The Tepper Semester changed the way I view theatre, the entertainment industry, and the city of New York all for the better. I now have the confidence, drive and 'know how' to take charge of my career and my life!”
Brittany Anne Oman, 2008

Program Costs/Fees

Costs for the Tepper Semester include tuition, program fee, and living costs associated with housing and meals. Please review the cost notes under the chart for additional information. For financial aid information, visit our financial aid page. The following costs are for the 2011/2012 school year. Spring 2013 prices will be available early Fall 2012.

Cost Breakdown

  Acting Musical Theater Directing Design, Casting, Stage Management
Tuition $18,805 $18,805 $18,805 $18,805
Program Fee (1) $3,075 $4,015 $2,383 $2,383
Total $21,880 $22,820 $21,188 $21,188
Meal Costs (2) $2,060 $2,060 $2,060 $2,060
Studio (2) $8,294 $8,294 $8,294 $8,294
One Bed Double Occupancy (2) $7,154 $7,154 $7,154 $7,154
Two Bed/Two Bath Quad Occupancy (2) $7,482 $7,482 $7,482 $7,482

Cost Notes

(1) The program fee covers metro transportation, theater tickets, as well as field trips, special events, and all other program services. The program fees for musical theater students cover private singing lessons and additional dance classes. The program fee for design/tech and stage management students will be calculated according to the student's course of study and individual semester plan.

(2) Students have the option to arrange for meals on their own and/or petition for alternative housing. Estimated meal costs reflect a typical average for attending students. For additional information, please call the Tepper office at 212-239-1113.