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BFA Musical Theatre
Program snapshot
Admissions
Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App RequiredAudition format
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Selective25-40 StudentsTRAINING
•Hands-on learning with versatile performer training across acting, singing, and dance
•Students perform in up to 40 productions annually — new students encouraged to audition immediately
•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
•Aaron J. Nelson '12 — Broadway performer in The Lion King
FACILITIES
•State-of-the-art Getz Theatre Center with four professional-quality stages
•Full scene shop, costume shop, and makeup/prosthetics lab
LOCATION
•Located in Chicago's vibrant theatre district with innovative storefront theaters and nationally recognized companies
Academic info
Snapshot
3.52
Avg GPA (W)
89%
Admit Rate
school-wide
50%
Grad Rate
5.4K
Enrollment
$42K
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 2d ago
Program Highlights
TRAINING
•Hands-on learning with versatile performer training across acting, singing, and dance
•Students perform in up to 40 productions annually — new students encouraged to audition immediately
•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
•Aaron J. Nelson '12 — Broadway performer in The Lion King
FACILITIES
•State-of-the-art Getz Theatre Center with four professional-quality stages
•Full scene shop, costume shop, and makeup/prosthetics lab
LOCATION
•Located in Chicago's vibrant theatre district with innovative storefront theaters and nationally recognized companies
TRAINING
•Hands-on learning with versatile performer training across acting, singing, and dance
•Students perform in up to 40 productions annually — new students encouraged to audition immediately
•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
•Aaron J. Nelson '12 — Broadway performer in The Lion King
FACILITIES
•State-of-the-art Getz Theatre Center with four professional-quality stages
•Full scene shop, costume shop, and makeup/prosthetics lab
LOCATION
•Located in Chicago's vibrant theatre district with innovative storefront theaters and nationally recognized companies
Updated 2d ago
