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BFA Theatre and Dance
Acting for Stage and Screen
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Selective12-24 StudentsProgram Recognition
•NAST-accredited conservatory program — only program in the region with both NAST accreditation and an Actors’ Equity Membership Candidate (EMC) program
•Annual Los Angeles Industry Showcase with consistently high representation rates
Training
•Dual-focus training in stage acting and on-camera technique
•Performance opportunities across mainstage, black box, touring performance groups, and Tent Theatre (AEA summer repertory, est. 1963)
Notable Alumni
•John Goodman — Emmy-nominated actor (Roseanne, The Big Lebowski, Barton Fink)
•Tess Harper — Academy Award-nominated actor (Crimes of the Heart, Tender Mercies)
Value
•Competitive tuition with ample scholarships and out-of-state tuition waivers
Verified Recent Class Sizes
•Class of 2030: 18 students
Academic info
Snapshot
3.71
Avg GPA (W)
91%
Admit Rate
school-wide
58%
Grad Rate
13.3K
Enrollment
$50K
Earnings
10yr after
Costs & Aid
Average Annual Cost
$17,613
after typical aid
In-State Tuition
$9,502
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$18,770
before aid
Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.
$0-30k$13,718
$30-48k$13,529
$48-75k$14,905
$75-110k$18,770
$110k+$20,576
Program info updated 4h ago
Program Highlights
Program Recognition
•NAST-accredited conservatory program — only program in the region with both NAST accreditation and an Actors’ Equity Membership Candidate (EMC) program
•Annual Los Angeles Industry Showcase with consistently high representation rates
Training
•Dual-focus training in stage acting and on-camera technique
•Performance opportunities across mainstage, black box, touring performance groups, and Tent Theatre (AEA summer repertory, est. 1963)
Notable Alumni
•John Goodman — Emmy-nominated actor (Roseanne, The Big Lebowski, Barton Fink)
•Tess Harper — Academy Award-nominated actor (Crimes of the Heart, Tender Mercies)
Value
•Competitive tuition with ample scholarships and out-of-state tuition waivers
Verified Recent Class Sizes
•Class of 2030: 18 students
Program Recognition
•NAST-accredited conservatory program — only program in the region with both NAST accreditation and an Actors’ Equity Membership Candidate (EMC) program
•Annual Los Angeles Industry Showcase with consistently high representation rates
Training
•Dual-focus training in stage acting and on-camera technique
•Performance opportunities across mainstage, black box, touring performance groups, and Tent Theatre (AEA summer repertory, est. 1963)
Notable Alumni
•John Goodman — Emmy-nominated actor (Roseanne, The Big Lebowski, Barton Fink)
•Tess Harper — Academy Award-nominated actor (Crimes of the Heart, Tender Mercies)
Value
•Competitive tuition with ample scholarships and out-of-state tuition waivers
Verified Recent Class Sizes
•Class of 2030: 18 students
Updated 4h ago
