Overview

The Acting degree offered by Butler University combines rigorous actor training with hands-on production experiences across all facets of theatre to ensure a well-rounded education for aspiring actors.

As a student in this program, you’ll immerse yourself in a curriculum encompassing acting, vocal techniques, stage movement, design and technology, history, directing, and much more. And you’ll have the opportunity to showcase your talents in a diverse array of genres, including contemporary, classical, musical, international, children’s theatre, and devised works, in venues as intimate as our 100-seat studio theater to as grand as our grand 2,200-seat venue.

Accreditation

Butler University is a fully accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Theatre.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Stage Movement

Voice for the Actor

Text Analysis

Physical Theatre Topics

Scenography

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

More details

Accepting applications for rolling spring admission after November 1

Language

English

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Credits

124 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Indianapolis, 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

Common App

Writing Sample, Personal Statement, or Essay

Official High School Transcript

School Report

Audition, portfolio review, or interview: All JCA majors except for those majoring in Art History must also complete an audition, portfolio review, and/or interview. After completing your Common App and supplement, we’ll send you an email to select a date.

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

48900 USD / year

≈ 48900 USD / year
Out-of-State

48900 USD / year

≈ 48900 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

48900 USD / year

≈ 48900 USD / year

Living costs

Indianapolis

United States

1017 - 1926 USD / month

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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Overview

Overview

Accreditation

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Indianapolis

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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