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#51Illinois State University logo

Illinois State University, Normal

Illinois, Usa88.9%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹15.52L/Yr ($18,064/Yr)Living₹8.47L/Yr ($9,850/Yr)Admission M.A TheatreIELTS6.5PTE56₹15.52L/Yr
$18,064
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
7.5/10(4 Users)Ranked 1401 by QS in 2025Ranked 209 by US News in 2024
#52Villanova University logo

Villanova University, Villanova

Pennsylvania, Usa43.5%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹13.07L/Yr ($15,210/Yr)Living₹11.64L/Yr ($13,547/Yr)Admission M.A TheatreGRE314TOEFL90₹13.07L/Yr
$15,210
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
6.7/10(2 Users)Ranked 67 by US News in 2024Ranked 1043 by CWUR in 2022
#53DePaul University logo

DePaul University, Chicago

Illinois, Usa69.8%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹18.41L/Yr ($21,426/Yr)Living₹11.86L/Yr ($13,797/Yr)Admission M.S Hospitality Leadership and O...Duolingo115IELTS6.5PTE53₹23.18L/Yr
$26,976
Course duration: 1 year
1 More Program
6.2/10(1 User)Ranked 151 by US News in 2024Ranked 1507 by CWUR in 2022
#54Montclair State University logo

Montclair State University, Montclair

New Jersey, Usa66.1%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹16.26L/Yr ($18,920/Yr)Living₹12.43L/Yr ($14,458/Yr)Admission M.A Theatre, Theatre Studies Con...TOEFL83PTE48₹16.26L/Yr
$18,920
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
8.7/10(1 User)Ranked 163 by US News in 2024Ranked 1497 by CWUR in 2022
#55University of North Dakota logo

University of North Dakota, Grand Forks

North Dakota, Usa83.7%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹20.14L/Yr ($23,435/Yr)Living₹7.35L/Yr ($8,548/Yr)Admission M.A TheatreIELTS6.0PTE50₹20.14L/Yr
$23,435
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
5.2/10(1 User)Ranked 236 by US News in 2024Ranked 1193 by CWUR in 2022
#56Belmont University logo

Belmont University, Nashville

Tennessee, Usa80.3%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹32.49L/Yr ($37,800/Yr)Living₹10.04L/Yr ($11,680/Yr)Admission M.Mus Performance₹32.49L/Yr
$37,800
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
Ranked 236 by US News in 2024Ranked 318 by FORBES in 2019
#57Sam Houston State University logo

Sam Houston State University, Huntsville

Texas, Usa72%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹17.27L/Yr ($20,098/Yr)Living₹7.89L/Yr ($9,178/Yr)Admission M.A Kinesiology - Sport and Huma...₹17.27L/Yr
$20,098
Course duration: 1 year
Programs
9.0/10(1 User)Ranked 249 by US News in 2024Ranked 1981 by CWUR in 2022
#58Loyola University logo

Loyola University, New Orleans

Louisiana, Usa90.3%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹21.09L/Yr ($24,540/Yr)Living₹10.89L/Yr ($12,666/Yr)Admission M.Mus PerformanceIELTS6.5PTE53₹21.09L/Yr
$24,540
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
Ranked 260 by US News in 2024Ranked 479 by FORBES in 2019
#59Oklahoma City University logo

Oklahoma City University, Oklahoma City

Oklahoma, Usa70.2%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹24.13L/Yr ($28,080/Yr)Living₹7.41L/Yr ($8,624/Yr)Admission M.Mus Performance - InstrumentalTOEFL79PTE53₹24.13L/Yr
$28,080
Course duration: 2 years
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Ranked 280 by US News in 2024Ranked 477 by FORBES in 2019
#60Middle Tennessee State University logo

Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro

Tennessee, Usa68.6%Acceptance Rate
Living₹7.21L/Yr ($8,392/Yr)Admission M.S Health and Human PerformanceIELTS5.5PTE54--
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
7.2/10(1 User)Ranked 304 by US News in 2024Ranked 631 by FORBES in 2019
#61University of Nebraska Omaha logo

University of Nebraska Omaha, Omaha

Nebraska, Usa
Tuition:  ₹13.77L/Yr ($16,020/Yr)Living₹8.08L/Yr ($9,406/Yr)Admission M.A TheatreIELTS6.0PTE44₹13.77L/Yr
$16,020
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
Ranked 304 by US News in 2024Ranked 518 by FORBES in 2019
#62Boise State University logo

Boise State University, Boise

Idaho, Usa81.7%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹21.65L/Yr ($25,194/Yr)Living₹8.63L/Yr ($10,042/Yr)Admission M.S Organizational Performance a...IELTS6.5PTE50₹21.65L/Yr
$25,194
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
Ranked 332 by US News in 2024Ranked 1248 by CWUR in 2022
#63Texas Woman's University logo

Texas Woman's University, Denton

Texas, Usa85.9%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹18L/Yr ($20,949/Yr)Living₹7.03L/Yr ($8,181/Yr)Admission M.A TheatreIELTS6.5PTE53₹18L/Yr
$20,949
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
Ranked 332 by US News in 2024Ranked 592 by FORBES in 2019
#64Eastern Michigan University logo

Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti

Michigan, Usa72.9%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹23.49L/Yr ($27,336/Yr)Living₹8.47L/Yr ($9,854/Yr)Admission M.A Theatre ArtsTOEFL79PTE58₹23.49L/Yr
$27,336
Course duration: 2 years
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7.8/10(1 User)Ranked 376 by US News in 2024
#65Roosevelt University logo

Roosevelt University, Chicago

Illinois, Usa72.3%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹17.32L/Yr ($20,153/Yr)Living₹11.11L/Yr ($12,927/Yr)Admission M.A Performing Arts Administrati...₹17.32L/Yr
$20,153
Course duration: 1 year
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Ranked 390 by US News in 2024
#66University of Arkansas logo

University of Arkansas, Little Rock

Arkansas, Usa89.8%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹15.47L/Yr ($18,000/Yr)Living₹7.92L/Yr ($9,218/Yr)Admission M.S Health, Human Performance, a...IELTS6.5PTE58₹15.47L/Yr
$18,000
Course duration: 1 year
Programs
Ranked 390 by US News in 2024Ranked 901 by ARWU in 2022
#67University of New Orleans logo

University of New Orleans, New Orleans

Louisiana, Usa60.1%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹24.46L/Yr ($28,460/Yr)Living₹9.09L/Yr ($10,575/Yr)Admission M.A Film and TheatreTOEFL79PTE58₹24.46L/Yr
$28,460
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
Ranked 395 by US News in 2024Ranked 1633 by CWUR in 2022
#68Idaho State University logo

Idaho State University, Pocatello

Idaho, Usa100%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹21.23L/Yr ($24,704/Yr)Living₹6.04L/Yr ($7,024/Yr)Admission M.A Theatre₹21.23L/Yr
$24,704
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
Ranked 395 by US News in 2024Ranked 1712 by CWUR in 2022
#69Hunter College logo

Hunter College, New York City

New York, Usa40%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹21.4L/Yr ($24,900/Yr)Living₹7.12L/Yr ($8,288/Yr)Admission M.A Theatre₹21.4L/Yr
$24,900
Course duration: 1 year
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5.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 980 by CWUR in 2022Ranked 301 by FORBES in 2019
#70California State University-northridge logo

California State University-northridge, Northridge

California, Usa45.6%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹17.51L/Yr ($20,378/Yr)Living₹8.94L/Yr ($10,402/Yr)Admission M.A TheatreGRE290IELTS6.5PTE58₹17.51L/Yr
$20,378
Course duration: 2 years
1 More Program
6.3/10(4 Users)Ranked 1294 by CWUR in 2022Ranked 474 by FORBES in 2019
#71Brooklyn College logo

Brooklyn College, Brooklyn

New York, Usa37.5%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹12.84L/Yr ($14,940/Yr)Living₹11.79L/Yr ($13,718/Yr)Admission M.A TheaterIELTS6.0PTE44₹12.84L/Yr
$14,940
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
5.7/10(1 User)Ranked 1599 by CWUR in 2022Ranked 362 by FORBES in 2019
#72Towson University logo

Towson University, Towson

Maryland, Usa73.7%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹14.78L/Yr ($17,200/Yr)Living₹10.47L/Yr ($12,184/Yr)Admission M.A TheatreIELTS6.5PTE57₹14.78L/Yr
$17,200
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
8.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 1778 by CWUR in 2022Ranked 320 by FORBES in 2019
#73Emerson College logo

Emerson College, Boston

Massachusetts, Usa48.1%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹25.8L/Yr ($30,024/Yr)Living₹14.6L/Yr ($16,992/Yr)Admission M.A Theatre EducationIELTS7PTE58₹25.8L/Yr
$30,024
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
7.8/10(1 User)Ranked 222 by FORBES in 2019
#74Ithaca College logo

Ithaca College, Ithaca

New York, Usa67%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹22.38L/Yr ($26,040/Yr)Living₹13.13L/Yr ($15,274/Yr)Admission M.Mus PerformanceIELTS6.0PTE54₹22.38L/Yr
$26,040
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
9.3/10(1 User)Ranked 243 by FORBES in 2019
#75Point Loma Nazarene University logo

Point Loma Nazarene University, San Diego

California, Usa76%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹16.5L/Yr ($19,200/Yr)Living₹8.72L/Yr ($10,150/Yr)Admission M.A Education - Counseling and G...₹16.5L/Yr
$19,200
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
Ranked 263 by FORBES in 2019
#76Pratt Institute logo

Pratt Institute, Brooklyn

New York, Usa57.4%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹50.22L/Yr ($58,440/Yr)Living₹10.33L/Yr ($12,020/Yr)Admission M.F.A Digital Animation and Moti...IELTS6.5PTE53₹51.15L/Yr
$59,520
Course duration: 2 years
1 More Program
6.2/10(3 Users)Ranked 328 by FORBES in 2019
#77Westminster College Salt Lake City logo

Westminster College Salt Lake City, Salt Lake City

Utah, Usa92%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹46.92L/Yr ($54,600/Yr)Living₹7.94L/Yr ($9,244/Yr)Admission M.B.A High Performance Organizat...TOEFL79PTE68₹46.92L/Yr
$54,600
Course duration: 3 years
Programs
8.2/10(1 User)Ranked 342 by FORBES in 2019
#78California Institute of the Arts logo

California Institute of the Arts, Valencia

California, Usa30%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹43.7L/Yr ($50,850/Yr)Living₹10.1L/Yr ($11,757/Yr)Admission M.F.A Interactive Media for Perf...₹43.7L/Yr
$50,850
Course duration: 3 years
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#79Lynn University logo

Lynn University, Boca Raton

Florida, Usa81.7%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹10.56L/Yr ($12,285/Yr)Living₹10.29L/Yr ($11,970/Yr)Admission M.Mus Performance (Strings, Wood...IELTS6.0PTE50₹10.56L/Yr
$12,285
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
Ranked 526 by FORBES in 2019
#80Savannah College of Art and Design logo

Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah

Georgia, Usa69.9%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹34.42L/Yr ($40,050/Yr)Living₹12.24L/Yr ($14,244/Yr)Admission M.F.A Performing ArtsIELTS6.5PTE58₹34.42L/Yr
$40,050
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
8.5/10(2 Users)
#81Southern Oregon University logo

Southern Oregon University, Ashland

Oregon, Usa95.2%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹13.87L/Yr ($16,140/Yr)Living₹11.83L/Yr ($13,764/Yr)Admission M.Mus Performance₹13.87L/Yr
$16,140
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
7.5/10(1 User)
#82Bellevue University logo

Bellevue University, Bellevue

Nebraska, Usa
Tuition:  ₹9.82L/Yr ($11,425/Yr)Living₹7.33L/Yr ($8,532/Yr)Admission M.S Organizational Performance₹9.82L/Yr
$11,425
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
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#83Bridgewater State University logo

Bridgewater State University, Bridgewater

Massachusetts, Usa81%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹6.06L/Yr ($7,050/Yr)Living₹10.96L/Yr ($12,750/Yr)Admission M.S Human Performance and Health...₹6.06L/Yr
$7,050
Course duration: 1 year
Programs
9.8/10(1 User)
#84California University of Pennsylvania logo

California University of Pennsylvania, California

Pennsylvania, Usa96.5%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹19.96L/Yr ($23,220/Yr)Living₹8.74L/Yr ($10,166/Yr)Admission M.S Performance Enhancement and ...₹19.96L/Yr
$23,220
Course duration: 1 year
Programs
7.3/10(1 User)
#85Northeastern Illinois University logo

Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago

Illinois, Usa67%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹12.75L/Yr ($14,839/Yr)Living₹9.82L/Yr ($11,424/Yr)Admission M.A Communication, Media and The...TOEFL79PTE53₹12.75L/Yr
$14,839
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
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#86Chicago State University logo

Chicago State University, Chicago

Illinois, Usa57.9%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹32.49L/Yr ($37,800/Yr)Living₹7.5L/Yr ($8,724/Yr)Admission M.S Technology and Performance I...TOEFL69PTE47₹32.49L/Yr
$37,800
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
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#87School of Art Institute of Chicago logo

School of Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago

Illinois, Usa66.5%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹44.6L/Yr ($51,900/Yr)Living₹11.94L/Yr ($13,890/Yr)Admission M.F.A Performance₹44.6L/Yr
$51,900
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
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#88Delta State University logo

Delta State University, Cleveland

Mississippi, Usa87%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹5.5L/Yr ($6,398/Yr)Living₹6.52L/Yr ($7,584/Yr)Admission M.S Sport and Human Performance₹5.5L/Yr
$6,398
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
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#89Lee University logo

Lee University, Cleveland

Tennessee, Usa85.5%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹18.31L/Yr ($21,300/Yr)Living₹6.94L/Yr ($8,080/Yr)Admission M.Mus Music PerformanceIELTS5.5PTE32₹18.31L/Yr
$21,300
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
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#90Columbus State University logo

Columbus State University, Columbus

Georgia, Usa53.2%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹16.52L/Yr ($19,218/Yr)Living₹9.07L/Yr ($10,550/Yr)Admission M.Ed Theatre EducationIELTS6.5PTE58₹16.52L/Yr
$19,218
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
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#91Emporia State University logo

Emporia State University, Emporia

Kansas, Usa87.4%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹20.84L/Yr ($24,254/Yr)Living₹7.46L/Yr ($8,684/Yr)Admission M.Mus PerformanceIELTS6.0PTE49₹20.84L/Yr
$24,254
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
9.2/10(1 User)
#92Bob Jones University logo

Bob Jones University, Greenville

South Carolina, Usa87.4%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹10.05L/Yr ($11,700/Yr)Living₹5.72L/Yr ($6,650/Yr)Admission M.A Theatre Arts₹10.05L/Yr
$11,700
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
6.3/10(1 User)
#93Fort Hays State University logo

Fort Hays State University, Hays

Kansas, Usa90.7%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹15.6L/Yr ($18,150/Yr)Living₹6.78L/Yr ($7,894/Yr)Admission M.S Health and Human Performance₹15.6L/Yr
$18,150
Course duration: 1 year
Programs
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#94New Mexico Highlands University logo

New Mexico Highlands University, Las Vegas

Nevada, Usa100%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹6.93L/Yr ($8,064/Yr)Living₹6.58L/Yr ($7,654/Yr)Admission M.A Human Performance and Sport ...₹6.93L/Yr
$8,064
Course duration: 2 years
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#95Morehead State University logo

Morehead State University, Morehead

Kentucky, Usa85.6%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹14.7L/Yr ($17,100/Yr)Living₹8.11L/Yr ($9,436/Yr)Admission M.Mus Music Performance₹14.7L/Yr
$17,100
Course duration: 3 years
Programs
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#96Stephen F. Austin State University logo

Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches

Texas, Usa62%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹13.29L/Yr ($15,465/Yr)Living₹7.62L/Yr ($8,868/Yr)Admission M.Mus PerformanceIELTS6.5PTE53₹13.29L/Yr
$15,465
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
7.5/10(1 User)
#97State University of New York Potsdam logo

State University of New York Potsdam, Potsdam

New York, Usa67%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹19.85L/Yr ($23,100/Yr)Living₹11.03L/Yr ($12,830/Yr)Admission M.S Organizational Performance a...IELTS6.0PTE51₹19.85L/Yr
$23,100
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
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#98California Baptist University logo

California Baptist University, Riverside

California, Usa77%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹19.08L/Yr ($22,199/Yr)Living₹7.42L/Yr ($8,630/Yr)Admission M.A Sport and Performance Psycho...IELTS6.0PTE53₹19.08L/Yr
$22,199
Course duration: 1 year
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#99Academy of Art University logo

Academy of Art University, San Francisco

California, Usa100%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹27.92L/Yr ($32,490/Yr)Living₹13.57L/Yr ($15,792/Yr)Admission M.A Writing and Directing for Fi...₹27.92L/Yr
$32,490
Course duration: 2 years
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#100University of Central Missouri logo

University of Central Missouri, Warrensburg

Missouri, Usa74.6%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹18.65L/Yr ($21,696/Yr)Living₹7.43L/Yr ($8,644/Yr)Admission M.A TheatreTOEFL79PTE54₹18.65L/Yr
$21,696
Course duration: 2 years
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