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BFA Theatre
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Selective25-40 StudentsTRAINING
•Well-rounded, broad-based, flexible program for non-performers
•Intended for aspiring producers, directors, playwrights, dramaturgs, and arts administrators
•Liberal arts foundation with theatre specialization
•Located in the heart of Boston's Theatre District with professional industry connections
•Cross-disciplinary study options across Emerson's programs
•Access to five professional-quality performance spaces on campus
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 4d ago
Program Highlights
TRAINING
•Well-rounded, broad-based, flexible program for non-performers
•Intended for aspiring producers, directors, playwrights, dramaturgs, and arts administrators
•Liberal arts foundation with theatre specialization
•Located in the heart of Boston's Theatre District with professional industry connections
•Cross-disciplinary study options across Emerson's programs
•Access to five professional-quality performance spaces on campus
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
•Well-rounded, broad-based, flexible program for non-performers
•Intended for aspiring producers, directors, playwrights, dramaturgs, and arts administrators
•Liberal arts foundation with theatre specialization
•Located in the heart of Boston's Theatre District with professional industry connections
•Cross-disciplinary study options across Emerson's programs
•Access to five professional-quality performance spaces on campus
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 4d ago
