Best Acting Programs in Missouri
Explore the top 17 Acting programs in Missouri. 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
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Missouri State University
Springfield, MO·Public
School Acceptance: 91%Tuition: $19KAvg GPA: 3.71 (W)Selectiveness: Highly SelectiveClass Size: Small
Acting for Stage and Screen
Acceptance: 91%Tuition: $19KGPA: 3.71 (W)Selectiveness: Highly SelectiveClass Size: Small
2
Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, MO·Public
School Acceptance: 74%Tuition: $10KAvg GPA: 3.5Selectiveness: —Class Size: Small
Acting
Acceptance: 74%Tuition: $10KGPA: 3.5Selectiveness: —Class Size: Small
3
Stephens College
Columbia, MO·Private
School Acceptance: 77%Tuition: $28KAvg GPA: 3.27Selectiveness: SelectiveClass Size: Small
Acceptance: 77%Tuition: $28KGPA: 3.27Selectiveness: SelectiveClass Size: Small
4
Webster University
St. Louis, MO·Private
School Acceptance: 86%Tuition: $32KAvg GPA: 3.36Selectiveness: SelectiveClass Size: Small
Acceptance: 86%Tuition: $32KGPA: 3.36Selectiveness: SelectiveClass Size: Small
5
Lindenwood University
Saint Charles, MO·Private
School Acceptance: 57%Tuition: $22KAvg GPA: 3.36 (W)
Acting Emphasis
Acceptance: 57%Tuition: $22KGPA: 3.36 (W)
6
University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, MO·Public
School Acceptance: 64%Tuition: $19KAvg GPA: 3.52 (W)
Acceptance: 64%Tuition: $19KGPA: 3.52 (W)
7
Avila University
Kansas City, MO·Private
School Acceptance: 88%Tuition: $42KAvg GPA: 3.18 (W)
Acting
Acceptance: 88%Tuition: $42KGPA: 3.18 (W)
8
University of Missouri - Columbia
Columbia, MO·Public
School Acceptance: 78%Tuition: $36KAvg GPA: 3.6 (W)
Acceptance: 78%Tuition: $36KGPA: 3.6 (W)
9
Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO·Public
School Acceptance: 86%Tuition: $17KAvg GPA: 3.42 (W)
Acceptance: 86%Tuition: $17KGPA: 3.42 (W)
10
College of the Ozarks
Point Lookout, MO·Private
School Acceptance: 12%Tuition: $22KAvg GPA: 3.75 (W)
Acceptance: 12%Tuition: $22KGPA: 3.75 (W)
11
Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO·Private
School Acceptance: 75%Tuition: $56KAvg GPA: 3.79 (W)
Acting
Acceptance: 75%Tuition: $56KGPA: 3.79 (W)
12
Missouri Southern State University
Joplin, MO·Public
School Acceptance: 97%Tuition: $17KAvg GPA: 3.46 (W)
Acceptance: 97%Tuition: $17KGPA: 3.46 (W)
13
Culver-Stockton College
Canton, MO·Private
School Acceptance: 99%Tuition: $31KAvg GPA: 3.3 (W)
Acceptance: 99%Tuition: $31KGPA: 3.3 (W)
14
University of Missouri - Kansas City
Kansas City, MO·Public
School Acceptance: 72%Tuition: $30KAvg GPA: 3.47 (W)
Acceptance: 72%Tuition: $30KGPA: 3.47 (W)
15
Truman State University
Kirksville, MO·Public
School Acceptance: 84%Tuition: $19KAvg GPA: 3.83 (W)
Acceptance: 84%Tuition: $19KGPA: 3.83 (W)
16
Drury University
Springfield, MO·Private
School Acceptance: 58%Tuition: $37KAvg GPA: 3.77 (W)
Acceptance: 58%Tuition: $37KGPA: 3.77 (W)
17
Missouri Valley College
Marshall, MO·Private
School Acceptance: 69%Tuition: $24KAvg GPA: 3.07 (W)
Acceptance: 69%Tuition: $24KGPA: 3.07 (W)
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