The Chicago College of Performing Arts is part of Roosevelt University. Students learn about performance from professional actors, musicians and directors to gain a well-rounded view of various types of performing arts while learning about their own performance. The training style follows conservatory styles. The students must apply online and select an audition date from the two options given at the end of the application. They then audition to get into the school.
Columbia College Chicago has a school of fine and performing arts. The college combines fine arts like writing, photography and design with the performance arts of music, theater and dance. Students have small class sizes. The applications are available online, and the school accepts first-time students, transfer students and international students.
The University of Illinois at Chicago offers a performing arts studies for students. The options include theater and various types of music. The school's main emphasis is on practice, skills training and all-around knowledge of the specific field of study. For example, students in music study music history even if they are unlikely to use it. Students must provide SAT/ACT scores to the college upon entering as freshmen and take the evaluation tests from the school before they are able to start.
The Theatre School at DePaul University is considered one of the oldest theater conservatories, according to the school's website. The school was founded in 1925 and provides students with an education in performing arts. The school requires auditions and interviews before accepting any students into the program and takes only a small fraction of the students who apply. Student-to-teacher ratios are six to one, allowing personalized instruction and help when necessary.