Best Acting Programs in Texas
Explore the top 18 Acting programs in Texas. Compare acceptance rates, tuition costs, class sizes, and audition requirements to find the right fit for you.
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Abilene Christian University
Abilene, TX·Private
School Acceptance: 66%Tuition: $44KAvg GPA: 3.55 (W)Selectiveness: SelectiveClass Size: Small
BFA Theatre
Acceptance: 66%Tuition: $44KGPA: 3.55 (W)Selectiveness: SelectiveClass Size: Small
Baylor University
Waco, TX·Private
School Acceptance: 51%Tuition: $58KAvg GPA: 3.64Selectiveness: SelectiveClass Size: Medium
Acceptance: 51%Tuition: $58KGPA: 3.64Selectiveness: SelectiveClass Size: Medium
Hardin-Simmons University
Abilene, TX·Private
School Acceptance: 90%Tuition: $33KAvg GPA: 3.57 (W)
Acceptance: 90%Tuition: $33KGPA: 3.57 (W)
KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts
Dallas, TX·Private
School Acceptance: 68%Tuition: $21KSelectiveness: Moderately Selective
Acceptance: 68%Tuition: $21KSelectiveness: Moderately Selective
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX·Public
School Acceptance: 90%Tuition: $19KAvg GPA: 3.28 (W)
Acceptance: 90%Tuition: $19KGPA: 3.28 (W)
Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX·Private
School Acceptance: 63%Tuition: $67KAvg GPA: 3.67 (W)Selectiveness: SelectiveClass Size: Very Small
Acceptance: 63%Tuition: $67KGPA: 3.67 (W)Selectiveness: SelectiveClass Size: Very Small
Southwestern University
Georgetown, TX·Private
School Acceptance: 43%Tuition: $54KAvg GPA: 3.53 (W)
Acceptance: 43%Tuition: $54KGPA: 3.53 (W)
St. Edward's University
Austin, TX·Private
School Acceptance: 81%Tuition: $51KAvg GPA: 3.43 (W)
Acceptance: 81%Tuition: $51KGPA: 3.43 (W)
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi, TX·Public
School Acceptance: 89%Tuition: $21K
Acceptance: 89%Tuition: $21K
Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX·Private
School Acceptance: 44%Tuition: $62KAvg GPA: 3.7 (W)
Acceptance: 44%Tuition: $62KGPA: 3.7 (W)
Texas Southern University
Houston, TX·Public
School Acceptance: 97%Tuition: $21KAvg GPA: 3 (W)
BA Theatre
Acceptance: 97%Tuition: $21KGPA: 3 (W)
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX·Public
School Acceptance: 89%Tuition: $23KAvg GPA: 3.35 (W)Selectiveness: Highly SelectiveClass Size: Very Small
Acceptance: 89%Tuition: $23KGPA: 3.35 (W)Selectiveness: Highly SelectiveClass Size: Very Small
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX·Public
School Acceptance: 73%Tuition: $24KAvg GPA: 3.62 (W)Selectiveness: —Class Size: —
Acceptance: 73%Tuition: $24KGPA: 3.62 (W)Selectiveness: —Class Size: —
The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX·Public
School Acceptance: 80%Tuition: $30KAvg GPA: 3.37 (W)
Acceptance: 80%Tuition: $30KGPA: 3.37 (W)
University of Houston
Houston, TX·Public
School Acceptance: 74%Tuition: $23KAvg GPA: 3.49 (W)Selectiveness: Highly SelectiveClass Size: Very Small
Acceptance: 74%Tuition: $23KGPA: 3.49 (W)Selectiveness: Highly SelectiveClass Size: Very Small
University of North Texas
Denton, TX·Public
School Acceptance: 72%Tuition: $21KAvg GPA: 3.35 (W)
Acceptance: 72%Tuition: $21KGPA: 3.35 (W)
University of Texas - Austin
Austin, TX·Public
School Acceptance: 27%Tuition: $45KAvg GPA: 3.83 (W)Selectiveness: SelectiveClass Size: Small
Acceptance: 27%Tuition: $45KGPA: 3.83 (W)Selectiveness: SelectiveClass Size: Small
West Texas A&M University
Canyon, TX·Public
School Acceptance: 99%Tuition: $11KAvg GPA: 3.5 (W)
Acceptance: 99%Tuition: $11KGPA: 3.5 (W)
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Other Disciplines in Texas
Costume Design (15)Dance (6)Directing (14)Drama & Dramatic Arts (9)Dramaturgy (8)Lighting Design (15)Musical Theatre (14)Playwriting (14)Production Technology (14)Projection & Media Design (15)Scenic Design (15)Screen & Film Acting (2)Sound Design (15)Stage Management (11)Technical Direction (14)Theatre (General) (17)Theatre Education (14)Theatre History & Theory (8)Theatre Management (8)
