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BA/BS Theatre
Acting
Program snapshot
Admissions
No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App RequiredAudition format
In-Person or VirtualTraining
•Hands-on mentoring with professional acting faculty
•Rigorous training to prepare for on-stage and on-camera work
•Emphasis on becoming courageous theatre artists and creative collaborators
Performance & Productions
•Seven major productions annually plus FreeStage student productions
•Training prepares for careers in theatre, film, and television
•Small class sizes with individualized faculty attention
Notable Alumni
•Gary Sinise — Academy Award nominee, Emmy winner, co-founded Steppenwolf Theatre while at ISU
•John Malkovich — two-time Academy Award nominee, Steppenwolf ensemble member
•Laurie Metcalf — three-time Emmy winner, two-time Tony winner (A Doll's House Part 2, Three Tall Women)
•Terry Kinney — Steppenwolf co-founder, acclaimed actor and director
•Jeff Perry — Steppenwolf co-founder, known for Scandal and Grey's Anatomy
•Gary Cole — Steppenwolf member, starred in Veep and The Good Fight
•Tom Irwin — stage and screen actor with extensive Broadway credits
Academic info
Snapshot
3.62
Avg GPA (W)
88%
Admit Rate
school-wide
65%
Grad Rate
19.1K
Enrollment
$62K
Earnings
10yr after
Costs & Aid
Average Annual Cost
$19,398
after typical aid
In-State Tuition
$16,144
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$28,210
before aid
Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.
$0-30k$11,568
$30-48k$12,301
$48-75k$16,348
$75-110k$23,865
$110k+$28,224
Program info updated 4h ago
Program Highlights
Training
•Hands-on mentoring with professional acting faculty
•Rigorous training to prepare for on-stage and on-camera work
•Emphasis on becoming courageous theatre artists and creative collaborators
Performance & Productions
•Seven major productions annually plus FreeStage student productions
•Training prepares for careers in theatre, film, and television
•Small class sizes with individualized faculty attention
Notable Alumni
•Gary Sinise — Academy Award nominee, Emmy winner, co-founded Steppenwolf Theatre while at ISU
•John Malkovich — two-time Academy Award nominee, Steppenwolf ensemble member
•Laurie Metcalf — three-time Emmy winner, two-time Tony winner (A Doll's House Part 2, Three Tall Women)
•Terry Kinney — Steppenwolf co-founder, acclaimed actor and director
•Jeff Perry — Steppenwolf co-founder, known for Scandal and Grey's Anatomy
•Gary Cole — Steppenwolf member, starred in Veep and The Good Fight
•Tom Irwin — stage and screen actor with extensive Broadway credits
Training
•Hands-on mentoring with professional acting faculty
•Rigorous training to prepare for on-stage and on-camera work
•Emphasis on becoming courageous theatre artists and creative collaborators
Performance & Productions
•Seven major productions annually plus FreeStage student productions
•Training prepares for careers in theatre, film, and television
•Small class sizes with individualized faculty attention
Notable Alumni
•Gary Sinise — Academy Award nominee, Emmy winner, co-founded Steppenwolf Theatre while at ISU
•John Malkovich — two-time Academy Award nominee, Steppenwolf ensemble member
•Laurie Metcalf — three-time Emmy winner, two-time Tony winner (A Doll's House Part 2, Three Tall Women)
•Terry Kinney — Steppenwolf co-founder, acclaimed actor and director
•Jeff Perry — Steppenwolf co-founder, known for Scandal and Grey's Anatomy
•Gary Cole — Steppenwolf member, starred in Veep and The Good Fight
•Tom Irwin — stage and screen actor with extensive Broadway credits
Updated 4h ago
