KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts
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Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
Audition Required
Interview Required
In-Person Only
Moderately Selective
University App Required
Program Highlights
TRAINING
•Intensive 15-month conservatory program (71 credit hours, 4 semesters)
•Curriculum covers stage, television, and film acting
•All instructors are working entertainment industry professionals
•On-camera training every semester with professional equipment
•Shakespeare and classical text work included in curriculum
SHOWCASE & CAREER
•Industry Showcase in 4th semester for agents, casting directors, producers, and theatre owners
•NAST-accredited (National Association of Schools of Theatre)
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Demi Lovato — Disney Channel, singer/actor
•Selena Gomez — Disney Channel, singer/actor
•George Eads — CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, MacGyver
•Julio Cedillo — Narcos: Mexico, Sicario, The Walking Dead
Key Info
Audition Requirements
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
•High school diploma, transcript, or GED certificate
•Photo of yourself (uploaded with application)
•Essay: Why you want to study Acting and your top five life goals
Good to Know
APPLICATION PORTAL
•Apply online at the KD Conservatory website
ENROLLMENT
•Rolling admissions — students may indicate preferred start date on application
•Full-time program — classes 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
•Associate of Applied Arts degree awarded upon completion
TRANSFER CREDIT
•Previous postsecondary credits may be accepted at the Director’s discretion
•Minimum grade of C required in transferred courses
•Tuition pro-rated for accepted transfer credits
What's The Process
ADMISSION PROCESS
•Contact KD Conservatory or fill out the online inquiry form
•An Admissions Representative will schedule a facility tour
•Audition/interview with the Acting Department Chair
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
•Must be a high school graduate or possess a GED
CONTACT
•Phone: 214-638-0484
Scholarship Info
PARTIAL SCHOLARSHIPS
•Periodically available based on merit
•Requires 250-word essay
•Two letters of recommendation required
•Official academic transcripts required
•Interview/audition with the Director or designee required
•Recipients must maintain full-time enrollment in good standing
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Academic School Information
68%
Admit Rate
75%
Grad Rate
70
Enrollment
$30,187
Earnings
10yr after
Tuition & Fees
$20,521
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$24,783
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$23,268
Family Income $30k - $48k$27,055
