Fairleigh Dickinson University
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Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
No Audition
No Interview
University App Required
Program Highlights
MUSICAL THEATRE TRAINING
•Musical Theater Workshop and Advanced Musical Theater Workshop
•Acting sequence: Basic Acting, Intermediate Acting, Advanced Acting
•Theater Dance, voice training through private lessons or Basic Vocal Technique
•History of the Musical coursework
PRODUCTION OPPORTUNITIES
•Two musicals per year among four main stage productions in the 350-seat Dreyfuss Theater
•Barn Theater black box for contemporary work
•Students work with professional directors, designers, and playwrights
TRIPLE-THREAT CURRICULUM
•Integrated training across acting, singing, and dance
•Cognate courses include Basic Tap, Ballet, Music Theory, and Speech & Diction
•42 credits in the major plus 12 cognate credits
•Career Path to the Arts and Professional Practice cognate courses
Key Info
Good to Know
APPLICATION DETAILS
•Apply via Common App or FDU website
•$50 application fee waiver available when applying online
•Rolling admissions — no fixed deadline
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
•Theatre coursework is now housed within the BA in Art degree
•Offered at the Florham Campus in Madison, NJ
What's The Process
ADMISSION PROCESS
•No audition required for admission
•Admission is through the university application process
•Rolling admissions — apply anytime
•Test scores are optional
Scholarship Info
MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS
•FDU offers merit-based scholarships automatically considered at time of admission
•No separate scholarship application required
Program info updated Today
Academic School Information
95%
Admit Rate
68%
Grad Rate
1,958
Enrollment
$57,273
Earnings
10yr after
Tuition & Fees
$35,822
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$24,415
after typical aid
Average annual cost is often lower than tuition because it accounts for grants and scholarships most students receive. It includes tuition, room & board, books, and supplies.
Annual Cost by Family Income
Family Income $0 - $30k$13,308
Family Income $30k - $48k$17,253
Family Income $48k - $75k$24,146
Family Income $75k - $110k$29,164
Family Income $110k+$33,996
