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BFA Theatre Arts Performance
Program snapshot
Admissions
No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App RequiredTRAINING
•Performance-focused BFA designed for students pursuing professional acting careers
•Intensive coursework in acting, voice, movement, audition prep, script analysis, and ensemble work
•Small class sizes with personalized coaching and a conservatory-style atmosphere
•Roles in both mainstage and black box productions from your first semester
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Jim Beaver — Bobby Singer in Supernatural, Ellsworth in Deadwood
•Milena Govich — Detective Nina Cassady on Law & Order; directed episodes of Chicago Med and Chicago Fire
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
•Graduates pursue careers in professional theatre, film, TV, commercials, voice-over, and acting coaching
•Strong alumni network in entertainment industry
•Annual participation in Kennedy Center/American College Theatre Festival (KC/ACTF) Region VI
•Students compete in Irene Ryan Acting Awards and SDC Directing Initiative
•Attend USITT Annual Conference for portfolio reviews and networking
•Travel to Humana Festival of New American Plays
Academic info
Snapshot
3.50
Avg GPA (W)
78%
Admit Rate
school-wide
37%
Grad Rate
10.2K
Enrollment
$48K
Earnings
10yr after
Costs & Aid
Average Annual Cost
$18,309
after typical aid
In-State Tuition
$8,818
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$19,704
before aid
Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.
$0-30k$15,275
$30-48k$15,828
$48-75k$17,776
$75-110k$23,249
$110k+$24,183
Program info updated Apr 23, 4:25 PM
Program Highlights
TRAINING
•Performance-focused BFA designed for students pursuing professional acting careers
•Intensive coursework in acting, voice, movement, audition prep, script analysis, and ensemble work
•Small class sizes with personalized coaching and a conservatory-style atmosphere
•Roles in both mainstage and black box productions from your first semester
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Jim Beaver — Bobby Singer in Supernatural, Ellsworth in Deadwood
•Milena Govich — Detective Nina Cassady on Law & Order; directed episodes of Chicago Med and Chicago Fire
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
•Graduates pursue careers in professional theatre, film, TV, commercials, voice-over, and acting coaching
•Strong alumni network in entertainment industry
•Annual participation in Kennedy Center/American College Theatre Festival (KC/ACTF) Region VI
•Students compete in Irene Ryan Acting Awards and SDC Directing Initiative
•Attend USITT Annual Conference for portfolio reviews and networking
•Travel to Humana Festival of New American Plays
TRAINING
•Performance-focused BFA designed for students pursuing professional acting careers
•Intensive coursework in acting, voice, movement, audition prep, script analysis, and ensemble work
•Small class sizes with personalized coaching and a conservatory-style atmosphere
•Roles in both mainstage and black box productions from your first semester
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Jim Beaver — Bobby Singer in Supernatural, Ellsworth in Deadwood
•Milena Govich — Detective Nina Cassady on Law & Order; directed episodes of Chicago Med and Chicago Fire
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
•Graduates pursue careers in professional theatre, film, TV, commercials, voice-over, and acting coaching
•Strong alumni network in entertainment industry
•Annual participation in Kennedy Center/American College Theatre Festival (KC/ACTF) Region VI
•Students compete in Irene Ryan Acting Awards and SDC Directing Initiative
•Attend USITT Annual Conference for portfolio reviews and networking
•Travel to Humana Festival of New American Plays
Updated Apr 23, 4:25 PM
