MFA Classical Acting at George Washington University

Programme overview

The Shakespeare Theatre Company and GW join forces in an unprecedented collaboration between two leading DC institutions to create a master of fine arts program. The Shakespeare Theatre Company brings to the partnership world-class artists/teachers, a comprehensive training program, and a distinguished reputation as a nationally and internationally recognized leader in the classical repertory. GW brings to the partnership its resources and reputation as a major research university, with strong links to the Folger Shakespeare Library and the Library of Congress, as well as shared faculty and space resources.

Faculty: Columbian College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Classical Acting | Duration: 2 credits | Location: Washington, DC, United States

What you will study

The general requirements stated under Columbian College of Arts and Sciences, Graduate Programs. 59 credits in required courses. Each course is taken for the number of credits indicated below.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applications are made through the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences graduate admissions office; programme-specific requirements are published on the college application requirements page.

USD 52,563 for the whole programme (2026-27). Total program cost for the Corcoran School Classical Acting M.F.A., 2026-27 rate; excludes fees. Source

Offers of admission are valid for the semester stated in the admission letter; most graduate programmes use rolling admissions, and some review applications collectively after the deadline.

Graduate applications are submitted through the Graduate Application Center with a non-refundable $80 application fee; deadlines vary by programme and school. Processing usually takes four to six weeks.

Apply through the official page: https://columbian.gwu.edu/graduate-admissions-faq

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