Overview

The BFA in Acting from Lindenwood University requires 76 credit hours and a minimum grade of C in a series of courses emphasizing acting and stage topics. You will also study using your voice as a tool and work on several productions.

An audition and/or interview is required for admission into the Lindenwood Bachelor of Fine Arts theatre programs. If you wish to pursue a BFA program and do not or cannot audition and interview prior to enrollment, you will only be allowed to declare a Bachelor of Arts in theatre major. You must complete an audition and interview and be accepted into the BFA program. The BA in theatre program does not require an audition and interview.

What you can do with a degree in acting?

When you have a B.F.A. in Acting from Lindenwood University, you will develop skills that not only apply to acting but to a variety of careers! Some possible career opportunities with a degree in this field include: Arts Administrator, Broadcast Presenter, Film Director, Higher Education Teacher, Secondary School Teacher, and a Theater Manager.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

History of Theatre
Survey of Dramatic Literature
Directing
Script Analysis
Stage Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-30 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Saint Charles, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

If you attended school within the United States: Have your school send your official transcripts directly to Lindenwood.

If you attended school outside the United States: Please refer to the Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) website to view the required documents needed for admission.

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Lindenwood University operates on a holistic, rolling admissions process, meaning that we look beyond test scores and GPA’s to evaluate each applicant on a more personal level.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

21094 USD / year

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Out-of-State

21094 USD / year

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Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

21094 USD / year

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Living costs

Saint Charles

United States

800 - 1300 USD / month

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

What you can do with a degree in acting?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Saint Charles

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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