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Catawba College

Salisbury, NC

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BS Entertainment Industries

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BFA Theatre Arts

Performance

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In-Person or Virtual

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Moderately Selective12-24 StudentsStudy Abroad

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BFA Theatre Arts

Directing and Devising

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BFA Theatre Arts

Design and Production

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Prescreen RequiredScholarship AuditionScholarship InterviewUniversity App Required

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12-24 StudentsStudy Abroad

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BFA Musical Theatre

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Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredScholarship InterviewUniversity App Required

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Moderately Selective12-24 StudentsStudy Abroad

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BA Theatre Arts

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No PrescreenScholarship AuditionScholarship InterviewUniversity App Required

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BS Entertainment Industries

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BS Theatre Arts Administration

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No PrescreenScholarship AuditionScholarship InterviewUniversity App Required

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Study Abroad

Training

•Interdisciplinary BS blending applied design, technology, and management across Music, Theatre Arts, and Marketing/Communication departments

•Technical skills in audio/video production, lighting, stage installation, and event management alongside business and managerial training

Professional Development

•Cross-department involvement with MEISA (Music and Entertainment Industry Students Association), Blue Masque theatre organization, and Salisbury Symphony Orchestra

•Access to 14 music ensembles and mainstage theatre productions for hands-on technical work

•Required internships with entertainment industry organizations before graduation

•Career paths include recording engineering, tour management, venue management, artist services, and entertainment digital distribution

Value

•Audition-based performing arts scholarships available through the School of Performing Arts

Academic info

Snapshot

3.79

Avg GPA (W)

75%

Admit Rate

school-wide

50%

Grad Rate

1.2K

Enrollment

$49K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Average Annual Cost

$17,879

after typical aid

Tuition & Fees

$34,300

before aid

Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.

$0-30k$13,618

$30-48k$17,495

$48-75k$15,412

$75-110k$17,440

$110k+$24,420

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Program info updated May 27, 1:16 AM

Program Highlights

Training

•Interdisciplinary BS blending applied design, technology, and management across Music, Theatre Arts, and Marketing/Communication departments

•Technical skills in audio/video production, lighting, stage installation, and event management alongside business and managerial training

Professional Development

•Cross-department involvement with MEISA (Music and Entertainment Industry Students Association), Blue Masque theatre organization, and Salisbury Symphony Orchestra

•Access to 14 music ensembles and mainstage theatre productions for hands-on technical work

•Required internships with entertainment industry organizations before graduation

•Career paths include recording engineering, tour management, venue management, artist services, and entertainment digital distribution

Value

•Audition-based performing arts scholarships available through the School of Performing Arts

Program Highlights

Training

•Interdisciplinary BS blending applied design, technology, and management across Music, Theatre Arts, and Marketing/Communication departments

•Technical skills in audio/video production, lighting, stage installation, and event management alongside business and managerial training

Professional Development

•Cross-department involvement with MEISA (Music and Entertainment Industry Students Association), Blue Masque theatre organization, and Salisbury Symphony Orchestra

•Access to 14 music ensembles and mainstage theatre productions for hands-on technical work

•Required internships with entertainment industry organizations before graduation

•Career paths include recording engineering, tour management, venue management, artist services, and entertainment digital distribution

Value

•Audition-based performing arts scholarships available through the School of Performing Arts

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Early ActionNov 15, 2025

Regular DecisionFeb 1, 2026

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Acceptd Submission DeadlineMay 1, 2026

Audition

Hobgood Scholarship Competition (On-Campus, by invitation)Feb 14, 2026

Scholarship Audition Requirements

Optional audition for scholarship consideration - not required for program admission.

Optional — for Scholarship Consideration

•Submit any examples of your work or portfolio through Acceptd

•This degree track does not require an audition, but sharing creative work helps the faculty get to know you and strengthens your scholarship candidacy

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Application Logistics

•No audition is required for program admission

•Students interested in scholarships may submit creative work or portfolio examples through Acceptd

Important Notes

•Submit Acceptd materials by February 1 for scholarship consideration, including the Hobgood Theatre Arts full-tuition scholarship

What's The Process

Audition Process

•No required admission audition is recorded for this program

•Theatre Arts scholarship consideration is tied to Acceptd audition or portfolio submission before February 1

•A current-year festival callback can substitute for the audition, but applicants should still submit the Acceptd application

•Scholarship awards are communicated after acceptance to Catawba College

Scholarship Info

•All students who submit an audition or portfolio through Acceptd are eligible for Theatre Arts scholarship*, including the full-tuition scholarship. Your application will automatically be reviewed for invitation if you have submitted your materials prior to FEBRUARY 1

•You will be notified of any scholarships awarded after being accepted to Catawba College

*If you were seen at a festival during this academic year and you received a callback, this can take the place of your audition. The faculty still asks that you submit an application through Acceptd so that all of the faculty has a chance to get to know you! Please ask if you need assistance

Academic info

Snapshot

3.79

Avg GPA (W)

75%

Admit Rate

school-wide

50%

Grad Rate

1.2K

Enrollment

$49K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Average Annual Cost

$17,879

after typical aid

Tuition & Fees

$34,300

before aid

Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.

$0-30k$13,618

$30-48k$17,495

$48-75k$15,412

$75-110k$17,440

$110k+$24,420

View full data on College Scorecard

Training

•Interdisciplinary BS blending applied design, technology, and management across Music, Theatre Arts, and Marketing/Communication departments

•Technical skills in audio/video production, lighting, stage installation, and event management alongside business and managerial training

Professional Development

•Cross-department involvement with MEISA (Music and Entertainment Industry Students Association), Blue Masque theatre organization, and Salisbury Symphony Orchestra

•Access to 14 music ensembles and mainstage theatre productions for hands-on technical work

•Required internships with entertainment industry organizations before graduation

•Career paths include recording engineering, tour management, venue management, artist services, and entertainment digital distribution

Value

•Audition-based performing arts scholarships available through the School of Performing Arts

Updated May 27, 1:16 AM

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