Overview

In the Acting program at at Missouri State Universitywill receive advanced training in your emphasis area along with the opportunity to participate in a number of productions.

The BFA Acting degree track is designed for students invested in becoming professional actors. We are the only program in the region that is accredited by the National Association of Schools and Theatres and that houses an Equity Membership Candidate program (EMC).

You will receive preparation for the competitive acting industry in a supportive environment. Our goal is to produce professional actors that are able to audition well and market themselves in the industry.

Our BFA Acting graduates work in:

Broadway Theatre
Professional Regional Theatre
Film
Television

Our graduates have also found successful careers as producers, directors, artistic administrators, casting directors, and theatre educators.

Programme Structure

Modules included:

The Tools of the Actors

Lighting Design

Advanced Movement for the Actor

Auditioning and Acting for the Camera

Acting on Film

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Springfield, 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.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete the free online application for admission.

Submit digital, unofficial copies by uploading .pdf or .jpg files to the application system.

The SAT and ACT tests are not required for international students.

Have your IELTS, TOEFL, or PTE scores sent to Missouri State University.

Complete the Statement of Financial Support (download and save the PDF to complete the form) and request a copy of your bank statement or letter from your bank documenting available funds. Submit digital copies by uploading .pdf or .jpg files to the application system.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

21198 USD / year

≈ 21198 USD / year
Out-of-State

20460 USD / year

≈ 20460 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10828 USD / year

≈ 10828 USD / year

Living costs

Springfield

United States

725 - 1020 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Our BFA Acting graduates work in:

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

Springfield

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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