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Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

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Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

Transfer In Friendly

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BA Theatre

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

Transfer In Friendly

Program Recognition

Intensive generalist program with a growing national reputation

Small class sizes with personal attention from faculty

Emphases available in Design and Technology, Collaborative Creation, Performance, and History/Literature

Performance & Productions

State-of-the-art theatre building

Award-winning productions ranging from classics to new works

Comedy improv and community outreach programming

Professional Development

98% of graduates employed in theatre, arts, or education fields

39% of graduates have pursued or obtained an advanced degree

Alumni accepted to UC Davis, Penn State, Emerson College, Ohio State, and more

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.20

Grad rate

39%

Enrollment

1.3K

Earnings

$44K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$9,967

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$21,944

Before aid

Average net price

$12,980

After aid

Undergraduate Resident · adams.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 6, 12:46 AM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Intensive generalist program with a growing national reputation

Small class sizes with personal attention from faculty

Emphases available in Design and Technology, Collaborative Creation, Performance, and History/Literature

Performance & Productions

State-of-the-art theatre building

Award-winning productions ranging from classics to new works

Comedy improv and community outreach programming

Professional Development

98% of graduates employed in theatre, arts, or education fields

39% of graduates have pursued or obtained an advanced degree

Alumni accepted to UC Davis, Penn State, Emerson College, Ohio State, and more

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Intensive generalist program with a growing national reputation

Small class sizes with personal attention from faculty

Emphases available in Design and Technology, Collaborative Creation, Performance, and History/Literature

Performance & Productions

State-of-the-art theatre building

Award-winning productions ranging from classics to new works

Comedy improv and community outreach programming

Professional Development

98% of graduates employed in theatre, arts, or education fields

39% of graduates have pursued or obtained an advanced degree

Alumni accepted to UC Davis, Penn State, Emerson College, Ohio State, and more

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

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Auditions

Theatre Scholarship Audition Registration DeadlineFeb 10, 2027

Theatre Scholarship Audition DayFeb 12, 2027

Scholarships And Auditions · adams.edu

Scholarship Audition Requirements

Optional audition for scholarship consideration only; it is not required for program admission.

Monologues

Two Contrasting One-Minute Monologues (for Scholarship Audition)

Two contrasting, memorized one-minute monologues

Or present a portfolio of technical work as an alternative

Scholarships And Auditions · adams.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Open admission with rolling deadlines

Apply via Common App or Adams State's online portal

Transfer Pathway

Adams publishes a Colorado statewide Theatre transfer guide for AA/AS students entering the BA Theatre. Licensure pathways may require additional coursework or review beyond the theatre major pathway.

Transfer Guides · adams.edu

What's The Process

Audition Process

No audition is required for program admission

Optional audition for theatre scholarship consideration

Perform two contrasting, memorized one-minute monologues (or present a portfolio of technical work)

Scholarship Audition Day includes attending classes, an improv workshop, meetings with Admissions and Financial Aid, and an evening performance

Scholarship Info

Theatre Scholarships

Over $45,000 awarded annually in theatre scholarships

Theatre Merit Scholarship: $3,000 first year + $1,500 renewable for three additional years

Additional $3,000 scholarship for 3.9+ high school or community college GPA

Additional $1,000 scholarship for 3.25-3.89 GPA

Up to $6,000 total in first-year theatre scholarships

Returning student scholarships based on need, academic success, and talent

Named scholarships include Gilmore Memorial, Junior/Senior Merit, Newman Education, Cole, and Green/Park Woolbert

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.20

Grad rate

39%

Enrollment

1.3K

Earnings

$44K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$9,967

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$21,944

Before aid

Average net price

$12,980

After aid

Undergraduate Resident · adams.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

Intensive generalist program with a growing national reputation

Small class sizes with personal attention from faculty

Emphases available in Design and Technology, Collaborative Creation, Performance, and History/Literature

Performance & Productions

State-of-the-art theatre building

Award-winning productions ranging from classics to new works

Comedy improv and community outreach programming

Professional Development

98% of graduates employed in theatre, arts, or education fields

39% of graduates have pursued or obtained an advanced degree

Alumni accepted to UC Davis, Penn State, Emerson College, Ohio State, and more

Updated Aug 6, 12:46 AM