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BFA Musical Theatre

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BFA Musical Theatre

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BA Contemporary Dance

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BFA Dramatic Arts

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In-Person or Virtual

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MFA Contemporary Theatre and Performance

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In-Person or Virtual

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Highly SelectiveUnder 12 Students

Program Recognition

•Bachelor's degree-completion track built exclusively for graduates of the American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA) Integrated program

•Awarded through The New School's Bachelor's Program for Adults and Transfer Students (Schools of Public Engagement), pairing AMDA conservatory training with a New School liberal arts degree

Training

•120-credit BFA: 60 credits transferred in from the AMDA Integrated program plus 60 New School credits, of which at least 48 must be liberal arts coursework

•Self-designed academic plan — students draw on liberal arts courses across The New School's colleges rather than a fixed core

•Entrants with fewer than 30 liberal arts credits complete 12 New School credits of general education; a 2.0 cumulative GPA is required to graduate

Location

•Based at The New School's Greenwich Village campus in New York City, steps from the professional theatre industry

Degree Flexibility

•Up to 24 of the 60 additional credits may transfer in from other colleges and universities

School Info

Snapshot

3.41

Avg GPA (W)

63%

Admit Rate

school-wide

69%

Grad Rate

6.6K

Enrollment

$53K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$63,983

Before aid

Average Net Price

$58,741

After aid

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Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•Bachelor's degree-completion track built exclusively for graduates of the American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA) Integrated program

•Awarded through The New School's Bachelor's Program for Adults and Transfer Students (Schools of Public Engagement), pairing AMDA conservatory training with a New School liberal arts degree

Training

•120-credit BFA: 60 credits transferred in from the AMDA Integrated program plus 60 New School credits, of which at least 48 must be liberal arts coursework

•Self-designed academic plan — students draw on liberal arts courses across The New School's colleges rather than a fixed core

•Entrants with fewer than 30 liberal arts credits complete 12 New School credits of general education; a 2.0 cumulative GPA is required to graduate

Location

•Based at The New School's Greenwich Village campus in New York City, steps from the professional theatre industry

Degree Flexibility

•Up to 24 of the 60 additional credits may transfer in from other colleges and universities

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•Bachelor's degree-completion track built exclusively for graduates of the American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA) Integrated program

•Awarded through The New School's Bachelor's Program for Adults and Transfer Students (Schools of Public Engagement), pairing AMDA conservatory training with a New School liberal arts degree

Training

•120-credit BFA: 60 credits transferred in from the AMDA Integrated program plus 60 New School credits, of which at least 48 must be liberal arts coursework

•Self-designed academic plan — students draw on liberal arts courses across The New School's colleges rather than a fixed core

•Entrants with fewer than 30 liberal arts credits complete 12 New School credits of general education; a 2.0 cumulative GPA is required to graduate

Location

•Based at The New School's Greenwich Village campus in New York City, steps from the professional theatre industry

Degree Flexibility

•Up to 24 of the 60 additional credits may transfer in from other colleges and universities

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Deadline

Early ActionNov 15, 2025

Regular DecisionMar 1, 2026

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Deadline

Summer Priority DeadlineApr 1, 2026

Fall Priority DeadlineJun 1, 2026

Fall Application ClosesAug 20, 2026

Spring Priority DeadlineDec 1, 2026

Submission Requirements

Personal Statement

•Explain why you're applying to the Bachelor's Program for Adults and Transfer Students and describe your academic or professional goals

•Review current course offerings and discuss five courses you would like to take

•500-650 words

Resume/CV

•Submit a one- to two-page resume or curriculum vitae summarizing academic qualifications, relevant work experience, community work, and related skills

Official Transcripts

•Submit official transcripts from all high schools and colleges attended

•Transfer applicants may not need a high school transcript after 24 U.S. college credits, but college transcripts are still required

Letter of Recommendation (Optional)

•May submit an academic or professional recommendation if desired

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Good to Know

Application Logistics

•Apply via The New School Online Application (not Common App)

•This program is part of the Adult Bachelor's Program

•No application fee for 2026 term

Eligibility

•Exclusively for graduates of the AMDA Integrated program

•AMDA Studio program graduates should apply for the Liberal Arts BA/BS program instead

•60 credits transferred from AMDA Integrated program

•Students entering with fewer than 30 liberal arts transfer credits must take first 12 credits at The New School

Program Requirements

•120 total credits required (60 from AMDA + 60 additional)

•At least 48 of the 60 additional credits must be in liberal arts subject areas

•Up to 24 of the 60 additional credits can be transferred from other institutions

•Minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA required to graduate

Transfer Pathway

The New School publishes transfer deadlines for its BFA Dramatic Arts application, with spring entry limited to transfer students. Its BFA Musical Theatre pathway also documents a credit-heavy route for AMDA Integrated program graduates, which makes it a specialized but important transfer case. The fit is strongest for students who want contemporary training in New York City.

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Scholarship Info

•All admitted students automatically considered for scholarship awards

•No separate scholarship application required

•International students typically eligible only for merit scholarships

School Info

Snapshot

3.41

Avg GPA (W)

63%

Admit Rate

school-wide

69%

Grad Rate

6.6K

Enrollment

$53K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$63,983

Before aid

Average Net Price

$58,741

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Program Recognition

•Bachelor's degree-completion track built exclusively for graduates of the American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA) Integrated program

•Awarded through The New School's Bachelor's Program for Adults and Transfer Students (Schools of Public Engagement), pairing AMDA conservatory training with a New School liberal arts degree

Training

•120-credit BFA: 60 credits transferred in from the AMDA Integrated program plus 60 New School credits, of which at least 48 must be liberal arts coursework

•Self-designed academic plan — students draw on liberal arts courses across The New School's colleges rather than a fixed core

•Entrants with fewer than 30 liberal arts credits complete 12 New School credits of general education; a 2.0 cumulative GPA is required to graduate

Location

•Based at The New School's Greenwich Village campus in New York City, steps from the professional theatre industry

Degree Flexibility

•Up to 24 of the 60 additional credits may transfer in from other colleges and universities

Updated 23h ago