Overview

Key Facts

This fully-funded three-year Theatre program at Michigan State University has a unique focus on the synergistic relationship between artist and educator.

The faculty of working artists and scholars provides extensive performance opportunities and rigorous training in acting, voice, and movement, alongside closely mentored opportunities to develop skills and credentials as university teachers.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Practicum: Voice

Practicum: Movement

Graduate Studies

Studies in Theatre History

Comparative Drama and Criticism

Professional Aspects

Advanced Directing Practices

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-31 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

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Michigan State University’s MFA in Acting admits one class of MFA actors every three years.

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

East Lansing, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

3 _{(recommended)}

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Criteria:

Successful applicants will generally have interest and experience as both actors and educators and should be able to demonstrate the capacity for teaching excellence and the desire to develop as educators as well as actors.
Most candidates will have an undergraduate degree in theatre of at least 24 credits. However, in some cases, professional experience or alternative study will be provisionally accepted.
Applicants must have completed a Bachelor’s degree or the international equivalent degree from an accredited university by the time of enrollment. A transcript will be required before offers are finalized.
Successful applicants typically have a minimum of 3.0.
English language proficiency

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

35480 USD / year

≈ 35480 USD / year
Out-of-State

35480 USD / year

≈ 35480 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

18740 USD / year

≈ 18740 USD / year

Living costs

East Lansing

United States

1000 - 1500 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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