Top Bachelor in Performance Colleges & Universities in USA in 2026 - Fees, Rankings & Eligibility
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#51/150 QS Ranking 2025(Performing Arts)

University of Chicago, Chicago

8.7(Based on 7 User Reviews)Illinois, USA
B.A Theater and Performance Studies
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
TOEFL100PTE54
Programs
Tuition:  
($67,446/Yr)₹62.64L/Yr
Living
($29,000/Yr)₹26.94L/Yr
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#101/150 QS Ranking 2025(Performing Arts)

Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore

10.0(Based on 11 User Reviews)Maryland, USA6%Acceptance Rate
B.A Jazz Performance
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo125IELTS7
Programs
Tuition:  
($64,730/Yr)₹60.12L/Yr
Living
($15,381/Yr)₹14.29L/Yr
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#39/150 QS Ranking 2025(Performing Arts)

Northwestern University, Evanston

9.0(Based on 5 User Reviews)Illinois, USA
B.A Performance Studies
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
SAT1460IELTS6.5
Programs
Tuition:  
($94,878/Yr)₹88.12L/Yr
Living
($2,064/Yr)₹1.92L/Yr
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#101/150 QS Ranking 2025(Performing Arts)

Duke University, Durham

9.7(Based on 13 User Reviews)North Carolina, USA
BA Dance - Choreography and Performance
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo130IELTS7PTE70
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Tuition:  
($70,265/Yr)₹65.26L/Yr
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#101/150 QS Ranking 2025(Performing Arts)

UI-Urbana, Urbana

9.0(Based on 19 User Reviews)Illinois, USA43.7%Acceptance Rate
B.A/B.S Jazz Performance
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo105IELTS6.5
Programs
Tuition:  
($46,944/Yr)₹43.6L/Yr
Living
($14,522/Yr)₹13.49L/Yr
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#51/120 QS Ranking 2024(Performing Arts)

Brown University, Providence

7.0(Based on 2 User Reviews)Rhode Island, USA5%Acceptance Rate
BA Theatre Arts and Performance Studies
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo130TOEFL5.5
Programs
Tuition:  
($71,700/Yr)₹66.59L/Yr
Living
($9,774/Yr)₹9.08L/Yr
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#81/1502 THE Ranking 2023(Performing Arts)

University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison

8.0(Based on 21 User Reviews)Wisconsin, USA45%Acceptance Rate
BMus Performance
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo115TOEFL80
Programs
Tuition:  
($44,210/Yr)₹41.06L/Yr
Living
($16,414/Yr)₹15.25L/Yr
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#101/150 QS Ranking 2025(Performing Arts)

Boston University, Boston

7.7(Based on 15 User Reviews)Massachusetts, USA11%Acceptance Rate
BMus Performance
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo125TOEFL5
Programs
Tuition:  
($69,870/Yr)₹64.9L/Yr
Living
($15,450/Yr)₹14.35L/Yr
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#51/150 QS Ranking 2025(Performing Arts)

University of Southern California, Los Angeles

7.7(Based on 37 User Reviews)California, USA10%Acceptance Rate
BMus Piano Performance
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
TOEFL5PTE68
Programs
Tuition:  
($75,384/Yr)₹70.02L/Yr
Living
($22,428/Yr)₹20.83L/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
B.A Performance Studies
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
IELTS6PTE53
Programs
Tuition:  
($49,037/Yr)₹45.55L/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
B.A/B.S Music - Performance (Orchestral Instruments)
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
GMAT21TOEFL79
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Tuition:  
($41,293/Yr)₹38.35L/Yr
Living
($15,178/Yr)₹14.1L/Yr
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#351/1502 THE Ranking 2023(Performing Arts)

University of New Mexico, Albuquerque

8.7(Based on 1 User Reviews)New Mexico, USA73.5%Acceptance Rate
B.A/B.S Music - Performance Concentration, with Instrumental Emphasis
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo95IELTS6PTE47
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Tuition:  
($35,126/Yr)₹32.63L/Yr
Living
($9,900/Yr)₹9.2L/Yr
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#180/1502 THE Ranking 2023(Performing Arts)

University of Arizona, Tucson

8.0(Based on 18 User Reviews)Arizona, USA86%Acceptance Rate
BMus Performance: Bassoon Emphasis
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo110TOEFL4PTE60
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Tuition:  
($43,100/Yr)₹40.03L/Yr
Living
($16,800/Yr)₹15.6L/Yr
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Southern Methodist University, Dallas

10.0(Based on 2 User Reviews)Texas, USA48.9%Acceptance Rate
B.Mus Performance
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo115TOEFL90PTE57
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Tuition:  
($52,200/Yr)₹48.48L/Yr
Living
($16,510/Yr)₹15.33L/Yr
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#14/120 QS Ranking 2024(Performing Arts)

University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame

7.0(Based on 2 User Reviews)Indiana, USA13%Acceptance Rate
B.A Music - Concentration in Performance
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo100TOEFL100PTE70
Programs
Tuition:  
($64,518/Yr)₹59.92L/Yr
Living
($14,890/Yr)₹13.83L/Yr
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#51/120 QS Ranking 2024(Performing Arts)

Georgetown University, Washington

6.3(Based on 1 User Reviews)District Of Columbia, USA
BA Theater and Performance Studies
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
TOEFL5
Programs
Tuition:  
($71,338/Yr)₹66.26L/Yr
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#194/1502 THE Ranking 2023(Performing Arts)

University of Miami, Coral Gables

9.3(Based on 2 User Reviews)Florida, USA19%Acceptance Rate
BA Instrumental Performance
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo120TOEFL4.5
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Tuition:  
($63,456/Yr)₹58.94L/Yr
Living
($13,666/Yr)₹12.69L/Yr
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West Virginia University, Morgantown

7.0(Based on 3 User Reviews)West Virginia, USA73%Acceptance Rate
B.A/B.S Music Performance: Woodwinds
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo105IELTS6.5PTE53
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Tuition:  
($27,360/Yr)₹25.41L/Yr
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#51/120 QS Ranking 2024(Performing Arts)

University of North Texas, Denton

9.0(Based on 10 User Reviews)Texas, USA72%Acceptance Rate
B.Mus Instrumental Performance
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
ACT25TOEFL79PTE53
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Tuition:  
($13,800/Yr)₹12.82L/Yr
Living
($10,291/Yr)₹9.56L/Yr
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University of Missouri-Kansas City, Kansas City

Missouri, USA78%Acceptance Rate
B.A Performance: Guitar
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo100TOEFL70PTE48
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Tuition:  
($33,075/Yr)₹30.72L/Yr
Living
($15,008/Yr)₹13.94L/Yr
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