BFA

Theatre Arts: Acting and Directing

Learn more about studying Theatre Arts: Acting and Directing as an international student.

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Key facts

  • Degree type
    Bachelor's
  • Duration
    4 years
  • Delivery method
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    20,976USD
  • Start date
    Jan, Aug
  • University ranking
    Not ranked

Program overview

What Colorado Mesa University says about their program:

CMU’s Acting/Directing Bachelor of Fine Arts program offers rigorous, conservatory-style training within a well-rounded liberal arts education at an affordable public school price. The program is designed to prepare young theatre artists for the fast-paced, challenging and ever-changing world of stage, television and film. The program is led by a dynamic faculty composed of current and former artistic directors, actors, singers, designers and dancers with connections to top industry professionals from coast to coast. Acting/Directing students can expect a full sequence of Stanislavski-based acting classes, in addition to training in Shakespeare, and training in voice, speech, acting for the camera, script analysis, movement, stage combat, make-up, dance and more. Upon completion of the program, students with a BFA from CMU will have the skills, knowledge and confidence necessary to either gain admittance to top graduate programs or to directly enter the profession.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • Completed a secondary school diploma
  • 2.0 GPA or above

Postgraduate academic requirements

  • Possess an undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited college or university
  • Minimum overall GPA 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) in major degree area

English proficiency

Undergraduate

  • IELTS

    6.0

  • TOEFL iBT

    70

  • Pearson Academic

    50

  • Duolingo

    105

Graduate

  • TOEFL iBT

    80

  • **TOEFL PBT

    **550

English proficiency waivers

Undergraduate

  • Student is from a country where English is the primary language
  • SAT Critical Reading 470+

Graduate

  • Student is from a country where English is the primary language

The requirements may differ based on the graduate program to which you are applying.

Documents required

Undergraduate

  • Application form
  • Academic transcripts
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Translations
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Passport identification page

Graduate

  • Application form
  • Academic transcripts
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Translations
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Passport identification page
  • Official Bank Statements
  • Notarized Statement of Financial Support
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Scholarships at Colorado Mesa University

  • International Merit Scholarship

    Official page

    Worth $9,000 per year, this award is for high-achieving international undergraduate students admitted to Colorado Mesa University. It requires a U.S.-equivalent 3.0 cumulative GPA (2.5 for students transferring university-level credit completed in the US or abroad), and is renewable for up to 9 total semesters (excluding summers) as long as the student maintains academic progress and good standing. This scholarship is offered specifically to international students on F-1 visa status, making it directly applicable to non-domestic undergraduate applicants.

  • Returning International Student Scholarship

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    Worth $1,000 per year, this award supports continuing international undergraduate students at Colorado Mesa University who have already completed at least 30 college-level credit hours at CMU with a 3.75 GPA or higher. It is renewable for the length of the student's program (up to 9 total semesters, excluding summers) and can be combined with the International Merit Scholarship. Because it is explicitly designated for CMU's international student population, it is clearly open to non-domestic undergraduates already enrolled.

All scholarship information on Studee is provided for guidance only. Always check the university's official scholarship page for the latest information on eligibility, award amounts, deadlines, and application requirements.

Fees

  • Undergraduate tuition

    US$20,574 per year

  • Graduate tuition

    US$15,638 per year

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What is the cost of living near Colorado Mesa University?

Category Cost  (in United States Dollar)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre$1,482
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre$1,193
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)$104
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)$73
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)$61· USA average
Monthly public transport pass$45
Monthly grocery basket$193
Coffee shop drink$6
Cinema or cultural event ticket$15
Gym membership$37

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from livingcost.org (Crowdsourced) and numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).

Visa requirements for Colorado Mesa University

Many international students will require a visa to study in the US, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.

USA student visa requirements