Theater/Acting MFA

Three-year, 60-credit conservatory-style MFA for actors with professional resumes. The bulletin states auditions run every three years and that the program is not accepting applications for Fall 2027 entry.

Offering

Degree program

Fields

Theatre acting

Purpose

Professional development

Teaching language

English

Qualification

Master’s degree

Exact award

Master of Fine Arts in Theater/Acting

Award status

Academic awardAwarded by a degree-granting institution.

Awarding body

Not stated on the pages we checked

• Stated by the schoolNational Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST)Accreditation

  Scope: Theater Department

Duration

3 years

Delivery

In personTaught at the listed teaching location.

Physical attendance

Regular physical attendance

Schedule

Not publishedClasses offered at convenient times of the day and evening

Credits

60 US credit hours beyond the baccalaureateCredit systems differ between countries and institutions.

Teaching location

Temple University Main Campus

Audition required

In-person audition

Yes

Audition detail

Via URTA auditions (New York, Chicago, San Francisco) and local auditions at Temple; auditions held every three years (2025, 2028, 2031).

Interview

Called-back applicants interviewed, generally February and March

Prior education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent; ideally considerable professional experience as working actors

Experience

Professional acting resume

References

3 letters of recommendation

Writing or research sample

Statement of goals, approximately 500 words

Intakes

• Fall

Deadlines

• Fall: March 1 (program not accepting applications for 2026-2027 academic year, Fall 2027 entry)

The provider does not publish a price for this offering on the pages we checked. Ask for current fees, what they include and any deposit or refund terms.

• Teaching assistantships Assistantship

  Competitive · Stipend and full tuition remission

  Source

Not published on the program’s source pages: price.