Taking part in the Tepper semester was the smartest step I have taken in my career as a performer so far. Not only was it a way to ease into the city, but it was also a way to learn how to use the resources that are available to us in the artistic community.”
Jessie Novotny '06

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.

Cost Breakdown

  Acting Musical Theater Dsgn/Tech/Mgnt
Tuition $16,090 $16,090 $16,090
Program Fee (1) $2,570 $2,890 TBA
Total $18,660 $18,980 TBA
Meal Costs (2) (Optional) $2,060 $2,060 $2,060
Housing (2) (Optional) $6,950 $6,950 $6,950
Total w/Housing + Meals $27,670 $27,990 TBA

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 review our student housing and meal plan pages.