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MFA Acting

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredNo InterviewNo University App

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Training

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

Led by Jennifer Chang (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

Cross-disciplinary opportunities with TFT film and television programs

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.93

Admit rate

school-wide

Grad rate

93%

Enrollment

33.5K

Earnings

$83K

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

Coa · financialaid.ucla.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated 1d ago

Program Highlights

Training

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

Led by Jennifer Chang (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

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 (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

Cross-disciplinary opportunities with TFT film and television programs

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

Program AppApplication

Not admitting for Fall 2027

From University of California - Los Angeles: The Graduate Acting Program is not accepting applications for the Fall 2027 Academic Year.Source

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Fees

Domestic Fee

$135

International Fee

$155

Acting MFA · tft.ucla.edu

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

Avg GPA (W)

3.93

Admit rate

school-wide

Grad rate

93%

Enrollment

33.5K

Earnings

$83K

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

Coa · financialaid.ucla.edu College Scorecard

Training

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

Led by Jennifer Chang (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

Cross-disciplinary opportunities with TFT film and television programs

Updated 1d ago