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BA Theater and Dance

Interdisciplinary Performance

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Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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Program Overview

•Individualized curriculum spanning theater and dance disciplines

•Students design a cross-disciplinary course of study with faculty advisor guidance

•Coursework drawn from acting, directing, design, choreography, technique, and dance history

Training Philosophy

•No prior experience required

•Department meets students at all experience levels

•Emphasis on using performance to explore and transform the world

Notable Alumni

•George Ellzey Jr. '13 — award-winning filmmaker, Cottage Grove, Closed Mouths

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

Official source College Scorecard

Program info updated 3d ago

Program Highlights

Program Overview

•Individualized curriculum spanning theater and dance disciplines

•Students design a cross-disciplinary course of study with faculty advisor guidance

•Coursework drawn from acting, directing, design, choreography, technique, and dance history

Training Philosophy

•No prior experience required

•Department meets students at all experience levels

•Emphasis on using performance to explore and transform the world

Notable Alumni

•George Ellzey Jr. '13 — award-winning filmmaker, Cottage Grove, Closed Mouths

Program Highlights

Program Overview

•Individualized curriculum spanning theater and dance disciplines

•Students design a cross-disciplinary course of study with faculty advisor guidance

•Coursework drawn from acting, directing, design, choreography, technique, and dance history

Training Philosophy

•No prior experience required

•Department meets students at all experience levels

•Emphasis on using performance to explore and transform the world

Notable Alumni

•George Ellzey Jr. '13 — award-winning filmmaker, Cottage Grove, Closed Mouths

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Fee

$65

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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 14, 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.eduVerified 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. The Theater and Dance major normally allows one approved course from another institution toward the major; transfers must complete most major requirements at Bowdoin.

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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

Post-Enrollment

•Department production auditions and course-placement auditions are for enrolled students and are not admission auditions

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

Official source College Scorecard

Program Overview

•Individualized curriculum spanning theater and dance disciplines

•Students design a cross-disciplinary course of study with faculty advisor guidance

•Coursework drawn from acting, directing, design, choreography, technique, and dance history

Training Philosophy

•No prior experience required

•Department meets students at all experience levels

•Emphasis on using performance to explore and transform the world

Notable Alumni

•George Ellzey Jr. '13 — award-winning filmmaker, Cottage Grove, Closed Mouths

Updated 3d ago