California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo
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Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
No Audition
No Interview
University App Required
Program Highlights
TRAINING & FACILITIES
•Cal Poly's signature "Learn by Doing" philosophy with hands-on training from day one
•Alex and Faye Spanos Theatre — 495-seat proscenium mainstage venue
•Dedicated Black Box Theatre (65 seats) for intimate performances and student-directed work
•Scenic, costume, and design labs for production coursework
PRODUCTIONS & PERFORMANCE
•Four mainstage shows per year plus annual one-act play festival
•Students' Stage club produces additional student-directed plays in the Black Box
•Opportunities both onstage and backstage on every production
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
•Small program size allows faculty to know each student individually
•Broad liberal arts curriculum: acting, directing, design, history, playwriting, stagecraft
•Required Shakespeare coursework through English department
•Senior capstone project seminar
Key Info
Good to Know
ADMISSION
•No audition required — admission is through Cal State Apply
•Fall enrollment only
Program info updated 2h ago
TRAINING & FACILITIES
•Cal Poly's signature "Learn by Doing" philosophy with hands-on training from day one
•Alex and Faye Spanos Theatre — 495-seat proscenium mainstage venue
•Dedicated Black Box Theatre (65 seats) for intimate performances and student-directed work
•Scenic, costume, and design labs for production coursework
PRODUCTIONS & PERFORMANCE
•Four mainstage shows per year plus annual one-act play festival
•Students' Stage club produces additional student-directed plays in the Black Box
•Opportunities both onstage and backstage on every production
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
•Small program size allows faculty to know each student individually
•Broad liberal arts curriculum: acting, directing, design, history, playwriting, stagecraft
•Required Shakespeare coursework through English department
•Senior capstone project seminar
Updated 2h ago
Academic School Information
4.12
Avg GPA (W)
31%
Admit Rate
86%
Grad Rate
21,996
Enrollment
$90,768
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$13,596
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$34,665
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$16,665
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$7,529
Family Income $30k - $48k$7,253
Family Income $48k - $75k$9,896
Family Income $75k - $110k$15,786
Family Income $110k+$27,772
