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PROGRAM RECOGNITION
•Blends conservatory training with major research university experience
•Close-knit, supportive environment for artistic exploration
•Emphases available: Acting, Comedy, Design, Musical Theatre, Directing
TRAINING
•Access to USC's vast liberal arts curriculum alongside dramatic arts coursework
•Students participate in School of Dramatic Arts productions and showcases
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Swoosie Kurtz — Tony and Emmy Award-winning actress (The House of Blue Leaves)
•Kenan Thompson — longest-tenured SNL cast member, Emmy Award winner
LOCATION
•Top-ranked USC School of Dramatic Arts in Los Angeles, city synonymous with artistic innovation
Academic info
Snapshot
3.86
Avg GPA (W)
10%
Admit Rate
school-wide
92%
Grad Rate
20,443
Enrollment
$92,498
Earnings
10yr after
Costs & Aid
Average Annual Cost
$32,740
after typical aid
Tuition & Fees
$72,097
before aid
Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.
$0-30k$13,516
$30-48k$14,394
$48-75k$19,539
$75-110k$24,976
$110k+$56,116
Program info updated 3d ago
PROGRAM RECOGNITION
•Blends conservatory training with major research university experience
•Close-knit, supportive environment for artistic exploration
•Emphases available: Acting, Comedy, Design, Musical Theatre, Directing
TRAINING
•Access to USC's vast liberal arts curriculum alongside dramatic arts coursework
•Students participate in School of Dramatic Arts productions and showcases
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Swoosie Kurtz — Tony and Emmy Award-winning actress (The House of Blue Leaves)
•Kenan Thompson — longest-tenured SNL cast member, Emmy Award winner
LOCATION
•Top-ranked USC School of Dramatic Arts in Los Angeles, city synonymous with artistic innovation
Updated 3d ago
