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133 U.S. colleges are offering Acting programs and its subprograms. The 2024 average undergraduate tuition of the Acting programs is $11,356 for state residents and $35,334 for out-of-state students. The average graduate program tuition is $33,597 for state residents and $35,334 for out-of-state students. For the vocational programs (certificate programs), the 2024 average tuition is $35,200 and the average program length is 15.00 months.

Acting by Degree and Programs

107 colleges have Acting BS degree programs and 23 graduate schools have the program in gradute levels. 14 colleges and vocational schools have the Acting program and 2 schools have post-graduate certificate programs.
Acting Programs by Degree
Number of Offered Schools
Less than 12 Weeks Certificate1
Less than 1 Year Certificate6
1-2 Years Certificate5
2-4 Years Certificate2
Associate's13
Bachelor's107
Master's22
Doctorate1

U.S. Colleges Offering Acting Program

133 matched schools

Harding University

Harding University is a Private (not-for-profit), four-years school located in Searcy, AR. Total 4,805 students are attending the school and its 2024 tuition & fee is $24,888.
Acceptance Rate45.12%
SAT Score1,160
Graduation Rate69%
Enrollment4,805
Student/Faculty15 to 1
Tuition & Fees
Undergraduate$24,888
Graduate$13,684

Academy of Art University

Academy of Art University is a Private (for-profit), four-years school located in San Francisco, CA. Total 6,786 students are attending the school and its 2024 tuition & fee is $28,024.
Graduation Rate43%
Enrollment6,786
Student/Faculty15 to 1
Tuition & Fees
Undergraduate$28,024
Graduate$31,696

American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles

American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles is a Private (not-for-profit), 2-4 years school located in Los Angeles, CA. Total 220 students are attending the school and its 2024 tuition & fee is $39,475.
Acceptance Rate90.11%
Graduation Rate58%
Enrollment220
Student/Faculty12 to 1
Tuition & Fees
Undergraduate$39,475

University of California-San Diego

University of California-San Diego is a Public, four-years school located in La Jolla, CA. Total 42,006 students are attending the school and its 2024 tuition & fee is $46,042.
Acceptance Rate23.71%
Graduation Rate87%
Enrollment42,006
Student/Faculty19 to 1
Tuition & Fees
(In-State/Out-of-State)
Undergraduate$15,265 / $46,042
Graduate$14,535 / $29,637

California Institute of the Arts

California Institute of the Arts is a Private (not-for-profit), four-years school located in Valencia, CA. Total 1,440 students are attending the school and its 2024 tuition & fee is $56,724.
Acceptance Rate24.76%
Graduation Rate63%
Enrollment1,440
Student/Faculty7 to 1
Tuition & Fees
Undergraduate$56,724
Graduate$41,790

Chapman University

Chapman University is a Private (not-for-profit), four-years school located in Orange, CA. Total 10,014 students are attending the school and its 2024 tuition & fee is $62,784.
Acceptance Rate72.52%
SAT Score1,300
Graduation Rate83%
Enrollment10,014
Student/Faculty12 to 1
Tuition & Fees
Undergraduate$62,784
Graduate$38,604

Mount Saint Mary's University

Mount Saint Mary's University is a Private (not-for-profit), four-years school located in Los Angeles, CA. Total 2,440 students are attending the school and its 2024 tuition & fee is $48,132.
Acceptance Rate75.76%
Graduation Rate59%
Enrollment2,440
Student/Faculty11 to 1
Tuition & Fees
Undergraduate$48,132
Graduate$13,894

Pepperdine University

Pepperdine University is a Private (not-for-profit), four-years school located in Malibu, CA. Total 10,030 students are attending the school and its 2024 tuition & fee is $66,742.
Acceptance Rate48.71%
SAT Score1,390
Graduation Rate83%
Enrollment10,030
Student/Faculty13 to 1
Tuition & Fees
Undergraduate$66,742
Graduate$42,020

University of San Diego

University of San Diego is a Private (not-for-profit), four-years school located in San Diego, CA. Total 8,815 students are attending the school and its 2024 tuition & fee is $56,444.
Acceptance Rate52.61%
Graduation Rate82%
Enrollment8,815
Student/Faculty13 to 1
Tuition & Fees
Undergraduate$56,444
Graduate$29,328

University of Southern California

University of Southern California is a Private (not-for-profit), four-years school located in Los Angeles, CA. Total 48,945 students are attending the school and its 2024 tuition & fee is $68,237.
Acceptance Rate12.02%
SAT Score1,520
Graduation Rate92%
Enrollment48,945
Student/Faculty9 to 1
Tuition & Fees
Undergraduate$68,237
Graduate$68,128