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BA English and Theater Interdisciplinary Major

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No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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Program Recognition

Ten-course interdisciplinary major focused on the dramatic arts

Combines English study in dramatic literature with theater design, practice, history, and theory

Includes both introductory and advanced coursework across the two disciplines

Professional Development

Theatre study connects script analysis, performance, design, production, history, and collaborative rehearsal so students understand how a live work is built.

School Info

Snapshot

4.13

Avg GPA (W)

Admit Rate

school-wide

95%

Grad Rate

1.9K

Enrollment

$83K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$74,968

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$97,900

Before aid

Average Net Price

$14,398

After aid

Index · bowdoin.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 18, 8:48 PM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Ten-course interdisciplinary major focused on the dramatic arts

Combines English study in dramatic literature with theater design, practice, history, and theory

Includes both introductory and advanced coursework across the two disciplines

Professional Development

Theatre study connects script analysis, performance, design, production, history, and collaborative rehearsal so students understand how a live work is built.

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Ten-course interdisciplinary major focused on the dramatic arts

Combines English study in dramatic literature with theater design, practice, history, and theory

Includes both introductory and advanced coursework across the two disciplines

Professional Development

Theatre study connects script analysis, performance, design, production, history, and collaborative rehearsal so students understand how a live work is built.

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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$65

Opens

First-year applicants

First-year applicationsAug 1, 2026

Transfer applicants

Transfer applicationsNov 1, 2026

Deadline

Early Decision INov 15, 2026

Early Decision IIRegular DecisionJan 5, 2027

TransferMar 1, 2027

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Program AppApplication

Deadline

Arts Supplement — QuestBridge MatchNov 1, 2026

Arts Supplement — Early Decision INov 15, 2026

Arts Supplement — Early Decision IIArts Supplement — Regular DecisionJan 13, 2027

Arts Supplement · bowdoin.edu

Submission Requirements

Statement (Optional)

Submit a 2-3 minute video or short written statement about the role the arts have played in your life and how you plan to engage with the arts in college; use words, movement, song, or another form, and do not submit clips from past performances

Arts Supplement · bowdoin.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Application Logistics

The optional Arts Supplement is reviewed by Theater and Dance faculty

Faculty commentary is sent to the Admissions Office on the applicant's behalf

Transfer applicants may not submit an Arts Supplement

Transfer Pathway

Bowdoin admits transfer students with sophomore or junior standing. For the English and Theater major, up to two approved outside credits may satisfy English requirements, but no transfer credit may satisfy theater requirements.

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What's The Process

Audition Process

No performance audition, portfolio review, or interview is required for admission

Applicants may submit an optional Arts Supplement

School Info

Snapshot

4.13

Avg GPA (W)

Admit Rate

school-wide

95%

Grad Rate

1.9K

Enrollment

$83K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$74,968

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$97,900

Before aid

Average Net Price

$14,398

After aid

Index · bowdoin.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

Ten-course interdisciplinary major focused on the dramatic arts

Combines English study in dramatic literature with theater design, practice, history, and theory

Includes both introductory and advanced coursework across the two disciplines

Professional Development

Theatre study connects script analysis, performance, design, production, history, and collaborative rehearsal so students understand how a live work is built.

Updated Aug 18, 8:48 PM