Welcome to ACAPA
The American College of Arts and Performing Arts is a small, rigorous conservatory-style college located in Eastbridge, Vermont. Since 1947, ACAPA has trained artists, performers, and creative professionals across five disciplines. Our programs combine technical mastery with conceptual depth, preparing graduates for careers on stage, screen, and in studios worldwide.
Enrollment: approximately 1,200 undergraduates and 180 graduate students. Student-to-faculty ratio: 9:1. Average class size: 14.
About ACAPA | Mission & History | Accreditation | Virtual Campus Tour
Departments
| Department | Degrees Offered | Faculty |
|---|---|---|
| Fine Arts | BFA, MFA | 22 |
| Theater | BFA, MFA, Certificate | 18 |
| Music | BM, MM, Artist Diploma | 31 |
| Dance | BFA, MFA | 14 |
| Film & Media Arts | BFA, MFA | 11 |
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News & Announcements
ACAPA Film Students Win Three Awards at Northeast Student Film Festival
Second-year MFA candidate Priya Nair took top honors in documentary short, while BFA students swept the experimental category. Read more »
ACAPA Appoints Dr. Marcus Webb as Dean of Academic Affairs
Dr. Webb joins ACAPA from the Harrington Institute of the Arts, where he led curriculum reform efforts across four departments. Read more »
$4.2M Endowment Gift Establishes Calloway Scholarship for Dance Students
The gift, from alumna Patricia Calloway (BFA Dance, ’81), will fund full-tuition scholarships for two incoming dance students annually. Read more »
Spring Showcase 2025: Call for Submissions Now Open
Students in all five departments are invited to submit work for consideration. Submission deadline is March 1. Read more »
Admissions
ACAPA admits students through a competitive portfolio and audition process. We seek students who demonstrate both technical ability and creative commitment. Applications are reviewed holistically; no single factor is determinative.
- Fall 2025 Early Decision deadline: November 1, 2024
- Fall 2025 Regular Decision deadline: January 15, 2025
- Transfer application deadline: March 1, 2025
- Graduate applications: Rolling, space permitting
Admissions overview | How to apply | Audition requirements | Financial aid & scholarships