10,916/Yr)Admission M.A Performance (Chamber Music)Duolingo100TOEFL71PTE50₹19.37L/Yr
$22,522
Course duration: 2 years
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3.8/10(4 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025Ranked 227 by US News in 2024
#36University of Wyoming logo

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 2025Ranked 216 by US News in 2024
#37West Virginia University logo

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
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8.7/10(2 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025Ranked 216 by US News in 2024
#38University of South Alabama logo

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 - Vocal Performanc...IELTS5.5PTE44₹14.82L/Yr
$17,232
Course duration: 4 years
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6.7/10(1 User)Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025Ranked 382 by US News in 2024
#39Portland State University logo

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 Performance with an Emph...TOEFL80PTE60₹25.55L/Yr
$29,706
Course duration: 4 years
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8.7/10(3 Users)Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025Ranked 280 by US News in 2024
#40Western Washington University logo

Western Washington University, Bellingham

Washington, Usa83.1%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹21.28L/Yr ($24,739/Yr)Living₹9.44L/Yr ($10,971/Yr)Admission B.A/B.S Music - Performance Conc...₹21.28L/Yr
$24,739
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
10.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 1401 by QS in 2025Ranked 1628 by CWUR in 2022
#41University of Central Oklahoma logo

University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond

Oklahoma, Usa69.9%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹14.33L/Yr ($16,656/Yr)Living₹6.86L/Yr ($7,970/Yr)Admission M.Mus Piano PerformanceTOEFL79PTE42₹12.99L/Yr
$15,100
Course duration: 2 years
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8.7/10(1 User)Ranked 1401 by QS in 2025
#42University of Montana logo

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/B.S Music - Specialization i...IELTS6.0PTE41₹21.46L/Yr
$24,943
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
Ranked 1401 by QS in 2025Ranked 361 by US News in 2024
#43California State University logo

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 2024Ranked 272 by FORBES in 2019
#44DePaul University logo

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
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6.2/10(1 User)Ranked 151 by US News in 2024Ranked 1507 by CWUR in 2022
#45Duquesne University logo

Duquesne University, Pittsburgh

Pennsylvania, Usa73.9%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹39.03L/Yr ($45,376/Yr)Living₹10.42L/Yr ($12,114/Yr)Admission B.Mus PerformanceIELTS6.0PTE48₹39.03L/Yr
$45,376
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
Ranked 151 by US News in 2024Ranked 1868 by CWUR in 2022
#46UMass Lowell logo

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 2024Ranked 901 by ARWU in 2022
#47Montclair State University logo

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
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8.7/10(1 User)Ranked 163 by US News in 2024Ranked 1497 by CWUR in 2022
#48California State University logo

California State University, San Bernardino

California, Usa64.6%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹14.56L/Yr ($16,930/Yr)Living₹11.37L/Yr ($13,221/Yr)Admission B.A/B.S Music in PerformanceIELTS6PTE50₹14.56L/Yr
$16,930
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
7.8/10(1 User)Ranked 170 by US News in 2024Ranked 500 by FORBES in 2019
#49Samford University logo

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 Performance - PianoACT29IELTS5.5PTE42₹24.56L/Yr
$28,552
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
Ranked 185 by US News in 2024Ranked 169 by FORBES in 2019
#50California State University Fresno logo

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 Perform...IELTS5.5PTE44₹13.84L/Yr
$16,089
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
3.5/10(2 Users)Ranked 185 by US News in 2024Ranked 1117 by CWUR in 2022