Best 64 Master in Performing Arts Universities/Colleges in USA
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#1Northwestern University logo

Northwestern University, Evanston

Illinois, Usa7%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹33.09L/Yr ($38,508/Yr)Living₹13.79L/Yr ($16,047/Yr)Admission M.A String PerformanceGRE315IELTS7.0₹33.09L/Yr
$38,508
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
8.2/10(4 Users)Ranked 89 by THE in 2024
#2Brown University logo

Brown University, Providence

Rhode Island, Usa9.3%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹50.92L/Yr ($59,254/Yr)Living₹8.4L/Yr ($9,774/Yr)Admission M.F.A Theatre arts and performan...TOEFL90₹50.92L/Yr
$59,254
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
6.8/10(1 User)Ranked 63 by THE in 2024
#3University of Southern California logo

University of Southern California, Los Angeles

California, Usa12.9%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹36.73L/Yr ($42,740/Yr)Living₹14.38L/Yr ($16,732/Yr)Admission M.A Applied Theatre ArtsGRE317TOEFL90PTE68₹36.73L/Yr
$42,740
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
7.5/10(21 Users)Ranked 101 by THE in 2024
#4Boston University logo

Boston University, Boston

Massachusetts, Usa29.4%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹50.33L/Yr ($58,560/Yr)Living₹14.95L/Yr ($17,400/Yr)Admission M.A Theatre EducationGRE298TOEFL84₹50.33L/Yr
$58,560
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
8.0/10(7 Users)Ranked 126 by THE in 2024
#5University of Minnesota - Twin Cities logo

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, Minneapolis

Minnesota, Usa51%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹25.67L/Yr ($29,864/Yr)Living₹8.47L/Yr ($9,852/Yr)Admission M.A Theatre ArtsTOEFL79PTE59₹25.67L/Yr
$29,864
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
5.5/10(4 Users)
#6Ohio State University logo

Ohio State University, Columbus

Ohio, Usa49.4%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹37.06L/Yr ($43,128/Yr)Living₹12L/Yr ($13,966/Yr)Admission M.A Theatre₹37.06L/Yr
$43,128
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
8.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 101 by THE in 2024
#7University of Maryland logo

University of Maryland, College Park

Maryland, Usa44%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹15.21L/Yr ($17,693/Yr)Living₹7.92L/Yr ($9,214/Yr)Admission M.A TheatreGRE320TOEFL80PTE68₹15.21L/Yr
$17,693
Course duration: 3 years
Programs
7.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 126 by THE in 2024
#8Texas A&M University logo

Texas A&M University, College Station

Texas, Usa67%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹14.41L/Yr ($16,766/Yr)Living₹7.22L/Yr ($8,404/Yr)Admission M.A Performance StudiesIELTS6PTE53₹14.41L/Yr
$16,766
Course duration: 1 year
Programs
7.3/10(1 User)Ranked 118 by THE in 2024Ranked 154 by QS in 2025
#9University of Massachusetts logo

University of Massachusetts, Amherst

Massachusetts, Usa65.5%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹10.67L/Yr ($12,410/Yr)Living₹11.18L/Yr ($13,004/Yr)Admission M.A TheaterIELTS6.5PTE53₹10.67L/Yr
$12,410
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
7.3/10(2 Users)Ranked 73 by THE in 2024
#10University of Florida logo

University of Florida, Gainesville

Florida, Usa45.9%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹25.9L/Yr ($30,138/Yr)Living₹9.88L/Yr ($11,500/Yr)Admission M.F.A TheatreGRE308IELTS6₹25.9L/Yr
$30,138
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
8.2/10(10 Users)Ranked 251 by THE in 2024
#11University of Colorado logo

University of Colorado, Boulder

Colorado, Usa79.6%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹29.85L/Yr ($34,728/Yr)Living₹12.03L/Yr ($13,998/Yr)Admission M.A TheatreIELTS6.5PTE54₹29.85L/Yr
$34,728
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
7.2/10(1 User)Ranked 176 by THE in 2024
#12Case Western Reserve University logo

Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland

Ohio, Usa35.4%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹43.69L/Yr ($50,838/Yr)Living₹5.62L/Yr ($6,534/Yr)Admission M.A TheaterIELTS7PTE61₹43.69L/Yr
$50,838
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
7.2/10(2 Users)Ranked 301 by THE in 2024
#13Indiana University logo

Indiana University, Bloomington

Indiana, Usa78%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹22.43L/Yr ($26,098/Yr)Living₹9.31L/Yr ($10,830/Yr)Admission M.A Theatre and Drama₹22.43L/Yr
$26,098
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
8.0/10(4 Users)Ranked 93 by THE in 2024
#14University of California logo

University of California, Santa Cruz

California, Usa47%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹25.16L/Yr ($29,280/Yr)Living₹13.8L/Yr ($16,055/Yr)Admission M.A Theater ArtsGRE310TOEFL80PTE54₹25.16L/Yr
$29,280
Course duration: 1 year
Programs
6.3/10(2 Users)Ranked 151 by THE in 2024
#15Stony Brook University logo

Stony Brook University, Stony Brook

New York, Usa40.7%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹22.11L/Yr ($25,732/Yr)Living₹11.56L/Yr ($13,446/Yr)Admission M.A Theatre ArtsGRE309IELTS6.0PTE53₹22.11L/Yr
$25,732
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
7.5/10(3 Users)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024
#16Florida State University logo

Florida State University, Tallahassee

Florida, Usa58%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹17.22L/Yr ($20,043/Yr)Living₹8.99L/Yr ($10,458/Yr)Admission M.A Theatre ManagementIELTS6.5PTE55₹17.22L/Yr
$20,043
Course duration: 3 years
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7.8/10(16 Users)Ranked 251 by THE in 2024
#17University at Buffalo logo

University at Buffalo, Buffalo

New York, Usa59.4%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹19.85L/Yr ($23,100/Yr)Living₹8.72L/Yr ($10,152/Yr)Admission M.A Theatre & PerformanceGRE309IELTS7PTE55₹19.85L/Yr
$23,100
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
7.8/10(8 Users)Ranked 251 by THE in 2024
#18University of Kansas logo

University of Kansas, Lawrence

Kansas, Usa93%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹16.62L/Yr ($19,342/Yr)Living₹8.83L/Yr ($10,276/Yr)Admission M.A TheatreTOEFL80PTE60₹16.62L/Yr
$19,342
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
8.3/10(1 User)Ranked 301 by THE in 2024
#19Georgia State University logo

Georgia State University, Atlanta

Georgia, Usa58.8%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹25.97L/Yr ($30,216/Yr)Living₹10.52L/Yr ($12,240/Yr)Admission M.Mus Orchestral Instrument Perf...GRE298IELTS6.5PTE58₹25.97L/Yr
$30,216
Course duration: 1 year
Programs
7.0/10(5 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024
#20University of South Carolina logo

University of South Carolina, Columbia

South Carolina, Usa68%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹18.82L/Yr ($21,897/Yr)Living₹15.08L/Yr ($17,552/Yr)Admission M.A TheatreTOEFL80PTE53₹18.82L/Yr
$21,897
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
8.7/10(2 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024
#21Ohio University logo

Ohio University, Athens

Ohio, Usa75%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹25.42L/Yr ($29,576/Yr)Living₹9.97L/Yr ($11,598/Yr)Admission M.A Theater₹25.42L/Yr
$29,576
Course duration: 1 year
Programs
Ranked 501 by THE in 2024
#22Binghamton University logo

Binghamton University, Binghamton

New York, Usa40.6%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹19.85L/Yr ($23,100/Yr)Living₹12.53L/Yr ($14,577/Yr)Admission M.A TheatreIELTS7PTE65₹19.85L/Yr
$23,100
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
9.0/10(5 Users)Ranked 501 by THE in 2024
#23University of Arkansas logo

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Arkansas, Usa60.1%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹24.36L/Yr ($28,348/Yr)Living₹9.2L/Yr ($10,704/Yr)Admission M.A TheatreTOEFL79PTE58₹24.36L/Yr
$28,348
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
7.8/10(1 User)Ranked 501 by THE in 2024
#24Texas Tech University logo

Texas Tech University, Lubbock

Texas, Usa62.6%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹13.91L/Yr ($16,180/Yr)Living₹7.87L/Yr ($9,153/Yr)Admission M.A Theatre ArtsDuolingo100IELTS6.5PTE60₹13.91L/Yr
$16,180
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
8.7/10(1 User)Ranked 501 by THE in 2024
#25Bowling Green State University logo

Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green

Ohio, Usa76%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹26.31L/Yr ($30,617/Yr)Living₹7.65L/Yr ($8,898/Yr)Admission M.A TheatreIELTS6.5PTE53₹26.31L/Yr
$30,617
Course duration: 1 year
Programs
Ranked 501 by THE in 2024
#26Texas State University logo

Texas State University, San Marcos

Texas, Usa71.1%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹28.12L/Yr ($32,720/Yr)Living₹8.16L/Yr ($9,490/Yr)Admission M.A TheatreIELTS6.5PTE52₹28.12L/Yr
$32,720
Course duration: 1 year
Programs
6.5/10(1 User)Ranked 601 by THE in 2024
#27College of Charleston logo

College of Charleston, Charleston

South Carolina, Usa84.1%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹29.92L/Yr ($34,812/Yr)Living₹10.35L/Yr ($12,048/Yr)Admission M.A Performing Arts₹29.92L/Yr
$34,812
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
7.7/10(2 Users)Ranked 601 by THE in 2024
#28University of Hawaii at Manoa logo

University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu

Hawaii, Usa85%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹31.87L/Yr ($37,080/Yr)Living₹11.75L/Yr ($13,673/Yr)Admission M.A TheatreIELTS6PTE44₹31.87L/Yr
$37,080
Course duration: 1 year
Programs
Ranked 176 by THE in 2024
#29Tulane University logo

Tulane University, New Orleans

Louisiana, Usa26%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹14.7L/Yr ($17,100/Yr)Living₹12.49L/Yr ($14,536/Yr)Admission M.A Interdisciplinary Dance Perf...₹14.7L/Yr
$17,100
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
7.7/10(1 User)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024
#30University of Missouri logo

University of Missouri, Columbia

Missouri, Usa
Tuition:  ₹20.53L/Yr ($23,894/Yr)Living₹9.17L/Yr ($10,676/Yr)Admission M.A TheatreIELTS6.5PTE59₹20.53L/Yr
$23,894
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
6.7/10(4 Users)Ranked 301 by THE in 2024
#31University of Houston logo

University of Houston, Houston

Texas, Usa58.5%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹21.53L/Yr ($25,050/Yr)Living₹8.58L/Yr ($9,984/Yr)Admission M.A TheatreDuolingo105TOEFL79PTE47₹21.53L/Yr
$25,050
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
9.3/10(1 User)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024
#32University at Albany logo

University at Albany, Albany

New York, Usa57%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹24.33L/Yr ($28,312/Yr)Living₹11.57L/Yr ($13,464/Yr)Admission M.A Studio ArtIELTS6.5PTE53₹24.33L/Yr
$28,312
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
7.2/10(1 User)
#33Kansas State University logo

Kansas State University, Manhattan

Kansas, Usa94.1%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹9.89L/Yr ($11,508/Yr)Living₹2.43L/Yr ($2,830/Yr)Admission M.A TheatreTOEFL79PTE58₹9.89L/Yr
$11,508
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
8.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 601 by THE in 2024
#34University of Missouri logo

University of Missouri, Kansas City

Missouri, Usa62%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹11.97L/Yr ($13,932/Yr)Living₹9.48L/Yr ($11,026/Yr)Admission M.A TheatreTOEFL79PTE53₹11.97L/Yr
$13,932
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
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:  ₹19.36L/Yr ($22,522/Yr)Living₹9.38L/Yr ($10,916/Yr)Admission M.A Theatre Studies (Design/Tech...Duolingo100TOEFL71PTE50₹19.36L/Yr
$22,522
Course duration: 2 years
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3.8/10(4 Users)
#36Utah State University logo

Utah State University, Logan

Utah, Usa90.3%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹24.77L/Yr ($28,821/Yr)Living₹6.08L/Yr ($7,080/Yr)Admission M.A Theatre Arts₹24.77L/Yr
$28,821
Course duration: 1 year
Programs
10.0/10(1 User)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025Ranked 269 by US News in 2024
#37University of Idaho logo

University of Idaho, Moscow

Idaho, Usa75.9%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹24.26L/Yr ($28,224/Yr)Living₹7.45L/Yr ($8,670/Yr)Admission M.A Theatre ArtsTOEFL79PTE58₹24.26L/Yr
$28,224
Course duration: 3 years
Programs
6.5/10(3 Users)
#38San Diego State University logo

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)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025Ranked 105 by US News in 2024
#39Baylor University logo

Baylor University, Waco

Texas, Usa39.7%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹27.77L/Yr ($32,310/Yr)Living₹10.45L/Yr ($12,163/Yr)Admission M.A Theatre StudiesGRE297IELTS6.5PTE60₹27.77L/Yr
$32,310
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
7.5/10(2 Users)Ranked 301 by THE in 2024
#40University of Memphis logo

University of Memphis, Memphis

Tennessee, Usa56.7%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹14.62L/Yr ($17,010/Yr)Living₹3.26L/Yr ($3,790/Yr)Admission M.F.A Theatre₹14.62L/Yr
$17,010
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
6.8/10(3 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024
#41San Francisco State University logo

San Francisco State University, San Francisco

California, Usa68.2%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹7.7L/Yr ($8,956/Yr)Living₹12.46L/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 2025Ranked 178 by US News in 2024
#42Illinois 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
#43Villanova 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
#44California State University logo

California State University, Long Beach

California, Usa33.8%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹13.27L/Yr ($15,446/Yr)Living₹10.73L/Yr ($12,484/Yr)Admission M.B.A Theatre ManagementGMAT530IELTS6.5PTE53₹13.27L/Yr
$15,446
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
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#45California State University logo

California State University, Fullerton

California, Usa41.9%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹11.27L/Yr ($13,116/Yr)Living₹13.44L/Yr ($15,642/Yr)Admission M.A Art - IllustrationTOEFL80PTE58₹11.27L/Yr
$13,116
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
8.3/10(6 Users)Ranked 133 by US News in 2024Ranked 1289 by CWUR in 2022
#46Montclair 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
#47University 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
#48University 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
#49Texas 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
#50Eastern 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