Brooklyn College / CUNY
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Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
No Audition
No Interview
University App Required
Program Highlights
CURRICULUM
•Wide range of courses in acting, directing, devising, stage management, design, technical production, puppetry, theater management, theater for social change, and dramatic literature
•Join an active ensemble of like-minded artists striving to learn, do, and make theater
•Capstone course options in directing, devised theater, community-engaged theater, and independent projects
INDUSTRY CONNECTIONS
•Access to Magner Career Center job fairs, internship database, and internship panels
•Past employers include HBO, The Public Theater, New York Theater Workshop, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Theatre for a New Audience, and Rattlestick Playwrights Theater
CAREER PATHS
•Performer, teaching artist, speech coach, stage director, arts manager, puppeteer, development director, scenic or costume designer, stage manager, and more
Key Info
University AppApplication
Apply atSchool Website
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Deadline
Regular DecisionFeb 1, 2026
Fee
$65Waiver
Waived for NYC public school students and veterans
Good to Know
APPLICATION PROCESS
•Apply to Brooklyn College via the CUNY Application
•No separate departmental application or audition materials required
What's The Process
NO AUDITION REQUIRED
•Admission is through the standard Brooklyn College university application
•No supplemental application, audition, or portfolio review needed
Program info updated Mar 24, 12:24 AM
CURRICULUM
•Wide range of courses in acting, directing, devising, stage management, design, technical production, puppetry, theater management, theater for social change, and dramatic literature
•Join an active ensemble of like-minded artists striving to learn, do, and make theater
•Capstone course options in directing, devised theater, community-engaged theater, and independent projects
INDUSTRY CONNECTIONS
•Access to Magner Career Center job fairs, internship database, and internship panels
•Past employers include HBO, The Public Theater, New York Theater Workshop, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Theatre for a New Audience, and Rattlestick Playwrights Theater
CAREER PATHS
•Performer, teaching artist, speech coach, stage director, arts manager, puppeteer, development director, scenic or costume designer, stage manager, and more
Updated Mar 24, 12:24 AM
Academic School Information
3.36
Avg GPA (W)
58%
Admit Rate
55%
Grad Rate
10,543
Enrollment
$60,752
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$7,452
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$15,402
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$3,103
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$1,029
Family Income $30k - $48k$2,287
Family Income $48k - $75k$6,193
Family Income $75k - $110k$8,917
Family Income $110k+$12,254
