Best Universities/Colleges in USA - Rankings, Programs, Fees, Admission Process, Scholarships

CD Rank	College Info	Tuition Fees & living Cost(Avg.)	Top Courses	Ranking & Reviews
#1	Stanford University, Stanford California, Usa4.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹37.07L/Yr ($43,089/Yr)Living: ₹26.33L/Yr ($30,610/Yr)Admission	--GRE328IELTS7.0PTE68₹37.07L/Yr $43,089 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 2 by THE in 2024 Ranked 6 by QS in 2025
#2	Yale University, New Haven Connecticut, Usa6.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹37.46L/Yr ($43,543/Yr)Living: ₹22.19L/Yr ($25,793/Yr)Admission	M.F.A Graphic DesignGRE322IELTS7PTE70₹37.46L/Yr $43,543 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.2/10(2 Users)Ranked 10 by THE in 2024 Ranked 23 by QS in 2025
#3	University of Chicago, Chicago Illinois, Usa7.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹56.04L/Yr ($65,145/Yr)Living: ₹15.82L/Yr ($18,396/Yr)Admission	M.F.A Visual ArtsTOEFL100PTE54₹56.04L/Yr $65,145 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.5/10(2 Users)Ranked 13 by THE in 2024 Ranked 21 by QS in 2025
#4	University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia Pennsylvania, Usa9.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹28.21L/Yr ($32,796/Yr)Living: ₹15.39L/Yr ($17,888/Yr)Admission	M.F.AGRE324TOEFL100PTE68₹28.21L/Yr $32,796 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.8/10(4 Users)Ranked 16 by THE in 2024 Ranked 11 by QS in 2025
Partner Colleges 8.3 Best In Social Life University of New Hampshire Durham, New Hampshire ₹29.62L 1st Year Fees B.S Computer Science Apply Now 7.3 Best In Faculty Wright State University Dayton, Ohio ₹25.7L 1st Year Fees M.B.A Apply Now 7.8 Best In Academic George Mason University Fairfax, Virginia ₹32.86L 1st Year Fees B.S Mechanical Engineering Apply Now 6.6 Best In Social Life University of Nevada Las Vegas, Nevada ₹20.14L 1st Year Fees M.Eng Mechanical Engineering Apply Now 6.7 Best In Faculty University of Massachusetts Boston, Massachusetts ₹31.38L 1st Year Fees M.S Computer Science Apply Now Quinnipiac University Hamden, Connecticut ₹40.94L 1st Year Fees B.S Behavioral Neuroscience Apply Now 7.8 Best In Academic California State University San Bernardino, California ₹14.56L 1st Year Fees B.A Psychology Apply Now University of Missouri St. Louis, Missouri ₹25.24L 1st Year Fees B.S Criminology and Criminal Justice Apply Now 7.0 Best In Infrastructure University of North Texas Denton, Texas ₹27.93L 1st Year Fees M.S Business Analytics Apply Now Marquette University Milwaukee, Wisconsin ₹22.58L 1st Year Fees M.S Accounting Apply Now
#5	Columbia University, New York City New York, Usa7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹3.21L/Yr (Mex$70,038/Yr)Living: ₹47.8K/Yr (Mex$10,416/Yr)Admission	--TOEFL100₹3.21L/Yr Mex$70,038 Course duration: 2 years Programs	9.3/10(11 Users)Ranked 17 by THE in 2024 Ranked 34 by QS in 2025
#6	University of California, Los Angeles California, Usa10.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹10.06L/Yr ($11,700/Yr)Living: ₹14.75L/Yr ($17,148/Yr)Admission	M.F.A Design - Media ArtsGRE326IELTS7₹10.06L/Yr $11,700 Course duration: 2 years Programs	6.8/10(6 Users)Ranked 18 by THE in 2024 Ranked 42 by QS in 2025
#7	Cornell University, Ithaca New York, Usa14.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.38L/Yr ($29,500/Yr)Living: ₹9.15L/Yr ($10,635/Yr)Admission	M.F.A Creative WritingIELTS7PTE70₹25.38L/Yr $29,500 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	8.0/10(8 Users)Ranked 20 by THE in 2024 Ranked 16 by QS in 2025
#8	Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, Usa21.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹30.11L/Yr ($35,000/Yr)Living: ₹11.86L/Yr ($13,784/Yr)Admission	M.F.A₹30.11L/Yr $35,000 Course duration: 3 years Programs	8.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 24 by THE in 2024 Ranked 58 by QS in 2025
#9	University of California, San Diego California, Usa34%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹28.12L/Yr ($32,685/Yr)Admission	M.F.ATOEFL80PTE65₹28.12L/Yr $32,685 Course duration: 4 years Programs	6.5/10(3 Users)Ranked 34 by THE in 2024 Ranked 72 by QS in 2025
#10	University of Texas, Austin Texas, Usa40%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹23.41L/Yr ($27,216/Yr)Living: ₹10.57L/Yr ($12,286/Yr)Admission	MFA DesignGRE312TOEFL79₹23.41L/Yr $27,216 Course duration: 21 months 3+ More Programs	7.7/10(3 Users)Ranked 52 by THE in 2024 Ranked 66 by QS in 2025

#11	University of Wisconsin, Madison Wisconsin, Usa57.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹21.94L/Yr ($25,504/Yr)Living: ₹13.63L/Yr ($15,849/Yr)Admission	M.F.A Human EcologyGRE317IELTS7PTE54₹21.94L/Yr $25,504 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.7/10(9 Users)Ranked 63 by THE in 2024 Ranked 116 by QS in 2025
#12	Brown University, Providence Rhode Island, Usa9.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹52.29L/Yr ($60,791/Yr)Living: ₹8.41L/Yr ($9,774/Yr)Admission	M.F.AIELTS7₹54.94L/Yr $63,866 Course duration: 2 years 2+ More Programs	6.8/10(1 User)Ranked 64 by THE in 2024 Ranked 79 by QS in 2025
#13	University of Southern California, Los Angeles California, Usa12.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹47.9L/Yr ($55,687/Yr)Living: ₹14.39L/Yr ($16,732/Yr)Admission	M.F.A Animation and Digital ArtsGRE317TOEFL90PTE68₹45.33L/Yr $52,699 Course duration: 2 years 3+ More Programs	7.5/10(21 Users)Ranked 74 by THE in 2024 Ranked 125 by QS in 2025
#14	Boston University, Boston Massachusetts, Usa29.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹50.37L/Yr ($58,560/Yr)Living: ₹14.97L/Yr ($17,400/Yr)Admission	M.F.A Graphic DesignGRE298TOEFL84₹50.37L/Yr $58,560 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	8.0/10(7 Users)Ranked 78 by THE in 2024 Ranked 108 by QS in 2025
#15	Purdue University, West Lafayette Indiana, Usa56%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹12.38L/Yr ($14,397/Yr)Living: ₹10.02L/Yr ($11,650/Yr)Admission	M.F.A DesignGMAT500IELTS6.5₹12.38L/Yr $14,397 Course duration: 3 years Programs	8.3/10(6 Users)Ranked 86 by THE in 2024 Ranked 89 by QS in 2025
#16	Ohio State University, Columbus Ohio, Usa49.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹37.1L/Yr ($43,128/Yr)Living: ₹12.01L/Yr ($13,966/Yr)Admission	M.F.ATOEFL79₹37.1L/Yr $43,128 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 99 by THE in 2024 Ranked 208 by QS in 2025
#17	University of Florida, Gainesville Florida, Usa45.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.92L/Yr ($30,138/Yr)Living: ₹9.89L/Yr ($11,500/Yr)Admission	M.F.A TheatreGRE308IELTS6₹25.92L/Yr $30,138 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.2/10(10 Users)Ranked 132 by THE in 2024 Ranked 215 by QS in 2025
#18	Northeastern University, Boston Massachusetts, Usa28.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹47.66L/Yr ($55,400/Yr)Living: ₹22.91L/Yr ($26,630/Yr)Admission	M.F.A Experience DesignGRE298IELTS6.5PTE53₹47.66L/Yr $55,400 Course duration: 2 years Programs	5.5/10(32 Users)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024 Ranked 396 by QS in 2025
#19	University of Utah, Salt Lake City Utah, Usa76.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹27.7L/Yr ($32,202/Yr)Living: ₹10.71L/Yr ($12,456/Yr)Admission	M.F.A Community-Based Art Educat...TOEFL80₹27.7L/Yr $32,202 Course duration: 2 years Programs	6.8/10(6 Users)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024 Ranked 531 by QS in 2025
#20	Temple University, Philadelphia Pennsylvania, Usa52.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹37.88L/Yr ($44,040/Yr)Living: ₹7.22L/Yr ($8,392/Yr)Admission	M.F.A Theater/PlaywritingIELTS6.5PTE53₹38.63L/Yr $44,910 Course duration: 3 years 3+ More Programs	8.2/10(8 Users)Ranked 351 by THE in 2024 Ranked 681 by QS in 2025
#21	University of Connecticut, Storrs Connecticut, Usa48.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹37.6L/Yr ($43,716/Yr)Living: ₹10.76L/Yr ($12,514/Yr)Admission	M.F.A Studio ArtTOEFL79PTE53₹37.6L/Yr $43,716 Course duration: 3 years Programs	9.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 351 by THE in 2024 Ranked 565 by QS in 2025
#22	Colorado State University, Fort Collins Colorado, Usa78%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹58.99L/Yr ($68,573/Yr)Living: ₹10.3L/Yr ($11,974/Yr)Admission	M.F.ATOEFL80PTE58₹58.99L/Yr $68,573 Course duration: 3 years Programs	7.0/10(4 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024 Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#23	University of Delaware, Newark Delaware, Usa69.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹50.53L/Yr ($58,740/Yr)Living: ₹10.61L/Yr ($12,332/Yr)Admission	M.F.AGRE308TOEFL79₹50.53L/Yr $58,740 Course duration: 2 years Programs	9.2/10(3 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024 Ranked 506 by QS in 2025
#24	University of Central Florida, Orlando Florida, Usa50%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹30.81L/Yr ($35,820/Yr)Living: ₹8.4L/Yr ($9,764/Yr)Admission	M.F.A Emerging MediaIELTS6.5₹30.81L/Yr $35,820 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.8/10(13 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024 Ranked 741 by QS in 2025
#25	Syracuse University, Syracuse New York, Usa52.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹27.9L/Yr ($32,436/Yr)Living: ₹13.21L/Yr ($15,356/Yr)Admission	M.F.A Art VideoIELTS6.5₹27.9L/Yr $32,436 Course duration: 3 years 1 More Program	5.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024 Ranked 801 by QS in 2025
#26	University of Maryland Baltimore County, Baltimore Maryland, Usa81.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹20.93L/Yr ($24,336/Yr)Living: ₹10.18L/Yr ($11,836/Yr)Admission	M.F.A Intermedia and Digital Art...₹20.93L/Yr $24,336 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 601 by THE in 2024 Ranked 771 by QS in 2025
#27	American University, Washington District Of Columbia, Usa35%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹42.08L/Yr ($48,924/Yr)Living: ₹13.68L/Yr ($15,898/Yr)Admission	M.F.A Games and Interactive Medi...TOEFL80PTE53₹42.08L/Yr $48,924 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.5/10(1 User)Ranked 601 by THE in 2024 Ranked 711 by QS in 2025
#28	Adelphi University, Garden City New York, Usa70.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹42.44L/Yr ($49,335/Yr)Living: ₹13.01L/Yr ($15,120/Yr)Admission	M.F.A Creative Writing₹42.44L/Yr $49,335 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 1501 by THE in 2024 Ranked 163 by US News in 2024
#29	University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu Hawaii, Usa85%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹31.9L/Yr ($37,080/Yr)Living: ₹11.76L/Yr ($13,673/Yr)Admission	M.F.AIELTS6PTE44₹31.9L/Yr $37,080 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 488 by QS in 2025 Ranked 170 by US News in 2024
#30	Oregon State University, Corvallis Oregon, Usa77.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹28.26L/Yr ($32,850/Yr)Living: ₹15.24L/Yr ($17,721/Yr)Admission	M.F.A Creative WritingTOEFL80₹28.26L/Yr $32,850 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.2/10(2 Users)Ranked 641 by QS in 2025 Ranked 142 by US News in 2024
#31	University of Mississippi, University Mississippi, Usa78.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹22.62L/Yr ($26,294/Yr)Living: ₹9.03L/Yr ($10,502/Yr)Admission	M.F.A Documentary ExpressionTOEFL79PTE53₹22.62L/Yr $26,294 Course duration: 1 year Programs	Ranked 851 by QS in 2025 Ranked 163 by US News in 2024
#32	Clemson University, Clemson South Carolina, Usa50.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹9.71L/Yr ($11,283/Yr)Living: ₹8.25L/Yr ($9,592/Yr)Admission	M.F.A Visual ArtsTOEFL80PTE54₹9.71L/Yr $11,283 Course duration: 1 year Programs	8.2/10(10 Users)Ranked 951 by QS in 2025 Ranked 86 by US News in 2024
#33	University of New Hampshire, Durham New Hampshire, Usa78.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹23.92L/Yr ($27,810/Yr)Living: ₹9.69L/Yr ($11,266/Yr)Admission	M.F.A WritingTOEFL80PTE59₹23.92L/Yr $27,810 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.8/10(2 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 115 by US News in 2024
#34	Kent State University, Kent Ohio, Usa85%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹18.88L/Yr ($21,952/Yr)Living: ₹9.39L/Yr ($10,916/Yr)Admission	M.F.ADuolingo100TOEFL71PTE50₹18.88L/Yr $21,952 Course duration: 2 years Programs	3.8/10(4 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 227 by US News in 2024
#35	West Virginia University, Morgantown West Virginia, Usa76.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹23.61L/Yr ($27,450/Yr)Living: ₹9.1L/Yr ($10,576/Yr)Admission	M.F.A Graphic DesignGRE298IELTS6.5PTE53₹23.61L/Yr $27,450 Course duration: 3 years 1 More Program	8.7/10(2 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 216 by US News in 2024
#36	Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester New York, Usa54.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹46.6L/Yr ($54,176/Yr)Living: ₹10.9L/Yr ($12,666/Yr)Admission	M.F.A Industrial DesignIELTS6.5PTE60₹46.6L/Yr $54,176 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	8.5/10(3 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 98 by US News in 2024
#37	Howard University, Washington District Of Columbia, Usa30%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹27.74L/Yr ($32,248/Yr)Living: ₹11.62L/Yr ($13,504/Yr)Admission	M.F.A Electronic StudioGRE298TOEFL90PTE59₹27.74L/Yr $32,248 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 115 by US News in 2024
#38	University of Memphis, Memphis Tennessee, Usa56.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹14.63L/Yr ($17,010/Yr)Living: ₹3.26L/Yr ($3,790/Yr)Admission	M.F.A Theatre₹14.63L/Yr $17,010 Course duration: 2 years Programs	6.8/10(3 Users)Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025 Ranked 269 by US News in 2024
#39	Miami University, Oxford Ohio, Usa65.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹28.17L/Yr ($32,748/Yr)Living: ₹11.36L/Yr ($13,202/Yr)Admission	M.F.A English - Creative WritingTOEFL80PTE54₹28.17L/Yr $32,748 Course duration: 2 years Programs	9.8/10(2 Users)Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025 Ranked 133 by US News in 2024
#40	University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee Wisconsin, Usa72%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹22.06L/Yr ($25,650/Yr)Living: ₹9.08L/Yr ($10,560/Yr)Admission	M.F.ATOEFL79PTE49₹22.06L/Yr $25,650 Course duration: 3 years Programs	6.0/10(1 User)Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025 Ranked 332 by US News in 2024
#41	University of San Francisco, San Francisco California, Usa71.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹21.4L/Yr ($24,880/Yr)Living: ₹12.33L/Yr ($14,330/Yr)Admission	M.F.A WritingIELTS6.5PTE53₹21.4L/Yr $24,880 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.0/10(4 Users)Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025 Ranked 115 by US News in 2024
#42	University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond Oklahoma, Usa69.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹12.99L/Yr ($15,100/Yr)Living: ₹6.86L/Yr ($7,970/Yr)Admission	M.F.A DesignTOEFL79PTE42₹12.99L/Yr $15,100 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	8.7/10(1 User)Ranked 1401 by QS in 2025
#43	Illinois State University, Normal Illinois, Usa88.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹15.54L/Yr ($18,064/Yr)Living: ₹8.47L/Yr ($9,850/Yr)Admission	M.F.AIELTS6.5PTE56₹15.54L/Yr $18,064 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.5/10(4 Users)Ranked 1401 by QS in 2025 Ranked 209 by US News in 2024
#44	Pepperdine University, Malibu California, Usa38.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹50.45L/Yr ($58,650/Yr)Living: ₹12.79L/Yr ($14,870/Yr)Admission	M.F.A Writing for Screen and Tel...IELTS6.5PTE54₹50.45L/Yr $58,650 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 76 by US News in 2024 Ranked 928 by CWUR in 2022
#45	Bradley University, Peoria Illinois, Usa69.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.55L/Yr ($29,700/Yr)Living: ₹8.87L/Yr ($10,310/Yr)Admission	M.F.AIELTS6.5PTE58₹25.55L/Yr $29,700 Course duration: 1 year Programs	Ranked 185 by US News in 2024 Ranked 304 by FORBES in 2019
#46	Chatham University, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, Usa54.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹24.72L/Yr ($28,740/Yr)Living: ₹9.8L/Yr ($11,390/Yr)Admission	M.F.A Film and Digital Technolog...₹24.72L/Yr $28,740 Course duration: 1 year Programs	Ranked 209 by US News in 2024
#47	University of Hartford, West Hartford Connecticut, Usa71.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹21.32L/Yr ($24,780/Yr)Living: ₹10.62L/Yr ($12,346/Yr)Admission	M.F.AIELTS6.5PTE58₹21.32L/Yr $24,780 Course duration: 27 months Programs	Ranked 304 by US News in 2024 Ranked 542 by FORBES in 2019
#48	University of Nebraska Omaha, Omaha Nebraska, Usa	Tuition: ₹13.78L/Yr ($16,020/Yr)Living: ₹8.09L/Yr ($9,406/Yr)Admission	M.F.A WritingIELTS6.0PTE44₹13.78L/Yr $16,020 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 304 by US News in 2024 Ranked 518 by FORBES in 2019
#49	University of Texas, Tyler Texas, Usa64.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹24.93L/Yr ($28,978/Yr)Living: ₹7.99L/Yr ($9,290/Yr)Admission	M.F.A Studio ArtIELTS6.5PTE53₹24.93L/Yr $28,978 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 361 by US News in 2024
#50	Mississippi College, Clinton Mississippi, Usa49.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹15.72L/Yr ($18,270/Yr)Living: ₹8.27L/Yr ($9,610/Yr)Admission	M.F.A Graphic DesignTOEFL79PTE52₹15.72L/Yr $18,270 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 369 by US News in 2024 Ranked 504 by FORBES in 2019