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Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionScholarship InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

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No PrescreenScholarship AuditionScholarship InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

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BA Theatre

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionScholarship InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program Recognition

NAST accredited (National Association of Schools of Theatre)

Part of the South Carolina School of the Arts

Training

Integrated theatre education spanning design, analysis, acting, and writing

Freedom to shape electives around personal interests

Double major friendly — 120 credit hours

Notable Alumni

Multiple KCACTF regional award winners across acting — design, and musical theatre disciplines

Graduates working in professional regional theatre and arts education

Professional Development

Develops adaptable skills for backstage and onstage work

Skills applicable to many fields including arts administration, directing, and playwriting

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.30

Admit rate

55%

school-wide

Grad rate

66%

Enrollment

3.2K

Earnings

$42K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$37,790

Before aid

Average net price

$23,544

After aid

Tuition And Fees · andersonuniversity.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated 1d ago

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

NAST accredited (National Association of Schools of Theatre)

Part of the South Carolina School of the Arts

Training

Integrated theatre education spanning design, analysis, acting, and writing

Freedom to shape electives around personal interests

Double major friendly — 120 credit hours

Notable Alumni

Multiple KCACTF regional award winners across acting — design, and musical theatre disciplines

Graduates working in professional regional theatre and arts education

Professional Development

Develops adaptable skills for backstage and onstage work

Skills applicable to many fields including arts administration, directing, and playwriting

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

NAST accredited (National Association of Schools of Theatre)

Part of the South Carolina School of the Arts

Training

Integrated theatre education spanning design, analysis, acting, and writing

Freedom to shape electives around personal interests

Double major friendly — 120 credit hours

Notable Alumni

Multiple KCACTF regional award winners across acting — design, and musical theatre disciplines

Graduates working in professional regional theatre and arts education

Professional Development

Develops adaptable skills for backstage and onstage work

Skills applicable to many fields including arts administration, directing, and playwriting

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

University AppApplication

Apply

Common App School Website

Fee

$40

Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

Application · Common App

Program AppApplication

Order

The university application must be submitted before the audition.

Theatre And Dance Audition Requirements · andersonuniversity.edu

Scholarship Audition and Interview Requirements

These requirements are from the Fall 2026 entry cycle. Fall 2027 requirements are typically posted between August and October and usually change only slightly — confirm on the official source before submitting.

Optional audition and interview for scholarship consideration only; they are not required for program admission.

Monologues

Requirements

Two contrasting one-minute memorized monologues, or a portfolio of past work, for scholarship consideration

Be prepared to take direction

Additional Materials

Letter of Recommendation (Required for Scholarship Audition)

One printed letter from a theatre or dance director familiar with your work

Resume (Required for Scholarship Audition)

Printed theatrical resume listing theatre or dance experience

Headshot (Required for Scholarship Audition)

Printed current 8x10 headshot

Theatre And Dance Audition Requirements · andersonuniversity.edu

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply to Anderson University via Common App or school portal

Audition registration is optional (for scholarship only)

Rolling admissions

Apply by December 1 for best scholarship consideration

Apply no later than July 1 to begin in fall semester

What's The Process

Audition Process

Audition is not required for admission to the BA Theatre program

Audition is only for scholarship consideration

Perform two contrasting monologues

Interview about your experience in theatre and need for scholarship

Be prepared to take direction

Contact

Scschoolofthearts@andersonuniversity.edu

Scholarship Info

Scsa Scholarship

Compete for a South Carolina School of the Arts scholarship up to $5,000

Scholarship audition is optional

Apply by December 1 for best scholarship consideration

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.30

Admit rate

55%

school-wide

Grad rate

66%

Enrollment

3.2K

Earnings

$42K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$37,790

Before aid

Average net price

$23,544

After aid

Tuition And Fees · andersonuniversity.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

NAST accredited (National Association of Schools of Theatre)

Part of the South Carolina School of the Arts

Training

Integrated theatre education spanning design, analysis, acting, and writing

Freedom to shape electives around personal interests

Double major friendly — 120 credit hours

Notable Alumni

Multiple KCACTF regional award winners across acting — design, and musical theatre disciplines

Graduates working in professional regional theatre and arts education

Professional Development

Develops adaptable skills for backstage and onstage work

Skills applicable to many fields including arts administration, directing, and playwriting

Updated 1d ago