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San Diego Mesa College

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Cert. Acting

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Focused Training

19-21 unit certificate focused on core acting skills including script analysis, makeup for the stage, and experimental theatre

Electives in voice-over, film/TV performance, intermediate acting, voice for actors, and stage movement

Performance Opportunities

Members may join the Mesa College Theatre Company for mainstage production experience

Part of the Art, Design, & Performance academic pathway

School info

Snapshot

Grad rate

35%

Enrollment

16.1K

Earnings

$45K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$1,150

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$10,006

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$40,385

Before aid

Average net price

$5,814

After aid

Cost Of Attendance.Shtml · sdmesa.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 27, 9:41 PM

Program Highlights

Focused Training

19-21 unit certificate focused on core acting skills including script analysis, makeup for the stage, and experimental theatre

Electives in voice-over, film/TV performance, intermediate acting, voice for actors, and stage movement

Performance Opportunities

Members may join the Mesa College Theatre Company for mainstage production experience

Part of the Art, Design, & Performance academic pathway

Program Highlights

Focused Training

19-21 unit certificate focused on core acting skills including script analysis, makeup for the stage, and experimental theatre

Electives in voice-over, film/TV performance, intermediate acting, voice for actors, and stage movement

Performance Opportunities

Members may join the Mesa College Theatre Company for mainstage production experience

Part of the Art, Design, & Performance academic pathway

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2026

These Fall 2026 enrollment dates have passed — dates for the next cycle aren't available yet.

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Opens

Feb 19, 2026

Deadline

Priority Registration Application DeadlineApr 10, 2026

Regular DecisionRolling

Academic Deadlines.Shtml · sdmesa.edu

Good to Know

Application

Apply free via CCCApply — no application fee

Rolling admissions — apply year-round

Contact

School of Arts & Languages Dean: Dr. Leticia López — 619-388-2873

What's The Process

Admission

No audition required — open enrollment via CCCApply

School info

Snapshot

Grad rate

35%

Enrollment

16.1K

Earnings

$45K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$1,150

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$10,006

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$40,385

Before aid

Average net price

$5,814

After aid

Cost Of Attendance.Shtml · sdmesa.edu College Scorecard

Focused Training

19-21 unit certificate focused on core acting skills including script analysis, makeup for the stage, and experimental theatre

Electives in voice-over, film/TV performance, intermediate acting, voice for actors, and stage movement

Performance Opportunities

Members may join the Mesa College Theatre Company for mainstage production experience

Part of the Art, Design, & Performance academic pathway

Updated Aug 27, 9:41 PM