From the Common App 2026–27 grid
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Regular Decision
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Application
Roosevelt University Application (online), GetAcceptd (CCPA Artistic Application)
Fee
No application fee
Programs that add a portfolio, an audition or their own steps. Check details on the linked page.
Chicago College of Performing Arts (CCPA) - Music Conservatory
Live audition required; priority deadline Dec 15, 2026; final deadline Jan 15, 2027
Separate admission
CCPA - Theatre Conservatory (BFA Acting, BFA Musical Theatre, BFA Musical Theatre: Dance C
Pre-screen required via GetAcceptd; pre-screen deadline December 1; priority deadline January 15, 2027 for BFA Acting and Dance Concentratio
Separate admission
Theatre Conservatory (BFA Acting, BFA Musical Theatre, BFA Musical Theatre: Dance Concentr
Pre-screen via GetAcceptd (Acting: slate video and two monologues; Musical Theatre: MTCP pre-screen), then live or virtual audition
Audition · December 1
Music Conservatory and Interdisciplinary Conservatories
Live audition/interview on-campus or live virtual audition in February 2027; prescreen no longer required for most
Audition · February 2027 (dates
Opera Diploma
Letter of intent, headshot, academic and professional resume, and pre-screening audition via GetAcceptd
Audition
- Tuition & fees
- $23,154
- Median earnings, 10 yrs
- $56,800
- 6-year graduation
- 34%