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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Program profile

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Training

Founded in 1947 — one of the longest-running community college theatre programs in California

Performances at the Taube Atrium Theater and Z Space

Faculty active in professional theatre and media in San Francisco and beyond

Training spans acting, improvisation, set design, stage management, and directing

Notable Alumni

Danny Glover — award-winning actor (Lethal Weapon, The Color Purple)

Barbara Eden — star of I Dream of Jeannie

Bill Bixby — star of The Incredible Hulk

Michael Gene Sullivan — San Francisco Mime Troupe playwright and actor

Velina Brown — acclaimed Bay Area theatre actor

Degree Flexibility

Associate Degree for Transfer (AD-T) accepted at all CSU campuses

Recent graduates have transferred to UCSD, UCSB, and NYU

Alumni building careers at A.C.T., Shotgun Players, Magic Theatre, SF Opera, and La Jolla Playhouse

School Info

Snapshot

40%

Grad Rate

17.3K

Enrollment

$46K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$1,710

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$16,110

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$33,225

Before aid

Average Net Price

$6,906

After aid

04 17 25 25 26 Coa All Groups Including Summer 26 Va Budget.Pdf · ccsf.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Jul 25, 8:31 PM

Program Highlights

Training

Founded in 1947 — one of the longest-running community college theatre programs in California

Performances at the Taube Atrium Theater and Z Space

Faculty active in professional theatre and media in San Francisco and beyond

Training spans acting, improvisation, set design, stage management, and directing

Notable Alumni

Danny Glover — award-winning actor (Lethal Weapon, The Color Purple)

Barbara Eden — star of I Dream of Jeannie

Bill Bixby — star of The Incredible Hulk

Michael Gene Sullivan — San Francisco Mime Troupe playwright and actor

Velina Brown — acclaimed Bay Area theatre actor

Degree Flexibility

Associate Degree for Transfer (AD-T) accepted at all CSU campuses

Recent graduates have transferred to UCSD, UCSB, and NYU

Alumni building careers at A.C.T., Shotgun Players, Magic Theatre, SF Opera, and La Jolla Playhouse

Program Highlights

Training

Founded in 1947 — one of the longest-running community college theatre programs in California

Performances at the Taube Atrium Theater and Z Space

Faculty active in professional theatre and media in San Francisco and beyond

Training spans acting, improvisation, set design, stage management, and directing

Notable Alumni

Danny Glover — award-winning actor (Lethal Weapon, The Color Purple)

Barbara Eden — star of I Dream of Jeannie

Bill Bixby — star of The Incredible Hulk

Michael Gene Sullivan — San Francisco Mime Troupe playwright and actor

Velina Brown — acclaimed Bay Area theatre actor

Degree Flexibility

Associate Degree for Transfer (AD-T) accepted at all CSU campuses

Recent graduates have transferred to UCSD, UCSB, and NYU

Alumni building careers at A.C.T., Shotgun Players, Magic Theatre, SF Opera, and La Jolla Playhouse

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Spring 2027

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Fee

International Fee

$50

Deadline

Spring 2027 New International Student DeadlineOct 1, 2026

Spring 2027 International Transfer-In DeadlineNov 1, 2026

Spring 2027 International Change-of-Status or OPT Returning DeadlineNov 1, 2026

Regular DecisionRolling

Admissions International Students · ccsf.edu

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply online via CCCApply at ccsf.edu/apply-ccsf

Domestic applicants pay no application fee; international applicants pay $50

Free tuition for eligible San Francisco residents

California residents: $46/unit

Enrollment

Rolling admissions — fall and spring entry

Meet with a counselor to build a personalized education plan

60+ unit program across four semesters

TH A 201–204 (Play Rehearsal and Presentation) require audition or department approval

These are elective courses within the program, not admission requirements

Transfer Pathway

This is a transfer pathway degree built to transfer into a four-year program. Confirm which universities it articulates to, and which credits carry over, before you enroll.

What's The Process

Audition Process

No audition required — open enrollment

Apply through CCCApply and register for classes

Scholarship Info

Scholarships

Michael J. Griffith Memorial Scholarships are awarded annually to students pursuing a CCSF Theatre Arts acting certificate or transfer degree

The latest department posting is for Fall 2025 with a November 22, 2025 deadline; a newer cycle has not yet been published

School Info

Snapshot

40%

Grad Rate

17.3K

Enrollment

$46K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$1,710

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$16,110

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$33,225

Before aid

Average Net Price

$6,906

After aid

04 17 25 25 26 Coa All Groups Including Summer 26 Va Budget.Pdf · ccsf.edu College Scorecard

Training

Founded in 1947 — one of the longest-running community college theatre programs in California

Performances at the Taube Atrium Theater and Z Space

Faculty active in professional theatre and media in San Francisco and beyond

Training spans acting, improvisation, set design, stage management, and directing

Notable Alumni

Danny Glover — award-winning actor (Lethal Weapon, The Color Purple)

Barbara Eden — star of I Dream of Jeannie

Bill Bixby — star of The Incredible Hulk

Michael Gene Sullivan — San Francisco Mime Troupe playwright and actor

Velina Brown — acclaimed Bay Area theatre actor

Degree Flexibility

Associate Degree for Transfer (AD-T) accepted at all CSU campuses

Recent graduates have transferred to UCSD, UCSB, and NYU

Alumni building careers at A.C.T., Shotgun Players, Magic Theatre, SF Opera, and La Jolla Playhouse

Updated Jul 25, 8:31 PM