MFA in Acting
Sharpen Your Competitive Edge in Acting
The Master of Fine Arts in Acting is a five-semester, two-calendar year professional training program that can prepare actors to excel in a competitive marketplace. You can learn both time-tested techniques and the latest trends in contemporary actor training within the context of a faith-based curriculum. You’ll take two semesters of study each in the Sanford Meisner Approach to acting, Scene Study (Practical Aesthetics), Screen Acting, and Combat for the Stage & Screen–including the Society of American Fight Directors (SAFD) Skills Proficiency Test in three forms. You can also take courses in Acting in Periods & Styles, Acting Shakespeare, Research & Aesthetics, and Text Analysis for Performance. The program also includes a four-semester integrated studio in Voice & Movement (Kristin Linklater and Michael Lugering) including a course in Stage Dialects. The second year of training culminates with Auditioning & the Business of Acting, a mainstage Creative Project/Thesis role and an industry showcase or video reel.
Enhance Your Expertise
Receive in-depth training in the Meisner technique, stage fighting and screen acting.
Advance your Career
Explore principles of auditioning and navigating the business of acting, from headshots and resumes to interviewing.
Gain Practical Experience
Perform your major thesis role in a mainstage production during one of your final two semesters in residence.
Establish Your Reputation
Enhance your professional credentials with an MFA degree.
Please complete the Request Information form on this page to learn more about this program.
On completing the MFA in Acting degree, you can:
- Analyze texts for film, television, or theatrical production.
- Apply the Meisner technique in your acting.
- Apply both, aesthetic and safety principles involved in combat for stage.
- Demonstrate a deeper understanding of acting in periods and styles, voice and movement, and screen acting.
Career Opportunities
- Theatre actor
- Film & TV actor
- Talent for commercials/industrials
- Acting instructor/coach
- Voice over artist
- University professor
Students should refer to their catalog or audited degree plan (ADP) for required courses to complete their degree.
Our next MFA in Acting Cohort will begin Fall 2024.
Step 1: Schedule an Audition
An audition is required for those interested in the MFA in Acting prior to beginning the admissions process. View audition dates and requirements. Once all auditions are completed, individuals will be selected by faculty to join the program and letters of invitation will be mailed. If you receive a letter of invitation, you may continue with Step 2 below.
Step 2: Faculty Interview
All MFA in Acting applicants will be required to interview with faculty to discuss their interest in the degree and to review the program requirements.
Step 3: Application
Submit your application using our Regent University Online Application.
Note: If you are unable to complete our application due to a disability, please contact our Admissions Office and an admissions representative will provide reasonable accommodations to assist you in completing the application.
Step 4: Submit your Unofficial College Transcripts*
We are able to examine and view your unofficial transcript from a U.S.-based school, which indicates successful completion of a bachelor’s degree program, in order to review you for an admissions decision. Please submit your unofficial transcript to regent.edu/items.
Non-U.S. transcripts must be evaluated by an NACES-approved company. For further details, please review the International Admissions Checklist on the International Students Admissions page.
International Applicants
Please visit the International Students Admissions page for a more detailed explanation of the Regent University application information and to determine whether or not you qualify as an international student.
*Upon conditional acceptance to the program by review of unofficial transcripts, Regent University’s Admissions Office will attempt to obtain your official transcripts from your U.S. degree-granting institution, which indicate successful completion of a bachelor’s degree program. We will notify you if your previous institution will not release transcripts directly to us.
Step 5: Current Resume
Provide a theatrical resume of theatre/film/television roles and production history. Please submit to regent.edu/items.
Step 6: Government-Issued ID
To ensure academic integrity, Regent University requires a copy of a government-issued ID. Please submit a scanned copy or photograph of it to regent.edu/items.
Step 7: Recommendation Letters (Optional)
Professional or Faculty recommendation forms may be submitted as supplemental items, but are not required.
Note: All items submitted as part of the application process become the property of Regent University and cannot be returned.
Part-Time Students
| Degree | Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour | Average Credit Hours Per Semester | Average Tuition Per Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Arts (MA) | $670 | 6 | $4,020 |
| Master of Fine Arts in Film & Television Production (MFA) | $700 | 6 | $4,200 |
| Master of Fine Arts in Screenwriting (MFA) | $670 | 6 | $4,020 |
| Master of Fine Arts in Acting (MFA) | $1,070 | 6 | $6,420 |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Communication (PhD) | $970 | 3 | $2,910 |
| Doctor of Strategic Communication (DSC) | $970 | 3 | $2,910 |
Full-Time Students
| Degree | Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour | Average Credit Hours Per Semester | Average Tuition Per Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Arts (MA) | $670 | 9 | $6,030 |
| Master of Fine Arts in Film & Television Production (MFA) | $700 | 9 | $6,300 |
| Master of Fine Arts in Screenwriting (MFA) | $670 | 9 | $6,030 |
| Master of Fine Arts in Acting (MFA) | $1,070 | 9 | $9,630 |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Communication (PhD) | $970 | 6 | $5,820 |
| Doctor of Strategic Communication (DSC) | $970 | 6 | $5,820 |
Student Fees Per Semester
| University Services Fee (On-Campus Students) | $900 (Fall & Spring) $750 (Summer) |
|---|---|
| University Services Fee (Online Students) | $750 |
PART-TIME STUDENTS
| Degree | Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour | Average Credit Hours Per Semester | Average Tuition Per Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Arts (MA) | $670 | 6 | $4,020 |
| Master of Fine Arts in Film & Television Production (MFA) | $670 | 6 | $4,020 |
| Master of Fine Arts in Screenwriting (MFA) | $670 | 6 | $4,020 |
| Master of Fine Arts in Acting (MFA) | $920 | 6 | $5,520 |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Communication (PhD) | $950 | 3 | $2,850 |
| Doctor of Strategic Communication (DSC) | $950 | 3 | $2,850 |
Full-Time Students
| Degree | Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour | Average Credit Hours Per Semester | Average Tuition Per Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Arts (MA) | $670 | 9 | $6,030 |
| Master of Fine Arts in Film & Television Production (MFA) | $670 | 9 | $6,030 |
| Master of Fine Arts in Screenwriting (MFA) | $670 | 9 | $6,030 |
| Master of Fine Arts in Acting (MFA) | $920 | 9 | $8,280 |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Communication (PhD) | $950 | 6 | $5,700 |
| Doctor of Strategic Communication (DSC) | $950 | 6 | $5,700 |
Student Fees Per Semester
| University Services Fee (On-Campus Students) | $850 (Fall & Spring) $700 (Summer) |
|---|---|
| University Services Fee (Online Students) | $700 |
*Rates are subject to change at any time.
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