Best Acting Programs in Texas
Explore the top 56 Acting programs in Texas. 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 Texas - Austin
Austin, TX·Public
School Acceptance: 27%Tuition: $45KAvg GPA: 3.83 (W)Selectiveness: Moderately SelectiveClass Size: Medium
Acting, Directing and Playwriting
Acceptance: 27%Tuition: $45KGPA: 3.83 (W)Selectiveness: Moderately SelectiveClass Size: Medium
2
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX·Public
School Acceptance: 89%Tuition: $23KAvg GPA: 3.35 (W)Selectiveness: SelectiveClass Size: Small
Acceptance: 89%Tuition: $23KGPA: 3.35 (W)Selectiveness: SelectiveClass Size: Small
3
Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX·Private
School Acceptance: 63%Tuition: $67KAvg GPA: 3.67 (W)Selectiveness: SelectiveClass Size: Small
Acting
Acceptance: 63%Tuition: $67KGPA: 3.67 (W)Selectiveness: SelectiveClass Size: Small
4
University of Houston
Houston, TX·Public
School Acceptance: 74%Tuition: $23KAvg GPA: 3.49 (W)Selectiveness: Highly SelectiveClass Size: Very Small
Acting
Acting
Acceptance: 74%Tuition: $23KGPA: 3.49 (W)Selectiveness: Highly SelectiveClass Size: Very Small
5
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX·Public
School Acceptance: 73%Tuition: $24KAvg GPA: 3.62 (W)Selectiveness: —Class Size: —
Acting
Acceptance: 73%Tuition: $24KGPA: 3.62 (W)Selectiveness: —Class Size: —
6
Baylor University
Waco, TX·Private
School Acceptance: 51%Tuition: $58KAvg GPA: 3.64Selectiveness: SelectiveClass Size: —
Acting
Acceptance: 51%Tuition: $58KGPA: 3.64Selectiveness: SelectiveClass Size: —
7
Abilene Christian University
Abilene, TX·Private
School Acceptance: 66%Tuition: $44KAvg GPA: 3.55 (W)Selectiveness: SelectiveClass Size: Small
BFA TheatreActing
Acceptance: 66%Tuition: $44KGPA: 3.55 (W)Selectiveness: SelectiveClass Size: Small
8
Grayson College
Denison, TX·Public
Tuition: $6KClass Size: —
Tuition: $6KClass Size: —
9
Hardin-Simmons University
Abilene, TX·Private
School Acceptance: 90%Tuition: $33KAvg GPA: 3.57 (W)
Acting
Acceptance: 90%Tuition: $33KGPA: 3.57 (W)
10
Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX·Private
School Acceptance: 44%Tuition: $62KAvg GPA: 3.7 (W)
Acting
Acceptance: 44%Tuition: $62KGPA: 3.7 (W)
11
KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts
Dallas, TX·Private
School Acceptance: 68%Tuition: $21KSelectiveness: Moderately Selective
Acceptance: 68%Tuition: $21KSelectiveness: Moderately Selective
12
Stephen F. Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX·Public
School Acceptance: 94%Tuition: $23KAvg GPA: 3.24 (W)
Acting & Directing
Acceptance: 94%Tuition: $23KGPA: 3.24 (W)
13
West Texas A&M University
Canyon, TX·Public
School Acceptance: 99%Tuition: $11KAvg GPA: 3.5 (W)
Acting
Acceptance: 99%Tuition: $11KGPA: 3.5 (W)
14
The University of Texas - Dallas
Richardson, TX·Public
School Acceptance: 65%Tuition: $40KAvg GPA: 3.69 (W)Class Size: Large
BA Visual and Performing Arts
Acceptance: 65%Tuition: $40KGPA: 3.69 (W)Class Size: Large
15
The University of Texas - Arlington
Arlington, TX·Public
School Acceptance: 80%Tuition: $30KAvg GPA: 3.37 (W)
Acting
Acceptance: 80%Tuition: $30KGPA: 3.37 (W)
16
University of North Texas
Denton, TX·Public
School Acceptance: 72%Tuition: $21KAvg GPA: 3.35 (W)
Acting
Acceptance: 72%Tuition: $21KGPA: 3.35 (W)
17
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX·Public
School Acceptance: 90%Tuition: $19KAvg GPA: 3.28 (W)
Acting and Directing Emphasis
Acceptance: 90%Tuition: $19KGPA: 3.28 (W)
18
Texas Wesleyan University
Fort Worth, TX·Private
School Acceptance: 69%Tuition: $40KAvg GPA: 3.35 (W)
Acting
Acceptance: 69%Tuition: $40KGPA: 3.35 (W)
19
Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX·Public
School Acceptance: 94%Tuition: $13KAvg GPA: 3.36 (W)
Acceptance: 94%Tuition: $13KGPA: 3.36 (W)
20
Texas Woman's University
Denton, TX·Public
School Acceptance: 96%Tuition: $18KAvg GPA: 3.23 (W)
Acting & Directing
Acceptance: 96%Tuition: $18KGPA: 3.23 (W)
21
St. Edward's University
Austin, TX·Private
School Acceptance: 81%Tuition: $51KAvg GPA: 3.43 (W)
Acceptance: 81%Tuition: $51KGPA: 3.43 (W)
22
Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX·Public
School Acceptance: 90%Tuition: $18KAvg GPA: 3.28 (W)
Acting/Directing
Acceptance: 90%Tuition: $18KGPA: 3.28 (W)
23
The University of Texas - El Paso
El Paso, TX·Public
School Acceptance: 100%Tuition: $26KAvg GPA: 3.35 (W)
Acceptance: 100%Tuition: $26KGPA: 3.35 (W)
24
East Texas A&M University
Commerce, TX·Public
School Acceptance: 92%Tuition: $22KAvg GPA: 3.15 (W)
Acting/Directing
Acceptance: 92%Tuition: $22KGPA: 3.15 (W)
25
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX·Public
School Acceptance: 86%Tuition: $19KAvg GPA: 3.41 (W)
Acting
Acceptance: 86%Tuition: $19KGPA: 3.41 (W)
26
Southwestern University
Georgetown, TX·Private
School Acceptance: 43%Tuition: $54KAvg GPA: 3.53 (W)
Acceptance: 43%Tuition: $54KGPA: 3.53 (W)
27
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi, TX·Public
School Acceptance: 89%Tuition: $21K
Acting/Directing
Acceptance: 89%Tuition: $21K
28
The University of Texas - Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX·Public
School Acceptance: 94%Tuition: $20K
Acceptance: 94%Tuition: $20K
29
Amarillo College
Amarillo, TX·Public
Tuition: $5K
Tuition: $5K
30
College of the Mainland
Texas City, TX·Public
Tuition: $4K
Tuition: $4K
31
Trinity University
San Antonio, TX·Private
School Acceptance: 26%Tuition: $54KAvg GPA: 3.75 (W)
Acceptance: 26%Tuition: $54KGPA: 3.75 (W)
32
Houston Community College
Houston, TX·Public
Tuition: $5K
Tuition: $5K
33
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX·Public
School Acceptance: 57%Tuition: $40KAvg GPA: 3.66 (W)
Acceptance: 57%Tuition: $40KGPA: 3.66 (W)
34
Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX·Public
School Acceptance: 83%Tuition: $18KAvg GPA: 3.7 (W)
Acceptance: 83%Tuition: $18KGPA: 3.7 (W)
35
Lone Star College System
The Woodlands, TX·Public
Tuition: $9K
AA Drama
Tuition: $9K
36
Central Texas College
Killeen, TX·Public
Tuition: $8K
Tuition: $8K
37
Texas Southern University
Houston, TX·Public
School Acceptance: 97%Tuition: $21KAvg GPA: 3 (W)
BA Theatre
Acceptance: 97%Tuition: $21KGPA: 3 (W)
38
Northwest Vista College
San Antonio, TX·Public
Tuition: $10K
Tuition: $10K
39
Palo Alto College
San Antonio, TX·Public
Tuition: $10K
Tuition: $10K
40
Trinity Valley Community College
Athens, TX·Public
Tuition: $6K
Tuition: $6K
41
St. Philip's College
San Antonio, TX·Public
Tuition: $10K
AA Drama
Tuition: $10K
42
South Texas College
McAllen, TX·Public
Tuition: $8K
Tuition: $8K
43
South Plains College
Levelland, TX·Public
Tuition: $5K
Tuition: $5K
44
Paris Junior College
Paris, TX·Public
Tuition: $6K
Tuition: $6K
45
San Antonio College
San Antonio, TX·Public
Tuition: $10K
Tuition: $10K
46
Hill College
Hillsboro, TX·Public
Tuition: $4K
Tuition: $4K
47
Alvin Community College
Alvin, TX·Public
Tuition: $4K
Tuition: $4K
48
Austin Community College District
Austin, TX·Public
Tuition: $11K
Tuition: $11K
49
Wharton County Junior College
Wharton, TX·Public
Tuition: $6K
Tuition: $6K
50
Odessa College
Odessa, TX·Public
Tuition: $5K
Tuition: $5K
51
Del Mar College
Corpus Christi, TX·Public
Tuition: $6K
Tuition: $6K
52
Lee College
Baytown, TX·Public
Tuition: $5K
Tuition: $5K
53
Temple College
Temple, TX·Public
Tuition: $7K
Tuition: $7K
54
Tyler Junior College
Tyler, TX·Public
Tuition: $5KClass Size: —
Tuition: $5KClass Size: —
55
Blinn College District
Brenham, TX·Public
Tuition: $11K
Tuition: $11K
56
Navarro College
Corsicana, TX·Public
Tuition: $7K
Tuition: $7K
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