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625 Best Bachelor's Arts, Design & Architecture Universities in United States

This ranks Arts, Design & Architecture bachelor’s degrees in the United States for 2026. It is for applicants comparing study options before applying from abroad.

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1Best overall
HA Harvard University logo
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
Admissions open
78.8 / 100 · Outstanding
2Top pick
CO Columbia University logo
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
Admissions open
78.0 / 100 · Outstanding
3Top pick
UB University of California, Berkeley logo
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
Admissions open
71.7 / 100 · Excellent
4Ranked
AC Abilene Christian University logo
#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
5Ranked
AA Academy of Art University logo
#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
6Ranked
AU Adelphi University logo
#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
7Ranked
AC Adrian College logo
#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
8Ranked
AS Agnes Scott College logo
#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
9Ranked
AC Albion College logo
#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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Students
International
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27.3 / 100 · Rated
10Ranked
AH Allan Hancock College logo
#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
11Ranked
AC Alma College logo
#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
12Ranked
AU Alvernia University logo
#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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International
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27.3 / 100 · Rated
13Ranked
AA American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York logo
#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
16Ranked
AU American University logo
#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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International
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27.3 / 100 · Rated
17Ranked
AG Ana G. Mendez University logo
#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)
Founded
4,763Students
International
Admissions open
27.3 / 100 · Rated
18Ranked
AU Anderson University logo
#61 in United States United States

Anderson University

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

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27.3 / 100 · Rated
19Ranked
AU Andrews University logo
#63 in United States United States

Andrews University

Public University — Andrews University (Andrews) is a private Seventh-day Adventist university in Berrien Springs, Michigan. Founded in 1874 as Battle Creek College, it was the first higher education facility s...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated
20Ranked
AS Angelo State University logo
#65 in United States United States

Angelo State University

Public University — Angelo State University is a public university in San Angelo, Texas, United States. It was founded in 1928 as San Angelo College. It gained university status and awarded its first baccalaure...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated
21Ranked
AT Anoka Technical College logo
#67 in United States United States

Anoka Technical College

Public University — Anoka Technical College is a public two-year technical college in Anoka, Minnesota, founded in 1967. The school is a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system.

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27.3 / 100 · Rated
22Ranked
AU Antioch University logo
#71 in United States United States

Antioch University

Public University — Coalition for the Common Good, doing business as Antioch University, is a private university with multiple campuses in the United States and online programs. It is the continuation of Antioc...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated
24Ranked
AU Antioch University - Seattle logo
#73 in United States United States

Antioch University - Seattle

Public University — Antioch University Seattle (AUS) is a private, nonprofit liberal arts university founded in 1975 and located in Seattle, Washington. It is part of the Antioch University system that includes...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated

A bachelor’s degree in Arts, Design & Architecture suits students who want an undergraduate route into creative practice, design work, or further study later. At this level, the decision is about the type of first degree you want and whether the programme matches your intended path after graduation.

The institutions differ in ways that affect the choice. One entry is private and in Cambridge, while the others are public. Only one university in the ranking has published tuition in the facts, at USD 48,500; for the other institutions, tuition is not provided and should be confirmed directly.

Before applying, verify the exact programme title, tuition, admission requirements, and any portfolio requirement. Also confirm whether the campus location, study format, and total cost fit your plans, since the facts do not cover those details for every institution.

Frequently asked questions

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

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

How much does it cost to study Bachelor's 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.

How are these universities ranked?

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.

About Bachelor's Arts, Design & Architecture universities in United States

This page lists Bachelor's Arts, Design & Architecture universities in United States held in our database, ordered by a composite score that combines QS World positions, our editorial star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — never paid placement. Use the filters to narrow by subject, level, university type or location; every combination has its own address you can bookmark or share.

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