Bachelor of Arts in Theater at Augsburg University | stageready

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Augsburg University

Minneapolis, MN

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Bachelor of Arts in Music

Music Performance

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Bachelor of Arts in Theater

Performance

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Bachelor of Arts in Theater

Directing/Dramaturgy/Playwriting

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Bachelor of Arts in Theater

Design / Technical Theater

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No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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Training

•Performance-focused curriculum within the Bachelor of Arts in Theater emphasizing acting, voice, and movement

•Work with faculty directors and professional guest directors from the Twin Cities theater community

•Five productions per year in two spaces serving as learning laboratories

Location

•Located in the heart of Minneapolis, blocks from the West Bank Theater District and the Guthrie Theater

•Internship opportunities at prestigious local theater companies

•Regular visits from professional theater artists through the Classroom Theater Artist Series

Degree Flexibility

•Liberal arts foundation with connections to Communication, Art, Music, History, Literature, and more

•Department encourages a second major or minor for career versatility

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Snapshot

82%

Admit Rate

school-wide

52%

Grad Rate

2.5K

Enrollment

$59K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Average Annual Cost

$23,873

after typical aid

Tuition & Fees

$45,452

before aid

Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.

$0-30k$21,318

$30-48k$23,180

$48-75k$21,524

$75-110k$23,223

$110k+$32,123

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Program Highlights

Training

•Performance-focused curriculum within the Bachelor of Arts in Theater emphasizing acting, voice, and movement

•Work with faculty directors and professional guest directors from the Twin Cities theater community

•Five productions per year in two spaces serving as learning laboratories

Location

•Located in the heart of Minneapolis, blocks from the West Bank Theater District and the Guthrie Theater

•Internship opportunities at prestigious local theater companies

•Regular visits from professional theater artists through the Classroom Theater Artist Series

Degree Flexibility

•Liberal arts foundation with connections to Communication, Art, Music, History, Literature, and more

•Department encourages a second major or minor for career versatility

Program Highlights

Training

•Performance-focused curriculum within the Bachelor of Arts in Theater emphasizing acting, voice, and movement

•Work with faculty directors and professional guest directors from the Twin Cities theater community

•Five productions per year in two spaces serving as learning laboratories

Location

•Located in the heart of Minneapolis, blocks from the West Bank Theater District and the Guthrie Theater

•Internship opportunities at prestigious local theater companies

•Regular visits from professional theater artists through the Classroom Theater Artist Series

Degree Flexibility

•Liberal arts foundation with connections to Communication, Art, Music, History, Literature, and more

•Department encourages a second major or minor for career versatility

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Fee

International Fee

$100

Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

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Audition

Performing Arts Audition DayMar 6, 2026

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Application Logistics

•Apply via Common App or Augsburg Application

•Domestic application is free

•International application fee: $100

Enrollment

•Rolling admissions for domestic first-year students

Direct Admission

•Augsburg uses a direct admission model ("Augsburg Applies to You")

•Students meeting the GPA threshold receive immediate admission

•Test-free admissions policy: ACT/SAT scores not considered

What's The Process

Audition Process

•University admission is academic; Augsburg uses direct admission for students meeting the GPA threshold, and ACT/SAT scores are not required

•No entrance audition is required for general Bachelor of Arts in Theater admission

•IMPACT Scholarship applicants must complete an audition or submit a portfolio by March 1

•Performing Arts Audition Day provides an on-campus scholarship audition opportunity

•Contact: engen@augsburg.edu

Scholarship Info

Impact Scholarship

•Merit-based scholarship covering full tuition ($47,600 for 2026-27)

•Renewable for up to 3 years

•Open to incoming first-year and transfer students

•Must major or minor in one of the narrative, performing, or visual arts

•Requires audition or portfolio submission by March 1

•FAFSA required by March 1 (School code: 002334)

•Must live on campus for each year of the scholarship

•Notifications sent by April 1

Department Scholarships

•Esther J. Olson Scholarship: awarded to one junior or senior in Theatre Arts, Communication, or Religion

•Ailene Cole Theatre Arts Scholarship: awarded to up to two seniors based on talent, scholarship, and participation

Academic info

Snapshot

82%

Admit Rate

school-wide

52%

Grad Rate

2.5K

Enrollment

$59K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Average Annual Cost

$23,873

after typical aid

Tuition & Fees

$45,452

before aid

Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.

$0-30k$21,318

$30-48k$23,180

$48-75k$21,524

$75-110k$23,223

$110k+$32,123

View full data on College Scorecard

Training

•Performance-focused curriculum within the Bachelor of Arts in Theater emphasizing acting, voice, and movement

•Work with faculty directors and professional guest directors from the Twin Cities theater community

•Five productions per year in two spaces serving as learning laboratories

Location

•Located in the heart of Minneapolis, blocks from the West Bank Theater District and the Guthrie Theater

•Internship opportunities at prestigious local theater companies

•Regular visits from professional theater artists through the Classroom Theater Artist Series

Degree Flexibility

•Liberal arts foundation with connections to Communication, Art, Music, History, Literature, and more

•Department encourages a second major or minor for career versatility

Updated 1d ago

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