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Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredInterview RequiredNo PortfolioUniversity App Required

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In-Person or Virtual

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Highly Selective12-24 StudentsStudy Abroad

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Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredInterview RequiredNo PortfolioUniversity App Required

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Highly Selective12-24 StudentsStudy Abroad

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredInterview RequiredNo PortfolioUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Highly Selective12-24 StudentsStudy Abroad

Training

Performance Core program shared by BFA Acting and Theatre Arts-Performance majors

Students don't select specific major until end of freshman year

Emphasis on artistic maturity, communal perspective, and curiosity

Notable Alumni

Julianne Moore — Oscar winner, Still Alice

Geena Davis — Oscar winner, The Accidental Tourist

Michael Chiklis — Emmy winner, The Shield

Marisa Tomei — Oscar winner, My Cousin Vinny

Jason Alexander — Tony winner, Seinfeld

Alfre Woodard — Emmy & Golden Globe winner

Ginnifer Goodwin — Big Love, Once Upon a Time

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Avg GPA

3.90

Admit rate

11%

school-wide

Grad rate

89%

Enrollment

18.2K

Earnings

$83K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$74,594

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$98,419

Before aid

Average net price

$24,402

After aid

Program info updated 4d ago

Program Highlights

Training

Performance Core program shared by BFA Acting and Theatre Arts-Performance majors

Students don't select specific major until end of freshman year

Emphasis on artistic maturity, communal perspective, and curiosity

Notable Alumni

Julianne Moore — Oscar winner, Still Alice

Geena Davis — Oscar winner, The Accidental Tourist

Michael Chiklis — Emmy winner, The Shield

Marisa Tomei — Oscar winner, My Cousin Vinny

Jason Alexander — Tony winner, Seinfeld

Alfre Woodard — Emmy & Golden Globe winner

Ginnifer Goodwin — Big Love, Once Upon a Time

Training

Performance Core program shared by BFA Acting and Theatre Arts-Performance majors

Students don't select specific major until end of freshman year

Emphasis on artistic maturity, communal perspective, and curiosity

Notable Alumni

Julianne Moore — Oscar winner, Still Alice

Geena Davis — Oscar winner, The Accidental Tourist

Michael Chiklis — Emmy winner, The Shield

Marisa Tomei — Oscar winner, My Cousin Vinny

Jason Alexander — Tony winner, Seinfeld

Alfre Woodard — Emmy & Golden Globe winner

Ginnifer Goodwin — Big Love, Once Upon a Time

Updated 4d ago

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