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Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
No Audition
No Interview
In-Person Only
University App Required
Program Highlights
TRAINING
•Well-rounded theatre education from design and analysis to acting and writing
•Freedom to shape electives around personal interests
•Double major friendly — 120 credit hours
CAREER PREPARATION
•Prepares for careers backstage or center stage
•Skills applicable to many fields including arts administration, directing, and playwriting
ACCREDITATION
•NAST accredited (National Association of Schools of Theatre)
•Part of the South Carolina School of the Arts
Key Info
Submission Requirements
Monologues
TWO CONTRASTING MONOLOGUES, 1 min each (scholarship audition only)
•Two contrasting one-minute memorized monologues
•Examples: Classic/Modern, Comic/Tragic
•Be prepared to take direction
Wildcard / Special Skill
N/A
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
Good to Know
APPLICATION PROCESS
•Apply to Anderson University via Common App or school portal
•Audition registration is optional (for scholarship only)
DEADLINES
•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
ADMISSION
•Audition is NOT required for admission to the BA Theatre program
•Audition is only for scholarship consideration
SCHOLARSHIP AUDITION
•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
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Academic School Information
3.30
Avg GPA (W)
53%
Admit Rate
66%
Grad Rate
3,080
Enrollment
$42,101
Earnings
10yr after
Tuition & Fees
$33,580
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$28,183
after typical aid
Average annual cost is often lower than tuition because it accounts for grants and scholarships most students receive. It includes tuition, room & board, books, and supplies.
Annual Cost by Family Income
Family Income $0 - $30k$17,528
Family Income $30k - $48k$17,693
Family Income $48k - $75k$28,002
Family Income $75k - $110k$25,171
Family Income $110k+$35,665
