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#101Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University logo

Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University, Tallahassee

Florida, Usa
Tuition:  ₹30.24L/Yr ($35,152/Yr)Living₹9.11L/Yr ($10,594/Yr)Admission B.A Theatre₹30.24L/Yr
$35,152
Course duration: 4 years
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#102University of South Dakota logo

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: Theatre Special...IELTS6.0PTE47₹12.58L/Yr
$14,624
Course duration: 4 years
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#103Morgan State University logo

Morgan State University, Baltimore

Maryland, Usa60.3%Acceptance Rate
Living₹8.42L/Yr ($9,786/Yr)Admission B.A/B.S Theatre Arts--
Course duration: 4 years
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#104University of Texas - Rio Grande Valley logo

University of Texas - Rio Grande Valley, Edinburg

Texas, Usa63.9%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹16.49L/Yr ($19,173/Yr)Living₹6.87L/Yr ($7,986/Yr)Admission M.Ed Counseling and Guidance₹13.68L/Yr
$15,898
Course duration: 3 years
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#105Georgia Southern University logo

Georgia Southern University, Statesboro

Georgia, Usa64.6%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹38.86L/Yr ($45,176/Yr)Living₹8.3L/Yr ($9,650/Yr)Admission B.A Theatre₹38.86L/Yr
$45,176
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
7.0/10(2 Users)
#106College of Charleston logo

College of Charleston, Charleston

South Carolina, Usa84.1%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹46.22L/Yr ($53,737/Yr)Living₹10.36L/Yr ($12,048/Yr)Admission M.A Performing Arts₹29.95L/Yr
$34,812
Course duration: 2 years
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7.7/10(2 Users)Ranked 1501 by THE in 2024Ranked 1648 by CWUR in 2022
#107Adelphi University logo

Adelphi University, Garden City

New York, Usa70.3%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹37.76L/Yr ($43,901/Yr)Living₹13.01L/Yr ($15,120/Yr)Admission M.A Educational Theatre (Non-Cer...₹42.44L/Yr
$49,335
Course duration: 2 years
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Ranked 1501 by THE in 2024Ranked 163 by US News in 2024
#108Virginia Tech logo

Virginia Tech, Blacksburg

Virginia, Usa71%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹26.55L/Yr ($30,867/Yr)Living₹10.9L/Yr ($12,677/Yr)Admission B.A Theatre ArtsSAT1390IELTS6.5PTE53₹26.55L/Yr
$30,867
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
8.0/10(2 Users)
#109Colorado 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
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7.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 442 by QS in 2025Ranked 151 by US News in 2024
#110University of Hawaii at Manoa logo

University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu

Hawaii, Usa85%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹29.17L/Yr ($33,912/Yr)Living₹11.76L/Yr ($13,673/Yr)Admission M.A TheatreIELTS6PTE44₹31.9L/Yr
$37,080
Course duration: 1 year
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#111Tulane University logo

Tulane University, New Orleans

Louisiana, Usa26%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹40.94L/Yr ($47,596/Yr)Living₹12.5L/Yr ($14,536/Yr)Admission M.A Interdisciplinary Dance Perf...₹14.71L/Yr
$17,100
Course duration: 2 years
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7.7/10(1 User)
#112Lehigh University logo

Lehigh University, Bethlehem

Pennsylvania, Usa26.1%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹50.73L/Yr ($58,970/Yr)Living₹11.29L/Yr ($13,120/Yr)Admission B.A TheatreTOEFL94₹50.73L/Yr
$58,970
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
9.0/10(3 Users)
#113University of Missouri logo

University of Missouri, Columbia

Missouri, Usa
Tuition:  ₹26.09L/Yr ($30,333/Yr)Living₹9.18L/Yr ($10,676/Yr)Admission M.S Data Science and Analytics (...IELTS6.5PTE59₹20.55L/Yr
$23,894
Course duration: 2 years
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6.7/10(4 Users)
#114University of Houston logo

University of Houston, Houston

Texas, Usa58.5%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹22.09L/Yr ($25,677/Yr)Living₹8.59L/Yr ($9,984/Yr)Admission M.A TheatreDuolingo105TOEFL79PTE47₹21.55L/Yr
$25,050
Course duration: 2 years
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9.3/10(1 User)
#115University 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
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Ranked 701 by QS in 2025Ranked 124 by US News in 2024
#116Wake Forest University logo

Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem

North Carolina, Usa30.3%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹45.03L/Yr ($52,348/Yr)Living₹11.98L/Yr ($13,926/Yr)Admission B.A Theatre₹45.03L/Yr
$52,348
Course duration: 2 years
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#117University 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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#118University at Albany logo

University at Albany, Albany

New York, Usa57%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹26.79L/Yr ($31,145/Yr)Living₹11.58L/Yr ($13,464/Yr)Admission B.A TheatreIELTS6.0PTE50₹26.79L/Yr
$31,145
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
7.2/10(1 User)
#119Kansas State University logo

Kansas State University, Manhattan

Kansas, Usa94.1%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹15.94L/Yr ($18,534/Yr)Living₹2.43L/Yr ($2,830/Yr)Admission M.A TheatreTOEFL79PTE58₹9.9L/Yr
$11,508
Course duration: 2 years
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8.0/10(3 Users)
#120Virginia 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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#121Swarthmore College logo

Swarthmore College, Swarthmore

Pennsylvania, Usa12.8%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹44.89L/Yr ($52,190/Yr)Living₹12.86L/Yr ($14,952/Yr)Admission B.A/B.S Dance₹44.89L/Yr
$52,190
Course duration: 4 years
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7.8/10(1 User)Ranked 851 by QS in 2025Ranked 701 by ARWU in 2022
#122Louisiana State University logo

Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge

Louisiana, Usa76%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹25.37L/Yr ($29,498/Yr)Living₹10.11L/Yr ($11,750/Yr)Admission B.A TheatreIELTS6.5PTE59₹24.63L/Yr
$28,635
Course duration: 4 years
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#123University of Alabama logo

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 2025Ranked 142 by US News in 2024
#124Michigan Technological University logo

Michigan Technological University, Houghton

Michigan, Usa76.4%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹33.77L/Yr ($39,256/Yr)Living₹9.01L/Yr ($10,477/Yr)Admission B.A Theatre and Electronic Media...₹33.77L/Yr
$39,256
Course duration: 4 years
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7.7/10(2 Users)Ranked 901 by QS in 2025Ranked 151 by US News in 2024
#125Auburn 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.A Theatre - PerformanceSAT1370IELTS6.5₹14.18L/Yr
$16,480
Course duration: 4 years
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7.2/10(2 Users)
#126Clemson University logo

Clemson University, Clemson

South Carolina, Usa50.5%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹33.6L/Yr ($39,064/Yr)Living₹8.25L/Yr ($9,592/Yr)Admission B.A Production Studies in Perfor...TOEFL80PTE54₹33.6L/Yr
$39,064
Course duration: 3 years
Programs
8.2/10(10 Users)
#127University of Denver logo

University of Denver, Denver

Colorado, Usa53.5%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹48.54L/Yr ($56,424/Yr)Living₹10.85L/Yr ($12,612/Yr)Admission M.A Sport and Performance Psycho...₹43.52L/Yr
$50,592
Course duration: 2 years
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8.3/10(2 Users)
#128Clark University logo

Clark University, Worcester

Massachusetts, Usa54.7%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹44.73L/Yr ($52,000/Yr)Living₹7.62L/Yr ($8,860/Yr)Admission B.A Theatre ArtsSAT1048IELTS6.5PTE51₹44.73L/Yr
$52,000
Course duration: 3 years
Programs
6.3/10(1 User)
#129University of Massachusetts logo

University of Massachusetts, Boston

Massachusetts, Usa69.1%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹30.24L/Yr ($35,159/Yr)Living₹16.16L/Yr ($18,790/Yr)Admission B.A Theatre ArtsSAT960TOEFL79PTE53₹30.24L/Yr
$35,159
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
6.7/10(1 User)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025Ranked 216 by US News in 2024
#130Fordham University logo

Fordham University, Bronx

New York, Usa45.2%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹48.96L/Yr ($56,920/Yr)Living₹15.01L/Yr ($17,445/Yr)Admission B.A TheatreDuolingo120IELTS7.0PTE68₹48.96L/Yr
$56,920
Course duration: 4 years
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7.7/10(3 Users)
#131University of Vermont logo

University of Vermont, Burlington

Vermont, Usa67%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹35.51L/Yr ($41,280/Yr)Living₹10.34L/Yr ($12,022/Yr)Admission B.A Theatre₹35.51L/Yr
$41,280
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
8.0/10(1 User)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025Ranked 133 by US News in 2024
#132Loyola University logo

Loyola University, Chicago

Illinois, Usa72.6%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹33.34L/Yr ($38,762/Yr)Living₹12.11L/Yr ($14,080/Yr)Admission M.Mus PerformanceIELTS6.5PTE53₹21.11L/Yr
$24,540
Course duration: 2 years
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9.7/10(3 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025Ranked 142 by US News in 2024
#133Southern 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.F.A Theatre (Theatre Studies S...SAT1380TOEFL90PTE57₹47.32L/Yr
$55,012
Course duration: 4 years
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9.7/10(1 User)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025Ranked 89 by US News in 2024
#134University 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)
#135University of Missouri logo

University of Missouri, Kansas City

Missouri, Usa62%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹18L/Yr ($20,920/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
#136Kent State University logo

Kent State University, Kent

Ohio, Usa85%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹18.93L/Yr ($22,003/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)
#137University of Rhode Island logo

University of Rhode Island, Kingston

Rhode Island, Usa72.8%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹26.55L/Yr ($30,862/Yr)Living₹10.71L/Yr ($12,452/Yr)Admission B.A/B.S TheatreTOEFL79PTE53₹26.55L/Yr
$30,862
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
8.0/10(2 Users)
#138University 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 Dance Performance₹15.11L/Yr
$17,570
Course duration: 4 years
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7.7/10(1 User)
#139Utah State University logo

Utah State University, Logan

Utah, Usa90.3%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹24.27L/Yr ($28,214/Yr)Living₹6.09L/Yr ($7,080/Yr)Admission M.A Theatre Arts₹24.79L/Yr
$28,821
Course duration: 1 year
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10.0/10(1 User)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025Ranked 269 by US News in 2024
#140University of Louisville logo

University of Louisville, Louisville

Kentucky, Usa72.6%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹24.66L/Yr ($28,670/Yr)Living₹7.2L/Yr ($8,374/Yr)Admission B.S Theatre Arts₹24.66L/Yr
$28,670
Course duration: 4 years
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7.2/10(2 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025Ranked 195 by US News in 2024
#141West 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
#142University of Idaho logo

University of Idaho, Moscow

Idaho, Usa75.9%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹23.25L/Yr ($27,034/Yr)Living₹7.46L/Yr ($8,670/Yr)Admission M.A Theatre ArtsTOEFL79PTE58₹24.28L/Yr
$28,224
Course duration: 3 years
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6.5/10(3 Users)
#143Brigham Young University logo

Brigham Young University, Provo

Utah, Usa51%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹11.6L/Yr ($13,480/Yr)Living₹6.48L/Yr ($7,530/Yr)Admission M.A Media and Performance Studie...TOEFL80PTE53₹12.92L/Yr
$15,020
Course duration: 2 years
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9.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025Ranked 115 by US News in 2024
#144University of Texas logo

University of Texas, San Antonio

Texas, Usa76.4%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹23.04L/Yr ($26,782/Yr)Living₹9.66L/Yr ($11,234/Yr)Admission B.A/B.S PerformanceIELTS6.5PTE58₹23.04L/Yr
$26,782
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
6.0/10(2 Users)
#145San Diego State University logo

San Diego State University, San Diego

California, Usa34.6%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹7.44L/Yr ($8,652/Yr)Admission M.A Theatre ArtsGRE300TOEFL80PTE58₹8.26L/Yr
$9,608
Course duration: 2 years
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5.7/10(5 Users)
#146University of Toledo logo

University of Toledo, Toledo

Ohio, Usa94.3%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹10.22L/Yr ($11,885/Yr)Living₹9.47L/Yr ($11,004/Yr)Admission B.A TheatreTOEFL80PTE58₹10.22L/Yr
$11,885
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
8.0/10(1 User)
#147Baylor University logo

Baylor University, Waco

Texas, Usa39.7%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹41.16L/Yr ($47,852/Yr)Living₹10.46L/Yr ($12,163/Yr)Admission M.A Theatre StudiesGRE297IELTS6.5PTE60₹27.79L/Yr
$32,310
Course duration: 2 years
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7.5/10(2 Users)
#148Howard University logo

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
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#149Florida Atlantic University logo

Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton

Florida, Usa59.8%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹17.37L/Yr ($20,192/Yr)Living₹10.24L/Yr ($11,906/Yr)Admission B.A TheatreIELTS6PTE55₹17.37L/Yr
$20,192
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
8.2/10(2 Users)
#150University of North Carolina logo

University of North Carolina, Greensboro

North Carolina, Usa
Tuition:  ₹19.34L/Yr ($22,487/Yr)Living₹8.76L/Yr ($10,183/Yr)Admission B.A/B.S Drama - Theatre Educatio...IELTS6.0PTE53₹19.34L/Yr
$22,487
Course duration: 4 years
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6.8/10(1 User)