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Community College of Philadelphia

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Training

Comprehensive 62-credit curriculum covering acting, directing, technical theater, and dramatic literature

Hands-on production experience through rehearsal and performance courses

Coursework in movement, dance, voice, scenic design, and stage management

Professional Development

Develops transferable skills in public speaking, communication, and project management

Related proficiency certificates available in Acting and Technical Theater

Degree Flexibility

Designed for transfer to 4-year BA/BFA theater programs

Transfer agreements with 12+ Pennsylvania institutions including Temple University, Arcadia University, and West Chester University

Dual admissions partnerships include scholarship opportunities

School info

Snapshot

Grad rate

24%

Enrollment

11.9K

Earnings

$41K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$4,632

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$12,744

Before aid

Average net price

$11,911

After aid

College Scorecard

Program info updated Sep 16, 4:14 PM

Program Highlights

Training

Comprehensive 62-credit curriculum covering acting, directing, technical theater, and dramatic literature

Hands-on production experience through rehearsal and performance courses

Coursework in movement, dance, voice, scenic design, and stage management

Professional Development

Develops transferable skills in public speaking, communication, and project management

Related proficiency certificates available in Acting and Technical Theater

Degree Flexibility

Designed for transfer to 4-year BA/BFA theater programs

Transfer agreements with 12+ Pennsylvania institutions including Temple University, Arcadia University, and West Chester University

Dual admissions partnerships include scholarship opportunities

Program Highlights

Training

Comprehensive 62-credit curriculum covering acting, directing, technical theater, and dramatic literature

Hands-on production experience through rehearsal and performance courses

Coursework in movement, dance, voice, scenic design, and stage management

Professional Development

Develops transferable skills in public speaking, communication, and project management

Related proficiency certificates available in Acting and Technical Theater

Degree Flexibility

Designed for transfer to 4-year BA/BFA theater programs

Transfer agreements with 12+ Pennsylvania institutions including Temple University, Arcadia University, and West Chester University

Dual admissions partnerships include scholarship opportunities

Key Info

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Deadline

PriorityDec 1, 2026

Regular DecisionRolling

Admissions Process · ccp.edu

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Enrollment

Open admission with rolling deadlines

Free application via CCP's online portal

Priority deadline: August 1 (fall), December 1 (spring)

Admission Pathway

Students must satisfy CCP English and math placement requirements at admission

Developmental English or math coursework may be required as part of the degree plan

Transfer Pathway

This is a transfer pathway degree built to transfer into a four-year program. Confirm which universities it articulates to, and which credits carry over, before you enroll.

What's The Process

Admission

No audition or portfolio required

Open admission — apply and enroll

Contact: (215) 751-8010

School info

Snapshot

Grad rate

24%

Enrollment

11.9K

Earnings

$41K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$4,632

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$12,744

Before aid

Average net price

$11,911

After aid

College Scorecard

Training

Comprehensive 62-credit curriculum covering acting, directing, technical theater, and dramatic literature

Hands-on production experience through rehearsal and performance courses

Coursework in movement, dance, voice, scenic design, and stage management

Professional Development

Develops transferable skills in public speaking, communication, and project management

Related proficiency certificates available in Acting and Technical Theater

Degree Flexibility

Designed for transfer to 4-year BA/BFA theater programs

Transfer agreements with 12+ Pennsylvania institutions including Temple University, Arcadia University, and West Chester University

Dual admissions partnerships include scholarship opportunities

Updated Sep 16, 4:14 PM

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