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BFA Acting
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In-Person or VirtualPROGRAM RECOGNITION
•NAST-accredited (National Association of Schools of Theatre) — one of only three Michigan universities
•Conservatory-style training within a liberal arts university
•Industry-active, world-renowned faculty
•90% job placement rate for theatre majors in recent years
TRAINING
•Midway major standing audition to advance through the program
•Acting, voice, combat, movement, dialects, makeup, mime, and directing coursework
•Performance collaborations with OU's Film Studies and Production program
PERFORMANCE & PRODUCTIONS
•Michigan's largest Actors' Equity contracted theatre on campus (founded 1966)
•Work alongside professional actors and directors under Equity contracts
•One of the few undergraduate programs in the nation with a professional theatre company on campus
•Five mainstage productions available for auditions annually
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Jayne Houdyshell '74 — Tony Award winner (The Humans), 4 Tony nominations, 11 Broadway productions, 2 Obie Awards
•Curtis Armstrong '75 — Risky Business, Revenge of the Nerds, Moonlighting, Supernatural, 160+ screen credits
•David Hasselhoff — Knight Rider, Baywatch, Guinness World Record most-watched man on TV
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
•Senior Experience and Showcase in Chicago
•Connects graduating students with agents, casting directors, and industry professionals
•Weeklong immersive experience with master classes and networking
•Classical Theatre study abroad in Greece
•Workshops and masterclasses with Broadway and regional theatre leaders
•Kaleidoscope Cabaret — annual student-produced cabaret
•Internship opportunities (THA 4950)
Academic info
Snapshot
3.48
Avg GPA (W)
88%
Admit Rate
school-wide
57%
Grad Rate
12.4K
Enrollment
$59K
Earnings
10yr after
Costs & Aid
Average Annual Cost
$9,120
after typical aid
In-State Tuition
$15,262
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$23,188
before aid
Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.
$0-30k$4,422
$30-48k$4,560
$48-75k$6,711
$75-110k$11,874
$110k+$19,217
Program info updated 4d ago
Program Highlights
PROGRAM RECOGNITION
•NAST-accredited (National Association of Schools of Theatre) — one of only three Michigan universities
•Conservatory-style training within a liberal arts university
•Industry-active, world-renowned faculty
•90% job placement rate for theatre majors in recent years
TRAINING
•Midway major standing audition to advance through the program
•Acting, voice, combat, movement, dialects, makeup, mime, and directing coursework
•Performance collaborations with OU's Film Studies and Production program
PERFORMANCE & PRODUCTIONS
•Michigan's largest Actors' Equity contracted theatre on campus (founded 1966)
•Work alongside professional actors and directors under Equity contracts
•One of the few undergraduate programs in the nation with a professional theatre company on campus
•Five mainstage productions available for auditions annually
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Jayne Houdyshell '74 — Tony Award winner (The Humans), 4 Tony nominations, 11 Broadway productions, 2 Obie Awards
•Curtis Armstrong '75 — Risky Business, Revenge of the Nerds, Moonlighting, Supernatural, 160+ screen credits
•David Hasselhoff — Knight Rider, Baywatch, Guinness World Record most-watched man on TV
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
•Senior Experience and Showcase in Chicago
•Connects graduating students with agents, casting directors, and industry professionals
•Weeklong immersive experience with master classes and networking
•Classical Theatre study abroad in Greece
•Workshops and masterclasses with Broadway and regional theatre leaders
•Kaleidoscope Cabaret — annual student-produced cabaret
•Internship opportunities (THA 4950)
PROGRAM RECOGNITION
•NAST-accredited (National Association of Schools of Theatre) — one of only three Michigan universities
•Conservatory-style training within a liberal arts university
•Industry-active, world-renowned faculty
•90% job placement rate for theatre majors in recent years
TRAINING
•Midway major standing audition to advance through the program
•Acting, voice, combat, movement, dialects, makeup, mime, and directing coursework
•Performance collaborations with OU's Film Studies and Production program
PERFORMANCE & PRODUCTIONS
•Michigan's largest Actors' Equity contracted theatre on campus (founded 1966)
•Work alongside professional actors and directors under Equity contracts
•One of the few undergraduate programs in the nation with a professional theatre company on campus
•Five mainstage productions available for auditions annually
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Jayne Houdyshell '74 — Tony Award winner (The Humans), 4 Tony nominations, 11 Broadway productions, 2 Obie Awards
•Curtis Armstrong '75 — Risky Business, Revenge of the Nerds, Moonlighting, Supernatural, 160+ screen credits
•David Hasselhoff — Knight Rider, Baywatch, Guinness World Record most-watched man on TV
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
•Senior Experience and Showcase in Chicago
•Connects graduating students with agents, casting directors, and industry professionals
•Weeklong immersive experience with master classes and networking
•Classical Theatre study abroad in Greece
•Workshops and masterclasses with Broadway and regional theatre leaders
•Kaleidoscope Cabaret — annual student-produced cabaret
•Internship opportunities (THA 4950)
Updated 4d ago
