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Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
Audition Required
No Interview
In-Person or Virtual
Selective
25-40 Students
University App Required
Study Abroad
Program Highlights
TRAINING
•Trains the "Actor of the Future" for film, television, and theatre
•Four-year conservatory training with comprehensive voice, speech, and movement training
•Industry-based courses in movement and fight choreography, devising, and acting for the camera
COLLABORATION & PRODUCTIONS
•Interdisciplinary collaboration with film and television program students
•Students begin developing their own projects in first semester
INDUSTRY CONNECTIONS
•Optional semester in Los Angeles to study and intern with industry professionals
•Culminates in showcases for agents and casting directors in New York and Los Angeles
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Matt Cook ’06 — CBS’s Man with a Plan, Champions (with Woody Harrelson), Curb Your Enthusiasm, True Blood
Key Info
University AppApplication
Apply atCommon App
Deadlines
Early ActionNov 15, 2025
PriorityJan 15, 2026
Rolling
Fee
$60Waiver
Waived for campus visitors
Program AppApplication
Apply atSchool Website
Deadline
Nov 15, 2025
Auditions
On-CampusDec 13, 2025
On-CampusJan 17, 2026
Regional Unified Auditions (New York)Jan 24–25, 2026
Live VirtualJan 31, 2026
Audition Registration Fee
$50
Non-refundable, collected at time of registration
Program Submission
Monologues
TWO CONTRASTING, MEMORIZED CONTEMPORARY MONOLOGUES
•One could be comedic and the other dramatic
•Each monologue should be 1-2 minutes in length
•No dialects — share your authentic self through your own voice and way of speaking
MATERIAL SELECTION
•Choose monologues that are age-appropriate (generally within 5-10 years of your actual age) and feel authentic to your culture, background, and lived experience
•Active monologues are often better for auditions — an active monologue takes place in real time, focuses on what you want, and puts you in direct communication with an imaginary scene partner
•Avoid monologues that rely on extreme emotions as it can be hard to believably justify those responses in a short piece
Wildcard / Special Skill
N/A
Submission Specifications
FRAMING
•Waist-up frame so face is visible and voice is clear
•Camera at eye level
GENERAL TIPS
•Each monologue filmed/uploaded as a separate video
•Filming in landscape (horizontally) recommended
•Solid-colored wall ideal, or any background that doesn't steal focus
•Adequate lighting — keep light source behind or beside recording device
Additional Materials
VIDEO SUBMISSION
•Upload video recordings of your two prepared monologues to Be A Bronc Applicant Dashboard
•Upload your artistic RESUME and HEADSHOT to Be A Bronc Applicant Dashboard
Audition Requirements
Monologues
SAME MONOLOGUES AS VIDEO SUBMISSION
•You may perform the same monologues from your video submission at the live audition
Additional Materials
•For in-person auditions, bring a physical copy of your headshot and resume
•You may perform the same monologues from your video submission
Good to Know
REGISTRATION
•$50 non-refundable audition/interview fee required at registration
TIMELINE
•BFA applicants will not receive admission or scholarship decisions by December 20
•Early Action benefits available for students who enroll by May 1
ENROLLMENT
•BFA enrollment deposits accepted through May 1
•After May 1, join waitlist for space-available admission
What's The Process
APPLICATION PROCESS
•Apply to Rider via Common Application or Rider Application
•Receive access to Be A Bronc Applicant Dashboard via email (2-3 business days)
•Log in to register for an Audition
RESULTS
•You will not receive academic acceptance prior to your audition
•Students notified late February or early March regarding academic and artistic decision
PREPARATION
•You may perform the same monologues from your video submission at the live audition
Scholarship Info
•Merit-based scholarships considered as part of admissions process
•Complete application and audition by January 15 for maximum scholarship consideration
Program info updated 14h ago
Academic School Information
3.49
Avg GPA (W)
79%
Admit Rate
65%
Grad Rate
3,192
Enrollment
$62,208
Earnings
10yr after
Tuition & Fees
$38,900
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$25,287
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$17,331
Family Income $30k - $48k$19,245
Family Income $48k - $75k$22,356
Family Income $75k - $110k$28,544
Family Income $110k+$31,746
