Top MA in Performing Arts Colleges & Universities in USA in 2026 - Fees, Rankings & Eligibility
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#51/100 QS Ranking 2020(Performing Arts)

UC-Davis, Davis

9.0(Based on 9 User Reviews)California, USA42%Acceptance Rate
MA Performance Studies
Course duration:
2 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo115TOEFL80
Programs
Tuition:  
($31,360/Yr)₹29.13L/Yr
Living
($16,136/Yr)₹14.99L/Yr
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#64/1502 THE Ranking 2023(Performing Arts)

UC-Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara

8.2(Based on 6 User Reviews)California, USA28%Acceptance Rate
M.A Theater Studies
Course duration:
2 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo120TOEFL80
Programs
Tuition:  
($12,264/Yr)₹11.39L/Yr
Living
($15,169/Yr)₹14.09L/Yr
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#181/1502 THE Ranking 2023(Performing Arts)

TAM University, College Station

9.3(Based on 5 User Reviews)Texas, USA57%Acceptance Rate
M.A Performance Studies
Course duration:
1 year
Exams Accepted:
IELTS6PTE53
Programs
Tuition:  
($16,797/Yr)₹15.6L/Yr
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#112/1502 THE Ranking 2023(Performing Arts)

Ohio State University, Columbus

5.3(Based on 7 User Reviews)Ohio, USA61%Acceptance Rate
M.A Theatre
Course duration:
2 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo120IELTS7
Programs
Tuition:  
($66,816/Yr)₹62.06L/Yr
Living
($15,178/Yr)₹14.1L/Yr
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#104/1502 THE Ranking 2023(Performing Arts)

UM-College Park, College Park

6.3(Based on 24 User Reviews)Maryland, USA45%Acceptance Rate
M.A Theatre
Course duration:
3 years
Exams Accepted:
GRE320TOEFL80PTE68
Programs
Tuition:  
($25,774/Yr)₹23.94L/Yr
Living
($17,384/Yr)₹16.15L/Yr
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#191/1502 THE Ranking 2023(Performing Arts)

Umass-Amherst, Amherst

8.0(Based on 11 User Reviews)Massachusetts, USA
M.A Theater
Course duration:
2 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo105TOEFL80PTE53
Programs
Tuition:  
($37,791/Yr)₹35.1L/Yr
Living
($28,288/Yr)₹26.27L/Yr
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#101/1502 THE Ranking 2023(Performing Arts)

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, Minneapolis

9.0(Based on 15 User Reviews)Minnesota, USA77%Acceptance Rate
M.A Theatre Arts
Course duration:
2 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo115TOEFL79PTE59
Programs
Tuition:  
($21,360/Yr)₹19.84L/Yr
Living
($9,852/Yr)₹9.15L/Yr
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#134/1502 THE Ranking 2023(Performing Arts)

Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland

10.0(Based on 5 User Reviews)Ohio, USA26%Acceptance Rate
M.A Theater
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
IELTS7PTE61
Programs
Tuition:  
($50,760/Yr)₹47.15L/Yr
Living
($6,534/Yr)₹6.07L/Yr
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#49/150 QS Ranking 2025(Performing Arts)

Indiana University, Bloomington

8.0(Based on 10 User Reviews)Indiana, USA78%Acceptance Rate
M.A Theatre and Drama
Course duration:
2 years
Exams Accepted:
GRE300TOEFL100
Programs
Tuition:  
($27,113/Yr)₹25.18L/Yr
Living
($13,984/Yr)₹12.99L/Yr
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Utah State University, Logan

10.0(Based on 1 User Reviews)Utah, USA94%Acceptance Rate
M.A Theatre Arts
Course duration:
1 year
Exams Accepted:
TOEFL71
Programs
Tuition:  
($14,640/Yr)₹13.6L/Yr
Living
($4,823/Yr)₹4.48L/Yr
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University of Missouri-Kansas City, Kansas City

Missouri, USA78%Acceptance Rate
M.A Music Performance: Keyboard
Course duration:
2 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo105TOEFL79
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Tuition:  
($38,588/Yr)₹35.84L/Yr
Living
($15,008/Yr)₹13.94L/Yr
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#601/1502 THE Ranking 2023(Performing Arts)

Binghamton University, Binghamton

7.0(Based on 16 User Reviews)New York, USA37.7%Acceptance Rate
M.A Theatre
Course duration:
2 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo105IELTS6.5
Programs
Tuition:  
($23,790/Yr)₹22.1L/Yr
Living
($14,577/Yr)₹13.54L/Yr
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#801/1200 THE Ranking 2022(Performing Arts)

Kent State University, Kent

7.0(Based on 13 User Reviews)Ohio, USA87%Acceptance Rate
M.A Performance (Chamber Music)
Course duration:
2 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo100TOEFL71PTE50
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Tuition:  
($19,186/Yr)₹17.82L/Yr
Living
($16,630/Yr)₹15.45L/Yr
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#601/1200 THE Ranking 2022(Performing Arts)

University of Idaho, Moscow

6.5(Based on 3 User Reviews)Idaho, USA79.1%Acceptance Rate
M.A Theatre Arts
Course duration:
3 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo115TOEFL79PTE58
Programs
Tuition:  
($29,784/Yr)₹27.66L/Yr
Living
($8,670/Yr)₹8.05L/Yr
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#601/1502 THE Ranking 2023(Performing Arts)

University of Central Florida, Orlando

7.7(Based on 21 User Reviews)Florida, USA43%Acceptance Rate
MA Theatre
Course duration:
1 year
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo120TOEFL80
Programs
Tuition:  
($22,988/Yr)₹21.35L/Yr
Living
($9,764/Yr)₹9.07L/Yr
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#301/1502 THE Ranking 2023(Performing Arts)

University at Buffalo, Buffalo

9.3(Based on 25 User Reviews)New York, USA74%Acceptance Rate
M.A Theatre & Performance
Course duration:
2 years
Exams Accepted:
GRE309IELTS6.5PTE55
Programs
Tuition:  
($24,990/Yr)₹23.21L/Yr
Living
($18,064/Yr)₹16.78L/Yr
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#301/1502 THE Ranking 2023(Performing Arts)

Stony Brook University, Stony Brook

10.0(Based on 9 User Reviews)New York, USA49%Acceptance Rate
M.A Theatre Arts
Course duration:
2 years
Exams Accepted:
GRE309IELTS6.0PTE53
Programs
Tuition:  
($24,490/Yr)₹22.75L/Yr
Living
($13,446/Yr)₹12.49L/Yr
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Villanova University, Villanova

6.7(Based on 2 User Reviews)Pennsylvania, USA23%Acceptance Rate
M.A Theatre
Course duration:
2 years
Exams Accepted:
GRE314TOEFL90
Programs
Tuition:  
($26,700/Yr)₹24.8L/Yr
Living
($13,547/Yr)₹12.58L/Yr
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#401/1502 THE Ranking 2023(Performing Arts)

University of Kansas, Lawrence

8.2(Based on 3 User Reviews)Kansas, USA88%Acceptance Rate
MA Theatre and Performance Studies
Course duration:
2 years
Exams Accepted:
IELTS6.5PTE60
Programs
Tuition:  
($17,431/Yr)₹16.19L/Yr
Living
($10,276/Yr)₹9.54L/Yr
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#801/1502 THE Ranking 2023(Performing Arts)

Texas Tech University, Lubbock

7.0(Based on 3 User Reviews)Texas, USA71%Acceptance Rate
M.A Theatre Arts
Course duration:
2 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo100IELTS7PTE60
Programs
Tuition:  
($24,451/Yr)₹22.71L/Yr
Living
($9,153/Yr)₹8.5L/Yr
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