Program
No PrescreenScholarship AuditionScholarship InterviewIn-Person or VirtualUniversity App Required
Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
Scholarship Audition
Scholarship Interview
University App Required
Program Highlights
TRAINING & PRODUCTIONS
•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
COMPETITIONS
•Participating member of Kennedy Center/American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF) Region VII
•Students compete in the Northwest Drama Conference
STUDENT LIFE
•Tight-knit community of faculty, students, and staff
•Active student organizations including Boise State Improv Club
Key Info
University AppApplication
Apply atSchool Website
Deadlines
Priority (Nonresident)Dec 15, 2025
Priority (Resident)Feb 15, 2026
Regular DecisionMay 1, 2026
Nonresident Fee
$50Waiver
International Fee
$85
International students not eligible for fee waivers
Good to Know
APPLICATION PROCESS
•No separate program application — admission through Boise State University
•Scholarship applicants must apply by February 15
What's The Process
ADMISSION
•No audition required — admission 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
Program info updated 5h ago
TRAINING & PRODUCTIONS
•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
COMPETITIONS
•Participating member of Kennedy Center/American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF) Region VII
•Students compete in the Northwest Drama Conference
STUDENT LIFE
•Tight-knit community of faculty, students, and staff
•Active student organizations including Boise State Improv Club
Updated 5h ago
Academic School Information
3.44
Avg GPA (W)
87%
Admit Rate
61%
Grad Rate
17,674
Enrollment
$51,658
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$9,048
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$27,788
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$21,610
after typical aid
Average annual cost is often lower than tuition because it accounts for grants and scholarships most students receive. It includes tuition, room & board, books, and supplies.
Family Income $0 - $30k$18,165
Family Income $30k - $48k$17,974
Family Income $48k - $75k$20,731
Family Income $75k - $110k$23,573
Family Income $110k+$25,893
