As of 2025, 140 U.S. colleges are offering Acting and its subprograms. The 2025 average undergraduate tuition of the Acting programs is $11,712 for state residents and $36,355 for out-of-state students.
23 schools offer the Acting program in graduate level, and the average graduate program tuition is $14,178 for state residents and $33,597 for out-of-state students. 20 schools offer Acting certificate / vocational programs for Acting area. For the vocational programs (certificate programs) the 2025 average tuition is $35,200 and the average program length is 15.00 months.
Acting by Degree and Programs
110 colleges have Acting BS degree programs and 23 graduate schools have the program in gradute levels. 20 colleges and vocational schools have the Acting program and 3 schools have post-graduate certificate programs.
| Number of Offered Schools | |
|---|---|
| Certificate Programs | 20 |
| Less than 12 Weeks Certificate | 1 |
| Less than 1 Year Certificate | 11 |
| 1-2 Years Certificate | 5 |
| 2-4 Years Certificate | 3 |
| Associate's | 13 |
| Bachelor's | 110 |
| Master's | 23 |
| Doctorate | - |
| Post Graduate | 3 |
| Post-Bachelor's | 3 |
| Post-Masters | - |
U.S. Colleges Offering Acting Program
140 matched schools
Harding University
Harding University is a Private (not-for-profit), four-years school located in Searcy, AR. It is ranked #AR in Arkansas college ranking. Total 4,696 students are attending the school and its 2025 tuition & fee is $25,962.
Acceptance Rate70.52%
SAT Score1,150
Graduation Rate69%
Enrollment4,696
Student/Faculty13 to 1
Tuition & Fees
Undergraduate$25,962
Graduate$14,572
Academy of Art University
Academy of Art University is a Private (for-profit), four-years school located in San Francisco, CA. It is ranked #CA in California college ranking. Total 5,498 students are attending the school and its 2025 tuition & fee is $30,736.
Graduation Rate34%
Enrollment5,498
Student/Faculty14 to 1
Tuition & Fees
Undergraduate$30,736
Graduate$34,768
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. It is ranked #CA in California college ranking. Total 112 students are attending the school and its 2025 tuition & fee is $40,650.
Acceptance Rate82.80%
Graduation Rate78%
Enrollment112
Student/Faculty12 to 1
Tuition & Fees
Undergraduate$40,650
University of California-San Diego
University of California-San Diego is a Public, four-years school located in La Jolla, CA. It is ranked #CA in California college ranking. Total 44,256 students are attending the school and its 2025 tuition & fee is $47,676.
Acceptance Rate26.71%
Graduation Rate86%
Enrollment44,256
Student/Faculty19 to 1
Tuition & Fees
(In-State/Out-of-State)
(In-State/Out-of-State)
Undergraduate$15,788 / $47,676
Graduate$15,097 / $30,199
California Institute of the Arts
California Institute of the Arts is a Private (not-for-profit), four-years school located in Valencia, CA. It is ranked #CA in California college ranking. Total 1,277 students are attending the school and its 2025 tuition & fee is $58,996.
Acceptance Rate32.34%
Graduation Rate67%
Enrollment1,277
Student/Faculty7 to 1
Tuition & Fees
Undergraduate$58,996
Graduate$58,996
Chapman University
Chapman University is a Private (not-for-profit), four-years school located in Orange, CA. It is ranked #CA in California college ranking. Total 9,760 students are attending the school and its 2025 tuition & fee is $64,984.
Acceptance Rate65.43%
SAT Score1,350
Graduation Rate82%
Enrollment9,760
Student/Faculty12 to 1
Tuition & Fees
Undergraduate$64,984
Graduate$39,868
Mount Saint Mary's University
Mount Saint Mary's University is a Private (not-for-profit), four-years school located in Los Angeles, CA. It is ranked #CA in California college ranking. Total 2,312 students are attending the school and its 2025 tuition & fee is $49,564.
Acceptance Rate73.13%
Graduation Rate53%
Enrollment2,312
Student/Faculty8 to 1
Tuition & Fees
Undergraduate$49,564
Graduate$14,520
Pepperdine University
Pepperdine University is a Private (not-for-profit), four-years school located in Malibu, CA. It is ranked #CA in California college ranking. Total 8,976 students are attending the school and its 2025 tuition & fee is $69,918.
Acceptance Rate62.86%
SAT Score1,370
Graduation Rate83%
Enrollment8,976
Student/Faculty12 to 1
Tuition & Fees
Undergraduate$69,918
Graduate$44,056
University of San Diego
University of San Diego is a Private (not-for-profit), four-years school located in San Diego, CA. It is ranked #CA in California college ranking. Total 9,714 students are attending the school and its 2025 tuition & fee is $59,486.
Acceptance Rate52.38%
Graduation Rate84%
Enrollment9,714
Student/Faculty13 to 1
Tuition & Fees
Undergraduate$59,486
Graduate$31,240
University of Southern California
University of Southern California is a Private (not-for-profit), four-years school located in Los Angeles, CA. It is ranked #CA in California college ranking. Total 46,566 students are attending the school and its 2025 tuition & fee is $71,647.
Acceptance Rate9.81%
SAT Score1,500
Graduation Rate92%
Enrollment46,566
Student/Faculty9 to 1
Tuition & Fees
Undergraduate$71,647
Graduate$71,515