Capital University
Faith-BasedTest-OptionalGreek Life
Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
No Audition
No Interview
University App Required
Program Highlights
PROGRAM APPROACH
•Co-curricular program combining liberal arts coursework with hands-on production experience
•Students perform, direct, design, build, and stage manage from day one
•Theatre Studies is an emphasis within the Communication department
PRODUCTIONS & VENUES
•Four mainstage productions per season in the Cabaret Theatre
•Cabaret Theatre is an intimate 120-seat black box with flexible seating and staging
•Fully equipped with scene shop, control booth, and production office/design lab
•Additional performance through Reader's Theatre and the Fat Tuesday Debutantes improv comedy group
PROFESSIONAL CONNECTIONS
•Proximity to Columbus arts scene provides opportunities with local and national artists and theatre organizations
•Most students pursue internships and work with summer theatres
•Graduates have opened on Broadway, stage managed for opera companies, directed education programs, and published plays
CAMPUS COMMUNITY
•Chapter of Alpha Psi Omega, the National Theatre Honorary
•Auditions and theatre events open to the entire campus community
•Over 110 years of theatre at Capital University
Key Info
University AppApplication
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Deadlines
PriorityDec 1, 2025
Rolling
Good to Know
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
•BA degree within the Communication department
•Co-curricular model: coursework in liberal arts plus participation in production season
•Fall enrollment only
COMPLEMENTARY PROGRAMS
•Students may combine with English, BA Music, Philosophy, or Business
What's The Process
ADMISSION PROCESS
•No audition or portfolio required
•Admission is through the standard university application
•Apply via Capital's application portal or Common App — both are free
•December 1 priority deadline for scholarship consideration
•Rolling admissions after priority deadline
Program info updated Mar 27, 1:47 AM
PROGRAM APPROACH
•Co-curricular program combining liberal arts coursework with hands-on production experience
•Students perform, direct, design, build, and stage manage from day one
•Theatre Studies is an emphasis within the Communication department
PRODUCTIONS & VENUES
•Four mainstage productions per season in the Cabaret Theatre
•Cabaret Theatre is an intimate 120-seat black box with flexible seating and staging
•Fully equipped with scene shop, control booth, and production office/design lab
•Additional performance through Reader's Theatre and the Fat Tuesday Debutantes improv comedy group
PROFESSIONAL CONNECTIONS
•Proximity to Columbus arts scene provides opportunities with local and national artists and theatre organizations
•Most students pursue internships and work with summer theatres
•Graduates have opened on Broadway, stage managed for opera companies, directed education programs, and published plays
CAMPUS COMMUNITY
•Chapter of Alpha Psi Omega, the National Theatre Honorary
•Auditions and theatre events open to the entire campus community
•Over 110 years of theatre at Capital University
Updated Mar 27, 1:47 AM
Academic School Information
3.49
Avg GPA (W)
70%
Admit Rate
63%
Grad Rate
1,585
Enrollment
$54,143
Earnings
10yr after
Tuition & Fees
$43,234
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$22,576
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$19,062
Family Income $30k - $48k$18,574
Family Income $48k - $75k$20,331
Family Income $75k - $110k$23,348
Family Income $110k+$27,299
