Best Acting Programs in Michigan
Explore the top 15 Acting programs in Michigan. Compare acceptance rates, tuition costs, class sizes, and audition requirements to find the right fit for you.
Ranked by program fit, selectiveness, class size, value, outcomes, and data quality
1
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI·Public
School Acceptance: 16%Tuition: $61KAvg GPA: 3.9Selectiveness: Ultra SelectiveClass Size: Medium
Acting
Acceptance: 16%Tuition: $61KGPA: 3.9Selectiveness: Ultra SelectiveClass Size: Medium
2
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI·Public
School Acceptance: 85%Tuition: $44KAvg GPA: 3.74 (W)Selectiveness: SelectiveClass Size: Small
Acceptance: 85%Tuition: $44KGPA: 3.74 (W)Selectiveness: SelectiveClass Size: Small
3
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI·Public
School Acceptance: 90%Tuition: $15KAvg GPA: 3.51 (W)Selectiveness: Moderately SelectiveClass Size: Medium
Acting & Directing
Acceptance: 90%Tuition: $15KGPA: 3.51 (W)Selectiveness: Moderately SelectiveClass Size: Medium
4
Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI·Public
School Acceptance: 84%Tuition: $20KAvg GPA: 3.33 (W)Selectiveness: SelectiveClass Size: Very Small
Acceptance: 84%Tuition: $20KGPA: 3.33 (W)Selectiveness: SelectiveClass Size: Very Small
5
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI·Public
School Acceptance: 85%Tuition: $19KAvg GPA: 3.53 (W)Selectiveness: Moderately SelectiveClass Size: Small
Acceptance: 85%Tuition: $19KGPA: 3.53 (W)Selectiveness: Moderately SelectiveClass Size: Small
6
Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI·Public
School Acceptance: 88%Tuition: $23KAvg GPA: 3.48 (W)
Acceptance: 88%Tuition: $23KGPA: 3.48 (W)
7
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI·Public
School Acceptance: 81%Tuition: $32KAvg GPA: 3.4 (W)
Acting
Acceptance: 81%Tuition: $32KGPA: 3.4 (W)
8
Saginaw Valley State University
University Center, MI·Public
School Acceptance: 72%Tuition: $30KAvg GPA: 3.53 (W)
Acceptance: 72%Tuition: $30KGPA: 3.53 (W)
9
Henry Ford College
Dearborn, MI·Public
Tuition: $8K
AA TheatreActing
Tuition: $8K
10
University of Michigan - Flint
Flint, MI·Public
School Acceptance: 70%Tuition: $28KAvg GPA: 3.9 (W)
Acceptance: 70%Tuition: $28KGPA: 3.9 (W)
11
University of Detroit Mercy
Detroit, MI·Private
School Acceptance: 75%Tuition: $33KAvg GPA: 3.7 (W)
BA Theatre
Acceptance: 75%Tuition: $33KGPA: 3.7 (W)
12
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI·Public
School Acceptance: 83%Tuition: $22KAvg GPA: 3.43 (W)
Acceptance: 83%Tuition: $22KGPA: 3.43 (W)
13
Hope College
Holland, MI·Private
School Acceptance: 79%Tuition: $42KAvg GPA: 3.81 (W)
Acceptance: 79%Tuition: $42KGPA: 3.81 (W)
14
Oakland Community College
Auburn Hills, MI·Public
Tuition: $6K
Tuition: $6K
15
Lake Michigan College
Benton Harbor, MI·Public
Tuition: $8K
Tuition: $8K
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