Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
No Audition
No Interview
University App Required
PERFORMANCE TRAINING
•Acting-focused curriculum with courses in Acting for the Camera, Musical Theatre Performance, and Voice and Movement
•Prepares students to audition for acting programs at CSUs, UCs, private colleges, and conservatories
•60-unit degree with intensive practical experience
TRAINING & PRODUCTIONS
•Chaffey Theatre Company produces 2-3 productions each year
•Performance opportunities in the Gardiner W. Spring Auditorium
•Theatre Practicum courses provide hands-on production experience
CAMPUS RECOGNITION
•Named a top 10 community college in the nation by the Aspen Institute
•Hispanic-Serving Institution with a diverse student body
University AppApplication
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Deadline
Rolling
ENROLLMENT
•Open enrollment with rolling admissions — no application deadline
•No application fee
TRANSFER PREPARATION
•Curriculum prepares students for transfer to CSU, UC, private colleges, and acting conservatories
•For guaranteed CSU transfer in theatre arts, consider the AA-T Theatre Arts for Transfer degree
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
•Apply through the International Student Center (separate application)
ADMISSION PROCESS
•No audition or interview required — open enrollment community college
•Apply via OpenCCC Apply and receive confirmation with student ID within 15 minutes
•Complete New Student Orientation and Placement for math and English
•Meet with a counselor to create an Educational Plan during your first semester
Program info updated 3h ago
PERFORMANCE TRAINING
•Acting-focused curriculum with courses in Acting for the Camera, Musical Theatre Performance, and Voice and Movement
•Prepares students to audition for acting programs at CSUs, UCs, private colleges, and conservatories
•60-unit degree with intensive practical experience
TRAINING & PRODUCTIONS
•Chaffey Theatre Company produces 2-3 productions each year
•Performance opportunities in the Gardiner W. Spring Auditorium
•Theatre Practicum courses provide hands-on production experience
CAMPUS RECOGNITION
•Named a top 10 community college in the nation by the Aspen Institute
•Hispanic-Serving Institution with a diverse student body
Updated 3h ago
Academic School Information
34%
Grad Rate
18,132
Enrollment
$42,975
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$1,184
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$11,120
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$5,672
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$4,529
Family Income $30k - $48k$4,666
Family Income $48k - $75k$7,498
Family Income $75k - $110k$9,485
Family Income $110k+$11,905
