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Carroll University

Waukesha, WI

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BA Theatre

Theatre Generalist

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BA Theatre

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BA Theatre

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BA Theatre

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BA Theatre

Acting

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BA Theatre

Directing for the Stage + Screen

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Program Recognition

•Flexible specialization: choose 16 credits from all specialization areas

•Well-rounded training across acting, directing, design, stage management, and writing

•Carroll's theatre program traces its roots to 1896, one of Wisconsin's oldest

Degree Flexibility

•Covers contemporary and period acting, stage management, theatre design, writing for the stage, directing for the camera, and more

•Ideal for students wanting broad theatrical training or exploring multiple areas before specializing

School Info

Snapshot

3.49

Avg GPA (W)

67%

Admit Rate

school-wide

71%

Grad Rate

2.5K

Enrollment

$58K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$42,090

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$63,026

Before aid

Average Net Price

$15,193

After aid

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Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•Flexible specialization: choose 16 credits from all specialization areas

•Well-rounded training across acting, directing, design, stage management, and writing

•Carroll's theatre program traces its roots to 1896, one of Wisconsin's oldest

Degree Flexibility

•Covers contemporary and period acting, stage management, theatre design, writing for the stage, directing for the camera, and more

•Ideal for students wanting broad theatrical training or exploring multiple areas before specializing

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•Flexible specialization: choose 16 credits from all specialization areas

•Well-rounded training across acting, directing, design, stage management, and writing

•Carroll's theatre program traces its roots to 1896, one of Wisconsin's oldest

Degree Flexibility

•Covers contemporary and period acting, stage management, theatre design, writing for the stage, directing for the camera, and more

•Ideal for students wanting broad theatrical training or exploring multiple areas before specializing

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Regular DecisionRolling

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Theatre Scholarship Priority DeadlineJan 5, 2026

Theatre Scholarship Final DeadlineJul 1, 2026

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•Apply via Common App or Carroll application portal

•Rolling admissions with no application fee

What's The Process

Audition Process

•No audition required for admission

•Admission to the BA Theatre major is through university acceptance

•No performance audition, portfolio review, or prescreen required

Scholarship Info

Dorothy Sainsbury-Steinmetz Memorial Theatre Scholarship

•$1,000/year for theatre majors; $250/year for Theatre or Musical Theatre minors

•Renewable each year of study at Carroll

•Available to high school graduates, junior-college students, and college transfer students intending full-time enrollment with a primary or secondary major in Theatre or a minor in Theatre or Musical Theatre

•Student must be an accepted Carroll applicant for Fall 2026

How to Apply

•Submit the scholarship application, theatre resume, and personal essay

•Essay: 700-750 words about your main interests in theatre or musical theatre and why you are the perfect candidate for Carroll

•Priority application deadline: January 5, 2026

•Final application deadline: July 1, 2026

•Theatre faculty review the application, resume, and essay

School Info

Snapshot

3.49

Avg GPA (W)

67%

Admit Rate

school-wide

71%

Grad Rate

2.5K

Enrollment

$58K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$42,090

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$63,026

Before aid

Average Net Price

$15,193

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Program Recognition

•Flexible specialization: choose 16 credits from all specialization areas

•Well-rounded training across acting, directing, design, stage management, and writing

•Carroll's theatre program traces its roots to 1896, one of Wisconsin's oldest

Degree Flexibility

•Covers contemporary and period acting, stage management, theatre design, writing for the stage, directing for the camera, and more

•Ideal for students wanting broad theatrical training or exploring multiple areas before specializing

Updated 15h ago

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