Ranked2
in the USANorthwestern University is a large not-for-profit college offering many disciplines along with theatre majors and located in
Evanston,
Illinois. This college was founded in 1851 and is currently offering certificates, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees in 8 theatre programs.
Northwestern University is among the most expensive in the country: tuition cost is around $67,000 a year. If you look for a cheaper alternative, check
Affordable Colleges in Illinois listing.
According to recent analysis, Northwestern University area is relatively unsafe; the college is reported to have
a rather poor rating for campus safety.
Based on
67 evaluation factors, Northwestern University theatre program ranks The Second Best Theatre School in
the United States and The Best Theatre School in
Illinois. Major competing theatre schools for this college are
University of Chicago and
University of Michigan Ann Arbor. See the details about all twelve competing theatre colleges as well as offered theatre majors and minors below.
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Best Theatre School in
IllinoisBest Theatre School in the
MidwestSecond Best Theatre School in
USAProgram rankings:
State Ranking
Best Management & Directing Program in Illinois
Best Screenwriting & Playwriting Program in Illinois
Best Acting & Performing Program in Illinois
Best General Drama Program in Illinois
Regional Ranking
Best Management & Directing Program in the Midwest
Best Screenwriting & Playwriting Program in the Midwest
Best Acting & Performing Program in the Midwest
Best General Drama Program in the Midwest
National Ranking
Best Screenwriting & Playwriting Program in USA
Second Best Management & Directing Program in USA
Second Best Acting & Performing Program in USA
Second Best General Drama Program in USA
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graduate schools in Illinois.
Northwestern University
633 Clark St
Evanston, IL 60208
Phone: (847) 491-3741
Website:
www.northwestern.eduLocation map:
Theatre majors:
One but less than two years certificate
Musical Theatre
Other Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
Bachelor's degree
General Drama and Theatre Arts
General Visual and Performing Arts
Musical Theatre
Other Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
Theatre Literature, History and Criticism
Master's degree
Acting
Directing and Theatrical Production
General Drama and Theatre Arts
Playwriting and Screenwriting
Doctor's degree
General Drama and Theatre Arts
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