Private school3.6K
Program
BFA Acting
Program snapshot
Admissions
No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App RequiredProgram
BFA Acting
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Program snapshot
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BFA Acting
Program snapshot
Admissions
No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App RequiredTraining
•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
Notable Alumni
•Elijah Roberts — starred in Night Swim (2024)
Professional 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
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
Academic info
Snapshot
38%
Grad Rate
3.6K
Enrollment
$39K
Earnings
10yr after
Costs & Aid
Average Annual Cost
$40,613
after typical aid
Tuition & Fees
$30,736
before aid
Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.
$0-30k$37,668
$30-48k$36,340
$48-75k$43,874
$75-110k$43,953
$110k+$44,082
Program info updated May 11, 6:42 PM
Program Highlights
Training
•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
Notable Alumni
•Elijah Roberts — starred in Night Swim (2024)
Professional 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
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
Training
•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
Notable Alumni
•Elijah Roberts — starred in Night Swim (2024)
Professional 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
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
Updated May 11, 6:42 PM
