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BFA Theatre & Performance
Program snapshot
Admissions
No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App RequiredAudition format
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Highly Selective12-24 StudentsTraining
•Intensive acting-focused BFA performance program
•Designed to help students develop a clear process to sustain professional work
•Separate from BFA Theatre (which serves non-performers like directors, playwrights)
•Emphasizes trust, connection, and exploration through ensemble work
•Strong individual focus on craft with professional faculty in stage, TV, and film
•Over 40% of degree requirements in liberal arts
•Located in the heart of Boston's Theatre District
Notable Alumni
•Denis Leary — Emmy-nominated actor, comedian, writer (Rescue Me)
•Jennifer Coolidge — Emmy and Golden Globe winner (The White Lotus)
•Henry Winkler — Emmy and Golden Globe winner (Barry, Happy Days)
Academic info
Snapshot
3.73
Avg GPA (W)
51%
Admit Rate
school-wide
78%
Grad Rate
3.9K
Enrollment
$63K
Earnings
10yr after
Costs & Aid
Average Annual Cost
$49,180
after typical aid
Tuition & Fees
$57,056
before aid
Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.
$0-30k$32,650
$30-48k$32,621
$48-75k$41,927
$75-110k$46,252
$110k+$57,288
Program info updated Apr 29, 2:32 AM
Program Highlights
Training
•Intensive acting-focused BFA performance program
•Designed to help students develop a clear process to sustain professional work
•Separate from BFA Theatre (which serves non-performers like directors, playwrights)
•Emphasizes trust, connection, and exploration through ensemble work
•Strong individual focus on craft with professional faculty in stage, TV, and film
•Over 40% of degree requirements in liberal arts
•Located in the heart of Boston's Theatre District
Notable Alumni
•Denis Leary — Emmy-nominated actor, comedian, writer (Rescue Me)
•Jennifer Coolidge — Emmy and Golden Globe winner (The White Lotus)
•Henry Winkler — Emmy and Golden Globe winner (Barry, Happy Days)
Training
•Intensive acting-focused BFA performance program
•Designed to help students develop a clear process to sustain professional work
•Separate from BFA Theatre (which serves non-performers like directors, playwrights)
•Emphasizes trust, connection, and exploration through ensemble work
•Strong individual focus on craft with professional faculty in stage, TV, and film
•Over 40% of degree requirements in liberal arts
•Located in the heart of Boston's Theatre District
Notable Alumni
•Denis Leary — Emmy-nominated actor, comedian, writer (Rescue Me)
•Jennifer Coolidge — Emmy and Golden Globe winner (The White Lotus)
•Henry Winkler — Emmy and Golden Globe winner (Barry, Happy Days)
Updated Apr 29, 2:32 AM
