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	Cornell University, Ithaca New York, Usa14.10%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $65.2K/YrLiving: $11.3K/YrAdmission	B.MusSAT1400IELTS7.5PTE70$65.2K/Yr Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.8/10(9 Users)Ranked 20 by THE in 2024 Ranked 16 by QS in 2025
#2	University of Michigan, Ann Arbor Michigan, Usa28%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $60.9K/YrLiving: $15.3K/YrAdmission	B.Mus CompositionDuolingo105IELTS6.5PTE54$60.9K/Yr Course duration: 4 years Programs	10.0/10(12 Users)Ranked 23 by THE in 2024 Ranked 44 by QS in 2025
#3	Duke University, Durham North Carolina, Usa32.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $63.4K/YrLiving: $17.7K/YrAdmission	B.MusSAT1450IELTS7.0PTE70$63.4K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	8.3/10(6 Users)Ranked 26 by THE in 2024 Ranked 61 by QS in 2025
#4	University of Southern California, Los Angeles California, Usa12%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $33.5K/YrLiving: $19.9K/YrAdmission	B.Mus CompositionSAT1360TOEFL100PTE68$33.5K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 3+ More Programs	9.0/10(33 Users)Ranked 74 by THE in 2024 Ranked 125 by QS in 2025
Partner Colleges 7.1 Best In Infrastructure University of Bridgeport Bridgeport, Connecticut $30.4K 1st Year Fees M.S Analytics and Systems Apply Now 7.8 Best In Social Life California State University Los Angeles, California $21.3K 1st Year Fees M.S Computer Science Apply Now 7.5 Best In Infrastructure Arizona State University Tempe, Arizona $38.5K 1st Year Fees M.S Computer Science Apply Now 6.3 Best In Academic University of North Texas Denton, Texas $10.1K 1st Year Fees M.S Data Science Apply Now 6.7 Best In Academic University of Illinois Chicago, Illinois $31.8K 1st Year Fees M.S Business Analytics Apply Now 6.1 Best In Infrastructure DePaul University Chicago, Illinois $28.6K 1st Year Fees M.S Computer Science Apply Now 6.8 Best In Faculty University at Albany Albany, New York $28.8K 1st Year Fees M.S Data Science Apply Now 7.5 Best In Infrastructure Northeastern University Boston, Massachusetts $32.5K 1st Year Fees M.S Project Management Apply Now 8.2 Best In Social Life University of Arizona Tucson, Arizona $34K 1st Year Fees M.S Data Science Apply Now 8.0 Best In Infrastructure New Jersey Institute of Technology Newark, New Jersey $35.3K 1st Year Fees M.S Data Science Apply Now
#5	Boston University, Boston Massachusetts, Usa29.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $63.8K/YrLiving: $19K/YrAdmission	B.Mus PerformanceSAT1430TOEFL90$63.8K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 2+ More Programs	8.0/10(13 Users)Ranked 78 by THE in 2024 Ranked 108 by QS in 2025
#6	University of Florida, Gainesville Florida, Usa45.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $28.7K/YrLiving: $12.1K/YrAdmission	B.Mus Music EducationSAT1330IELTS6$28.7K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	7.0/10(14 Users)Ranked 132 by THE in 2024 Ranked 215 by QS in 2025
#7	University of Illinois, Chicago Illinois, Usa73.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $47.8K/YrLiving: $14.6K/YrAdmission	B.Mus Music PerformanceSAT1370IELTS6.5PTE54$47.8K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	7.0/10(5 Users)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024 Ranked 365 by QS in 2025
#8	University of Utah, Salt Lake City Utah, Usa76.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $31.1K/YrLiving: $12.5K/YrAdmission	B.Mus Guitar PerformanceDuolingo105IELTS6.5$31.1K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 3+ More Programs	7.3/10(8 Users)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024 Ranked 531 by QS in 2025
#9	University of South Florida, Tampa Florida, Usa47%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $17.3K/YrLiving: $8.8K/YrAdmission	B.Mus Music Performance - Jazz S...TOEFL79PTE53$17.3K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 2+ More Programs	9.0/10(7 Users)Ranked 251 by THE in 2024 Ranked 621 by QS in 2025
#10	Washington State University, Pullman Washington, Usa72%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $45.6K/YrLiving: $11.4K/YrAdmission	B.MusIELTS6.5$45.6K/Yr Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.7/10(2 Users)Ranked 301 by THE in 2024 Ranked 466 by QS in 2025

#11	University of Georgia, Athens Georgia, Usa52.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $30.8K/YrLiving: $11.7K/YrAdmission	B.MusSAT1420IELTS6.5$30.8K/Yr Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.7/10(7 Users)Ranked 351 by THE in 2024 Ranked 587 by QS in 2025
#12	University of Kansas, Lawrence Kansas, Usa93%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $28.3K/YrLiving: $10.3K/YrAdmission	B.Mus MusicologyTOEFL80PTE60$28.3K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 7+ More Programs	8.2/10(3 Users)Ranked 351 by THE in 2024 Ranked 452 by QS in 2025
#13	University of Connecticut, Storrs Connecticut, Usa48.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $39.7K/YrLiving: $12.5K/YrAdmission	B.Mus Music PerformanceSAT1315TOEFL79$39.7K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 2+ More Programs	6.3/10(9 Users)Ranked 351 by THE in 2024 Ranked 565 by QS in 2025
#14	Georgia State University, Atlanta Georgia, Usa58.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $20.8K/YrLiving: $13.4K/YrAdmission	B.Mus Music PerformanceSAT1095IELTS6PTE58$20.8K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 4+ More Programs	5.7/10(11 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024 Ranked 851 by QS in 2025
#15	University of Delaware, Newark Delaware, Usa69.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $37.7K/YrLiving: $12.3K/YrAdmission	B.Mus Music History and Literatu...SAT1370IELTS6.5$37.7K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 4+ More Programs	9.2/10(3 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024 Ranked 506 by QS in 2025
#16	Ohio University, Athens Ohio, Usa75%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $24.8K/YrLiving: $11.6K/YrAdmission	B.Mus CompositionACT25TOEFL70$24.8K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	Ranked 601 by THE in 2024 Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025
#17	Northwest University, Kirkland Washington, Usa93.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $35.5K/YrLiving: $11.2K/YrAdmission	B.Mus Music EducationIELTS7$35.5K/Yr Course duration: 4 years Programs	9.2/10(1 User)Ranked 1001 by THE in 2024
#18	Oakland University, Rochester Michigan, Usa86%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $18.5K/YrLiving: $4.2K/YrAdmission	B.Mus Music Education and Perfor...TOEFL79PTE53$18.5K/Yr Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.0/10(2 Users)Ranked 1001 by THE in 2024 Ranked 332 by US News in 2024
#19	University of Texas - Rio Grande Valley, Edinburg Texas, Usa63.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $44.9K/YrLiving: $8K/YrAdmission	B.Mus Music - Teacher Certificat...Duolingo95IELTS6$44.9K/Yr Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 1201 by THE in 2024 Ranked 227 by US News in 2024
#20	University of Houston, Houston Texas, Usa58.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $28.7K/YrLiving: $10K/YrAdmission	B.Mus Applied MusicTOEFL79PTE47$28.7K/Yr Course duration: 4 years Programs	6.8/10(7 Users)Ranked 651 by QS in 2025 Ranked 133 by US News in 2024
#21	University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati Ohio, Usa76%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $30K/YrLiving: $18K/YrAdmission	B.Mus CompositionSAT1160IELTS6.5PTE53$30K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 7+ More Programs	8.8/10(5 Users)Ranked 761 by QS in 2025 Ranked 142 by US News in 2024
#22	Auburn University, Auburn Alabama, Usa80.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $52.4K/YrLiving: $12.5K/YrAdmission	B.Mus Music Performance - PianoSAT1370IELTS6.5$52.4K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 3+ More Programs	7.2/10(2 Users)Ranked 951 by QS in 2025 Ranked 93 by US News in 2024
#23	Loyola University, Chicago Illinois, Usa72.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $50.3K/YrLiving: $14.1K/YrAdmission	B.Mus Jazz StudiesIELTS6.5PTE53$50.3K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	9.7/10(3 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 142 by US News in 2024
#24	Southern Methodist University, Dallas Texas, Usa48.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $52.2K/YrLiving: $16.5K/YrAdmission	B.Mus PerformanceSAT1380TOEFL90PTE57$52.2K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 2+ More Programs	9.7/10(1 User)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 89 by US News in 2024
#25	University of North Texas, Denton Texas, Usa71.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $13.8K/YrLiving: $10.3K/YrAdmission	B.Mus Instrumental PerformanceACT25TOEFL79PTE53$13.8K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 5+ More Programs	4.2/10(4 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 260 by US News in 2024
#26	Kent State University, Kent Ohio, Usa85%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $30.1K/YrLiving: $16.6K/YrAdmission	B.Mus Music - InstrumentalDuolingo100TOEFL71PTE48$30.1K/Yr Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.3/10(10 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 227 by US News in 2024
#27	Baylor University, Waco Texas, Usa39.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $54.8K/YrLiving: $12.2K/YrAdmission	B.Mus Applied MusicIELTS6.5PTE60$54.8K/Yr Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.5/10(2 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 93 by US News in 2024
#28	Miami University, Oxford Ohio, Usa89%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $40.8K/YrLiving: $13.2K/YrAdmission	B.Mus Music Education (Grades Pr...SAT1220TOEFL80PTE53$40.8K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 2+ More Programs	9.8/10(2 Users)Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025 Ranked 133 by US News in 2024
#29	University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond Oklahoma, Usa69.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $17.4K/YrLiving: $8K/YrAdmission	B.Mus Music - Piano PerformanceTOEFL79PTE42$17.4K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 4+ More Programs	8.7/10(1 User)Ranked 1401 by QS in 2025
#30	University of Dayton, Dayton Ohio, Usa58%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $49.1K/YrLiving: $18.2K/YrAdmission	B.Mus Music TherapyACT21IELTS6.5PTE50$49.1K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 2+ More Programs	7.7/10(4 Users)Ranked 133 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1178 by CWUR in 2022
#31	Chapman University, Orange California, Usa54%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $65K/YrLiving: $14.9K/YrAdmission	B.Mus CompositionSAT1370IELTS6.5PTE46$65K/Yr Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.5/10(2 Users)Ranked 133 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1644 by CWUR in 2022
#32	DePaul University, Chicago Illinois, Usa69.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $46.6K/YrLiving: $19.1K/YrAdmission	B.Mus Music Performance - Percus...SAT1180IELTS6.5PTE53$46.6K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 8+ More Programs	8.5/10(5 Users)Ranked 151 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1507 by CWUR in 2022
#33	Duquesne University, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, Usa73.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $49K/YrLiving: $12.1K/YrAdmission	B.Mus PerformanceIELTS6.0PTE48$49K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	Ranked 151 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1868 by CWUR in 2022
#34	Drake University, Des Moines Iowa, Usa69%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $51.4K/YrLiving: $10.2K/YrAdmission	B.Mus Applied MusicIELTS6.0PTE48$51.4K/Yr Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.3/10(2 Users)Ranked 178 by US News in 2024 Ranked 192 by FORBES in 2019
#35	Belmont University, Nashville Tennessee, Usa80.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $42.5K/YrLiving: $11.7K/YrAdmission	B.Mus Music With an Outside Mino...Duolingo105TOEFL80$42.5K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 7+ More Programs	Ranked 236 by US News in 2024 Ranked 318 by FORBES in 2019
#36	Bethel University, Saint Paul Minnesota, Usa83%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $88.1K/YrLiving: $10.3K/YrAdmission	B.Mus Applied Music - Performanc...IELTS6.5PTE55$88.1K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 4+ More Programs	5.7/10(2 Users)Ranked 236 by US News in 2024 Ranked 352 by FORBES in 2019
#37	Loyola University, New Orleans Louisiana, Usa90.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $50.3K/YrLiving: $12.7K/YrAdmission	B.Mus Jazz StudiesIELTS6.5PTE53$50.3K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	Ranked 260 by US News in 2024 Ranked 479 by FORBES in 2019
#38	Oklahoma City University, Oklahoma City Oklahoma, Usa70.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $29.8K/YrLiving: $8.6K/YrAdmission	B.Mus Instrumental Music Educati...TOEFL79PTE53$29.8K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 2+ More Programs	Ranked 280 by US News in 2024 Ranked 477 by FORBES in 2019
#39	Missouri State University, Springfield Missouri, Usa84%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $17.5K/YrLiving: $8.5K/YrAdmission	B.Mus CompositionSAT1140TOEFL61PTE44$17.5K/Yr Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 342 by US News in 2024 Ranked 517 by FORBES in 2019
#40	Georgia Southern University, Savannah Georgia, Usa91%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $19.3K/YrAdmission	B.MusSAT1030TOEFL69$19.3K/Yr Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 352 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1583 by CWUR in 2022
#41	University of Akron, Akron Ohio, Usa96%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $17.3K/YrLiving: $12.3K/YrAdmission	B.Mus MusicIELTS6.0PTE48$17.3K/Yr Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 361 by US News in 2024 Ranked 878 by CWUR in 2022
#42	Dallas Baptist University, Dallas Texas, Usa41.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $38.3K/YrLiving: $7.7K/YrAdmission	B.Mus EC through 12 Certificatio...IELTS6.0PTE53$38.3K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 2+ More Programs	Ranked 376 by US News in 2024
#43	University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport Connecticut, Usa57.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $35.8K/YrAdmission	B.Mus MusicTOEFL75PTE53$35.8K/Yr Course duration: 4 years Programs	9.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 389 by US News in 2024
#44	Roosevelt University, Chicago Illinois, Usa72.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $44.6K/YrLiving: $12.9K/YrAdmission	B.Mus Music Education and Perfor...Duolingo110IELTS6.5$51.9K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 6+ More Programs	Ranked 390 by US News in 2024
#45	Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw Georgia, Usa58.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $17K/YrLiving: $11.5K/YrAdmission	B.Mus Music EducationSAT1160TOEFL79PTE58$17K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	6.7/10(1 User)Ranked 395 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1780 by CWUR in 2022
#46	Amherst College, Amherst Massachusetts, Usa13%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $66.6K/YrLiving: $14.2K/YrAdmission	B.Mus MusicTOEFL100$66.6K/Yr Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 901 by ARWU in 2022 Ranked 412 by CWUR in 2022
#47	California State University, Sacramento California, Usa67.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $16.8K/YrLiving: $14.4K/YrAdmission	B.MusIELTS6.5PTE65$16.8K/Yr Course duration: 4 years Programs	9.8/10(5 Users)Ranked 1725 by CWUR in 2022 Ranked 469 by FORBES in 2019
#48	Towson University, Towson Maryland, Usa73.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $56.7K/YrLiving: $12.2K/YrAdmission	B.MusIELTS6.5PTE57$56.7K/Yr Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.7/10(4 Users)Ranked 1778 by CWUR in 2022 Ranked 320 by FORBES in 2019
#49	Reed College, Portland Oregon, Usa43%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $69K/YrLiving: $13.7K/YrAdmission	B.MusSAT1325TOEFL110$69K/Yr Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 1953 by CWUR in 2022 Ranked 105 by FORBES in 2019
#50	Manhattan School of Music, New York City New York, Usa46.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $55.7K/YrLiving: $16K/YrAdmission	B.Mus BassoonIELTS6$55.7K/Yr Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 163 by FORBES in 2019