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MFA Playwriting

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Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewPortfolio RequiredNo University App

Program Recognition

Coursework extends beyond playwriting into screenwriting, VR/AR, and adaptation

Faculty specialize in African-American theater, bilingual Latinx playmaking, and metatheatricality

Students emerge with a full portfolio of plays and collaborative experiences

Small cohort with personalized faculty attention

Integration with UCLA TFT film and television programs

Degree Flexibility

3-year MFA — Year 1: two short plays and a full-length play; Year 2: second full-length, one-person play, and additional project (adaptation or screenplay); Year 3: professional internship with theater or film studio

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

Coa · financialaid.ucla.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 25, 10:38 PM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Coursework extends beyond playwriting into screenwriting, VR/AR, and adaptation

Faculty specialize in African-American theater, bilingual Latinx playmaking, and metatheatricality

Students emerge with a full portfolio of plays and collaborative experiences

Small cohort with personalized faculty attention

Integration with UCLA TFT film and television programs

Degree Flexibility

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Coursework extends beyond playwriting into screenwriting, VR/AR, and adaptation

Faculty specialize in African-American theater, bilingual Latinx playmaking, and metatheatricality

Students emerge with a full portfolio of plays and collaborative experiences

Small cohort with personalized faculty attention

Integration with UCLA TFT film and television programs

Degree Flexibility

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

Program AppApplication

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Fees

Domestic Fee

$135

International Fee

$155

Deadline

Application DeadlineDec 1, 2026

Theater · tft.ucla.edu

Portfolio Requirements

These requirements are from the Fall 2026 entry cycle. Fall 2027 requirements are typically posted between August and October and usually change only slightly — confirm on the official source before submitting.

Statement of Purpose (Required)

Personal Statement (Required)

Resume/CV (Required)

Creative Writing Samples (Required)

2 samples required

At least one must be a full-length stage play

Include Creative Writing Coversheet

Transcript

Upload unofficial copies via application

Mail official copies from all institutions attended

Letters of Recommendation (2 Required)

Enter recommender names and emails in application

Apply To Playwriting MFA · tft.ucla.edu

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply via UCLA Graduate Application when Fall 2027 requirements are published

Fall 2027 supplemental requirements are scheduled to be published by September 15, 2026

Minimum 3.0 GPA required

Must complete equivalent to 4-year U.S. Bachelor's Degree

At least one creative writing sample must be a full-length stage play

Creative Writing Coversheet required with submissions

Admission Pathway

Full-time, daytime 3-year program

Fall Quarter enrollment only

Contact

Theatergrad@tft.ucla.edu

What's The Process

Audition Process

No audition or interview

Admission is based on writing sample review

All application materials are submitted through the UCLA Graduate Application

For questions: 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

Coa · financialaid.ucla.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

Coursework extends beyond playwriting into screenwriting, VR/AR, and adaptation

Faculty specialize in African-American theater, bilingual Latinx playmaking, and metatheatricality

Students emerge with a full portfolio of plays and collaborative experiences

Small cohort with personalized faculty attention

Integration with UCLA TFT film and television programs

Degree Flexibility

Updated Aug 25, 10:38 PM