Best Acting Programs in Ohio
Explore the top 15 Acting programs in Ohio. Compare acceptance rates, tuition costs, class sizes, and audition requirements to find the right fit for you.
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Ashland University
Ashland, OH·Private
School Acceptance: 76%Tuition: $31KAvg GPA: 3.6 (W)
BA Theatre
Acceptance: 76%Tuition: $31KGPA: 3.6 (W)
Baldwin Wallace University
Berea, OH·Private
School Acceptance: 76%Tuition: $40KAvg GPA: 3.79 (W)Selectiveness: SelectiveClass Size: Very Small
Acceptance: 76%Tuition: $40KGPA: 3.79 (W)Selectiveness: SelectiveClass Size: Very Small
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OH·Public
School Acceptance: 81%Tuition: $22KAvg GPA: 3.7 (W)Selectiveness: Moderately SelectiveClass Size: Small
Acceptance: 81%Tuition: $22KGPA: 3.7 (W)Selectiveness: Moderately SelectiveClass Size: Small
Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH·Private
School Acceptance: 37%Tuition: $67KAvg GPA: 3.78 (W)Selectiveness: Ultra SelectiveClass Size: Very Small
Acceptance: 37%Tuition: $67KGPA: 3.78 (W)Selectiveness: Ultra SelectiveClass Size: Very Small
Denison University
Granville, OH·Private
School Acceptance: 17%Tuition: $67KAvg GPA: 3.77 (W)
Acceptance: 17%Tuition: $67KGPA: 3.77 (W)
Heidelberg University
Tiffin, OH·Private
School Acceptance: 86%Tuition: $34KAvg GPA: 3.33 (W)
BA Theatre
Acceptance: 86%Tuition: $34KGPA: 3.33 (W)
Marietta College
Marietta, OH·Private
School Acceptance: 79%Tuition: $40KAvg GPA: 3.61 (W)
Acceptance: 79%Tuition: $40KGPA: 3.61 (W)
Oberlin College
Oberlin, OH·Private
School Acceptance: 34%Tuition: $67KAvg GPA: 3.7 (W)Selectiveness: SelectiveClass Size: —
Acceptance: 34%Tuition: $67KGPA: 3.7 (W)Selectiveness: SelectiveClass Size: —
Ohio Northern University
Ada, OH·Private
School Acceptance: 74%Tuition: $40KAvg GPA: 3.84 (W)Selectiveness: SelectiveClass Size: Very Small
Acceptance: 74%Tuition: $40KGPA: 3.84 (W)Selectiveness: SelectiveClass Size: Very Small
Ohio University
Athens, OH·Public
School Acceptance: 85%Tuition: $25KAvg GPA: 3.64Selectiveness: SelectiveClass Size: Very Small
Acceptance: 85%Tuition: $25KGPA: 3.64Selectiveness: SelectiveClass Size: Very Small
Otterbein University
Westerville, OH·Private
School Acceptance: 85%Tuition: $36KAvg GPA: 3.63Selectiveness: Highly SelectiveClass Size: Small
Acceptance: 85%Tuition: $36KGPA: 3.63Selectiveness: Highly SelectiveClass Size: Small
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH·Public
School Acceptance: 61%Tuition: $40KAvg GPA: 3.84 (W)Class Size: —
Acceptance: 61%Tuition: $40KGPA: 3.84 (W)Class Size: —
University of Cincinnati College - Conservatory of Music
Cincinnati, OH·Public
School Acceptance: 85%Tuition: $29KAvg GPA: 3.69 (W)Selectiveness: Highly SelectiveClass Size: Small
Acceptance: 85%Tuition: $29KGPA: 3.69 (W)Selectiveness: Highly SelectiveClass Size: Small
Wright State University
Dayton, OH·Public
School Acceptance: 96%Tuition: $21KAvg GPA: 3.47Selectiveness: Ultra SelectiveClass Size: Very Small
Acceptance: 96%Tuition: $21KGPA: 3.47Selectiveness: Ultra SelectiveClass Size: Very Small
Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH·Public
School Acceptance: 84%Tuition: $11KAvg GPA: 3.51 (W)
BFA Theatre
Acceptance: 84%Tuition: $11KGPA: 3.51 (W)
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Alabama (5)Arizona (3)California (26)Colorado (4)Connecticut (7)District of Columbia (4)Florida (14)Georgia (10)Hawaii (2)Illinois (14)Indiana (5)Iowa (2)Kansas (2)Kentucky (4)Louisiana (4)Maine (3)Maryland (3)Massachusetts (10)Michigan (7)Minnesota (3)Mississippi (3)Missouri (9)Nebraska (3)New Hampshire (2)New Jersey (5)New York (34)North Carolina (13)Oklahoma (4)Oregon (2)Pennsylvania (14)Rhode Island (3)South Carolina (7)Tennessee (8)Texas (18)Utah (5)Vermont (2)Virginia (18)Washington (3)Wisconsin (4)
Other Disciplines in Ohio
Costume Design (15)Dance (7)Directing (12)Drama & Dramatic Arts (12)Dramaturgy (11)Lighting Design (15)Musical Theatre (10)Playwriting (12)Production Technology (13)Projection & Media Design (15)Scenic Design (15)Sound Design (15)Stage Management (6)Technical Direction (15)Theatre (General) (16)Theatre Education (12)Theatre History & Theory (11)Theatre Management (5)
