Best Acting Programs in Virginia
Explore the top 19 Acting programs in Virginia. 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
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA·Public
School Acceptance: 93%Tuition: $40KAvg GPA: 3.63 (W)Selectiveness: Moderately SelectiveClass Size: Very Small
Acceptance: 93%Tuition: $40KGPA: 3.63 (W)Selectiveness: Moderately SelectiveClass Size: Very Small
2
Shenandoah Conservatory
Winchester, VA·Private
School Acceptance: 77%Tuition: $37KAvg GPA: 3.73 (W)Selectiveness: Highly SelectiveClass Size: Medium
Acceptance: 77%Tuition: $37KGPA: 3.73 (W)Selectiveness: Highly SelectiveClass Size: Medium
3
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA·Public
School Acceptance: 87%Tuition: $39KAvg GPA: 3.69 (W)Selectiveness: Moderately SelectiveClass Size: Medium
Acceptance: 87%Tuition: $39KGPA: 3.69 (W)Selectiveness: Moderately SelectiveClass Size: Medium
4
Christopher Newport University
Newport News, VA·Public
School Acceptance: 86%Tuition: $31KAvg GPA: 3.8 (W)Class Size: Small
BA TheatreActing
Acceptance: 86%Tuition: $31KGPA: 3.8 (W)Class Size: Small
5
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA·Public
School Acceptance: 72%Tuition: $32KAvg GPA: 3.66Selectiveness: SelectiveClass Size: Medium
Acceptance: 72%Tuition: $32KGPA: 3.66Selectiveness: SelectiveClass Size: Medium
6
Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VA·Public
School Acceptance: 88%Tuition: $22KAvg GPA: 2.9Class Size: Small
BA Drama and Theatre
Acceptance: 88%Tuition: $22KGPA: 2.9Class Size: Small
7
Emory & Henry College
Emory, VA·Private
School Acceptance: 84%Tuition: $39KAvg GPA: 3.5Selectiveness: Moderately SelectiveClass Size: Small
Acceptance: 84%Tuition: $39KGPA: 3.5Selectiveness: Moderately SelectiveClass Size: Small
8
Regent University
Virginia Beach, VA·Private
School Acceptance: 38%Tuition: $22KAvg GPA: 3.66 (W)
Acceptance: 38%Tuition: $22KGPA: 3.66 (W)
9
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA·Private
School Acceptance: 99%Tuition: $22KAvg GPA: 3.59 (W)Selectiveness: Moderately SelectiveClass Size: —
Acceptance: 99%Tuition: $22KGPA: 3.59 (W)Selectiveness: Moderately SelectiveClass Size: —
10
University of Mary Washington
Fredericksburg, VA·Public
School Acceptance: 80%Tuition: $28KAvg GPA: 3.75 (W)
Acting
Acceptance: 80%Tuition: $28KGPA: 3.75 (W)
11
Randolph College
Lynchburg, VA·Private
School Acceptance: 94%Tuition: $30KAvg GPA: 3.36 (W)
Acting
Acting
Acceptance: 94%Tuition: $30KGPA: 3.36 (W)
12
Radford University
Radford, VA·Public
School Acceptance: 90%Tuition: $26KAvg GPA: 3.47Selectiveness: Moderately Selective
Acceptance: 90%Tuition: $26KGPA: 3.47Selectiveness: Moderately Selective
13
Mary Baldwin University
Staunton, VA·Private
Tuition: $34KAvg GPA: 3.57 (W)
BA TheatreActing
Tuition: $34KGPA: 3.57 (W)
14
College of William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA·Public
School Acceptance: 34%Tuition: $51KAvg GPA: 4.36 (W)
BA Theatre
Acceptance: 34%Tuition: $51KGPA: 4.36 (W)
15
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA·Public
School Acceptance: 90%Tuition: $34KAvg GPA: 3.45
BA Theatre and Dance
Acceptance: 90%Tuition: $34KGPA: 3.45
16
University of Richmond
Richmond, VA·Private
School Acceptance: 22%Tuition: $65KAvg GPA: 3.81 (W)
Acceptance: 22%Tuition: $65KGPA: 3.81 (W)
17
Virginia Union University
Richmond, VA·Private
School Acceptance: 98%Tuition: $17KAvg GPA: 2.71 (W)
BFA Theatre
Acceptance: 98%Tuition: $17KGPA: 2.71 (W)
18
Hollins University
Roanoke, VA·Private
School Acceptance: 68%Tuition: $44KAvg GPA: 3.66 (W)
Acceptance: 68%Tuition: $44KGPA: 3.66 (W)
19
Longwood University
Farmville, VA·Public
School Acceptance: 90%Tuition: $28KAvg GPA: 3.68
BA Visual & Performing Arts
Acceptance: 90%Tuition: $28KGPA: 3.68
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