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25-40 StudentsBrowse programs
TRAINING
•Students perform in up to 40 productions annually — new students encouraged to audition immediately
•Hands-on learning through musicals, student films, and devised work
•Faculty are working professionals with experience across Chicago, New York, and beyond
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Chase Infiniti '22 — feature film debut alongside Leonardo DiCaprio in One Battle After Another; appeared on Apple TV+'s Presumed Innocent
•Rob Colletti '11 — Broadway debut in The Book of Mormon; lead in School of Rock national tour
LOCATION
•Located in heart of Chicago theatre district with connections to innovative storefront theaters
•96% of 2023 graduates employed or pursuing creative practice within one year
DEGREE FLEXIBILITY
•BA offers flexibility to explore other subjects or double major while gaining solid foundation in musical theatre
•Both BA and BFA programs offer equal opportunities to audition for Columbia productions
Academic info
Snapshot
3.52
Avg GPA (W)
89%
Admit Rate
school-wide
50%
Grad Rate
5,368
Enrollment
$42,195
Earnings
10yr after
Costs & Aid
Average Annual Cost
$26,598
after typical aid
Tuition & Fees
$34,088
before aid
Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.
$0-30k$20,924
$30-48k$21,423
$48-75k$25,590
$75-110k$31,677
$110k+$36,436
Program info updated 3d ago
TRAINING
•Students perform in up to 40 productions annually — new students encouraged to audition immediately
•Hands-on learning through musicals, student films, and devised work
•Faculty are working professionals with experience across Chicago, New York, and beyond
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Chase Infiniti '22 — feature film debut alongside Leonardo DiCaprio in One Battle After Another; appeared on Apple TV+'s Presumed Innocent
•Rob Colletti '11 — Broadway debut in The Book of Mormon; lead in School of Rock national tour
LOCATION
•Located in heart of Chicago theatre district with connections to innovative storefront theaters
•96% of 2023 graduates employed or pursuing creative practice within one year
DEGREE FLEXIBILITY
•BA offers flexibility to explore other subjects or double major while gaining solid foundation in musical theatre
•Both BA and BFA programs offer equal opportunities to audition for Columbia productions
Updated 3d ago
