Best Media Universities in USA in 2025

Rank	College Info	Tuition Fees & living Cost(Avg.)	Top Courses	Ranking & Reviews
#1	new name testing, Urbana Illinois, Usa66%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹30.7K/Yr (лв31,354/Yr)Admission	B.S Media and Cinema StudiesDuolingo105IELTS6.5₹30.7K/Yr лв31,354 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.3/10(9 Users)Ranked 51 by ARWU in 2022
#2	University of California, Davis California, Usa38%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹41.02L/Yr ($47,926/Yr)Living: ₹13.81L/Yr ($16,136/Yr)Admission	B.A Cinema and Digital MediaSAT1490TOEFL80PTE46₹41.02L/Yr $47,926 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.5/10(5 Users)Ranked 51 by ARWU in 2022
#3	University of California, Santa Barbara California, Usa36%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹12.93L/Yr ($15,102/Yr)Living: ₹12.98L/Yr ($15,169/Yr)Admission	M.S Media Arts and TechnologyTOEFL80₹12.93L/Yr $15,102 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.2/10(6 Users)Ranked 69 by THE in 2024 Ranked 178 by QS in 2025
#4	University of Southern California, Los Angeles California, Usa12.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹31.62L/Yr ($36,944/Yr)Living: ₹14.32L/Yr ($16,732/Yr)Admission	M.S Computer Science - Multimedi...GRE updated317TOEFL90PTE68₹31.62L/Yr $36,944 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	7.5/10(21 Users)Ranked 51 by ARWU in 2022
Partner Colleges 7.3 Best In Academic University of Memphis Memphis, Tennessee ₹14.56L 1st Year Fees M.S Computer Science Apply Now Louisiana State University Baton Rouge, Louisiana ₹24.51L 1st Year Fees B.S Nutrition and Food Sciences Apply Now 8.7 Best In Infrastructure University of California Riverside, California ₹27.84L 1st Year Fees M.S Mechanical Engineering Apply Now 7.7 Best In Academic Baylor University Waco, Texas ₹44.28L 1st Year Fees B.S Environmental Health Science Apply Now Missouri University of Science and Technology Rolla, Missouri ₹25.8L 1st Year Fees B.S Aerospace Engineering Apply Now 9.1 Best In Faculty University of Alabama Birmingham, Alabama ₹32.85L 1st Year Fees M.B.A Apply Now University of New Haven West Haven, Connecticut ₹36.47L 1st Year Fees B.S Forensic Science Apply Now 6.7 Best In Academic Washington State University Pullman, Washington ₹23.07L 1st Year Fees B.S Agricultural Biotechnology Apply Now 7.6 Best In Faculty San Francisco State University San Francisco, California ₹6.44L 1st Year Fees B.S Mechanical Engineering Apply Now 9.3 Best In Social Life Grand Valley State University Allendale, Michigan ₹17.76L 1st Year Fees B.S Neuroscience Apply Now
#5	Boston University, Boston Massachusetts, Usa29.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹50.12L/Yr ($58,560/Yr)Living: ₹14.89L/Yr ($17,400/Yr)Admission	M.S Media VenturesGRE updated298TOEFL84₹50.12L/Yr $58,560 Course duration: 1 year Programs	8.0/10(7 Users)Ranked 51 by ARWU in 2022
#6	University of California, Irvine California, Usa38.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹22.94L/Yr ($26,802/Yr)Living: ₹14.27L/Yr ($16,677/Yr)Admission	M.Ed Biological Sciences and Edu...TOEFL80PTE56₹22.94L/Yr $26,802 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.8/10(5 Users)Ranked 76 by ARWU in 2022
#7	Texas A&M University, College Station Texas, Usa67%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹20.02L/Yr ($23,390/Yr)Living: ₹7.19L/Yr ($8,404/Yr)Admission	B.S Telecommunication Media Stud...IELTS6PTE53₹20.02L/Yr $23,390 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.3/10(1 User)Ranked 151 by ARWU in 2022
#8	University of Colorado, Boulder Colorado, Usa79.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹32.95L/Yr ($38,492/Yr)Living: ₹11.98L/Yr ($13,998/Yr)Admission	M.S Technology, Media and Societ...IELTS6.5PTE54₹29.72L/Yr $34,728 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	7.2/10(1 User)Ranked 138 by THE in 2024 Ranked 320 by QS in 2025
#9	Arizona State University, Tempe Arizona, Usa83%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26.7L/Yr ($31,200/Yr)Living: ₹13.77L/Yr ($16,091/Yr)Admission	B.A Business - Sports and Media ...Duolingo95IELTS6.5PTE53₹26.7L/Yr $31,200 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.3/10(26 Users)Ranked 151 by ARWU in 2022
#10	University of Miami, Coral Gables Florida, Usa37.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹49.73L/Yr ($58,102/Yr)Living: ₹11.7L/Yr ($13,666/Yr)Admission	B.S Electronic MediaACT30IELTS6.5₹49.73L/Yr $58,102 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	8.3/10(1 User)Ranked 151 by ARWU in 2022

#11	University of California, Santa Cruz California, Usa47%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.06L/Yr ($29,280/Yr)Living: ₹13.74L/Yr ($16,055/Yr)Admission	M.S Games and Playable MediaGRE updated310TOEFL80PTE54₹25.06L/Yr $29,280 Course duration: 1 year Programs	6.3/10(2 Users)Ranked 76 by ARWU in 2022
#12	Florida State University, Tallahassee Florida, Usa58%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹16.09L/Yr ($18,799/Yr)Living: ₹8.95L/Yr ($10,458/Yr)Admission	B.S Media / Communication Studie...IELTS6.5PTE55₹16.09L/Yr $18,799 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.8/10(16 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#13	University of Tennessee, Knoxville Tennessee, Usa76.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹27.1L/Yr ($31,664/Yr)Living: ₹9.15L/Yr ($10,696/Yr)Admission	B.S Journalism and Electronic Me...TOEFL80PTE53₹27.1L/Yr $31,664 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.7/10(2 Users)Ranked 101 by ARWU in 2022
#14	University of Colorado, Denver Colorado, Usa65%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹16.13L/Yr ($18,842/Yr)Living: ₹9.93L/Yr ($11,601/Yr)Admission	M.S Media ForensicsDuolingo105TOEFL79PTE58₹16.13L/Yr $18,842 Course duration: 2 years Programs	6.5/10(1 User)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#15	University of Kentucky, Lexington Kentucky, Usa90.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹27.63L/Yr ($32,276/Yr)Living: ₹11.01L/Yr ($12,858/Yr)Admission	B.S Digital Media and DesignIELTS6.0₹27.63L/Yr $32,276 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.8/10(2 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#16	Florida International University, Miami Florida, Usa50.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹15.89L/Yr ($18,566/Yr)Living: ₹9.31L/Yr ($10,882/Yr)Admission	B.S Broadcast MediaSAT1020TOEFL80₹15.89L/Yr $18,566 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.8/10(3 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024 Ranked 574 by QS in 2025
#17	Syracuse University, Syracuse New York, Usa52.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹27.76L/Yr ($32,436/Yr)Living: ₹13.14L/Yr ($15,356/Yr)Admission	M.S Library and Information Scie...IELTS6.5₹27.76L/Yr $32,436 Course duration: 1 year 1 More Program	5.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024 Ranked 801 by QS in 2025
#18	Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy New York, Usa44.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹50.16L/Yr ($58,600/Yr)Living: ₹12.8L/Yr ($14,960/Yr)Admission	B.S Electronic Media, Arts, and ...TOEFL88PTE59₹50.16L/Yr $58,600 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 151 by ARWU in 2022
#19	University of Nevada, Las Vegas Nevada, Usa83%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹21.95L/Yr ($25,644/Yr)Living: ₹9.25L/Yr ($10,806/Yr)Admission	B.S Graphic Design & MediaIELTS6.5PTE44₹21.95L/Yr $25,644 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.0/10(3 Users)
#20	Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo Michigan, Usa82.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹21.92L/Yr ($25,613/Yr)Living: ₹8.43L/Yr ($9,848/Yr)Admission	B.S Multimedia Arts TechnologyIELTS6.0PTE48₹21.92L/Yr $25,613 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 1001 by THE in 2024 Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025
#21	Texas State University, San Marcos Texas, Usa71.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹41.25L/Yr ($48,200/Yr)Living: ₹8.12L/Yr ($9,490/Yr)Admission	B.S Electronic MediaIELTS6.5PTE52₹41.25L/Yr $48,200 Course duration: 4 years Programs	6.5/10(1 User)Ranked 1001 by THE in 2024 Ranked 280 by US News in 2024
#22	University of Missouri, Columbia Missouri, Usa	Tuition: ₹24.31L/Yr ($28,401/Yr)Living: ₹9.14L/Yr ($10,676/Yr)Admission	M.S Architectural Studies with E...IELTS6.5PTE59₹20.45L/Yr $23,894 Course duration: 1 year 1 More Program	6.7/10(4 Users)Ranked 401 by ARWU in 2022
#23	University of Houston, Houston Texas, Usa58.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹22.25L/Yr ($25,991/Yr)Living: ₹8.55L/Yr ($9,984/Yr)Admission	B.S Digital MediaTOEFL79PTE47₹22.25L/Yr $25,991 Course duration: 4 years Programs	9.3/10(1 User)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#24	Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond Virginia, Usa81.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹23.86L/Yr ($27,880/Yr)Living: ₹9.85L/Yr ($11,506/Yr)Admission	M.S Mass Communications (Concent...IELTS7PTE65₹23.86L/Yr $27,880 Course duration: 1 year Programs	Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#25	Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester Massachusetts, Usa48.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹24.8L/Yr ($28,980/Yr)Living: ₹15.97L/Yr ($18,662/Yr)Admission	M.S Interactive Media & Game Dev...GRE updated315TOEFL90PTE61₹24.8L/Yr $28,980 Course duration: 2 years Programs	5.0/10(2 Users)Ranked 901 by QS in 2025 Ranked 82 by US News in 2024
#26	Fordham University, Bronx New York, Usa45.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹48.72L/Yr ($56,920/Yr)Living: ₹14.93L/Yr ($17,445/Yr)Admission	B.S Digital Media and TechnologyDuolingo120IELTS7.0PTE68₹48.72L/Yr $56,920 Course duration: 4 years 2+ More Programs	7.7/10(3 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 89 by US News in 2024
#27	Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis, Indianapolis Indiana, Usa69.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹23.96L/Yr ($27,998/Yr)Living: ₹8.23L/Yr ($9,618/Yr)Admission	M.S Media Arts and Science₹20.99L/Yr $24,527 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	8.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 301 by ARWU in 2022
#28	Kent State University, Kent Ohio, Usa85%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹18.47L/Yr ($21,578/Yr)Living: ₹9.34L/Yr ($10,916/Yr)Admission	B.S Digital Media ProductionDuolingo100TOEFL71PTE48₹18.47L/Yr $21,578 Course duration: 4 years Programs	3.8/10(4 Users)
#29	University of Idaho, Moscow Idaho, Usa75.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹22.88L/Yr ($26,736/Yr)Living: ₹7.42L/Yr ($8,670/Yr)Admission	B.S Broadcasting and Digital Med...TOEFL79PTE58₹22.88L/Yr $26,736 Course duration: 4 years Programs	6.5/10(3 Users)
#30	Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester New York, Usa54.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹45.98L/Yr ($53,720/Yr)Living: ₹10.84L/Yr ($12,666/Yr)Admission	B.S Media Arts and TechnologyTOEFL88PTE58₹45.98L/Yr $53,720 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.5/10(3 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 98 by US News in 2024
#31	San Diego State University, San Diego California, Usa34.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹7L/Yr ($8,174/Yr)Admission	B.S Television, Film and New Med...IELTS6.0PTE54₹7L/Yr $8,174 Course duration: 4 years Programs	5.7/10(5 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 105 by US News in 2024
#32	University of South Alabama, Mobile Alabama, Usa80.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹24.03L/Yr ($28,080/Yr)Living: ₹6.41L/Yr ($7,490/Yr)Admission	M.S Educational Media and Techno...TOEFL71PTE48₹24.03L/Yr $28,080 Course duration: 2 years Programs	6.7/10(1 User)Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025 Ranked 382 by US News in 2024
#33	Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia Pennsylvania, Usa64.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹35.86L/Yr ($41,900/Yr)Living: ₹11.13L/Yr ($13,005/Yr)Admission	B.S Animation and Digital Media₹35.86L/Yr $41,900 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#34	Duquesne University, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, Usa73.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹21.66L/Yr ($25,312/Yr)Living: ₹10.37L/Yr ($12,114/Yr)Admission	M.S Media Arts and TechnologyIELTS6.0PTE48₹21.66L/Yr $25,312 Course duration: 2 years 3+ More Programs	Ranked 151 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1868 by CWUR in 2022
#35	Stockton University, Galloway New Jersey, Usa85%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹15.79L/Yr ($18,450/Yr)Living: ₹4.68L/Yr ($5,468/Yr)Admission	B.S Environmental Quality (Pollu...₹15.79L/Yr $18,450 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.0/10(2 Users)Ranked 159 by US News in 2024 Ranked 443 by FORBES in 2019
#36	Sacred Heart University, Fairfield Connecticut, Usa57.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹39.64L/Yr ($46,310/Yr)Living: ₹15L/Yr ($17,520/Yr)Admission	B.A Sports Communication and Med...TOEFL80PTE62₹39.64L/Yr $46,310 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.3/10(1 User)Ranked 209 by US News in 2024 Ranked 370 by FORBES in 2019
#37	Widener University, Chester Pennsylvania, Usa69.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹38.54L/Yr ($45,028/Yr)Living: ₹12L/Yr ($14,024/Yr)Admission	B.S Digital Media Informatics - ...IELTS6.5PTE58₹38.54L/Yr $45,028 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	Ranked 227 by US News in 2024
#38	University of North Florida, Jacksonville Florida, Usa64.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26.81L/Yr ($31,320/Yr)Living: ₹8.36L/Yr ($9,772/Yr)Admission	B.S Multimedia Journ. & Producti...₹26.81L/Yr $31,320 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 236 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1990 by CWUR in 2022
#39	Pace University, New York City New York, Usa84%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹36.46L/Yr ($42,600/Yr)Living: ₹10.13L/Yr ($11,835/Yr)Admission	M.S Social Media and Mobile Mark...IELTS6.5PTE54₹36.46L/Yr $42,600 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 249 by US News in 2024 Ranked 400 by FORBES in 2019
#40	University of Maine, Orono Maine, Usa89.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹27.36L/Yr ($31,970/Yr)Living: ₹8.68L/Yr ($10,136/Yr)Admission	B.S New MediaIELTS6.0PTE53₹27.36L/Yr $31,970 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 51 by ARWU in 2022
#41	Southern Illinois University, Carbondale Illinois, Usa80.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.68L/Yr ($30,000/Yr)Living: ₹9.09L/Yr ($10,622/Yr)Admission	M.S Professional Media and Media...IELTS6.5PTE54₹25.68L/Yr $30,000 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 280 by US News in 2024 Ranked 870 by CWUR in 2022
#42	Bellarmine University, Louisville Kentucky, Usa82.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹19.51L/Yr ($22,800/Yr)Living: ₹10.43L/Yr ($12,182/Yr)Admission	M.S Digital Media₹19.51L/Yr $22,800 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 280 by US News in 2024 Ranked 449 by FORBES in 2019
#43	Ferris State University, Big Rapids Michigan, Usa77.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹14.11L/Yr ($16,482/Yr)Living: ₹8.47L/Yr ($9,894/Yr)Admission	B.S Television and Digital Media...IELTS5.5PTE43₹14.11L/Yr $16,482 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	9.3/10(1 User)Ranked 304 by US News in 2024
#44	Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro Tennessee, Usa68.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹23.92L/Yr ($27,942/Yr)Living: ₹7.18L/Yr ($8,392/Yr)Admission	B.S Mass Communication (Electron...IELTS5.5PTE54₹23.92L/Yr $27,942 Course duration: 4 years 2+ More Programs	7.2/10(1 User)Ranked 304 by US News in 2024 Ranked 631 by FORBES in 2019
#45	University of Nebraska Omaha, Omaha Nebraska, Usa	Tuition: ₹18.18L/Yr ($21,244/Yr)Living: ₹8.05L/Yr ($9,406/Yr)Admission	B.S Journalism and Media Communi...IELTS6.0PTE44₹18.18L/Yr $21,244 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 304 by US News in 2024 Ranked 518 by FORBES in 2019
#46	Abilene Christian University, Abilene Texas, Usa50.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹35.52L/Yr ($41,500/Yr)Living: ₹8.88L/Yr ($10,378/Yr)Admission	B.S MultimediaIELTS6.5PTE51₹35.52L/Yr $41,500 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.5/10(1 User)Ranked 320 by US News in 2024 Ranked 441 by FORBES in 2019
#47	Marymount University, Arlington Virginia, Usa90.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26.52L/Yr ($30,990/Yr)Living: ₹10.96L/Yr ($12,805/Yr)Admission	B.S Interactive MediaIELTS6.0PTE54₹26.52L/Yr $30,990 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 320 by US News in 2024
#48	Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana Pennsylvania, Usa92%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹20.49L/Yr ($23,940/Yr)Living: ₹10.55L/Yr ($12,328/Yr)Admission	B.S Communications Media₹20.49L/Yr $23,940 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.3/10(2 Users)Ranked 320 by US News in 2024 Ranked 617 by FORBES in 2019
#49	East Tennessee State University, Johnson City Tennessee, Usa79.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹24.36L/Yr ($28,459/Yr)Living: ₹6.81L/Yr ($7,952/Yr)Admission	B.S Digital Media ( Digital Anim...IELTS5.5PTE43₹24.36L/Yr $28,459 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	6.5/10(1 User)Ranked 320 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1762 by CWUR in 2022
#50	Boise State University, Boise Idaho, Usa81.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹20.15L/Yr ($23,538/Yr)Living: ₹8.59L/Yr ($10,042/Yr)Admission	B.S Games, Interactive Media, an...IELTS6.5PTE50₹20.15L/Yr $23,538 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 332 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1248 by CWUR in 2022