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BA Theatre

General Theatre

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BA Theatre

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BA Theatre

Education

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BA Theatre

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Commercial and Jazz

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Guitar (Classical)

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Mariachi

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Woodwinds and Brass

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BA Music

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BA Music

Music Industry Studies

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Pedagogy (Pre-Credential)

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Program Recognition

•#2 Top Public Schools in the West (U.S. News & World Report, 2025)

•Part of Cal Poly Pomona's Department of Theatre & New Dance

Training

•Broad curriculum covering directing, playwriting, management, and theory & criticism

•Customize your course of study to match individual career goals

•Cal Poly Pomona's learn-by-doing philosophy with hands-on production experience

Professional Development

•Theatre Historian, Prop Master, Dramaturg, Artistic Director

•Preparation for graduate study, teaching, or professional work in theatre, television, and film

Value

•Carol Channing Performing Arts Scholarship — open to all Theatre & New Dance majors and minors

School Info

Snapshot

3.69

Avg GPA (W)

75%

Admit Rate

school-wide

68%

Grad Rate

25K

Enrollment

$72K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$8,534

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$22,664

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$31,300

Before aid

Average Net Price

$11,531

After aid

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Program info updated Jun 30, 11:59 AM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•#2 Top Public Schools in the West (U.S. News & World Report, 2025)

•Part of Cal Poly Pomona's Department of Theatre & New Dance

Training

•Broad curriculum covering directing, playwriting, management, and theory & criticism

•Customize your course of study to match individual career goals

•Cal Poly Pomona's learn-by-doing philosophy with hands-on production experience

Professional Development

•Theatre Historian, Prop Master, Dramaturg, Artistic Director

•Preparation for graduate study, teaching, or professional work in theatre, television, and film

Value

•Carol Channing Performing Arts Scholarship — open to all Theatre & New Dance majors and minors

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•#2 Top Public Schools in the West (U.S. News & World Report, 2025)

•Part of Cal Poly Pomona's Department of Theatre & New Dance

Training

•Broad curriculum covering directing, playwriting, management, and theory & criticism

•Customize your course of study to match individual career goals

•Cal Poly Pomona's learn-by-doing philosophy with hands-on production experience

Professional Development

•Theatre Historian, Prop Master, Dramaturg, Artistic Director

•Preparation for graduate study, teaching, or professional work in theatre, television, and film

Value

•Carol Channing Performing Arts Scholarship — open to all Theatre & New Dance majors and minors

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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$70

Opens

Aug 1, 2026

Deadline

Fall 2027 Application DeadlineNov 30, 2026

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Application Logistics

•Apply via Cal State Apply during October 1 – December 1

•Fall enrollment only

Eligibility

•Must declare Theatre as major at time of application

•Students not admitted may be considered for alternate major if space is available

Transfer Pathway

CPP publishes a 2-year AA-T roadmap for the BA Theatre General Theatre subplan/option. Use that roadmap as the program-specific transfer plan after completing an associate degree for transfer or equivalent transfer preparation.

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What's The Process

Audition Process

•No audition or portfolio required for admission

•Admission based on university application through Cal State Apply

•Program admission is competitive — campus and major are impacted

Scholarship Info

Carol Channing Performing Arts Scholarship

•Open to continuing students majoring in Theatre & New Dance or Music, or minoring in Theatre, Dance, or Music

School Info

Snapshot

3.69

Avg GPA (W)

75%

Admit Rate

school-wide

68%

Grad Rate

25K

Enrollment

$72K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$8,534

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$22,664

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$31,300

Before aid

Average Net Price

$11,531

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Program Recognition

•#2 Top Public Schools in the West (U.S. News & World Report, 2025)

•Part of Cal Poly Pomona's Department of Theatre & New Dance

Training

•Broad curriculum covering directing, playwriting, management, and theory & criticism

•Customize your course of study to match individual career goals

•Cal Poly Pomona's learn-by-doing philosophy with hands-on production experience

Professional Development

•Theatre Historian, Prop Master, Dramaturg, Artistic Director

•Preparation for graduate study, teaching, or professional work in theatre, television, and film

Value

•Carol Channing Performing Arts Scholarship — open to all Theatre & New Dance majors and minors

Updated Jun 30, 11:59 AM

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