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BA Theatre Arts

Theatre

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Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Training

Broad-based theatre education in a professional training environment

Student-centered approach emphasizing individual artistic development

Performance & Productions

5 shows per season across 3 performance spaces

Access to departmental productions and student season

Notable Alumni

Lauren Lynch-Eidson (BA Theatre, 2015) — Marketing Manager at Phamaly Theatre Company in Denver; earned an MFA in Arts Administration in 2018

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.26

Admit rate

96%

school-wide

Grad rate

40%

Enrollment

7.6K

Earnings

$44K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$9,720

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$15,480

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$28,216

Before aid

Average net price

$9,735

After aid

Coa · apsu.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Sep 4, 1:36 PM

Program Highlights

Training

Broad-based theatre education in a professional training environment

Student-centered approach emphasizing individual artistic development

Performance & Productions

5 shows per season across 3 performance spaces

Access to departmental productions and student season

Notable Alumni

Lauren Lynch-Eidson (BA Theatre, 2015) — Marketing Manager at Phamaly Theatre Company in Denver; earned an MFA in Arts Administration in 2018

Program Highlights

Training

Broad-based theatre education in a professional training environment

Student-centered approach emphasizing individual artistic development

Performance & Productions

5 shows per season across 3 performance spaces

Access to departmental productions and student season

Notable Alumni

Lauren Lynch-Eidson (BA Theatre, 2015) — Marketing Manager at Phamaly Theatre Company in Denver; earned an MFA in Arts Administration in 2018

Key Info

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Fee

$25

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Scholarship Audition 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 for scholarship consideration only; it is not required for program admission.

Resume (Optional Department Audition)

Headshot (Optional Department Audition)

Letters of Recommendation (Optional Department Audition)

Two letters of recommendation

Theatre Arts Theatre Concentration · apsu.edu

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply via the APSU application portal or Common App

Pay the one-time, non-refundable $25 university application fee

No separate department application is required for admission

What's The Process

Audition Process

No audition or portfolio review is required for admission to the BA Theatre concentration

BA students may audition for departmental scholarship consideration after university admission

Scholarship Info

Talent Scholarships

Departmental talent scholarships and out-of-state tuition waivers are available to Theatre Arts majors based on audition

Students must be officially admitted to Austin Peay State University before they can be considered for departmental scholarship awards

Named Scholarships

Family Named and Memorial Scholarships require a separate APSU scholarship application

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.26

Admit rate

96%

school-wide

Grad rate

40%

Enrollment

7.6K

Earnings

$44K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$9,720

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$15,480

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$28,216

Before aid

Average net price

$9,735

After aid

Coa · apsu.edu College Scorecard

Training

Broad-based theatre education in a professional training environment

Student-centered approach emphasizing individual artistic development

Performance & Productions

5 shows per season across 3 performance spaces

Access to departmental productions and student season

Notable Alumni

Lauren Lynch-Eidson (BA Theatre, 2015) — Marketing Manager at Phamaly Theatre Company in Denver; earned an MFA in Arts Administration in 2018

Updated Sep 4, 1:36 PM