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TRAINING
•Hands-on experience in theatre, film, and TV with over 50 productions annually
•Professional soundstages for on-camera experience
•Collaboration with Columbia's film program on student-directed films
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Joseph Sikora '98 — star of Power and Power Book IV: Force; Honorary Doctorate recipient '25
•Aayisha Ruby Gold '13 — recurring role on NBC's Chicago P.D.
•Shea Couleé '11 — drag superstar and acclaimed performer
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
•Internship opportunities with top Chicago theaters
•Semester options in Los Angeles or at Chicago's Second City
•Study abroad opportunities in London
•96% of 2023 graduates employed or pursuing creative practice within a year
FACILITIES
•Four professional stages, fully stocked scene and costume department
•Makeup and prosthetics lab
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
•Hands-on experience in theatre, film, and TV with over 50 productions annually
•Professional soundstages for on-camera experience
•Collaboration with Columbia's film program on student-directed films
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Joseph Sikora '98 — star of Power and Power Book IV: Force; Honorary Doctorate recipient '25
•Aayisha Ruby Gold '13 — recurring role on NBC's Chicago P.D.
•Shea Couleé '11 — drag superstar and acclaimed performer
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
•Internship opportunities with top Chicago theaters
•Semester options in Los Angeles or at Chicago's Second City
•Study abroad opportunities in London
•96% of 2023 graduates employed or pursuing creative practice within a year
FACILITIES
•Four professional stages, fully stocked scene and costume department
•Makeup and prosthetics lab
Updated 3d ago
