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No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App RequiredPROGRAM RECOGNITION
•Foothill College ranked #1 community college in the U.S. by Niche (2026)
•Theatre Arts department produces critically acclaimed plays and musicals annually
TRAINING
•Broad foundation in acting, design, technical production, and dramatic literature
•40-unit major with flexible elective selection across theatre disciplines
•Prepares students for transfer to 4-year institutions or entry-level theatre work
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
•Perform or work backstage in 3 major productions per year
•Foothill College Promise: two years of free tuition, up to ,000 for textbooks, and a VTA SmartPass for eligible first-time, full-time students
•Global Experiential Learning programs available for faculty-led study abroad
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58%
Grad Rate
11.1K
Enrollment
$57K
Earnings
10yr after
Costs & Aid
Average Annual Cost
$7,653
after typical aid
In-State Tuition
$1,565
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$12,590
before aid
Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.
$0-30k$6,571
$30-48k$6,390
$48-75k$9,389
$75-110k$11,193
$110k+$14,237
Program info updated 5d ago
Program Highlights
PROGRAM RECOGNITION
•Foothill College ranked #1 community college in the U.S. by Niche (2026)
•Theatre Arts department produces critically acclaimed plays and musicals annually
TRAINING
•Broad foundation in acting, design, technical production, and dramatic literature
•40-unit major with flexible elective selection across theatre disciplines
•Prepares students for transfer to 4-year institutions or entry-level theatre work
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
•Perform or work backstage in 3 major productions per year
•Foothill College Promise: two years of free tuition, up to ,000 for textbooks, and a VTA SmartPass for eligible first-time, full-time students
•Global Experiential Learning programs available for faculty-led study abroad
PROGRAM RECOGNITION
•Foothill College ranked #1 community college in the U.S. by Niche (2026)
•Theatre Arts department produces critically acclaimed plays and musicals annually
TRAINING
•Broad foundation in acting, design, technical production, and dramatic literature
•40-unit major with flexible elective selection across theatre disciplines
•Prepares students for transfer to 4-year institutions or entry-level theatre work
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
•Perform or work backstage in 3 major productions per year
•Foothill College Promise: two years of free tuition, up to ,000 for textbooks, and a VTA SmartPass for eligible first-time, full-time students
•Global Experiential Learning programs available for faculty-led study abroad
Updated 5d ago
