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BA Theatre Arts

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionScholarship InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Training

Hands-on learning in acting, design, scenic construction, costume construction, lighting, and stage management

Productions staged in Danny Peterson Theater and Morrison Center for the Performing Arts Main Stage

Students actively participate in productions from their first semester

Performance & Productions

Participating member of Kennedy Center/American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF) Region VII

Students compete in the Northwest Drama Conference

Professional Development

Tight-knit community of faculty, students, and staff

Active student organizations including Boise State Improv Club

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.44

Admit rate

87%

school-wide

Grad rate

60%

Enrollment

17.7K

Earnings

$52K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$9,789

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$29,477

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$34,269

Before aid

Average net price

$21,610

After aid

Cost Of Attendance · boisestate.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Sep 21, 2:09 PM

Program Highlights

Training

Hands-on learning in acting, design, scenic construction, costume construction, lighting, and stage management

Productions staged in Danny Peterson Theater and Morrison Center for the Performing Arts Main Stage

Students actively participate in productions from their first semester

Performance & Productions

Participating member of Kennedy Center/American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF) Region VII

Students compete in the Northwest Drama Conference

Professional Development

Tight-knit community of faculty, students, and staff

Active student organizations including Boise State Improv Club

Program Highlights

Training

Hands-on learning in acting, design, scenic construction, costume construction, lighting, and stage management

Productions staged in Danny Peterson Theater and Morrison Center for the Performing Arts Main Stage

Students actively participate in productions from their first semester

Performance & Productions

Participating member of Kennedy Center/American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF) Region VII

Students compete in the Northwest Drama Conference

Professional Development

Tight-knit community of faculty, students, and staff

Active student organizations including Boise State Improv Club

Key Info

Enrollment Term

University AppApplication

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School Website

Fees

Nonresident Fee

$50

International Fee

$85

Deadline

Nonresident Application and Scholarship DeadlineDec 15, 2026

Resident Application and Scholarship DeadlineFeb 15, 2027

Standard Application DeadlineMay 1, 2027

Official page · boisestate.edu

Good to Know

Application Logistics

No separate program application; admission is through Boise State University

The next Theatre Arts scholarship interview and application deadline has not yet been posted

What's The Process

Audition Process

No audition required; admission is based on acceptance to Boise State University

Scholarship applicants complete a separate interview process

Scholarship Info

Scholarship Application

Complete Boise State Scholarship Application by February 15

Submit Theatre Arts Scholarship Application with in-person interview

Incoming students may submit a video interview/audition instead

FAFSA highly recommended by February 15

Must be full-time for entire academic year

Optional Audition Materials

Performance: Two contrasting monologues (90 sec each), headshot, 500-word statement, optional 16 bars of a song

Designer/Technician/Manager: Design PORTFOLIO and/or production photos, 500-word statement

Dramatic Writing: 3-5 page writing sample, 500-word statement

Available Awards

Multiple named scholarships including Thelma and Dean Brown Performing Arts Scholarship (may cover full tuition and fees)

Renewal is not automatic — all recipients must reapply annually

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.44

Admit rate

87%

school-wide

Grad rate

60%

Enrollment

17.7K

Earnings

$52K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$9,789

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$29,477

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$34,269

Before aid

Average net price

$21,610

After aid

Cost Of Attendance · boisestate.edu College Scorecard

Training

Hands-on learning in acting, design, scenic construction, costume construction, lighting, and stage management

Productions staged in Danny Peterson Theater and Morrison Center for the Performing Arts Main Stage

Students actively participate in productions from their first semester

Performance & Productions

Participating member of Kennedy Center/American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF) Region VII

Students compete in the Northwest Drama Conference

Professional Development

Tight-knit community of faculty, students, and staff

Active student organizations including Boise State Improv Club

Updated Sep 21, 2:09 PM

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