Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
No Audition
No Interview
University App Required
Program Highlights
PROGRAM DESIGN
•Liberal arts degree with significant curricular flexibility
•Designed for students who desire foundational training in acting and performance while expanding into other aspects of theatre-making (stage management, design, dramaturgy, playwriting, etc.)
•Individualized program designed to develop multi-hyphenate artists
•Opportunity to combine theatre studies with other disciplines
FACULTY & TRAINING
•Low student/faculty ratio results in focused study tailored to each student's needs
•Faculty comprised of full-time professors and active theatre professionals
•Full season of mainstage and studio productions each year
LOCATION
•Located in downtown Chicago, within walking distance of world-class arts institutions including Goodman Theatre, Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, and Lyric Opera
•Home to the historic Auditorium Theatre
Key Info
University AppApplication
Apply atSchool Website
Apply atCommon App
Deadlines
PriorityJan 15, 2026
Regular DecisionMar 15, 2026
Program AppApplication
Deadlines
PriorityJan 15, 2026
FinalFeb 28, 2026
Good to Know
APPLICATION
•Submit Roosevelt University application online — no application fee
•Does not require a separate artistic application, prescreen, or audition
•BFA applicants can request cross-consideration for BA ITS through their Acceptd application
ELIGIBILITY
•Applications may be accepted beyond the final deadline for some areas — contact ccpaadmissions@roosevelt.edu
FINANCIAL AID
•US Citizens and Permanent Residents strongly encouraged to complete FAFSA by March 1 for full scholarship consideration
What's The Process
•Does not require a prescreen or an audition for program admission
•Auditions for theatre productions and select applied coursework conform to the requirements and processes of the Conservatory
•Auditions occur after the student has matriculated and at a point appropriate in degree progress, in consultation with the student's advisor
Scholarship Info
CCPA SCHOLARSHIP
•Automatically considered for all admitted students
•Ranges from partial to full tuition
•Does not exceed tuition — does not apply to fees, housing, meals, books and supplies
•Inclusive of merit/talent and financial need
FINANCIAL AID
•US Citizens and Permanent Residents strongly encouraged to complete FAFSA by March 1 for full scholarship consideration
Program info updated 1d ago
PROGRAM DESIGN
•Liberal arts degree with significant curricular flexibility
•Designed for students who desire foundational training in acting and performance while expanding into other aspects of theatre-making (stage management, design, dramaturgy, playwriting, etc.)
•Individualized program designed to develop multi-hyphenate artists
•Opportunity to combine theatre studies with other disciplines
FACULTY & TRAINING
•Low student/faculty ratio results in focused study tailored to each student's needs
•Faculty comprised of full-time professors and active theatre professionals
•Full season of mainstage and studio productions each year
LOCATION
•Located in downtown Chicago, within walking distance of world-class arts institutions including Goodman Theatre, Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, and Lyric Opera
•Home to the historic Auditorium Theatre
Updated 1d ago
Academic School Information
3.13
Avg GPA (W)
97%
Admit Rate
38%
Grad Rate
2,849
Enrollment
$48,712
Earnings
10yr after
Tuition & Fees
$21,315
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$20,194
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.
Family Income $0 - $30k$18,018
Family Income $30k - $48k$18,280
Family Income $48k - $75k$20,266
Family Income $75k - $110k$24,944
Family Income $110k+$27,157
