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    Master of Fine Arts in Theater

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    New Brunswick, USMFAIn-person30 months
    $46,596.00
    Tuition
    over 30mo
    17%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    50
    Cohort
    students
    70
    Credits
    $70.00
    App fee

    Master of Fine Arts in Theater at Rutgers University-New Brunswick is a 70-credit, 30-month, in-person MFA program based in New Brunswick, US. Tuition is $46,596.

    About the program

    The MFA in Theater program offers concentrations in playwriting, design, technical direction, stage management, and acting. It emphasizes technique, collaboration, theory, creativity, and professionalism through coursework, workshops, productions, and seminars.

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Feb 1, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min TOEFL iBT 83 (22 writing, 23 speaking, 21 reading, 17 listening)
    IELTS
    required
    Min bandwidth 7

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $25,000.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Fine Arts in Theater at Rutgers University-New Brunswick cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Fine Arts in Theater at Rutgers University-New Brunswick is $46,596 across 70 required credits.
    Is Master of Fine Arts in Theater at Rutgers University-New Brunswick online or in-person?
    Master of Fine Arts in Theater at Rutgers University-New Brunswick is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Fine Arts in Theater at Rutgers University-New Brunswick take to complete?
    Master of Fine Arts in Theater at Rutgers University-New Brunswick is structured around 30 months and 70 credits.
    What GPA is required for Master of Fine Arts in Theater at Rutgers University-New Brunswick?
    Per the program's published guidance: minimum undergraduate cumulative grade-point average of 3.0
    How competitive is Master of Fine Arts in Theater at Rutgers University-New Brunswick?
    Master of Fine Arts in Theater at Rutgers University-New Brunswick reports an acceptance rate of approximately 17%.