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#1University of Southern California logo

University of Southern California, Los Angeles

California, Usa12.9%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹54.6L/Yr ($63,468/Yr)Living₹14.39L/Yr ($16,732/Yr)Admission B.F.A Theatre, Sound Design Emph...SAT1360TOEFL100PTE68₹54.6L/Yr
$63,468
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
7.5/10(21 Users)
#2Boston University logo

Boston University, Boston

Massachusetts, Usa29.4%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹50.37L/Yr ($58,560/Yr)Living₹14.97L/Yr ($17,400/Yr)Admission B.A/B.S Theatre, Sound DesignSAT1430TOEFL90₹50.37L/Yr
$58,560
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
8.0/10(7 Users)
#3University of Illinois logo

University of Illinois, Chicago

Illinois, Usa73.6%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹11.85L/Yr ($13,779/Yr)Living₹10.73L/Yr ($12,479/Yr)Admission B.A Theatre Design Production an...SAT1370IELTS6.5PTE54₹11.85L/Yr
$13,779
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
7.2/10(4 Users)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024Ranked 365 by QS in 2025
#4University of California logo

University of California, Riverside

California, Usa55.6%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹11.27L/Yr ($13,104/Yr)Living₹13.37L/Yr ($15,542/Yr)Admission B.A Theatre, Film, and Digital P...₹11.27L/Yr
$13,104
Course duration: 4 years
1 More Program
8.7/10(1 User)Ranked 251 by THE in 2024Ranked 497 by QS in 2025
#5New Jersey Institute of Technology logo

New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark

New Jersey, Usa59.3%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹30.08L/Yr ($34,972/Yr)Living₹11.44L/Yr ($13,300/Yr)Admission B.A Theatre Arts and Technology₹30.08L/Yr
$34,972
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
8.7/10(5 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024Ranked 791 by QS in 2025
#6Syracuse University logo

Syracuse University, Syracuse

New York, Usa52.3%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹50.27L/Yr ($58,440/Yr)Living₹13.21L/Yr ($15,356/Yr)Admission B.F.A Theater Design and Technol...Duolingo110IELTS6.5₹50.27L/Yr
$58,440
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
5.3/10(3 Users)
#7University of Nevada logo

University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Nevada, Usa83%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹22.06L/Yr ($25,644/Yr)Living₹9.3L/Yr ($10,806/Yr)Admission B.A Theatre - Design - Technolog...IELTS6.5PTE44₹22.06L/Yr
$25,644
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
8.0/10(3 Users)
#8Texas Tech University logo

Texas Tech University, Lubbock

Texas, Usa62.6%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹20.75L/Yr ($24,122/Yr)Living₹7.87L/Yr ($9,153/Yr)Admission B.A/B.S Theatre Arts - Design Te...IELTS6.5PTE60₹20.75L/Yr
$24,122
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
8.7/10(1 User)
#9University of Texas logo

University of Texas, El Paso

Texas, Usa
Tuition:  ₹18.21L/Yr ($21,164/Yr)Living₹8.17L/Yr ($9,495/Yr)Admission B.A/B.S Theatre - Technology & D...IELTS6.5PTE44₹18.21L/Yr
$21,164
Course duration: 4 years
1 More Program
Ranked 801 by THE in 2024Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025
#10Oakland University logo

Oakland University, Rochester

Michigan, Usa86%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹17.02L/Yr ($19,788/Yr)Living₹3.6L/Yr ($4,189/Yr)Admission B.A/B.S Theatre Design and Techn...TOEFL79PTE53₹17.02L/Yr
$19,788
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
8.0/10(2 Users)Ranked 1001 by THE in 2024Ranked 332 by US News in 2024
#11University of South Dakota logo

University of South Dakota, Vermillion

South Dakota, Usa88.1%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹12.58L/Yr ($14,624/Yr)Living₹6.91L/Yr ($8,030/Yr)Admission B.A/B.S Theatre: Design Theatre/...IELTS6.0PTE47₹12.58L/Yr
$14,624
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
Ranked 1001 by THE in 2024Ranked 269 by US News in 2024
#12Adelphi University logo

Adelphi University, Garden City

New York, Usa70.3%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹36.21L/Yr ($42,090/Yr)Living₹13.01L/Yr ($15,120/Yr)Admission B.A/B.S Theatre Arts-Design Tech...₹36.21L/Yr
$42,090
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
Ranked 1501 by THE in 2024Ranked 163 by US News in 2024
#13Michigan Technological University logo

Michigan Technological University, Houghton

Michigan, Usa76.4%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹33.77L/Yr ($39,256/Yr)Living₹9.01L/Yr ($10,477/Yr)Admission B.A Theatre and Electronic Media...₹33.77L/Yr
$39,256
Course duration: 4 years
1 More Program
7.7/10(2 Users)Ranked 901 by QS in 2025Ranked 151 by US News in 2024
#14Auburn University logo

Auburn University, Auburn

Alabama, Usa80.5%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹14.18L/Yr ($16,480/Yr)Living₹4.35L/Yr ($5,060/Yr)Admission B.Des Theatre - Design and Techn...SAT1370IELTS6.5₹14.18L/Yr
$16,480
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
7.2/10(2 Users)Ranked 951 by QS in 2025Ranked 93 by US News in 2024
#15Kent State University logo

Kent State University, Kent

Ohio, Usa85%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹19.24L/Yr ($22,365/Yr)Living₹9.39L/Yr ($10,916/Yr)Admission M.A Theatre Studies (Design/Tech...Duolingo100TOEFL71PTE50₹19.37L/Yr
$22,522
Course duration: 2 years
5+ More Programs
3.8/10(4 Users)
#16West Virginia University logo

West Virginia University, Morgantown

West Virginia, Usa76.1%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹22.85L/Yr ($26,568/Yr)Living₹9.1L/Yr ($10,576/Yr)Admission B.A/B.S Theatre Design and Techn...IELTS6.5PTE53₹22.85L/Yr
$26,568
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
8.7/10(2 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025Ranked 216 by US News in 2024
#17Baylor University logo

Baylor University, Waco

Texas, Usa39.7%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹44.51L/Yr ($51,738/Yr)Living₹10.46L/Yr ($12,163/Yr)Admission B.A Theatre Design and Technolog...IELTS6.5PTE60₹44.51L/Yr
$51,738
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
7.5/10(2 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025Ranked 93 by US News in 2024
#18Howard University logo

Howard University, Washington

District Of Columbia, Usa30%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹26.31L/Yr ($30,584/Yr)Living₹11.62L/Yr ($13,504/Yr)Admission B.A Theatre Arts - Theatre Techn...SAT1215TOEFL90PTE53₹26.31L/Yr
$30,584
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025Ranked 115 by US News in 2024
#19University of Central Oklahoma logo

University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond

Oklahoma, Usa69.9%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹14.71L/Yr ($17,100/Yr)Living₹6.86L/Yr ($7,970/Yr)Admission B.A/B.S Theatre Arts - Design an...TOEFL79PTE42₹14.71L/Yr
$17,100
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
8.7/10(1 User)Ranked 1401 by QS in 2025
#20DePaul University logo

DePaul University, Chicago

Illinois, Usa69.8%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹37.42L/Yr ($43,506/Yr)Living₹11.87L/Yr ($13,797/Yr)Admission B.A Theatre TechnologySAT1180IELTS6.5PTE53₹37.42L/Yr
$43,506
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
6.2/10(1 User)Ranked 151 by US News in 2024Ranked 1507 by CWUR in 2022
#21California State University Fresno logo

California State University Fresno, Fresno

California, Usa52.5%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹13.84L/Yr ($16,089/Yr)Living₹8.35L/Yr ($9,704/Yr)Admission B.A Theatre Arts - Design or Tec...IELTS5.5PTE44₹13.84L/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
#22California State University - East Bay logo

California State University - East Bay, Hayward

California, Usa74%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹12.03L/Yr ($13,990/Yr)Living₹12.2L/Yr ($14,184/Yr)Admission B.A Theatre Arts - Technology an...TOEFL61PTE46₹12.03L/Yr
$13,990
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
9.2/10(2 Users)Ranked 280 by US News in 2024Ranked 492 by FORBES in 2019
#23Saint Mary's University of Minnesota logo

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota, Winona

Minnesota, Usa79.2%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹31.01L/Yr ($36,050/Yr)Living₹7.64L/Yr ($8,880/Yr)Admission B.A Theatre Design- Technology T...IELTS6.0PTE52₹31.01L/Yr
$36,050
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
Ranked 296 by US News in 2024Ranked 446 by FORBES in 2019
#24Kean University logo

Kean University, Union

New Jersey, Usa74.4%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹16.67L/Yr ($19,382/Yr)Living₹11.62L/Yr ($13,513/Yr)Admission B.A/B.S Theatre Design and Techn...₹16.67L/Yr
$19,382
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
Ranked 320 by US News in 2024
#25University of Findlay logo

University of Findlay, Findlay

Ohio, Usa97%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹31.17L/Yr ($36,236/Yr)Living₹8.36L/Yr ($9,720/Yr)Admission B.A Theatre - Production Design ...TOEFL79PTE50₹31.17L/Yr
$36,236
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
6.8/10(1 User)Ranked 332 by US News in 2024
#26University of Northern Colorado logo

University of Northern Colorado, Greeley

Colorado, Usa90.3%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹18.49L/Yr ($21,500/Yr)Living₹9.44L/Yr ($10,980/Yr)Admission B.A Theatre Arts - Design and Te...IELTS6.5PTE40₹18.49L/Yr
$21,500
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
Ranked 352 by US News in 2024Ranked 534 by FORBES in 2019
#27University of Southern Mississippi logo

University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg

Mississippi, Usa60.1%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹10.36L/Yr ($12,044/Yr)Living₹8.28L/Yr ($9,631/Yr)Admission B.A/B.S Theatre (Design and Tech...₹10.36L/Yr
$12,044
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
9.3/10(1 User)Ranked 352 by US News in 2024Ranked 1425 by CWUR in 2022
#28University of Michigan logo

University of Michigan, Flint

Michigan, Usa
Tuition:  ₹22.99L/Yr ($26,722/Yr)Living₹7.21L/Yr ($8,386/Yr)Admission B.S Theatre Design and Technolog...₹22.99L/Yr
$26,722
Course duration: 4 years
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Ranked 390 by US News in 2024
#29Appalachian State University logo

Appalachian State University, Boone

North Carolina, Usa68.3%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹16.39L/Yr ($19,048/Yr)Living₹7.03L/Yr ($8,173/Yr)Admission B.A Theatre Arts - Theatre Desig...₹16.39L/Yr
$19,048
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
Ranked 1694 by CWUR in 2022Ranked 305 by FORBES in 2019
#30Emerson College logo

Emerson College, Boston

Massachusetts, Usa48.1%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹39.58L/Yr ($46,016/Yr)Living₹14.62L/Yr ($16,992/Yr)Admission B.F.A Theatre Design and Technol...IELTS6.0PTE54₹39.58L/Yr
$46,016
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
7.8/10(1 User)Ranked 222 by FORBES in 2019
#31Illinois Wesleyan University logo

Illinois Wesleyan University, Bloomington

Illinois, Usa58.2%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹40.8L/Yr ($47,434/Yr)Living₹9.1L/Yr ($10,574/Yr)Admission B.A/B.S Theatre Arts Design & Te...₹40.8L/Yr
$47,434
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
Ranked 233 by FORBES in 2019
#32University of Evansville logo

University of Evansville, Evansville

Indiana, Usa69.7%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹31.23L/Yr ($36,300/Yr)Living₹10.46L/Yr ($12,160/Yr)Admission B.F.A Theatre Design and Technol...IELTS5.5PTE54₹31.23L/Yr
$36,300
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
7.8/10(1 User)Ranked 321 by FORBES in 2019
#33University of North Georgia logo

University of North Georgia, Dahlonega

Georgia, Usa75%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹16.58L/Yr ($19,272/Yr)Living₹8.98L/Yr ($10,440/Yr)Admission B.F.A Design and Technology for ...IELTS6.5PTE58₹16.58L/Yr
$19,272
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
7.8/10(1 User)Ranked 505 by FORBES in 2019
#34Otterbein University logo

Otterbein University, Westerville

Ohio, Usa72.9%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹27.56L/Yr ($32,042/Yr)Living₹9.06L/Yr ($10,528/Yr)Admission B.A/B.S Design, Technology - The...₹27.56L/Yr
$32,042
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
Ranked 528 by FORBES in 2019
#35Angelo State University logo

Angelo State University, San Angelo

Texas, Usa74.4%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹18.21L/Yr ($21,170/Yr)Living₹6.59L/Yr ($7,666/Yr)Admission B.A Theatre - Design and Technol...₹18.21L/Yr
$21,170
Course duration: 4 years
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#36Slippery Rock University logo

Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock

Pennsylvania, Usa71%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹14.19L/Yr ($16,494/Yr)Living₹8.87L/Yr ($10,312/Yr)Admission B.A Theatre, Design and Technolo...₹14.19L/Yr
$16,494
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
6.2/10(1 User)
#37Southeast Missouri State University logo

Southeast Missouri State University, Cape Girardeau

Missouri, Usa84.3%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹13.41L/Yr ($15,585/Yr)Living₹7.5L/Yr ($8,715/Yr)Admission B.A/B.S Theatre - Design and Tec...IELTS5.5PTE45₹13.41L/Yr
$15,585
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
4.8/10(1 User)
#38University of Wisconsin logo

University of Wisconsin, Whitewater

Wisconsin, Usa
Tuition:  ₹14.02L/Yr ($16,304/Yr)Living₹5.54L/Yr ($6,442/Yr)Admission B.A/B.S Theatre (Design and Tech...IELTS6.0PTE48₹14.02L/Yr
$16,304
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
8.3/10(2 Users)
#39Columbus State University logo

Columbus State University, Columbus

Georgia, Usa53.2%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹16.18L/Yr ($18,812/Yr)Living₹9.08L/Yr ($10,550/Yr)Admission B.A/B.S Theatre - Design and Tec...IELTS6.5PTE58₹16.18L/Yr
$18,812
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
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#40Colorado Mesa University logo

Colorado Mesa University, Grand Junction

Colorado, Usa82.8%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹19.3L/Yr ($22,440/Yr)Living₹9.23L/Yr ($10,735/Yr)Admission B.A/B.S Theatre Arts-Design Tech...₹19.3L/Yr
$22,440
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
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#41Seton Hill University logo

Seton Hill University, Greensburg

Pennsylvania, Usa60.9%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹30.32L/Yr ($35,248/Yr)Living₹9.92L/Yr ($11,536/Yr)Admission B.A Theatre Design and Technolog...₹30.32L/Yr
$35,248
Course duration: 4 years
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#42Central Connecticut State University logo

Central Connecticut State University, New Britain

Connecticut, Usa68%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹19.86L/Yr ($23,084/Yr)Living₹10.16L/Yr ($11,816/Yr)Admission B.F.A Theatre - Technology, Desi...₹19.86L/Yr
$23,084
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
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#43University of Wisconsin logo

University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point

Wisconsin, Usa81%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹14.26L/Yr ($16,576/Yr)Living₹6.27L/Yr ($7,291/Yr)Admission B.A/B.S Theatre Design and Techn...IELTS6.0PTE52₹14.26L/Yr
$16,576
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
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#44University of Central Missouri logo

University of Central Missouri, Warrensburg

Missouri, Usa74.6%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹27.69L/Yr ($32,190/Yr)Living₹7.44L/Yr ($8,644/Yr)Admission B.A Theatre - Design - Technolog...IELTS5.5PTE50₹27.69L/Yr
$32,190
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
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