Best California colleges with Acting degrees

What California colleges offer acting classes in 2025?

There are 5 California colleges where you can study and earn a degree in acting. These are the top ranked colleges offering majors in acting based on the CollegeSimply ranking methodology. The average net price to attend these colleges is $39,807 per year. University of Southern California offers the cheapest acting degree with an average net price of $41,496 annually. Search the entire U.S. for Acting programs.

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Los Angeles, CA

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University of Southern California

Private 4 Year

5 reviews

#5 Best Private Colleges in California

47,147enrollment
$41,496net price
10%acceptance rate
1440-1550SAT range
32-35ACT range
3.83Avg GPA

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Orange, CA

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Chapman University

Private 4 Year

6 reviews

#10 Best Private Colleges in California

9,961enrollment
$48,037net price
56%acceptance rate
1250-1430SAT range
28-32ACT range
3.7Avg GPA

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Malibu, CA

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Pepperdine University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

#13 Best Private Colleges in California

9,545enrollment
$52,216net price
50%acceptance rate
1250-1450SAT range
26-32ACT range
3.74Avg GPA

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San Francisco, CA

American Conservatory Theater

Private 4 Year

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24enrollment
-net price
100%acceptance rate
-SAT range
-ACT range
NAAvg GPA

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Valencia, CA

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California Institute of the Arts

Private 4 Year

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1,353enrollment
$57,288net price
26%acceptance rate
-SAT range
-ACT range
NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jan 5

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