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#51University of Wyoming logo

University of Wyoming, Laramie

Wyoming, Usa95.1%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹15.1L/Yr ($17,570/Yr)Living₹8.87L/Yr ($10,320/Yr)Admission B.A/B.S Dance Performance₹15.1L/Yr
$17,570
Course duration: 4 years
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7.7/10(1 User)
#52West Virginia University logo

West Virginia University, Morgantown

West Virginia, Usa76.1%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹22.83L/Yr ($26,568/Yr)Living₹9.09L/Yr ($10,576/Yr)Admission B.A/B.S Music Performance: Woodw...IELTS6.5PTE53₹22.83L/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
#53Brigham Young University logo

Brigham Young University, Provo

Utah, Usa51%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹12.91L/Yr ($15,020/Yr)Living₹6.47L/Yr ($7,530/Yr)Admission M.A Media and Performance Studie...TOEFL80PTE53₹12.91L/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
#54University of Texas logo

University of Texas, San Antonio

Texas, Usa76.4%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹23.02L/Yr ($26,782/Yr)Living₹9.65L/Yr ($11,234/Yr)Admission B.A/B.S PerformanceIELTS6.5PTE58₹23.02L/Yr
$26,782
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
6.0/10(2 Users)
#55University of North Carolina logo

University of North Carolina, Greensboro

North Carolina, Usa
Tuition:  ₹19.33L/Yr ($22,487/Yr)Living₹8.75L/Yr ($10,183/Yr)Admission B.A/B.S Dance Major - Choreograp...IELTS6.0PTE53₹19.33L/Yr
$22,487
Course duration: 4 years
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6.8/10(1 User)
#56University of Wisconsin logo

University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee

Wisconsin, Usa72%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹18.45L/Yr ($21,474/Yr)Living₹9.08L/Yr ($10,560/Yr)Admission B.A/B.S Theatre - PerformanceIELTS6.0PTE49₹18.45L/Yr
$21,474
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
6.0/10(1 User)
#57University of South Alabama logo

University of South Alabama, Mobile

Alabama, Usa80.5%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹14.81L/Yr ($17,232/Yr)Living₹6.44L/Yr ($7,490/Yr)Admission B.A/B.S Music - Vocal Performanc...IELTS5.5PTE44₹14.81L/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
#58Portland State University logo

Portland State University, Portland

Oregon, Usa89.4%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹25.53L/Yr ($29,706/Yr)Living₹11.03L/Yr ($12,831/Yr)Admission B.A/B.S Performance with an Emph...TOEFL80PTE60₹25.53L/Yr
$29,706
Course duration: 4 years
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8.7/10(3 Users)
#59University of San Diego logo

University of San Diego, San Diego

California, Usa51.4%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹46.24L/Yr ($53,810/Yr)Living₹10.85L/Yr ($12,630/Yr)Admission B.A Theatre Arts and Performance...₹46.24L/Yr
$53,810
Course duration: 4 years
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7.0/10(1 User)Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025Ranked 98 by US News in 2024
#60Western Washington University logo

Western Washington University, Bellingham

Washington, Usa83.1%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹21.26L/Yr ($24,739/Yr)Living₹9.43L/Yr ($10,971/Yr)Admission B.A/B.S Music - Performance Conc...₹21.26L/Yr
$24,739
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
10.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 1401 by QS in 2025Ranked 1628 by CWUR in 2022
#61University of Central Oklahoma logo

University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond

Oklahoma, Usa69.9%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹14.38L/Yr ($16,736/Yr)Living₹6.85L/Yr ($7,970/Yr)Admission M.Mus Piano PerformanceTOEFL79PTE42₹12.98L/Yr
$15,100
Course duration: 2 years
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8.7/10(1 User)Ranked 1401 by QS in 2025
#62California State University logo

California State University, Los Angeles

California, Usa46%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹15.23L/Yr ($17,720/Yr)Living₹11.48L/Yr ($13,356/Yr)Admission B.S Kinesiology - Exercise and H...TOEFL80PTE53₹15.23L/Yr
$17,720
Course duration: 4 years
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5.8/10(4 Users)Ranked 1401 by QS in 2025Ranked 1629 by CWUR in 2022
#63University of Montana logo

University of Montana, Missoula

Montana, Usa92.4%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹21.44L/Yr ($24,943/Yr)Living₹7.89L/Yr ($9,178/Yr)Admission B.A/B.S Music - Specialization i...IELTS6.0PTE41₹21.44L/Yr
$24,943
Course duration: 4 years
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#64California State University logo

California State University, Long Beach

California, Usa33.8%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹14.76L/Yr ($17,180/Yr)Living₹10.73L/Yr ($12,484/Yr)Admission B.A/B.S Musi: Options in Perform...IELTS6.5PTE46₹14.76L/Yr
$17,180
Course duration: 4 years
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Ranked 105 by US News in 2024Ranked 272 by FORBES in 2019
#65Chapman University logo

Chapman University, Orange

California, Usa54%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹51.81L/Yr ($60,288/Yr)Living₹12.81L/Yr ($14,910/Yr)Admission B.F.A Dance PerformanceSAT1370IELTS6.5PTE46₹51.81L/Yr
$60,288
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
8.5/10(2 Users)
#66DePaul University logo

DePaul University, Chicago

Illinois, Usa69.8%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹35.81L/Yr ($41,669/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
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6.2/10(1 User)Ranked 151 by US News in 2024Ranked 1507 by CWUR in 2022
#67Duquesne University logo

Duquesne University, Pittsburgh

Pennsylvania, Usa73.9%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹39L/Yr ($45,376/Yr)Living₹10.41L/Yr ($12,114/Yr)Admission B.Mus PerformanceIELTS6.0PTE48₹39L/Yr
$45,376
Course duration: 4 years
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Ranked 151 by US News in 2024Ranked 1868 by CWUR in 2022
#68Stockton University logo

Stockton University, Galloway

New Jersey, Usa85%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹15.86L/Yr ($18,450/Yr)Living₹4.7L/Yr ($5,468/Yr)Admission B.A Dance Performance₹15.86L/Yr
$18,450
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
8.0/10(2 Users)Ranked 159 by US News in 2024Ranked 443 by FORBES in 2019
#69UMass Lowell logo

UMass Lowell, Lowell

Massachusetts, Usa56.8%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹28.21L/Yr ($32,827/Yr)Living₹10.74L/Yr ($12,496/Yr)Admission B.A/B.S Music Performance - Inst...₹28.21L/Yr
$32,827
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
Ranked 159 by US News in 2024Ranked 901 by ARWU in 2022
#70Montclair State University logo

Montclair State University, Montclair

New Jersey, Usa66.1%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹17.84L/Yr ($20,758/Yr)Living₹12.43L/Yr ($14,458/Yr)Admission B.A/B.S Music -Performance Conce...TOEFL83PTE48₹17.84L/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
#71California State University logo

California State University, San Bernardino

California, Usa64.6%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹14.55L/Yr ($16,930/Yr)Living₹11.36L/Yr ($13,221/Yr)Admission B.A/B.S Music in PerformanceIELTS6PTE50₹14.55L/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
#72Samford University logo

Samford University, Birmingham

Alabama, Usa83%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹24.54L/Yr ($28,552/Yr)Living₹8.83L/Yr ($10,280/Yr)Admission B.A/B.S Performance - OrganACT29IELTS5.5PTE42₹24.54L/Yr
$28,552
Course duration: 4 years
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Ranked 185 by US News in 2024Ranked 169 by FORBES in 2019
#73California State University Fresno logo

California State University Fresno, Fresno

California, Usa52.5%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹13.83L/Yr ($16,089/Yr)Living₹8.34L/Yr ($9,704/Yr)Admission B.A Music - Instrumental Perform...IELTS5.5PTE44₹13.83L/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
#74East Carolina University logo

East Carolina University, Greenville

North Carolina, Usa70.3%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹9.02L/Yr ($10,495/Yr)Living₹8.45L/Yr ($9,835/Yr)Admission B.A Dance PerformanceIELTS6.0PTE65₹9.02L/Yr
$10,495
Course duration: 4 years
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9.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 195 by US News in 2024Ranked 898 by CWUR in 2022
#75West Chester University logo

West Chester University, West Chester

Pennsylvania, Usa64.5%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹16.87L/Yr ($19,630/Yr)Living₹11.12L/Yr ($12,942/Yr)Admission B.A/B.S Performance₹16.87L/Yr
$19,630
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
7.5/10(2 Users)Ranked 209 by US News in 2024Ranked 418 by FORBES in 2019
#76Ball State University logo

Ball State University, Muncie

Indiana, Usa62.3%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹23.45L/Yr ($27,288/Yr)Living₹8.62L/Yr ($10,034/Yr)Admission B.A Music Performance (Guitar, O...IELTS6.5PTE53₹23.45L/Yr
$27,288
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
Ranked 216 by US News in 2024Ranked 1470 by CWUR in 2022
#77University of North Florida logo

University of North Florida, Jacksonville

Florida, Usa64.5%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹26.92L/Yr ($31,320/Yr)Living₹8.4L/Yr ($9,772/Yr)Admission B.A/B.S Music Performance: Strin...₹26.92L/Yr
$31,320
Course duration: 4 years
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Ranked 236 by US News in 2024Ranked 1990 by CWUR in 2022
#78Belmont 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
#79Bethel University logo

Bethel University, Saint Paul

Minnesota, Usa83%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹36.89L/Yr ($42,930/Yr)Living₹8.89L/Yr ($10,340/Yr)Admission B.Mus Applied Music - Performanc...IELTS6.5PTE55₹36.89L/Yr
$42,930
Course duration: 4 years
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6.7/10(1 User)Ranked 236 by US News in 2024Ranked 352 by FORBES in 2019
#80Gallaudet University logo

Gallaudet University, Washington

District Of Columbia, Usa66.1%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹14.19L/Yr ($16,512/Yr)Living₹11.63L/Yr ($13,530/Yr)Admission B.A Theatre Arts - Production, P...₹14.19L/Yr
$16,512
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
Ranked 236 by US News in 2024
#81Tennessee Technological University logo

Tennessee Technological University, Cookeville

Tennessee, Usa67.2%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹14.77L/Yr ($17,186/Yr)Living₹8.08L/Yr ($9,400/Yr)Admission B.A/B.S Music - Music Performanc...TOEFL80PTE52₹14.77L/Yr
$17,186
Course duration: 4 years
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Ranked 249 by US News in 2024Ranked 486 by FORBES in 2019
#82Sam 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
#83University of Wisconsin logo

University of Wisconsin, La Crosse

Wisconsin, Usa80%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹15.28L/Yr ($17,776/Yr)Living₹5.33L/Yr ($6,206/Yr)Admission B.S Music - PerformanceIELTS54PTE54₹15.28L/Yr
$17,776
Course duration: 4 years
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Ranked 249 by US News in 2024Ranked 334 by FORBES in 2019
#84Gannon University logo

Gannon University, Erie

Pennsylvania, Usa75.8%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹28.72L/Yr ($33,420/Yr)Living₹6.44L/Yr ($7,490/Yr)Admission B.S Nutrition and Human Performa...IELTS6.5PTE53₹29.71L/Yr
$34,570
Course duration: 4 years
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Ranked 260 by US News in 2024
#85Loyola 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
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Ranked 260 by US News in 2024Ranked 479 by FORBES in 2019
#86Seattle Pacific University logo

Seattle Pacific University, Seattle

Washington, Usa90%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹36.51L/Yr ($42,480/Yr)Living₹9.65L/Yr ($11,232/Yr)Admission B.A Music, Emphasis in Performan...IELTS6.5PTE65₹36.51L/Yr
$42,480
Course duration: 4 years
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Ranked 269 by US News in 2024Ranked 289 by FORBES in 2019
#87Southern Illinois University logo

Southern Illinois University, Carbondale

Illinois, Usa80.6%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹22.34L/Yr ($26,000/Yr)Living₹9.13L/Yr ($10,622/Yr)Admission B.S Communication Studies - Perf...IELTS6.5PTE54₹22.34L/Yr
$26,000
Course duration: 4 years
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#88Oklahoma City University logo

Oklahoma City University, Oklahoma City

Oklahoma, Usa70.2%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹24.14L/Yr ($28,088/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
#89University of Hartford logo

University of Hartford, West Hartford

Connecticut, Usa71.9%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹32.49L/Yr ($37,802/Yr)Living₹10.61L/Yr ($12,346/Yr)Admission B.A/B.S Music History - Performa...IELTS6.5PTE52₹32.49L/Yr
$37,802
Course duration: 4 years
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Ranked 304 by US News in 2024Ranked 542 by FORBES in 2019
#90University of Houston - Clear Lake logo

University of Houston - Clear Lake, Houston

Texas, Usa45%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹22.23L/Yr ($25,870/Yr)Living₹8.36L/Yr ($9,732/Yr)Admission B.S Fitness and Human Performanc...IELTS6PTE53₹22.23L/Yr
$25,870
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
6.8/10(1 User)Ranked 304 by US News in 2024
#91Middle Tennessee State University logo

Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro

Tennessee, Usa68.6%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹16.01L/Yr ($18,628/Yr)Living₹7.21L/Yr ($8,392/Yr)Admission M.S Health and Human PerformanceIELTS5.5PTE54--
Course duration: 2 years
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7.2/10(1 User)Ranked 304 by US News in 2024Ranked 631 by FORBES in 2019
#92Marymount University logo

Marymount University, Arlington

Virginia, Usa90.6%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹26.63L/Yr ($30,990/Yr)Living₹11L/Yr ($12,805/Yr)Admission B.A Media and Performance Studie...IELTS6.0PTE54₹26.63L/Yr
$30,990
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
Ranked 320 by US News in 2024
#93Andrews University logo

Andrews University, Berrien Springs

Michigan, Usa39.2%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹24.3L/Yr ($28,272/Yr)Living₹7.8L/Yr ($9,078/Yr)Admission B.A/B.S PerformanceIELTS6.5PTE54₹24.3L/Yr
$28,272
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
Ranked 320 by US News in 2024Ranked 525 by FORBES in 2019
#94Saint Ambrose University logo

Saint Ambrose University, Davenport

Iowa, Usa63.6%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹27.1L/Yr ($31,532/Yr)Living₹8.73L/Yr ($10,164/Yr)Admission B.S Human Performance and Fitnes...TOEFL85PTE58₹27.1L/Yr
$31,532
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
Ranked 320 by US News in 2024
#95Kean University logo

Kean University, Union

New Jersey, Usa74.4%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹16.66L/Yr ($19,382/Yr)Living₹11.61L/Yr ($13,513/Yr)Admission B.A/B.S Music Performance and Pe...₹16.66L/Yr
$19,382
Course duration: 4 years
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Ranked 320 by US News in 2024
#96Boise State University logo

Boise State University, Boise

Idaho, Usa81.7%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹20.46L/Yr ($23,803/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
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Ranked 332 by US News in 2024Ranked 1248 by CWUR in 2022
#97Texas Woman's University logo

Texas Woman's University, Denton

Texas, Usa85.9%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹16.71L/Yr ($19,449/Yr)Living₹7.03L/Yr ($8,181/Yr)Admission B.A Music - Piano PerformanceIELTS6.5PTE53₹16.71L/Yr
$19,449
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
Ranked 332 by US News in 2024Ranked 592 by FORBES in 2019
#98University of Findlay logo

University of Findlay, Findlay

Ohio, Usa97%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹31.14L/Yr ($36,236/Yr)Living₹8.35L/Yr ($9,720/Yr)Admission B.A Theatre - PerformanceTOEFL79PTE50₹31.14L/Yr
$36,236
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
6.8/10(1 User)Ranked 332 by US News in 2024
#99Wichita State University logo

Wichita State University, Wichita

Kansas, Usa86.2%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹14.44L/Yr ($16,800/Yr)Living₹11.85L/Yr ($13,790/Yr)Admission Bachelor of Music PerformanceSAT1090TOEFL72PTE58₹14.44L/Yr
$16,800
Course duration: 4 years
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6.7/10(1 User)Ranked 332 by US News in 2024Ranked 1889 by CWUR in 2022
#100Missouri State University logo

Missouri State University, Springfield

Missouri, Usa84%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹12.9L/Yr ($15,006/Yr)Living₹7.34L/Yr ($8,537/Yr)Admission B.A Instrumental PerformanceSAT1140TOEFL61PTE44₹12.9L/Yr
$15,006
Course duration: 4 years
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Ranked 342 by US News in 2024Ranked 517 by FORBES in 2019