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American University: Theatre Ranking 2024

American UniversityRanked
211
in the USA
American University is a medium-sized not-for-profit college offering a number of disciplines along with theatre programs and located in Washington, District of Columbia. This college was founded in 1893 and is presently offering bachelor's degrees in 2 theatre programs.

American University is extremely expensive; depending on the program, tuition cost is around $57,000 per year. If you are looking for a cheaper alternative, check Affordable Colleges in District of Columbia listing.

According to recent data analysis, American University area is dangerous - the college is reported to have a bad rating for on-campus security.

Based on 67 evaluation factors, American University theatre program ranks #211 Theatre School (out of 1325; top 20%) in the United States and in Top 5 Theatre Schools in District of Columbia. Major competing theatre schools for this school are Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh and New York University in New York City. See the details about all twelve competing theatre schools as well as available theatre majors below.

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School ranking:

#4 Theatre School in District of Columbia
#60 Theatre School in the South
#211 Theatre School in USA

Program rankings:

State Ranking

Second Best General Drama Program in District of Columbia
Third Best Acting & Performing Program in District of Columbia

Regional Ranking

#19 Acting & Performing Program in the South
#54 General Drama Program in the South

National Ranking

#81 Acting & Performing Program in USA

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You could be interested in alternative options to get accepted at American University:
Art Programs - ranked top 15% in USA
Dance Programs - ranked top 40% in USA
Film Programs - ranked top 10% in USA
Performing Arts Programs - ranked top 20% in USA
Also, see how American University ranks among graduate schools in District of Columbia.

Contact information:

American University
4400 Massachusetts Ave NW
Washington, DC 20016-8001
Phone: (202) 885-1000
Website: www.american.edu

Location map:

American University Location Map

Theatre majors:

Bachelor's degree

General Drama and Theatre Arts
Musical Theatre

Local competitors:

Carnegie Mellon University - Theatre School Ranking
Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, PA, 12 theatre programs

New York University - Theatre School Ranking
New York University

New York City, NY, 7 theatre programs

University of North Carolina School of the Arts - Theatre School Ranking
University of North Carolina School of the Arts

Winston Salem, NC, 4 theatre programs

American Musical and Dramatic Academy - Theatre School Ranking
American Musical and Dramatic Academy

New York City, NY, 9 theatre programs

George Mason University - Theatre School Ranking
George Mason University

Fairfax, VA, 5 theatre programs

Pace University - Theatre School Ranking
Pace University

New York City, NY, 6 theatre programs

Columbia University in the City of New York - Theatre School Ranking
Columbia University in the City of New York

New York City, NY, 5 theatre programs

Yale University - Theatre School Ranking
Yale University

New Haven, CT, 13 theatre programs

University of Pennsylvania - Theatre School Ranking
University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA, 4 theatre programs

The Juilliard School - Theatre School Ranking
The Juilliard School

New York City, NY, 4 theatre programs

Wesleyan University - Theatre School Ranking
Wesleyan University

Middletown, CT, 3 theatre programs

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Theatre School Ranking
University of North Carolina

Chapel Hill, NC, 3 theatre programs

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