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BA Theatre Arts

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BA Theatre Arts

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BA Theatre Arts

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BM Music Performance

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BM Music Performance

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BA Dance Studies

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Program Recognition

•Broad-spectrum BA covering acting, technical work, theatre history, directing, and management

•No audition or portfolio required — open to all students

•Flexible elective structure to customize your program of study

•NAST-accredited (National Association of Schools of Theatre)

•8:1 student-to-faculty ratio — all courses taught by professional faculty

•Undergraduate-only programs — no competing with grad students for roles

Professional Development

•91% of graduates since 2012 employed or in graduate/professional study

•60% work in theatre/dance profession or related graduate training

•16 departmental scholarships available after first year

School Info

Snapshot

3.84

Avg GPA (W)

90%

Admit Rate

school-wide

75%

Grad Rate

19.4K

Enrollment

$52K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$8,399

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$27,259

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$26,099

Before aid

Average Net Price

$16,836

After aid

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Program info updated Jul 3, 3:55 PM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•Broad-spectrum BA covering acting, technical work, theatre history, directing, and management

•No audition or portfolio required — open to all students

•Flexible elective structure to customize your program of study

•NAST-accredited (National Association of Schools of Theatre)

•8:1 student-to-faculty ratio — all courses taught by professional faculty

•Undergraduate-only programs — no competing with grad students for roles

Professional Development

•91% of graduates since 2012 employed or in graduate/professional study

•60% work in theatre/dance profession or related graduate training

•16 departmental scholarships available after first year

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•Broad-spectrum BA covering acting, technical work, theatre history, directing, and management

•No audition or portfolio required — open to all students

•Flexible elective structure to customize your program of study

•NAST-accredited (National Association of Schools of Theatre)

•8:1 student-to-faculty ratio — all courses taught by professional faculty

•Undergraduate-only programs — no competing with grad students for roles

Professional Development

•91% of graduates since 2012 employed or in graduate/professional study

•60% work in theatre/dance profession or related graduate training

•16 departmental scholarships available after first year

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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PriorityNov 15, 2026

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Enrollment

•Declare Theatre Arts major after beginning core curriculum courses

•Meet with a faculty advisor at least once per semester

•New students invited to participate in First Year Showcase

•All students welcome to audition for mainstage productions from week one

Contact

•Department: (828) 262-3028

•Email: theatreanddance@appstate.edu

What's The Process

Audition Process

•No audition or portfolio required

•Open to all students upon declaring a Theatre Arts major

•Faculty coordinator: Gina Grandi

Scholarship Info

Departmental Scholarships

•16 departmental scholarships available after first year of study

•Apply via the Appalachian Scholarship Application Portal (ASAP)

•Application window: January 3 - February 15

University Scholarships

•First-year students should apply for admission by November 15

•Submit supplemental materials by November 30 for university-wide scholarship consideration

School Info

Snapshot

3.84

Avg GPA (W)

90%

Admit Rate

school-wide

75%

Grad Rate

19.4K

Enrollment

$52K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$8,399

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$27,259

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$26,099

Before aid

Average Net Price

$16,836

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Program Recognition

•Broad-spectrum BA covering acting, technical work, theatre history, directing, and management

•No audition or portfolio required — open to all students

•Flexible elective structure to customize your program of study

•NAST-accredited (National Association of Schools of Theatre)

•8:1 student-to-faculty ratio — all courses taught by professional faculty

•Undergraduate-only programs — no competing with grad students for roles

Professional Development

•91% of graduates since 2012 employed or in graduate/professional study

•60% work in theatre/dance profession or related graduate training

•16 departmental scholarships available after first year

Updated Jul 3, 3:55 PM

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