The University of Southern California School of Dramatic Arts in Los Angeles is a premier institution offering comprehensive programs in theatre and performance. It provides a vibrant environment for artist-scholars through a range of undergraduate and graduate degrees, including BA, BFA, and MFA options. The school emphasizes rigorous training, interdisciplinary exploration, and entrepreneurial thinking, preparing students for dynamic careers in the entertainment industry and beyond. Students learn from distinguished faculty who are working professionals and utilize state-of-the-art facilities. Its prime location in Los Angeles offers invaluable industry connections and opportunities. Committed to diversity and collaboration, the school fosters a supportive community. Notably, the MFA programs in Acting and Dramatic Writing are tuition-free starting Fall 2024.
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The University of Southern California (USC) is a private research university in Los Angeles, California. Founded in 1880 by Robert Maclay Widney, it is the oldest private research university in California. The university is composed of one liberal arts school, the Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences, and 22 undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools, enrolling roughly 21,000 undergraduate and 28,500 post-graduate students from all fifty U.S. states and more than 115 countries. It is a member of the Association of American Universities, which it joined in 1969, and is also one of the wealthiest academic institutions in America.
