Best Musical Theatre Programs in California
Explore the top 27 Musical Theatre programs in California. 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
California State University - Fullerton
Fullerton, CA·Public
School Acceptance: 91%Tuition: $20KAvg GPA: 3.43 (W)Selectiveness: —Class Size: Small
Musical Theatre
Acceptance: 91%Tuition: $20KGPA: 3.43 (W)Selectiveness: —Class Size: Small
2
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA·Private
School Acceptance: 10%Tuition: $72KAvg GPA: 3.86 (W)Selectiveness: SelectiveClass Size: Small
Acceptance: 10%Tuition: $72KGPA: 3.86 (W)Selectiveness: SelectiveClass Size: Small
3
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA·Public
School Acceptance: 36%Tuition: $21KAvg GPA: 3.84 (W)
Acceptance: 36%Tuition: $21KGPA: 3.84 (W)
4
University of California - Irvine
Irvine, CA·Public
School Acceptance: 29%Tuition: $50KAvg GPA: 4 (W)Selectiveness: —Class Size: —
Acceptance: 29%Tuition: $50KGPA: 4 (W)Selectiveness: —Class Size: —
5
Chapman University
Orange, CA·Private
School Acceptance: 65%Tuition: $65KAvg GPA: 3.75 (W)Selectiveness: SelectiveClass Size: —
Acceptance: 65%Tuition: $65KGPA: 3.75 (W)Selectiveness: SelectiveClass Size: —
6
Grossmont College
El Cajon, CA·Public
Tuition: $11K
Tuition: $11K
7
Mt. San Jacinto College
San Jacinto, CA·Public
Tuition: $13K
Tuition: $13K
8
California State University - Chico
Chico, CA·Public
School Acceptance: 93%Tuition: $21KAvg GPA: 3.39 (W)Selectiveness: —Class Size: —
Acceptance: 93%Tuition: $21KGPA: 3.39 (W)Selectiveness: —Class Size: —
9
San Diego City College
San Diego, CA·Public
Tuition: $10K
Tuition: $10K
10
California State University - Stanislaus
Turlock, CA·Public
School Acceptance: 98%Tuition: $21KAvg GPA: 3.46 (W)
Acceptance: 98%Tuition: $21KGPA: 3.46 (W)
11
West Valley College
Saratoga, CA·Public
Tuition: $9K
Tuition: $9K
12
Saddleback College
Mission Viejo, CA·Public
Tuition: $12K
Tuition: $12K
13
Diablo Valley College
Pleasant Hill, CA·Public
Tuition: $10K
Musical Theater
Tuition: $10K
14
Palomar College
San Marcos, CA·Public
Tuition: $11K
Tuition: $11K
15
Santa Ana College
Santa Ana, CA·Public
Tuition: $11K
Tuition: $11K
16
Fullerton College
Fullerton, CA·Public
Tuition: $12K
Tuition: $12K
17
Napa Valley College
Napa, CA·Public
Tuition: $12K
Tuition: $12K
18
Cypress College
Cypress, CA·Public
Tuition: $12K
Musical Theatre
Tuition: $12K
19
Riverside City College
Riverside, CA·Public
Tuition: $12K
Tuition: $12K
20
University of California - Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA·Public
School Acceptance: 33%Tuition: $51K
Acceptance: 33%Tuition: $51K
21
Los Angeles Valley College
Valley Glen, CA·Public
Tuition: $11K
Tuition: $11K
22
Cabrillo College
Aptos, CA·Public
Tuition: $10K
Tuition: $10K
23
University of California - Davis
Davis, CA·Public
School Acceptance: 42%Tuition: $51KAvg GPA: 4.04 (W)
BA Theatre & Dance
Acceptance: 42%Tuition: $51KGPA: 4.04 (W)
24
California State Polytechnic University - Pomona
Pomona, CA·Public
School Acceptance: 75%Tuition: $20KAvg GPA: 3.69 (W)
Acceptance: 75%Tuition: $20KGPA: 3.69 (W)
25
California State University - San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA·Public
School Acceptance: 94%Tuition: $21KAvg GPA: 3.36 (W)
Musical Theatre
Acceptance: 94%Tuition: $21KGPA: 3.36 (W)
26
Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA·Public
School Acceptance: 93%Tuition: $21KAvg GPA: 3.4 (W)
Acceptance: 93%Tuition: $21KGPA: 3.4 (W)
27
University of Redlands
Redlands, CA·Private
School Acceptance: 83%Tuition: $61KAvg GPA: 3.75 (W)
Acceptance: 83%Tuition: $61KGPA: 3.75 (W)
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