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CUNY Lehman College

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BFA Multimedia Performing Arts

Theatre

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BA Theatre

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BA Dance

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BFA Multimedia Performing Arts

Theatre

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BFA Multimedia Performing Arts

Dance

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Program Recognition

•3rd place in the 2025 American Prize for Musical Theatre Performance

Training

•Multidisciplinary BFA Theatre Track combining acting, directing, play analysis, multimedia performance, and creative technology

•Core courses in acting for the camera, digital storytelling, voice for the stage, and improvisation

•Theatre history, play analysis, and performing arts management coursework

•Capstone: Devised Multimedia Performance and Multimedia Performing Arts Project

Notable Alumni

•Kenny Nuñez — Theater Manager, Shubert Organization on Broadway

•Amalia Olivia Rojas — playwright and theatre artivist

•Robert Torigoe — Education Initiatives Manager at Lincoln Center

Value

•Located in the Bronx with direct access to NYC theatre industry

•CUNY tuition makes this one of the most affordable BFA programs in the country

•Hispanic-Serving Institution with a diverse student body

School Info

Snapshot

3.50

Avg GPA (W)

57%

Admit Rate

school-wide

51%

Grad Rate

10.7K

Enrollment

$58K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$7,410

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$15,360

Before aid

Average Net Price

$3,148

After aid

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Program info updated Jun 29, 3:41 PM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•3rd place in the 2025 American Prize for Musical Theatre Performance

Training

•Multidisciplinary BFA Theatre Track combining acting, directing, play analysis, multimedia performance, and creative technology

•Core courses in acting for the camera, digital storytelling, voice for the stage, and improvisation

•Theatre history, play analysis, and performing arts management coursework

•Capstone: Devised Multimedia Performance and Multimedia Performing Arts Project

Notable Alumni

•Kenny Nuñez — Theater Manager, Shubert Organization on Broadway

•Amalia Olivia Rojas — playwright and theatre artivist

•Robert Torigoe — Education Initiatives Manager at Lincoln Center

Value

•Located in the Bronx with direct access to NYC theatre industry

•CUNY tuition makes this one of the most affordable BFA programs in the country

•Hispanic-Serving Institution with a diverse student body

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•3rd place in the 2025 American Prize for Musical Theatre Performance

Training

•Multidisciplinary BFA Theatre Track combining acting, directing, play analysis, multimedia performance, and creative technology

•Core courses in acting for the camera, digital storytelling, voice for the stage, and improvisation

•Theatre history, play analysis, and performing arts management coursework

•Capstone: Devised Multimedia Performance and Multimedia Performing Arts Project

Notable Alumni

•Kenny Nuñez — Theater Manager, Shubert Organization on Broadway

•Amalia Olivia Rojas — playwright and theatre artivist

•Robert Torigoe — Education Initiatives Manager at Lincoln Center

Value

•Located in the Bronx with direct access to NYC theatre industry

•CUNY tuition makes this one of the most affordable BFA programs in the country

•Hispanic-Serving Institution with a diverse student body

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Fees

Freshman Fee

$65

Transfer Fee

$70

Deadline

PriorityFeb 1, 2027

Regular DecisionRolling

Submission Requirements

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•Freshman applicants submit official high school transcript(s) with proof of graduation or GED/HSE diploma and scores

•Transfer applicants submit official transcript(s) from all colleges, universities, or proprietary schools attended

•Transfer applicants with fewer than 24 earned college credits also submit an official high school transcript and proof of graduation or equivalency

English Proficiency

•Temporary-visa applicants educated in a non-English-speaking environment submit official TOEFL scores or other accepted testing documentation

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Good to Know

Application Logistics

•Apply via the CUNY online application

•Freshman application fee: $65; transfer application fee: $70; fee waivers available

Enrollment

•Fall application and supporting documents priority deadline is February 1

•Lehman recommends February 1 for full scholarship consideration

•SAT/ACT scores are not required or considered through the Spring 2027 admission cycle

Transfer Pathway

BMCC AS Theatre graduates receive 60 transfer credits toward Lehman's BFA Multimedia Performing Arts - Theatre Track, leaving 60 credits to complete at Lehman.

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What's The Process

Admission Process

•No audition or prescreen required for admission

•Admission is based on high school GPA and college-prep coursework

Scholarship Info

Lehman Scholarships

•Apply by February 1 priority deadline for full scholarship consideration

•Macaulay Honors College scholarship available at Lehman — includes free tuition, expense account, laptop, and faculty mentorship

School Info

Snapshot

3.50

Avg GPA (W)

57%

Admit Rate

school-wide

51%

Grad Rate

10.7K

Enrollment

$58K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$7,410

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$15,360

Before aid

Average Net Price

$3,148

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Program Recognition

•3rd place in the 2025 American Prize for Musical Theatre Performance

Training

•Multidisciplinary BFA Theatre Track combining acting, directing, play analysis, multimedia performance, and creative technology

•Core courses in acting for the camera, digital storytelling, voice for the stage, and improvisation

•Theatre history, play analysis, and performing arts management coursework

•Capstone: Devised Multimedia Performance and Multimedia Performing Arts Project

Notable Alumni

•Kenny Nuñez — Theater Manager, Shubert Organization on Broadway

•Amalia Olivia Rojas — playwright and theatre artivist

•Robert Torigoe — Education Initiatives Manager at Lincoln Center

Value

•Located in the Bronx with direct access to NYC theatre industry

•CUNY tuition makes this one of the most affordable BFA programs in the country

•Hispanic-Serving Institution with a diverse student body

Updated Jun 29, 3:41 PM