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PROGRAM RECOGNITION
•BA Theatre Arts is a general degree offering a holistic theatre arts education with flexibility to pursue additional majors or minors
•Appropriate preparation for those planning to seek admission to a graduate program in general theatre studies
•Department maintains a cap enrollment of 130 undergraduate majors, providing small, focused classes
•Ranked among the top undergraduate theatre programs in the United States
•Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST)
•Work reaches beyond campus to New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Western Europe, and Eastern Asia
TRAINING
•Courses available in specialized areas including playwriting, stage combat, tap, and acting for the camera
•Students are assigned to technical production crews and weekly workshop performances from the first week
•New students are assigned a Big — an experienced student mentor
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Michael A. Jenkins ('63) — Tony Award-winning Broadway producer (Kinky Boots, Memphis, Thoroughly Modern Millie); president of Dallas Summer Musicals
•Brisa Areli Muñoz (BA '11) — Artistic Director of Musical Theatre Factory; Associate Director of the Broadway revival of 1776
•Chris Coleman (BFA) — co-founded Actor's Express in Atlanta; Artistic Director of Portland Center Stage for 17 years; now leads Denver Center Theatre Company
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
•Partnership with Film & Digital Media program
•Fine Arts Living Learning Center available
•Study abroad opportunities available
•Baylor New Play Initiative (BNPI) — bi-annual festival showcasing emerging and established playwrights, including the $15,000 Kirk New Play Prize
Academic info
Snapshot
3.64
Avg GPA
51%
Admit Rate
school-wide
80%
Grad Rate
14,785
Enrollment
$65,793
Earnings
10yr after
Costs & Aid
Average Annual Cost
$41,104
after typical aid
Tuition & Fees
$58,100
before aid
Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.
$0-30k$22,024
$30-48k$21,530
$48-75k$33,902
$75-110k$38,852
$110k+$47,895
Program info updated 3d ago
PROGRAM RECOGNITION
•BA Theatre Arts is a general degree offering a holistic theatre arts education with flexibility to pursue additional majors or minors
•Appropriate preparation for those planning to seek admission to a graduate program in general theatre studies
•Department maintains a cap enrollment of 130 undergraduate majors, providing small, focused classes
•Ranked among the top undergraduate theatre programs in the United States
•Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST)
•Work reaches beyond campus to New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Western Europe, and Eastern Asia
TRAINING
•Courses available in specialized areas including playwriting, stage combat, tap, and acting for the camera
•Students are assigned to technical production crews and weekly workshop performances from the first week
•New students are assigned a Big — an experienced student mentor
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Michael A. Jenkins ('63) — Tony Award-winning Broadway producer (Kinky Boots, Memphis, Thoroughly Modern Millie); president of Dallas Summer Musicals
•Brisa Areli Muñoz (BA '11) — Artistic Director of Musical Theatre Factory; Associate Director of the Broadway revival of 1776
•Chris Coleman (BFA) — co-founded Actor's Express in Atlanta; Artistic Director of Portland Center Stage for 17 years; now leads Denver Center Theatre Company
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
•Partnership with Film & Digital Media program
•Fine Arts Living Learning Center available
•Study abroad opportunities available
•Baylor New Play Initiative (BNPI) — bi-annual festival showcasing emerging and established playwrights, including the $15,000 Kirk New Play Prize
Updated 3d ago
