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BFA Acting

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

Study Abroad

Training

Comprehensive BFA blending contemporary and classical acting techniques

Specialized coursework in stage combat, dialect work, voiceover, and musical theatre acting

Faculty with MFA degrees and international training and performance experience

Performance & Productions

Begin performing at Schuster Theatre in your first year

Black box-style performance space for intimate, hands-on experience

Local, national, and international internship placements in media performance

Professional Development

12:1 student-to-faculty ratio

Located in downtown Erie's arts and innovation district

Travel opportunities including Edinburgh Fringe Festival with the Theatre department

School Info

Snapshot

3.60

Avg GPA (W)

74%

Admit Rate

school-wide

66%

Grad Rate

2.4K

Enrollment

$59K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$43,426

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$64,978

Before aid

Average Net Price

$22,553

After aid

Undergraduate Tuition · gannon.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Jul 26, 1:24 AM

Program Highlights

Training

Comprehensive BFA blending contemporary and classical acting techniques

Specialized coursework in stage combat, dialect work, voiceover, and musical theatre acting

Faculty with MFA degrees and international training and performance experience

Performance & Productions

Begin performing at Schuster Theatre in your first year

Black box-style performance space for intimate, hands-on experience

Local, national, and international internship placements in media performance

Professional Development

12:1 student-to-faculty ratio

Located in downtown Erie's arts and innovation district

Travel opportunities including Edinburgh Fringe Festival with the Theatre department

Program Highlights

Training

Comprehensive BFA blending contemporary and classical acting techniques

Specialized coursework in stage combat, dialect work, voiceover, and musical theatre acting

Faculty with MFA degrees and international training and performance experience

Performance & Productions

Begin performing at Schuster Theatre in your first year

Black box-style performance space for intimate, hands-on experience

Local, national, and international internship placements in media performance

Professional Development

12:1 student-to-faculty ratio

Located in downtown Erie's arts and innovation district

Travel opportunities including Edinburgh Fringe Festival with the Theatre department

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

Application · Common App

Audition Requirements

These requirements are from the Fall 2026 entry cycle. Fall 2027 requirements are typically posted between August and October and usually change only slightly — confirm on the official source before submitting.

Monologues

Two Contrasting Monologues

Prepare two contrasting monologues for your audition

Additional Materials

Statement (Required)

Prepare an artistic statement for your audition

Admission Requirements · gannon.edu

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply via Common App or Gannon's online application

Undergraduate applications are processed on an ongoing basis throughout the year

Applicants are typically notified within 3-4 weeks after Gannon receives the completed application file

Eligibility

SAT/ACT scores are waived for the vast majority of academic programs; Gannon's listed exceptions do not include acting or theatre

What's The Process

Audition Process

Contact program director Jordan Wolfe at wolfe038@gannon.edu to secure an audition date or schedule an individual audition

Admission audition is required for BFA Acting candidates

School Info

Snapshot

3.60

Avg GPA (W)

74%

Admit Rate

school-wide

66%

Grad Rate

2.4K

Enrollment

$59K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$43,426

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$64,978

Before aid

Average Net Price

$22,553

After aid

Undergraduate Tuition · gannon.edu College Scorecard

Training

Comprehensive BFA blending contemporary and classical acting techniques

Specialized coursework in stage combat, dialect work, voiceover, and musical theatre acting

Faculty with MFA degrees and international training and performance experience

Performance & Productions

Begin performing at Schuster Theatre in your first year

Black box-style performance space for intimate, hands-on experience

Local, national, and international internship placements in media performance

Professional Development

12:1 student-to-faculty ratio

Located in downtown Erie's arts and innovation district

Travel opportunities including Edinburgh Fringe Festival with the Theatre department

Updated Jul 26, 1:24 AM