Best Acting Programs in New Jersey
Explore the top 10 Acting programs in New Jersey. 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
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ·Public
School Acceptance: 58%Tuition: $37KAvg GPA: 3.86 (W)Selectiveness: Highly Selective
Acting
Acceptance: 58%Tuition: $37KGPA: 3.86 (W)Selectiveness: Highly Selective
2
Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ·Public
School Acceptance: 88%Tuition: $26KAvg GPA: 3.33Selectiveness: —Class Size: —
Acting
Acceptance: 88%Tuition: $26KGPA: 3.33Selectiveness: —Class Size: —
3
Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ·Private
School Acceptance: 79%Tuition: $41KAvg GPA: 3.49 (W)Selectiveness: Highly SelectiveClass Size: Medium
Acceptance: 79%Tuition: $41KGPA: 3.49 (W)Selectiveness: Highly SelectiveClass Size: Medium
4
Stockton University
Galloway, NJ·Public
School Acceptance: 89%Tuition: $25KAvg GPA: 3.5 (W)
BA Performing ArtsActing
Acceptance: 89%Tuition: $25KGPA: 3.5 (W)
5
Ramapo College of New Jersey
Mahwah, NJ·Public
School Acceptance: 71%Tuition: $28KAvg GPA: 3.52 (W)
Acting
Acceptance: 71%Tuition: $28KGPA: 3.52 (W)
6
New Jersey Institute of Technology
Newark, NJ·Public
School Acceptance: 65%Tuition: $38KAvg GPA: 3.73 (W)
BA Theatre Arts and Technology
Acceptance: 65%Tuition: $38KGPA: 3.73 (W)
7
Kean University
Union, NJ·Public
School Acceptance: 76%Tuition: $22KAvg GPA: 3.2 (W)
Acceptance: 76%Tuition: $22KGPA: 3.2 (W)
8
Ocean County College
Toms River, NJ·Public
Tuition: $7K
AA Fine and Performing Arts
Tuition: $7K
9
Raritan Valley Community College
Branchburg, NJ·Public
Tuition: $8K
Tuition: $8K
10
Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJ·Private
School Acceptance: 73%Tuition: $53KAvg GPA: 3.66 (W)
BA Theatre
Acceptance: 73%Tuition: $53KGPA: 3.66 (W)
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