B.F.A. in Drama (Acting Theater)
at Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh

4.3 /5

(20 Reviews)

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School of Drama

B.F.A. in Drama (Acting Theater)
at
Carnegie Mellon University
Overview

School of Drama at Carnegie Mellon University offers B.F.A. in Drama (Acting Theater). The 4 years Degree course has primary stream as Mass Communication & Media. The Carnegie Mellon University tuition fees for international students is USD 63829.0. The Degree course offered by the at Carnegie Mellon University requires IELTS and TOEFL.

Duration	4 years
Course Level	UG Degree
Mode of Course	Full Time
International Students Admission Website	Go to Website
Tuition & Fees	₹53.79 Lakh View full breakup
Type of University	Private
Official Career Service Website	Go to Website

B.F.A. in Drama (Acting Theater)
at
Carnegie Mellon University
Highlights

The School of Drama Acting and Music Theater Option is designed for students pursuing careers in acting and/or musical theater disciplines
Students are introduced to the basic acting skills necessary to develop a versatile acting,
The program is divided into four distinct and rigorous phases of learning, each year consecutively building upon the last
Showcase provides all students with the opportunity to perform before industry professionals in New York, LA and Pittsburgh

B.F.A. in Drama (Acting Theater)
at
Carnegie Mellon University
Rankings

University Ranking

Rank	Rank Publisher
#21	National University US News & World Report, 2025
#24	University THE (Times Higher Education), 2025
#58	World University QS, 2025

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B.F.A. in Drama (Acting Theater)
at
Carnegie Mellon University
Entry Requirements

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CGPA - 3.78/4
Applicants must have completed their 12th grade

The admitted students average GPA in their previous studies is 3.78

Applicant must have passed high school
4 years English

2 years Foreign Language

10 electives

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TOEFL

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Applicants with a sub score of 25 or more on each section will be considered

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7.5 or more in each section

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PRE-SCREEN GUIDELINES: Resume including any training and experience in theater, film, music, and dance as well as academic achievements, work experience, and community service Headshot, TWO short, contrasting monologues from plays The monologues should be selected from one contemporary piece and one classical piece (pre-1900) Should portray characters that fall in your natural age range (teens and 2 The monologues should be no longer than 90 seconds each One should be shot in close-up (head and shoulders) and another showing your full body AUDITION GUIDELINES: Perform two, contrasting monologues, One classical monologue from a play written before 1900 with an emphasis on heightened language, One contemporary piece written in the 20th or 21st century (each monologue should be only one minute) Each monologue should be within natural age range Be sure to read the entire play the monologue is excerpted from so you are able to demonstrate an understanding of the character and situation

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B.F.A. in Drama (Acting Theater)
at
Carnegie Mellon University
Application Process

Step one

Prepare documents for application

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Applicants need to bring their teacher Recommendation

ESSAYS

Submit Common Application essay

Step two

Additional documents required

Submit academic transcripts
Submit English Proficiency Report
SAT/ACT test report
Secondary School Counselor Evaluation
Applicants are also required to submit portfolio or Audition (For Bachelor of Design (BDes), B.F.A. in Drama and Bachelor of Fine Arts applicants)

Step three

Start your online application

https://www.commonapp.org/

Step four

Application fees for this course

USD 75 = INR 6.32 Thousand

Mode of payment: Credit card

University allow students to pay their tuition fee in monthly installments
Students can pay their tuition fee in 3, 4 or 5 month semester-based schedule with an enrollment fee of $40

Step five

Application deadline

Fall (Aug): 3rd Jan

*The dates specified are tentative dates as per the previous year records. Our expert counselors can help with exact deadline date. Connect with the expert now!

B.F.A. in Drama (Acting Theater)
at
Carnegie Mellon University
Fees

1st year tuition fees

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Tuition & fees	INR 53,78,870

Other expenses in 1st Year

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Hostel & Meals	INR 14,72,028
Insurance	INR 2,19,355
Transportation	INR 57,304
Other expenses	INR 1,17,978
Books and supplies	INR 84,270
Total approximate fees	INR 19,50,935

Calculated at the exchange rate of 1 USD = INR 84.27 | Tuition & expenses were last updated on 18ᵗʰ December 2024

B.F.A. in Drama (Acting Theater)
at
Carnegie Mellon University

Scholarships

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Carnegie Mellon University
Students Ratings & Reviews

4.3/5

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Vibe of Campus

Academically oriented
Friendly
Multi-dimensional
Easy going

Student Views

60% students never faced discrimination in this university

Internships4.3

Part time work4.1

Post study jobs4.6

Quality of faculty4.7

Student Life4.4

Value for money4.2

Public transportation4.7

Safety4.3

Indian Food4.1

Permanent Immigration3.9

Anonymous

MS in Robotics - Batch of 2026

Offered by Carnegie Mellon University

MS at Carnegie Mellon University is exciting and not stressful.

Tips: Before joining Carnegie Mellon University, be sure to leave your comfort zone behind. Be prepared to work hard and focus on your courses and mental health. Don't waste time joining unnecessary student clubs; instead, hone your skills. Although networking is important, it's ultimately up to you to figure out your career path. Most of my day goes by interacting with my peers in the research lab and attending classes. I get to learn so much from a diverse set of people that it feels like I am growing by 100 percent every day. Life is so engaging that time flies so quickly in a good way. Overall, I am quite satisfied with my experiences.

Dislikes (Post study jobs): The faculty at Carnegie Mellon University are graduates from top universities and have immense expertise in their fields. As is true with truly smart people, the faculty members are humble and always open to clarifying your doubts and discussions. Additionally, I have never felt like an international student. Teachers are from diverse backgrounds and they make it so easy to help you feel at home.

Reviewed on 23 Dec 2024Read more

Anonymous

Master of Business Administration - Batch of 2025

Offered by Carnegie Mellon University

4.7

Great university - Best work options after graduation

Tips: Great culture, smooth transition for international students since there are many others and the school is very accommodating. Very satisfied with the university, the course is great with excellent ROI. I was given scholarships during admission which we could appeal and negotiate if we wanted to, other scholarships were also available through affinity groups

Reviewed on 28 Mar 2024Read more

Anonymous

M.S. in Mechanical Engineering - Applied Advanced Study - Batch of 2023

Offered by Carnegie Mellon University

3.7

You will be surrounded by smart people and will have a good learning curve.

Tips: A huge transition in terms of workload and lifestyle. Overall the students are friendly here. I was not fortunate enough to receive any scholarship and was able to offset my only expenses by being a research assistant and teaching assistant. The quality of education is awesome. Semester can be tough and stressful but end of the day you will have a good learning curve.

Likes (Public transportation): You can cover most of the city using the Pittsburgh Bus transport service and it is covered in the annual transportation fee which you pay to the college. You can access the transportation with your student ID card and can travel multiple rides throughout the year.

Dislikes (Post study jobs): There are companies that are ready to sponsor visas post your graduation, but due to the current economic situation (2023) there are not many offers. Robotics, control engineer and ML engineer are some of the roles that are offered to students post graduation.

Reviewed on 14 Jan 2024Read more

Anonymous

M.S. in Software Engineering - Batch of 2023

Offered by Carnegie Mellon University

4.1

Best private university in USA

Tips: Before joining, students should know that CMU is expensive private university so they need to be very careful while paying any expenses. University academic is very rigorous so they need to prepare themselves for much hard work. After coming in CMU I experienced a little cultural shift but was easy to cope with. I didn't avail of any scholarship. University is fully worth it for Masters in software engineering, course is also as per the industry requirement and the country is the best for Tech related career.

Likes (Quality of faculty): Faculty members of CMU are approachable, friendly and supportive in nature. They encourage students to research work, doing different real world projects. Faculty members are well-experienced, top researchers and industry professionals. Teaching methods are unique and beyond traditional methods i.e. methods include project-based learning, group discussions, case studies, lectures from guest industry professionals. Much diversity can be found in the university among faculty members in terms of nationality, culture, engineering practices and so on.

Dislikes (Internships): Much guidance is available in terms of finding internship by professors, Alumni. There is a career center of CMU which supports and provides resources for finding and applying for internships. It also conducts workshops for students related to interview preparation, and resume writing. There are many available internships in the field of software engineering from big MNCs like Google, Amazon and so on.

Reviewed on 6 Dec 2023Read more

Anonymous

MS in Civil and Environmental Engineering / MBA Program (Tepper School of Business) - Batch of 2025

Offered by Carnegie Mellon University

Amazing experience at CMU!

Tips: There was a huge cultural shift. But people here made me feel more inclusive. I got a scholarship of 50k dollars. University supported me for the scholarship. This decision was worth every penny. Every day here is a new learning day. After 7 years of experience, I felt my learning curve was getting better, but here I started pushing myself out of my comfort zone which was very important.

Likes (Post study jobs): There are so many fun filled activities for students here. Your personal life and college life will be well balanced. Fitness events and student counselling sessions are organised weekly. To make them feel comfortable on campus. There are professional and non-professional clubs on campus varying from Consulting to Swim Club.

Dislikes (Public transportation): It has amazing faculty, well qualified from across the world. Every faculty has a different style of teaching. The classes are very interactive. If you don't even do the post study and only concentrate on classes, half of your work is already done.

Reviewed on 2 Sep 2023Read more

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