898 Best Arts, Design & Architecture Universities in United States

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QS World #1 #1 in United States Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Private University — The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is a private research university in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States. Founded in 1861 to advance "useful knowledge", the university has...

USD 51,000 – USD 69,000/yrTuition (indicative)

1861Founded

11,900Students

3,900International

Admissions open

80.5 / 100 · Outstanding

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QS World #4 #2 in United States Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

Harvard University

Private University — Harvard University is a private Ivy League research university in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States. Founded in 1636, and named Harvard College in 1639 in honor of its first benefactor...

USD 48,500 – USD 65,500/yrTuition (indicative)

1636Founded

21,000Students

5,200International

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78.8 / 100 · Outstanding

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QS World #34 #3 in United States New York, United States

Columbia University

Private University — Columbia University in the City of New York, commonly referred to as Columbia University, is a private Ivy League research university in New York City, United States. Established in 1754 as...

USD 56,000 – USD 76,000/yrTuition (indicative)

1754Founded

33,000Students

12,000International

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78.0 / 100 · Outstanding

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QS World #6 #4 in United States Stanford, California, United States

Stanford University

Private University — Leland Stanford Junior University, commonly referred to as Stanford University, is a private research university in Stanford, California, United States. It was founded in 1885 by railroad ma...

USD 52,500 – USD 71,500/yrTuition (indicative)

1885Founded

17,000Students

4,000International

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74.5 / 100 · Excellent

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QS World #23 #5 in United States New Haven, Connecticut, United States

Yale University

Private University — Yale University is a private Ivy League research university in New Haven, Connecticut, United States. Founded in 1701, Yale is the third-oldest institution of higher education in the United...

USD 54,500 – USD 73,500/yrTuition (indicative)

1701Founded

14,500Students

3,000International

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72.2 / 100 · Excellent

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QS World #12 #6 in United States Berkeley, California, United States

University of California, Berkeley

Public University — The University of California, Berkeley is a public land-grant research university in Berkeley, California, United States. Founded in 1868 and named after the Anglo-Irish philosopher George B...

USD 37,500 – USD 50,500/yrTuition (indicative)

1868Founded

45,000Students

7,000International

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71.7 / 100 · Excellent

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7Ranked

#10 in United States United States

Abilene Christian University

Public University — Abilene Christian University (ACU) is a private Christian research university in Abilene, Texas, United States. It is classified by the Carnegie Foundation as an R2 institution. It was found...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated

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8Ranked

#13 in United States United States

Academy of Art University

Public University — The Academy of Art University formerly Academy of Art College and Richard Stephens Academy of Art, is a private for-profit art school in San Francisco, California. It was founded as the Acad...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated

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9Ranked

#14 in United States United States

Adelphi University

Public University — Adelphi University is a private university in Garden City, New York, United States. Adelphi also has centers in Downtown Brooklyn, Hudson Valley, and Suffolk County in addition to a virtual,...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated

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10Ranked

#16 in United States United States

Adrian College

Public University — Adrian College is a private United Methodist liberal arts college in Adrian, Michigan. The college offers bachelor's degrees in 92 academic majors and programs. The 100 acre (0.40 km2) campu...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated

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11Ranked

#17 in United States United States

Agnes Scott College

Public University — Agnes Scott College is a private women's liberal arts college in Decatur, Georgia. The college enrolls approximately 1,000 undergraduate and graduate students. The college is affiliated with...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated

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12Ranked

#22 in United States United States

Alabama A&M University

Public University — Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University is a public historically black land-grant university in Normal, Alabama, United States, a part of Huntsville. Founded in 1875 as a state-run "n...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated

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13Ranked

#26 in United States United States

Alamo Colleges

Public University — The Alamo Colleges District (previously the Alamo Community College District (ACCD), and The Alamo Colleges) is a network of five community colleges in San Antonio and Universal City, Texas,...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated

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14Ranked

#32 in United States United States

Albion College

Public University — Albion College is a private liberal arts college in Albion, Michigan, United States. The college was founded in 1835, and its undergraduate population was approximately 1,500 students as of...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated

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15Ranked

#34 in United States United States

Alexandria Technical & Community College

Public University — Alexandria Technical and Community College is a public community college in Alexandria, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system. Approxim...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated

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16Ranked

#36 in United States United States

Allan Hancock College

Public University — Allan Hancock College is a public community college in Santa Maria, California. It offers associate degrees at its Lompoc Valley campus and at nearby Vandenberg Space Force Base. The college...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated

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17Ranked

#44 in United States United States

Alma College

Public University — Alma College is a private liberal arts college in Alma, Michigan, United States. It enrolls approximately 1,200 students and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Alma College is...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated

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18Ranked

#46 in United States United States

Alvernia University

Public University — Alvernia University is a private Franciscan university in Reading, Pennsylvania. Founded as Alvernia College in 1958 by the Bernardine Sisters of St. Francis, the school gained university st...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated

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19Ranked

#51 in United States United States

American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York

Public University — The American Academy of Dramatic Arts (AADA) is a private drama school with one location in New York City; it formerly had another location in Los Angeles. The academy offers an associate de...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated

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20Ranked

#53 in United States United States

American Coastline University

Public University — American Coastline University is a public university located in United States.

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27.3 / 100 · Rated

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21Ranked

#54 in United States United States

American International College

Public University — American International College is a public university located in United States.

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27.3 / 100 · Rated

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22Ranked

#56 in United States United States

American River College

Public University — American River College (ARC) is a public community college in unincorporated Sacramento, California. It is one of four colleges in the Los Rios Community College District and is part of the...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated

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23Ranked

#57 in United States United States

American University

Public University — The American University is a private federally chartered research university in Washington, D.C., United States. Its main campus spans 90 acres on Ward Circle, in the Spring Valley and Tenle...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated

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24Ranked

#59 in United States Orlando, Florida, United States

Ana G. Mendez University

Private University — Ana G. Mendez University is a private university located in Orlando, Florida, United States. Its programmes are accredited by US Dept. of Education (College Scorecard).

USD 13,575/yrTuition (indicative)

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4,763Students

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27.3 / 100 · Rated

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Which are the best universities for Arts, Design & Architecture universities in United States?

By our composite ranking, the top choices include Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Harvard University, Columbia University. The full ranked list above shows QS positions, tuition fees and entry requirements for each one.

How much does it cost to study Arts, Design & Architecture universities in United States?

Tuition varies widely by university and program, and international students usually pay more than domestic students. Every listing above shows the fee we hold for that program — labelled indicative where it has not yet been verified against the university's own published figures.

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We use a transparent composite score combining QS World positions, each institution's star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — never paid placement. See our ranking methodology for the exact weights.

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