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BFA Theatre Performance
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Highly Selective12-24 StudentsStudy AbroadPerformance & Productions
•First-year students can audition for lead roles in productions
•Four to five main season productions annually, including musicals
•Interdisciplinary collaboration with Dodge College of Film and Media Arts
Notable Alumni
•Graham Sibley — appeared in 50+ independent films including Blush and Dark/Web (Amazon Prime)
•Leah McKendrick — writer/director/actor; feature film M.F.A. (shot on Chapman campus), writing Paramount’s Grease prequel
Professional Development
•Senior-year BFA Actor Showcase with casting directors, agents, managers, and producers
•Business of acting course in senior year
•Southern California location creates synergy with entertainment industry
Study Abroad
•Theatre Academy London program
Degree Flexibility
•Cohort size of about 14 students — very competitive admission
•Undergraduate-only program with personalized education and small class sizes
•Strong faculty mentorship from active working professionals
Academic info
Snapshot
3.75
Avg GPA (W)
65%
Admit Rate
school-wide
81%
Grad Rate
7.5K
Enrollment
$70K
Earnings
10yr after
Costs & Aid
Average Annual Cost
$46,555
after typical aid
Tuition & Fees
$64,984
before aid
Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.
$0-30k$33,559
$30-48k$33,978
$48-75k$33,709
$75-110k$40,011
$110k+$55,066
Program info updated 16h ago
Program Highlights
Performance & Productions
•First-year students can audition for lead roles in productions
•Four to five main season productions annually, including musicals
•Interdisciplinary collaboration with Dodge College of Film and Media Arts
Notable Alumni
•Graham Sibley — appeared in 50+ independent films including Blush and Dark/Web (Amazon Prime)
•Leah McKendrick — writer/director/actor; feature film M.F.A. (shot on Chapman campus), writing Paramount’s Grease prequel
Professional Development
•Senior-year BFA Actor Showcase with casting directors, agents, managers, and producers
•Business of acting course in senior year
•Southern California location creates synergy with entertainment industry
Study Abroad
•Theatre Academy London program
Degree Flexibility
•Cohort size of about 14 students — very competitive admission
•Undergraduate-only program with personalized education and small class sizes
•Strong faculty mentorship from active working professionals
Performance & Productions
•First-year students can audition for lead roles in productions
•Four to five main season productions annually, including musicals
•Interdisciplinary collaboration with Dodge College of Film and Media Arts
Notable Alumni
•Graham Sibley — appeared in 50+ independent films including Blush and Dark/Web (Amazon Prime)
•Leah McKendrick — writer/director/actor; feature film M.F.A. (shot on Chapman campus), writing Paramount’s Grease prequel
Professional Development
•Senior-year BFA Actor Showcase with casting directors, agents, managers, and producers
•Business of acting course in senior year
•Southern California location creates synergy with entertainment industry
Study Abroad
•Theatre Academy London program
Degree Flexibility
•Cohort size of about 14 students — very competitive admission
•Undergraduate-only program with personalized education and small class sizes
•Strong faculty mentorship from active working professionals
Updated 16h ago
