Bachelor in Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts (Bachelor's)

Tuition is Tuition for the Theatre program is included in the standard undergraduate tuition rate for full-time students..

The Acting BFA program at Dean College offers conservatory-style training in voice, movement, text analysis, and dance. Students begin participating in faculty- and student-produced performances from their first semester. The curriculum blends intensive performance techniques with real-world stage experience in a supportive, small-class environment. Training prepares students for careers in stage, screen, and professional theatre settings.

Focus areas include Acting, Voice and Movement, Text Analysis, Dance, Stage Performance, Conservatory Training.

The Acting BFA requires 120 credits, distributed across performance courses, technique classes, and production participation. Students complete coursework in acting, voice, movement, and dance, with hands-on experience in main stage and student-directed productions.

Graduates pursue careers as professional actors in stage, screen, and regional theatre productions.

Applicants must complete an audition or portfolio review and submit a formal application. Auditions can be in-person, video-based, or conducted at off-campus locations. Admission requires a completed application and successful audition.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, four-year program. For international students, tuition is well above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 74% of applicants.

Dean College in Franklin, Massachusetts, blends a long collegiate tradition with a personal, career-focused approach to higher education. Established in 1865, Dean serves about 1,600 students and offers the intimacy of a small campus where faculty know students by name and mentoring is central to academic life. Its New England location sits within reach of Boston and regional industry hubs, providing access to internships and professional networks while preserving a close-knit campus community.

Programs emphasize hands-on learning across arts, sciences and business, with flexible degree and certificate options tailored to individual goals. Practical experiences, including internships, performance opportunities and applied projects, are woven into curricula so graduates leave with tangible work samples and employer connections. Campus facilities include modern labs, rehearsal spaces and collaborative studios that support both creative practice and career preparation.

International students receive specialized admissions guidance, orientation and academic advising to ease the transition and promote success. Student services support career placement, experiential learning and cultural integration through clubs, community engagement and study-away options. For students who value close mentorship, applied learning and clear pathways to internships and employment, Dean College offers a compact, student-centered environment that prepares graduates for meaningful careers and further study.