For the first time in its history, students attending the USC School of Dramatic Arts to receive their Masters in Fine Arts (MFA) in the acting and dramatic writing programs will be attending the university tuition-free starting in the 2024-25 academic year. Incoming graduate students, as well as continuing MFA students in those programs, will no longer shoulder any tuition costs.
- Graduate Application Requirements
- 3 Letters of Recommendation
- Official Transcripts
- TOEFL / IELTS (International Only)
- Personal Essay / Statement of Purpose
- Resume/CV
- Writing Samples
- Graduate Application Fee
- $25
Tuition & Cost of Attendance
Undergraduate Tuition (Annual):
$70k to $90k
Graduate Tuition (Annual):
Free / Fully Funded
Tuition & Cost of Attendance Details:
Scholarships
Scholarship & Funding Types:
Merit-Based Scholarships
Need-Based Financial Aid
Talent-Based Awards
Quick Facts
Program Style:
Conservatory-style
Residency Requirements:
On-campus required
Instruction Format:
In-Person Only
Nonprofit/For-Profit?:
Nonprofit
Deadlines, Decisions, & Enrollment
Graduate Deadlines:
Acting Priority Deadline December 1, 2025
Acting Final Deadline January 15, 2026.
Master of Fine Arts in Dramatic Writing is not accepting applications for Fall 2026
Acting Final Deadline January 15, 2026.
Master of Fine Arts in Dramatic Writing is not accepting applications for Fall 2026
Copyrights & Production
Copyright Ownership:
Unknown
Equipment Access
Facilities
Cameras & Equipment
Software Taught
Internship Opportunities
Career Assistance
Job Placement & Career Services:
Career Development Training
Job Placement Assistance Detailed:
The USC School of Dramatic Arts breaks the mold on career preparation by housing the only dedicated Professional Development Center of its kind at a dramatic arts school in the nation.
dramaticarts.usc.edu
Professional Development Center · School of Dramatic Arts · USC
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