Best Theatre & Drama Programs in Illinois
Explore the top 15 Theatre & Drama programs in Illinois. Compare acceptance rates, tuition costs, class sizes, and audition requirements to find the right fit for you.
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Illinois Wesleyan University
Bloomington, IL·Private
School Acceptance: 39%Tuition: $58KAvg GPA: 3.82 (W)Selectiveness: SelectiveClass Size: Small
Acceptance: 39%Tuition: $58KGPA: 3.82 (W)Selectiveness: SelectiveClass Size: Small
Millikin University
Decatur, IL·Private
School Acceptance: 67%Tuition: $27KAvg GPA: 3.25Selectiveness: SelectiveClass Size: Small
Acceptance: 67%Tuition: $27KGPA: 3.25Selectiveness: SelectiveClass Size: Small
DePaul University
Chicago, IL·Private
School Acceptance: 76%Tuition: $46KAvg GPA: 3.78 (W)Selectiveness: SelectiveClass Size: Very Small
Theatre for Young Audiences
Acceptance: 76%Tuition: $46KGPA: 3.78 (W)Selectiveness: SelectiveClass Size: Very Small
Roosevelt University / CCPA
Chicago, IL·Private
School Acceptance: 97%Tuition: $21KAvg GPA: 3.13 (W)Selectiveness: SelectiveClass Size: Small
General
Acceptance: 97%Tuition: $21KGPA: 3.13 (W)Selectiveness: SelectiveClass Size: Small
University of Chicago
Chicago, IL·Private
School Acceptance: 4%Tuition: $71KAvg GPA: 4.97 (W)
BA Theater and Performance Studies
Acceptance: 4%Tuition: $71KGPA: 4.97 (W)
Northwestern University
Evanston, IL·Private
School Acceptance: 8%Tuition: $68KAvg GPA: 4.17 (W)Selectiveness: —Class Size: —
Acceptance: 8%Tuition: $68KGPA: 4.17 (W)Selectiveness: —Class Size: —
University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL·Public
School Acceptance: 42%Tuition: $35KAvg GPA: 4 (W)Class Size: Medium
Theatre Studies
Acceptance: 42%Tuition: $35KGPA: 4 (W)Class Size: Medium
Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, IL·Public
School Acceptance: 70%Tuition: $13KAvg GPA: 3.4
Acceptance: 70%Tuition: $13KGPA: 3.4
Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL·Public
School Acceptance: 71%Tuition: $15KAvg GPA: 3.38 (W)
Acceptance: 71%Tuition: $15KGPA: 3.38 (W)
Elmhurst University
Elmhurst, IL·Private
School Acceptance: 74%Tuition: $43KAvg GPA: 3.59 (W)
General Theatre, Theatre Arts Administration
Acceptance: 74%Tuition: $43KGPA: 3.59 (W)
Bradley University
Peoria, IL·Private
School Acceptance: 77%Tuition: $42KAvg GPA: 3.77 (W)
Acceptance: 77%Tuition: $42KGPA: 3.77 (W)
North Central College
Naperville, IL·Private
School Acceptance: 77%Tuition: $46KAvg GPA: 3.57 (W)
BA Theatre
Acceptance: 77%Tuition: $46KGPA: 3.57 (W)
Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL·Private
School Acceptance: 82%Tuition: $54KAvg GPA: 3.91 (W)
Acceptance: 82%Tuition: $54KGPA: 3.91 (W)
Illinois State University
Normal, IL·Public
School Acceptance: 88%Tuition: $28KAvg GPA: 3.62 (W)
Theatre Studies
Acceptance: 88%Tuition: $28KGPA: 3.62 (W)
Rockford University
Rockford, IL·Private
School Acceptance: 93%Tuition: $38KAvg GPA: 3.25 (W)
Acceptance: 93%Tuition: $38KGPA: 3.25 (W)
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Other Disciplines in Illinois
Acting (16)Costume Design (7)Dance (6)Directing (3)Dramaturgy (4)Lighting Design (7)Musical Theatre (12)Playwriting (4)Production Technology (6)Projection & Media Design (6)Scenic Design (7)Sound Design (6)Stage Management (4)Technical Direction (4)Theatre Education (3)Theatre History & Theory (3)Theatre Management (2)Voice (7)
