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PROGRAM RECOGNITION
•Strong emphasis on writing with creative risk-taking and experimentation
•Comedy cross-training across multiple platforms and genres
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Alumni network includes writers and performers for Saturday Night Live and major streaming platforms
•Notable alumna: Aidy Bryant '09, writer and actor for Saturday Night Live
•96% of 2023 graduates employed or pursuing creative practice within one year
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
•Located in Chicago, a major comedy hub with access to Second City, The Onion, iO, and The Annoyance
•Capstone semester at Second City with 15 weeks creating full comedy performance on professional stage
•Study abroad opportunity in Los Angeles for screenwriting and sitcom development
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
PROGRAM RECOGNITION
•Strong emphasis on writing with creative risk-taking and experimentation
•Comedy cross-training across multiple platforms and genres
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Alumni network includes writers and performers for Saturday Night Live and major streaming platforms
•Notable alumna: Aidy Bryant '09, writer and actor for Saturday Night Live
•96% of 2023 graduates employed or pursuing creative practice within one year
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
•Located in Chicago, a major comedy hub with access to Second City, The Onion, iO, and The Annoyance
•Capstone semester at Second City with 15 weeks creating full comedy performance on professional stage
•Study abroad opportunity in Los Angeles for screenwriting and sitcom development
Updated 3d ago
