Circle in the Square Theatre School
Circle in the Square Theatre School at a Glance
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About Circle in the Square Theatre School
According to Wikipedia, Circle in the Square Theatre School is a non-profit, tax exempt drama school associated with Circle in the Square Theatre; it is the only accredited conservatory attached to a Broadway theatre. It offers two 2-year full-time programs: a Professional Theatre Workshop, and a Professional Musical Theatre Workshop. The musical theatre program is unique in that it's identical to the acting program, except for additional musical classes. This gives the musical theatre students important, deep acting training so they can graduate as true, professional triple threats. There is also an option to earn a joint BFA in Theatre or Musical Theatre with Eckerd College in Florida.
Circle in the Square Theatre School Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information
| Annual Applications | Acceptance | Retention Rate | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,114 | 8% | 100% | 100% |
Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); acceptance rate for fall 2024; test scores for fall 2024; applications and enrollment for fall 2023; retention for students who started in fall 2023; graduation rate within six years for students who started in 2019.
How Much Does Circle in the Square Theatre School Cost To Attend?
| Tuition and fees (in-state) |
|---|
| $26,110 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); tuition and fees for 2025–26; net price for 2024–25, for first-time, full-time students receiving financial aid.
How Much Do Circle in the Square Theatre School Graduates Make?
Ten years after starting college, former Circle in the Square Theatre School students who received federal financial aid earn a median of $43,381 a year, and 98% of those not still in school are working.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard; students who started college in 2011–12 or 2012–13, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars.
Circle in the Square Theatre School's Demographics
Students enrolled at any time during the 2023–24 school year, including part-time and online students.
| Student Body | Under-Grads |
|---|---|
| 50 | 50 |
Source: National Center for Education Statistics; 12-month enrollment for 2023–24.
Where is Circle in the Square Theatre School?
Circle in the Square Theatre School is located at 1633 Broadway, New York, NY 10019-6795.
How Safe is Circle in the Square Theatre School?
No violent or property offenses were reported on Circle in the Square Theatre School’s campus in 2024. Its figures can also be looked up in the U.S. Department of Education’s Campus Safety and Security database.
Relative to its enrollment, Circle in the Square Theatre School has a violent crime rate of less than 0.01% and a property crime rate of less than 0.01%. New York has a violent crime rate of 0.69% and a property (including theft) crime rate of 2.42%. Sources: campus: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety and Security data, on-campus offenses in 2024 (violent: murder, rape, robbery and aggravated assault; property: burglary, motor vehicle theft and arson, which excludes ordinary theft); city: FBI Crime Data Explorer, offenses reported to the city police in 2024.
What Is Circle in the Square Theatre School Known For?
Circle in the Square Theatre School is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:
Who Are Circle in the Square Theatre School's Most Influential Alumni?
Circle in the Square Theatre School's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Criminal Justice, Law, and Communications. Here are some of Circle in the Square Theatre School's most famous alumni:
- Viola Davis
- An American actress.
- Philip Seymour Hoffman
- An American actor .
- Benicio del Toro
- A Puerto Rican actor.
- Felicity Huffman
- An American actress.
- Molly Shannon
- An American actress and comedian.
- Gina Gershon
- An American actress.
- Lisa Edelstein
- An American actress .
- Maura Tierney
- An American actress.
- Robert Picardo
- An American actor.
- Michelle Monaghan
- An American actress.
- Linda Fiorentino
- An American former actress.
- John C. McGinley
- An American actor.
