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BFA Drama
Concentration
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BFA Drama
Concentration
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BFA Drama
Acting
Program snapshot
Admissions
Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App RequiredAudition format
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Ultra-SelectiveUnder 12 StudentsProgram Recognition
•First degree-granting drama program in the U.S., founded 1914 — consistently ranked #1 nationally
•Alumni have won 66+ Tony Awards across acting, design, directing, and producing
Training
•Acting and music theatre students train side-by-side with a shared core in acting, voice/speech, and movement
•Conservatory model within a top research university — access to courses in computer science, robotics, and humanities
Performance & Productions
•14-18 productions per season plus 15-25 lab productions each semester across the Purnell Center's three theatres
•Philip Chosky Theater (430-seat proscenium), Helen Wayne Rauh Studio Theater (140-seat black box), and John Wells Video Studio
Notable Alumni
•Holly Hunter — Academy Award winner (The Piano)
•Cherry Jones — 2-time Tony winner (The Heiress, Doubt)
•Matt Bomer — Golden Globe winner (White Collar, Fellow Travelers)
•Blair Underwood — Emmy-nominated (L.A. Law, Dear White People)
•Will Brill — Tony winner, Stereophonic (2024)
Professional Development
•Annual NYC and LA showcases for graduating seniors across all disciplines
•Extensive alumni network spanning Broadway, film, and television
Verified Recent Class Sizes
•Class of 2030: 11 students
•Class of 2029: 12 students
•Class of 2028: 12 students
Academic info
Snapshot
3.89
Avg GPA
12%
Admit Rate
school-wide
93%
Grad Rate
7.3K
Enrollment
$115K
Earnings
10yr after
Costs & Aid
Average Annual Cost
$31,944
after typical aid
Tuition & Fees
$66,246
before aid
Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.
$0-30k$9,097
$30-48k$6,994
$48-75k$14,468
$75-110k$24,865
$110k+$51,480
Program info updated 2d ago
Program Highlights
Program Recognition
•First degree-granting drama program in the U.S., founded 1914 — consistently ranked #1 nationally
•Alumni have won 66+ Tony Awards across acting, design, directing, and producing
Training
•Acting and music theatre students train side-by-side with a shared core in acting, voice/speech, and movement
•Conservatory model within a top research university — access to courses in computer science, robotics, and humanities
Performance & Productions
•14-18 productions per season plus 15-25 lab productions each semester across the Purnell Center's three theatres
•Philip Chosky Theater (430-seat proscenium), Helen Wayne Rauh Studio Theater (140-seat black box), and John Wells Video Studio
Notable Alumni
•Holly Hunter — Academy Award winner (The Piano)
•Cherry Jones — 2-time Tony winner (The Heiress, Doubt)
•Matt Bomer — Golden Globe winner (White Collar, Fellow Travelers)
•Blair Underwood — Emmy-nominated (L.A. Law, Dear White People)
•Will Brill — Tony winner, Stereophonic (2024)
Professional Development
•Annual NYC and LA showcases for graduating seniors across all disciplines
•Extensive alumni network spanning Broadway, film, and television
Verified Recent Class Sizes
•Class of 2030: 11 students
•Class of 2029: 12 students
•Class of 2028: 12 students
Program Recognition
•First degree-granting drama program in the U.S., founded 1914 — consistently ranked #1 nationally
•Alumni have won 66+ Tony Awards across acting, design, directing, and producing
Training
•Acting and music theatre students train side-by-side with a shared core in acting, voice/speech, and movement
•Conservatory model within a top research university — access to courses in computer science, robotics, and humanities
Performance & Productions
•14-18 productions per season plus 15-25 lab productions each semester across the Purnell Center's three theatres
•Philip Chosky Theater (430-seat proscenium), Helen Wayne Rauh Studio Theater (140-seat black box), and John Wells Video Studio
Notable Alumni
•Holly Hunter — Academy Award winner (The Piano)
•Cherry Jones — 2-time Tony winner (The Heiress, Doubt)
•Matt Bomer — Golden Globe winner (White Collar, Fellow Travelers)
•Blair Underwood — Emmy-nominated (L.A. Law, Dear White People)
•Will Brill — Tony winner, Stereophonic (2024)
Professional Development
•Annual NYC and LA showcases for graduating seniors across all disciplines
•Extensive alumni network spanning Broadway, film, and television
Verified Recent Class Sizes
•Class of 2030: 11 students
•Class of 2029: 12 students
•Class of 2028: 12 students
Updated 2d ago
