<p>Texas State has a wonderful BFA Acting program, offering majors all kinds of opportunities. And it is very affordable. Accepted students are automatically given a talent award that qualifies them for the in-state tuition rate, regardless of which state they come from. Plus, if their test scores are good, they will receive the available academic scholarships as well (not a real lot of $$$ as it is a state school, but every little bit helps). My son’s total cost of attendance this past year, including room, board and expenses, was right around $16,000 (he is an out-of-state student). Very comparable to rates at our home-state colleges. Of course, San Marcos is not NYC! But it is a nice-sized college town with lots going on…</p>