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MFA Acting

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MFA Acting

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MFA Directing

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MFA Playwriting

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MFA Design for Theater & Entertainment

Scenic Design and Production Design (Film/TV)

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MFA Design for Theater & Entertainment

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MFA Design for Theater & Entertainment

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Integrated Studies

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BA Theater

Musical Theater

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No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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BA Theater

Acting

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No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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BA Theater

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Training

•Acting, voice, and movement training guided by nationally recognized faculty

•Led by Jennifer Chang (Associate Professor, Area Head of Acting), Judith Moreland, and J.Ed Araiza

•Prepares collaborative artists for the rigor of an ever-shifting performance landscape

•Part of UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television

Professional Development

•Located in Los Angeles with direct access to the entertainment industry

•Annual Actor's Showcase for industry professionals

•Cross-disciplinary opportunities with TFT film and television programs

School Info

Snapshot

3.93

Avg GPA (W)

Admit Rate

school-wide

93%

Grad Rate

33.5K

Enrollment

$83K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$16,706

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$55,976

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$45,353

Before aid

Average Net Price

$12,548

After aid

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Program Highlights

Training

•Acting, voice, and movement training guided by nationally recognized faculty

•Led by Jennifer Chang (Associate Professor, Area Head of Acting), Judith Moreland, and J.Ed Araiza

•Prepares collaborative artists for the rigor of an ever-shifting performance landscape

•Part of UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television

Professional Development

•Located in Los Angeles with direct access to the entertainment industry

•Annual Actor's Showcase for industry professionals

•Cross-disciplinary opportunities with TFT film and television programs

Program Highlights

Training

•Acting, voice, and movement training guided by nationally recognized faculty

•Led by Jennifer Chang (Associate Professor, Area Head of Acting), Judith Moreland, and J.Ed Araiza

•Prepares collaborative artists for the rigor of an ever-shifting performance landscape

•Part of UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television

Professional Development

•Located in Los Angeles with direct access to the entertainment industry

•Annual Actor's Showcase for industry professionals

•Cross-disciplinary opportunities with TFT film and television programs

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Fees

Domestic Fee

$80

International Fee

$95

Deadline

Undergraduate UC ApplicationNov 30, 2026

MFA Design/Directing/Playwriting ApplicationsDec 1, 2026

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Program AppApplication

Cycle

Next cycle TBA

Good to Know

Application Logistics

•UCLA is not accepting Graduate Acting applications for Fall 2027

•Apply via UCLA Graduate Application when the program next accepts applications

Admission Pathway

•Full-time, daytime 3-year program

•Fall Quarter enrollment only

Contact

•theatergrad@tft.ucla.edu

What's The Process

Audition Process

•The Graduate Acting Program is NOT accepting applications for the Fall 2027 Academic Year

•When accepting applications, admission is based on audition

•Contact: theatergrad@tft.ucla.edu

School Info

Snapshot

3.93

Avg GPA (W)

Admit Rate

school-wide

93%

Grad Rate

33.5K

Enrollment

$83K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$16,706

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$55,976

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$45,353

Before aid

Average Net Price

$12,548

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Training

•Acting, voice, and movement training guided by nationally recognized faculty

•Led by Jennifer Chang (Associate Professor, Area Head of Acting), Judith Moreland, and J.Ed Araiza

•Prepares collaborative artists for the rigor of an ever-shifting performance landscape

•Part of UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television

Professional Development

•Located in Los Angeles with direct access to the entertainment industry

•Annual Actor's Showcase for industry professionals

•Cross-disciplinary opportunities with TFT film and television programs

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