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MFA Entertainment Design
Program snapshot
Admissions
No PrescreenNo AuditionInterview RequiredNo University AppAudition format
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SelectiveUnder 12 StudentsTraining
•Three-year professional training in scenic, costume, and lighting design
•Cultivates artistic, analytical, and practical design skills
•Cohort of 4 design students admitted each year
Professional Development
•Design at SMU and partner theatres including Dallas Theater Center (LORT), Undermain, Theatre Three, Kitchen Dog, and Amphibian Theatre
•Individual mentorship with weekly classes and twice-a-semester in-depth reviews
•Third-year NYC Showcase or Design Showcase West in LA
•Faculty facilitate employment during studies, summer internships, and post-MFA fellowships
Value
•Full tuition scholarship ($44,500/year tax-free) plus $12,000/year assistantship
•Total 3-year package: $168,000
Academic info
Snapshot
3.67
Avg GPA (W)
63%
Admit Rate
school-wide
84%
Grad Rate
7.3K
Enrollment
$78K
Earnings
10yr after
Costs & Aid
Average Annual Cost
$40,892
after typical aid
Tuition & Fees
$67,040
before aid
Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.
$0-30k$23,544
$30-48k$20,038
$48-75k$24,152
$75-110k$33,477
$110k+$58,213
Program info updated 3d ago
Program Highlights
Training
•Three-year professional training in scenic, costume, and lighting design
•Cultivates artistic, analytical, and practical design skills
•Cohort of 4 design students admitted each year
Professional Development
•Design at SMU and partner theatres including Dallas Theater Center (LORT), Undermain, Theatre Three, Kitchen Dog, and Amphibian Theatre
•Individual mentorship with weekly classes and twice-a-semester in-depth reviews
•Third-year NYC Showcase or Design Showcase West in LA
•Faculty facilitate employment during studies, summer internships, and post-MFA fellowships
Value
•Full tuition scholarship ($44,500/year tax-free) plus $12,000/year assistantship
•Total 3-year package: $168,000
Training
•Three-year professional training in scenic, costume, and lighting design
•Cultivates artistic, analytical, and practical design skills
•Cohort of 4 design students admitted each year
Professional Development
•Design at SMU and partner theatres including Dallas Theater Center (LORT), Undermain, Theatre Three, Kitchen Dog, and Amphibian Theatre
•Individual mentorship with weekly classes and twice-a-semester in-depth reviews
•Third-year NYC Showcase or Design Showcase West in LA
•Faculty facilitate employment during studies, summer internships, and post-MFA fellowships
Value
•Full tuition scholarship ($44,500/year tax-free) plus $12,000/year assistantship
•Total 3-year package: $168,000
Updated 3d ago
