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Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Highly Selective12-24 StudentsStudy Abroad

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Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Highly Selective12-24 StudentsStudy Abroad

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BFA Acting

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Highly Selective12-24 StudentsStudy Abroad

Program Recognition

Extremely competitive program preparing highly talented students for professional theatre, film, and television

Comprehensive curriculum includes sequence of courses in acting, voice, movement, and specialized workshops

Performance & Productions

Students audition for performance opportunities in Fallon, Lab, and Studio Theatres

Five subscription shows produced each season including classical and contemporary plays and musicals

Notable Alumni

André Holland — Oscar-winning film Moonlight, Selma, The Knick, Castle Rock

Mekia Cox — series regular on ABC's The Rookie

Facilities

Two proscenium theatres and two flexible laboratory or black-box spaces plus studios, shops, and classrooms

Study Abroad

London Theatre Experience available during fall of third year

Students work with England's best teachers and artists, attend theatre weekly, and visit other countries during breaks

School Info

Snapshot

3.71

Avg GPA

24%

Admit Rate

school-wide

86%

Grad Rate

32.2K

Enrollment

$62K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$5,654

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$20,113

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$26,018

Before aid

Average Net Price

$11,297

After aid

Cost Estimates Fall 2026 Spring 2027 · tuition.fsu.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 27, 4:26 PM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Extremely competitive program preparing highly talented students for professional theatre, film, and television

Comprehensive curriculum includes sequence of courses in acting, voice, movement, and specialized workshops

Performance & Productions

Students audition for performance opportunities in Fallon, Lab, and Studio Theatres

Five subscription shows produced each season including classical and contemporary plays and musicals

Notable Alumni

André Holland — Oscar-winning film Moonlight, Selma, The Knick, Castle Rock

Mekia Cox — series regular on ABC's The Rookie

Facilities

Two proscenium theatres and two flexible laboratory or black-box spaces plus studios, shops, and classrooms

Study Abroad

London Theatre Experience available during fall of third year

Students work with England's best teachers and artists, attend theatre weekly, and visit other countries during breaks

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Extremely competitive program preparing highly talented students for professional theatre, film, and television

Comprehensive curriculum includes sequence of courses in acting, voice, movement, and specialized workshops

Performance & Productions

Students audition for performance opportunities in Fallon, Lab, and Studio Theatres

Five subscription shows produced each season including classical and contemporary plays and musicals

Notable Alumni

André Holland — Oscar-winning film Moonlight, Selma, The Knick, Castle Rock

Mekia Cox — series regular on ABC's The Rookie

Facilities

Two proscenium theatres and two flexible laboratory or black-box spaces plus studios, shops, and classrooms

Study Abroad

London Theatre Experience available during fall of third year

Students work with England's best teachers and artists, attend theatre weekly, and visit other countries during breaks

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

University AppApplication

Apply

Common App School Website

Fees

Direct Application Fee

$30

Common App Fee

$35

Deadline

Early Action FSU application (Florida residents only)Oct 15, 2026

Final FSU application deadline (before supplement and prescreen)Dec 1, 2026

First Year · admissions.fsu.edu BFA Acting · theatre.fsu.edu

Program AppApplication

Order

The university application must be submitted before the prescreen.

Deadline

Application and Prescreen DeadlineDec 1, 2026

BFA Acting · theatre.fsu.edu

Prescreen Requirements

Monologues

Requirements

Two Contemporary Monologues

From published plays

Contrasting

Within your casting range

60-90 seconds each

Wildcard / Special SkillOptional

This can be anything that lets us get to know you a little better. It can be sharing something you love to do like cooking or a craft, or demonstrating a special skill like juggling, tennis, a magic act, or an instrument. Be creative and have fun. 60-90 seconds.

Additional Materials

Submission Materials

Theatrical resume

Headshot

LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION (3 required)

Pre Screen Videos (uploaded to the Portfolio section)

Written Statement

Acting Future/Career Goals: A SHORT STATEMENT describing your professional goals and your desire to major in Acting (650 words max)

Slate

You may either do a separate slate video introducing yourself OR slate your name and monologues at the start of each video

BFA Acting · theatre.fsu.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Audition Requirements

Monologues

Requirements

Two Contrasting Contemporary monologues, 1-2 min each

Within your casting range

Performed via individual Zoom appointments

BFA Acting · theatre.fsu.edu

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Submit the FSU Application or Common App first, then complete the program supplement in the Admissions Portal

BFA Acting Supplemental Application will be added to your Application Checklist within 1-2 hours of submitting your FSU application

Early Action is not required to access the supplement; submitting the university application is the prerequisite

Complete the supplemental application and prescreen by December 1; allow time for portal access after submitting the university application

Eligibility

Fall enrollment only

Prescreen submissions reviewed on a rolling basis beginning November 1

Early Action: Florida residents only; university application deadline October 15

Regular Decision: available to all first-year applicants, including applicants outside Florida; university application deadline December 1

Early Decision: this program is not eligible for FSU's binding Early Decision plan

What's The Process

Audition Process

Submissions reviewed on rolling basis beginning November 1

Final deadline is December 1

Initial callbacks conducted via Zoom in January or February

Perform two prepared 1-2 minute contrasting contemporary monologues within your casting range

Students under final consideration invited to Tallahassee for a live interview and campus experience in March

Scholarship Info

The School of Theatre awards scholarships to selected incoming and continuing students in all BFA areas. Scholarships are awarded to incoming BFA students on the basis of academic ability and potential for achievement in their particular BFA emphasis.

School Info

Snapshot

3.71

Avg GPA

24%

Admit Rate

school-wide

86%

Grad Rate

32.2K

Enrollment

$62K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$5,654

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$20,113

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$26,018

Before aid

Average Net Price

$11,297

After aid

Cost Estimates Fall 2026 Spring 2027 · tuition.fsu.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

Extremely competitive program preparing highly talented students for professional theatre, film, and television

Comprehensive curriculum includes sequence of courses in acting, voice, movement, and specialized workshops

Performance & Productions

Students audition for performance opportunities in Fallon, Lab, and Studio Theatres

Five subscription shows produced each season including classical and contemporary plays and musicals

Notable Alumni

André Holland — Oscar-winning film Moonlight, Selma, The Knick, Castle Rock

Mekia Cox — series regular on ABC's The Rookie

Facilities

Two proscenium theatres and two flexible laboratory or black-box spaces plus studios, shops, and classrooms

Study Abroad

London Theatre Experience available during fall of third year

Students work with England's best teachers and artists, attend theatre weekly, and visit other countries during breaks

Updated Aug 27, 4:26 PM