Yale University
New Haven, CT•PrivateCityMedium (6,811 students)
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Program Characteristics
Highly Selective
25-40 Students
Academic admission—no audition
Key Info
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Good to Know
⚠️ NOT A CONSERVATORY PROGRAM—Yale does not offer a BFA in Acting. The BA in Theater, Dance, and Performance Studies is an academic major within Yale College.
Students interested in theater apply to Yale College and declare the major once enrolled. Over one-third of TDPS majors double-major in other disciplines.
Related opportunities: Shen Curriculum for Musical Theater (courses administered by Music Dept), cross-registration with David Geffen School of Drama courses (dramaturgy, design, management—up to 4 graduate courses with DUS permission).
Audition Requirements
Additional Materials
•Yale College application (Common App or Coalition)
•No audition or portfolio required
•Standard Yale admissions materials
Program Highlights
•Liberal arts BA program—NOT a conservatory BFA
•10 course major across 4 domains: Artistic Practice, Performance Theory, Performance History, Interdisciplinary Performance
•7-8 curricular productions annually (designed, stage managed, staffed by undergrads)
•Dozens of extracurricular shows per semester
•Blackbox Theater for senior projects
•Shen Curriculum for Musical Theater integrated into program (7-8 courses annually, "Fridays @ Five" master class series)
•Cross-registration available with David Geffen School of Drama
•Yale Dramat partnership with professional designers
•Students may perform in Yale Cabaret and occasionally DGSD/Yale Rep productions
•More than 1/3 of majors double-major in other disciplines
•Preparation for graduate school or professional careers
Program info updated 5 days ago
Academic School Information
5%
Admit Rate
97%
Grad Rate
6,811
Enrollment
$100,533
Earnings
10yr after
Tuition & Fees
$64,700
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$27,818
after typical aid
Average annual cost is often lower than tuition because it accounts for grants and scholarships most students receive. It includes tuition, room & board, books, and supplies.
Annual Cost by Family Income
Family Income $0 - $30k$28,132
Family Income $30k - $48k$19,744
Family Income $48k - $75k$20,900
Family Income $75k - $110k$17,004
Family Income $110k+$49,347