Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
No Audition
No Interview
University App Required
Program Highlights
TRAINING APPROACH
•Meisner-based acting technique focused on film and television performance
•Program led by Academy Award-winning producer
•Core curriculum includes Voice & Speech, Alexander Technique, Movement, and Improvisation
•Elective options include Stunts & Fights, Character Voices, Accents & Dialects, and Comedy for Social Media
FACILITIES
•Eight professional soundstages with full lighting grids and standing sets
•200-seat Main Stage Theater in San Francisco's theater district
•Black Box Theatre for developing one-person shows
•Free access to professional cameras and equipment for student use
CAREER DEVELOPMENT
•Graduate with a professional demo reel through the three-year Reel Development program
•Annual NXTUP Film Festival showcased to casting directors, agents, and producers
•Collaboration opportunities with writing, directing, and producing students
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Elijah Roberts — starred in Night Swim (2024)
Key Info
University AppApplication
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Deadlines
Spring 2026Jan 19, 2026
Summer 2026Jun 8, 2026
Fall 2026Aug 24, 2026
Good to Know
ENROLLMENT
•Available on campus in San Francisco only — not offered online
•Fall, Spring, and Summer enrollment available
•Application deadlines approximately one week before each semester start
CONTACT
•Admissions: admissions@academyart.edu
•Phone: 800-544-2787
What's The Process
ADMISSION PROCESS
•No audition or portfolio required for admission
•Open enrollment — admission based on proof of high school graduation or equivalency
•Official or unofficial high school transcripts accepted
•Rolling admissions with continuous decisions
Program info updated 1d ago
TRAINING APPROACH
•Meisner-based acting technique focused on film and television performance
•Program led by Academy Award-winning producer
•Core curriculum includes Voice & Speech, Alexander Technique, Movement, and Improvisation
•Elective options include Stunts & Fights, Character Voices, Accents & Dialects, and Comedy for Social Media
FACILITIES
•Eight professional soundstages with full lighting grids and standing sets
•200-seat Main Stage Theater in San Francisco's theater district
•Black Box Theatre for developing one-person shows
•Free access to professional cameras and equipment for student use
CAREER DEVELOPMENT
•Graduate with a professional demo reel through the three-year Reel Development program
•Annual NXTUP Film Festival showcased to casting directors, agents, and producers
•Collaboration opportunities with writing, directing, and producing students
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Elijah Roberts — starred in Night Swim (2024)
Updated 1d ago
Academic School Information
38%
Grad Rate
3,587
Enrollment
$39,008
Earnings
10yr after
Tuition & Fees
$30,736
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$40,613
after typical aid
Average annual cost is often lower than tuition because it accounts for grants and scholarships most students receive. It includes tuition, room & board, books, and supplies.
Family Income $0 - $30k$37,668
Family Income $30k - $48k$36,340
Family Income $48k - $75k$43,874
Family Income $75k - $110k$43,953
Family Income $110k+$44,082
