Best Master in Performing Arts Colleges & Universities in USA in 2025

Found 100 universities

Sort By

Rank	College Info	Tuition Fees & living Cost(Avg.)	Top Courses	Ranking & Reviews
#1	University of California, Davis California, Usa38%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹28.59L/Yr ($33,238/Yr)Living: ₹13.88L/Yr ($16,136/Yr)Admission	M.A Performance StudiesTOEFL80PTE54₹28.59L/Yr $33,238 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.5/10(5 Users)
#2	University of California, Santa Barbara California, Usa36%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹12.99L/Yr ($15,102/Yr)Living: ₹13.05L/Yr ($15,169/Yr)Admission	M.A Theater StudiesTOEFL80₹12.99L/Yr $15,102 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.2/10(6 Users)
#3	University of Southern California, Los Angeles California, Usa12.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹34.27L/Yr ($39,842/Yr)Living: ₹14.39L/Yr ($16,732/Yr)Admission	M.S Computer Science - High Perf...GRE317TOEFL90PTE68₹31.78L/Yr $36,944 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	7.5/10(21 Users)
#4	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 Theatre EducationGRE298TOEFL84₹50.37L/Yr $58,560 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.0/10(7 Users)
Partner Colleges 6.0 Best In Academic Suffolk University Boston, Massachusetts ₹42.27L 1st Year Fees M.S Business Analytics Apply Now 7.7 Best In Academic Illinois State University Normal, Illinois ₹23.72L 1st Year Fees B.S Agribusiness Apply Now Concordia University - Saint Paul Saint Paul, Minnesota ₹21.51L 1st Year Fees B.B.A Accounting Apply Now University of New Haven West Haven, Connecticut ₹36.65L 1st Year Fees B.S Forensic Science Apply Now University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, Alabama ₹27.06L 1st Year Fees B.S Aerospace Engineering Apply Now Mississippi State University Mississippi State, Mississippi ₹11.66L 1st Year Fees M.S Mechanical Engineering Apply Now 6.3 Best In Placement Hofstra University Hempstead, New York ₹67.37L 1st Year Fees B.S Computer Science Apply Now Ohio University Athens, Ohio ₹19.62L 1st Year Fees B.S Civil Engineering Apply Now 9.3 Best In Social Life Grand Valley State University Allendale, Michigan ₹17.85L 1st Year Fees B.S Neuroscience Apply Now Claremont Graduate University Claremont, California ₹51.1L 1st Year Fees M.S Data Science and Analytics Apply Now
#5	University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, Minneapolis Minnesota, Usa51%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.69L/Yr ($29,864/Yr)Living: ₹8.47L/Yr ($9,852/Yr)Admission	M.A Theatre ArtsTOEFL79PTE59₹25.69L/Yr $29,864 Course duration: 2 years Programs	5.5/10(4 Users)
#6	Vanderbilt University, Nashville Tennessee, Usa10.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹55.97L/Yr ($65,070/Yr)Living: ₹9.93L/Yr ($11,540/Yr)Admission	M.Ed Leadership and Organization...GRE311TOEFL100PTE70₹55.97L/Yr $65,070 Course duration: 2 years Programs	9.2/10(1 User)
#7	Ohio State University, Columbus Ohio, Usa49.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹37.1L/Yr ($43,128/Yr)Living: ₹12.01L/Yr ($13,966/Yr)Admission	M.A Theatre₹37.1L/Yr $43,128 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.3/10(3 Users)
#8	University of Maryland, College Park Maryland, Usa44%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹15.22L/Yr ($17,693/Yr)Living: ₹7.93L/Yr ($9,214/Yr)Admission	M.A TheatreGRE320TOEFL80PTE68₹15.22L/Yr $17,693 Course duration: 3 years Programs	7.3/10(3 Users)
#9	Texas A&M University, College Station Texas, Usa67%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹14.42L/Yr ($16,766/Yr)Living: ₹7.23L/Yr ($8,404/Yr)Admission	M.A Performance StudiesIELTS6PTE53₹14.42L/Yr $16,766 Course duration: 1 year Programs	7.3/10(1 User)
#10	University of Massachusetts, Amherst Massachusetts, Usa65.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹10.68L/Yr ($12,410/Yr)Living: ₹11.19L/Yr ($13,004/Yr)Admission	M.A TheaterIELTS6.5PTE53₹10.68L/Yr $12,410 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.3/10(2 Users)

#11	University of Florida, Gainesville Florida, Usa45.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.92L/Yr ($30,138/Yr)Living: ₹9.89L/Yr ($11,500/Yr)Admission	M.Ed School Counseling and Guida...GRE308IELTS6₹25.92L/Yr $30,138 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	8.2/10(10 Users)
#12	University of Colorado, Boulder Colorado, Usa79.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹29.87L/Yr ($34,728/Yr)Living: ₹12.04L/Yr ($13,998/Yr)Admission	M.A TheatreIELTS6.5PTE54₹29.87L/Yr $34,728 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.2/10(1 User)
#13	Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland Ohio, Usa35.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹43.73L/Yr ($50,838/Yr)Living: ₹5.62L/Yr ($6,534/Yr)Admission	M.A TheaterIELTS7PTE61₹43.73L/Yr $50,838 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.2/10(2 Users)
#14	Indiana University, Bloomington Indiana, Usa78%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹22.45L/Yr ($26,098/Yr)Living: ₹9.32L/Yr ($10,830/Yr)Admission	M.A Theatre and Drama₹22.45L/Yr $26,098 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.0/10(4 Users)
#15	University of Miami, Coral Gables Florida, Usa37.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹35.77L/Yr ($41,580/Yr)Living: ₹11.76L/Yr ($13,666/Yr)Admission	M.S Nutrition for Health and Hum...TOEFL80₹35.77L/Yr $41,580 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	8.3/10(1 User)
#16	Rutgers University - New Jersey, New Brunswick New Jersey, Usa58%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹12.96L/Yr ($15,072/Yr)Living: ₹10.71L/Yr ($12,452/Yr)Admission	M.Ed Dance EducationTOEFL83PTE68₹12.96L/Yr $15,072 Course duration: 5 years Programs	6.8/10(3 Users)
#17	University of Utah, Salt Lake City Utah, Usa76.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹27.7L/Yr ($32,202/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 4+ More Programs	6.8/10(6 Users)
#18	Stony Brook University, Stony Brook New York, Usa40.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹22.13L/Yr ($25,732/Yr)Living: ₹11.57L/Yr ($13,446/Yr)Admission	M.A Theatre ArtsGRE309IELTS6.0PTE53₹22.13L/Yr $25,732 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.5/10(3 Users)
#19	Florida State University, Tallahassee Florida, Usa58%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹17.24L/Yr ($20,043/Yr)Living: ₹9L/Yr ($10,458/Yr)Admission	M.A Theatre ManagementIELTS6.5PTE55₹17.24L/Yr $20,043 Course duration: 3 years 2+ More Programs	7.8/10(16 Users)
#20	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 Theatre & PerformanceGRE309IELTS7PTE55₹19.87L/Yr $23,100 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.8/10(8 Users)
#21	University of Kansas, Lawrence Kansas, Usa93%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹16.64L/Yr ($19,342/Yr)Living: ₹8.84L/Yr ($10,276/Yr)Admission	M.A TheatreTOEFL80PTE60₹16.64L/Yr $19,342 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.3/10(1 User)
#22	Temple University, Philadelphia Pennsylvania, Usa52.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹38.63L/Yr ($44,910/Yr)Living: ₹7.22L/Yr ($8,392/Yr)Admission	M.F.A Theater/DirectingIELTS6.5PTE53₹38.63L/Yr $44,910 Course duration: 3 years Programs	8.2/10(8 Users)
#23	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)
#24	University of South Carolina, Columbia South Carolina, Usa68%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹18.84L/Yr ($21,897/Yr)Living: ₹15.1L/Yr ($17,552/Yr)Admission	M.A TheatreTOEFL80PTE53₹18.84L/Yr $21,897 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.7/10(2 Users)
#25	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 2+ More Programs	--
#26	Binghamton University, Binghamton New York, Usa40.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹19.87L/Yr ($23,100/Yr)Living: ₹12.54L/Yr ($14,577/Yr)Admission	M.A TheatreIELTS7PTE65₹19.87L/Yr $23,100 Course duration: 2 years Programs	9.0/10(5 Users)
#27	University of Arkansas, Fayetteville Arkansas, Usa60.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹24.38L/Yr ($28,348/Yr)Living: ₹9.21L/Yr ($10,704/Yr)Admission	M.A TheatreTOEFL79PTE58₹24.38L/Yr $28,348 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.8/10(1 User)
#28	Texas Tech University, Lubbock Texas, Usa62.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹13.92L/Yr ($16,180/Yr)Living: ₹7.87L/Yr ($9,153/Yr)Admission	M.A Theatre ArtsDuolingo100IELTS6.5PTE60₹13.92L/Yr $16,180 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.7/10(1 User)
#29	Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green Ohio, Usa76%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26.34L/Yr ($30,617/Yr)Living: ₹7.65L/Yr ($8,898/Yr)Admission	M.A TheatreIELTS6.5PTE53₹26.34L/Yr $30,617 Course duration: 1 year Programs	--
#30	Texas State University, San Marcos Texas, Usa71.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹28.15L/Yr ($32,720/Yr)Living: ₹8.16L/Yr ($9,490/Yr)Admission	M.A TheatreIELTS6.5PTE52₹28.15L/Yr $32,720 Course duration: 1 year Programs	6.5/10(1 User)
#31	University of Texas - Rio Grande Valley, Edinburg Texas, Usa63.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹13.68L/Yr ($15,898/Yr)Living: ₹6.87L/Yr ($7,986/Yr)Admission	M.Ed Counseling and Guidance₹13.68L/Yr $15,898 Course duration: 3 years Programs	--
#32	College of Charleston, Charleston South Carolina, Usa84.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹29.95L/Yr ($34,812/Yr)Living: ₹10.36L/Yr ($12,048/Yr)Admission	M.A Performing Arts₹29.95L/Yr $34,812 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.7/10(2 Users)Ranked 1501 by THE in 2024 Ranked 1648 by CWUR in 2022
#33	Adelphi University, Garden City New York, Usa70.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹42.44L/Yr ($49,335/Yr)Living: ₹13.01L/Yr ($15,120/Yr)Admission	M.A Educational Theatre (Non-Cer...₹42.44L/Yr $49,335 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 1501 by THE in 2024 Ranked 163 by US News in 2024
#34	University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu Hawaii, Usa85%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹31.9L/Yr ($37,080/Yr)Living: ₹11.76L/Yr ($13,673/Yr)Admission	M.A TheatreIELTS6PTE44₹31.9L/Yr $37,080 Course duration: 1 year Programs	--
#35	Tulane University, New Orleans Louisiana, Usa26%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹14.71L/Yr ($17,100/Yr)Living: ₹12.5L/Yr ($14,536/Yr)Admission	M.A Interdisciplinary Dance Perf...₹14.71L/Yr $17,100 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.7/10(1 User)
#36	University of Missouri, Columbia Missouri, Usa	Tuition: ₹20.55L/Yr ($23,894/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 1 More Program	6.7/10(4 Users)
#37	University of Houston, Houston Texas, Usa58.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹21.55L/Yr ($25,050/Yr)Living: ₹8.59L/Yr ($9,984/Yr)Admission	M.A TheatreDuolingo105TOEFL79PTE47₹21.55L/Yr $25,050 Course duration: 2 years Programs	9.3/10(1 User)
#38	Kansas State University, Manhattan Kansas, Usa94.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹9.9L/Yr ($11,508/Yr)Living: ₹2.43L/Yr ($2,830/Yr)Admission	M.A TheatreTOEFL79PTE58₹9.9L/Yr $11,508 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.0/10(3 Users)
#39	University of Denver, Denver Colorado, Usa53.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹43.52L/Yr ($50,592/Yr)Living: ₹10.85L/Yr ($12,612/Yr)Admission	M.A Sport and Performance Psycho...₹43.52L/Yr $50,592 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.3/10(2 Users)
#40	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 2025 Ranked 142 by US News in 2024
#41	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 4+ More Programs	Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 269 by US News in 2024
#42	Kent State University, Kent Ohio, Usa85%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹19.37L/Yr ($22,522/Yr)Living: ₹9.39L/Yr ($10,916/Yr)Admission	M.A Performance (Chamber Music)Duolingo100TOEFL71PTE50₹19.37L/Yr $22,522 Course duration: 2 years 8+ More Programs	3.8/10(4 Users)
#43	Utah State University, Logan Utah, Usa90.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹24.79L/Yr ($28,821/Yr)Living: ₹6.09L/Yr ($7,080/Yr)Admission	M.A Theatre Arts₹24.79L/Yr $28,821 Course duration: 1 year Programs	10.0/10(1 User)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 269 by US News in 2024
#44	University of Idaho, Moscow Idaho, Usa75.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹24.28L/Yr ($28,224/Yr)Living: ₹7.46L/Yr ($8,670/Yr)Admission	M.A Theatre ArtsTOEFL79PTE58₹24.28L/Yr $28,224 Course duration: 3 years Programs	6.5/10(3 Users)
#45	Brigham Young University, Provo Utah, Usa51%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹12.92L/Yr ($15,020/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 Programs	9.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 115 by US News in 2024
#46	San Diego State University, San Diego California, Usa34.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹8.26L/Yr ($9,608/Yr)Admission	M.A Theatre ArtsGRE300TOEFL80PTE58₹8.26L/Yr $9,608 Course duration: 2 years Programs	5.7/10(5 Users)
#47	Baylor University, Waco Texas, Usa39.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹27.79L/Yr ($32,310/Yr)Living: ₹10.46L/Yr ($12,163/Yr)Admission	M.A Theatre StudiesGRE297IELTS6.5PTE60₹27.79L/Yr $32,310 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.5/10(2 Users)
#48	University of Memphis, Memphis Tennessee, Usa56.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹14.63L/Yr ($17,010/Yr)Living: ₹3.26L/Yr ($3,790/Yr)Admission	M.F.A Theatre₹14.63L/Yr $17,010 Course duration: 2 years Programs	6.8/10(3 Users)
#49	San Francisco State University, San Francisco California, Usa68.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹7.7L/Yr ($8,956/Yr)Living: ₹12.47L/Yr ($14,502/Yr)Admission	M.A Theatre ArtsTOEFL80PTE59₹7.7L/Yr $8,956 Course duration: 2 years Programs	6.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025 Ranked 178 by US News in 2024
#50	University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond Oklahoma, Usa69.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹12.99L/Yr ($15,100/Yr)Living: ₹6.86L/Yr ($7,970/Yr)Admission	M.Mus Piano PerformanceTOEFL79PTE42₹12.99L/Yr $15,100 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	8.7/10(1 User)Ranked 1401 by QS in 2025