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BA Theatre Arts

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Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Program profile

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Training & Productions

4 mainstage productions annually in the 1,300-seat Rondileau Student Union Auditorium

Productions range from new works to timeless classics, including plays, musicals, and experimental work

Ensemble Theatre sponsors student-directed studio productions and workshops

Academic credit available through performance, technical theatre, costume, and management practica

Faculty & Careers

Faculty are veteran theatre professionals with stage and behind-the-scenes experience

Graduates have built professional careers in New York, Chicago, Boston, and other major cities

Honors Program

Departmental honors program for highly motivated majors

Intensive scholarly study and research for postgraduate employment or advanced degrees

School Info

Snapshot

3.35

Avg GPA (W)

88%

Admit Rate

school-wide

53%

Grad Rate

7.8K

Enrollment

$57K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$12,194

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$18,334

Before aid

Average Net Price

$16,383

After aid

Tuition And Fees · bridgew.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Jul 25, 8:42 PM

Program Highlights

Training & Productions

4 mainstage productions annually in the 1,300-seat Rondileau Student Union Auditorium

Productions range from new works to timeless classics, including plays, musicals, and experimental work

Ensemble Theatre sponsors student-directed studio productions and workshops

Academic credit available through performance, technical theatre, costume, and management practica

Faculty & Careers

Faculty are veteran theatre professionals with stage and behind-the-scenes experience

Graduates have built professional careers in New York, Chicago, Boston, and other major cities

Honors Program

Departmental honors program for highly motivated majors

Intensive scholarly study and research for postgraduate employment or advanced degrees

Program Highlights

Training & Productions

4 mainstage productions annually in the 1,300-seat Rondileau Student Union Auditorium

Productions range from new works to timeless classics, including plays, musicals, and experimental work

Ensemble Theatre sponsors student-directed studio productions and workshops

Academic credit available through performance, technical theatre, costume, and management practica

Faculty & Careers

Faculty are veteran theatre professionals with stage and behind-the-scenes experience

Graduates have built professional careers in New York, Chicago, Boston, and other major cities

Honors Program

Departmental honors program for highly motivated majors

Intensive scholarly study and research for postgraduate employment or advanced degrees

Key Info

Enrollment Term

University AppApplication

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Fee

$50

Deadline

First-year applicants

Fall 2027 first-year early action deadlineNov 15, 2026

Fall 2027 first-year regular decision priority deadlineFeb 15, 2027

Transfer applicants

Fall 2027 transfer priority deadlineAug 1, 2027

First Year Applicants · bridgew.edu Transfer Applicants · bridgew.edu

Submission Requirements

Transcript (Required)

Ask your school counselor to send an official high school transcript directly to Bridgewater State

Scores / GPA (Optional)

SAT or ACT scores are optional

Essay / Statement (Optional)

Submit an essay on a topic of your choice or a Common Application prompt

Recommendation (Optional)

Recommendation letters are welcomed but not required

Academic Programs · bridgew.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Eligibility

Open to all admitted BSU students

No separate department application required

Transfer Pathway

CC2BSU participants who complete an associate degree at Bristol or Massasoit receive guaranteed admission and enter BSU as juniors. Bridgewater still requires at least half of the BA Theatre Arts major coursework to be completed at BSU.

Official page · cc2bsu.bridgew.edu

What's The Process

No Audition Required

Admission is through the university application process only

No audition, portfolio, or interview required for program entry

All students may audition for department productions once enrolled

School Info

Snapshot

3.35

Avg GPA (W)

88%

Admit Rate

school-wide

53%

Grad Rate

7.8K

Enrollment

$57K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$12,194

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$18,334

Before aid

Average Net Price

$16,383

After aid

Tuition And Fees · bridgew.edu College Scorecard

Training & Productions

4 mainstage productions annually in the 1,300-seat Rondileau Student Union Auditorium

Productions range from new works to timeless classics, including plays, musicals, and experimental work

Ensemble Theatre sponsors student-directed studio productions and workshops

Academic credit available through performance, technical theatre, costume, and management practica

Faculty & Careers

Faculty are veteran theatre professionals with stage and behind-the-scenes experience

Graduates have built professional careers in New York, Chicago, Boston, and other major cities

Honors Program

Departmental honors program for highly motivated majors

Intensive scholarly study and research for postgraduate employment or advanced degrees

Updated Jul 25, 8:42 PM