Program
No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewModerately Selective25-40 StudentsUniversity App RequiredStudy Abroad
Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
No Audition
No Interview
University App Required
Study Abroad
Program Highlights
PROGRAM LEGACY
•First HBCU to offer drama courses in the United States, dating to 1895
•Over 120 years of experience creating artistic opportunities
•Liberal arts BA housed in the Department of Theatre and Communication Studies
TRAINING & FACULTY
•Faculty expertise spans acting, movement, voice, directing, choreography, stage management, playwriting, storytelling, music theatre, children's theatre, devised theatre, theatre history and criticism, and costume, set, and light design
•Students work with faculty and award-winning guest artists on student-generated projects
•Technologically advanced performance classrooms and several performance venues throughout the Atlanta University Center
PRODUCTIONS & ORGANIZATIONS
•CAU Players present productions ranging from classical works, musical works, children's productions, and one-act play festivals
•Student organizations include Alpha Psi Omega (national drama honor society), CAU Players, The Forensics Society, Lambda Pi Eta Honor Society, and National Communication Association Student Club
CAREER & GRADUATE OUTCOMES
•Recent graduates accepted to graduate programs at Yale University and Emory University
•Graduates work in TV and film industry in the Atlanta area, as well as performing and directing on Broadway
•Professional internship opportunities at critically acclaimed theatres, Speech Pathology Clinics, Public Relations Firms, Talent Agencies, Film Studios, and Radio Stations
STUDY ABROAD
•Community engagement and international study opportunities available
Key Info
University AppApplication
Apply atSchool Website
Deadlines
Early ActionNov 1, 2025
Regular DecisionApr 15, 2026
Fee
$35
Good to Know
APPLICATION PROCESS
•No audition or portfolio required — admission is based on meeting General Admission Requirements
•Apply through the Clark Atlanta University application portal
ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
•Students must earn a minimum final grade of 'C' in all Theatre and Communication Studies courses to continue in the program
What's The Process
•No audition required for admission
•Admission is based on meeting General Admission Requirements as published in the Clark Atlanta University Undergraduate Catalog
Scholarship Info
CAU GUILD GENERAL SCHOLARSHIP
•Need-based scholarship available to Drama/Theater majors
•Requires minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale
•Must demonstrate unmet financial need
MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS
•First-year students automatically considered for merit-based scholarships upon applying to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions
•Merit scholarships are competitive and require a minimum 3.3 GPA
Program info updated Mar 27, 1:21 PM
PROGRAM LEGACY
•First HBCU to offer drama courses in the United States, dating to 1895
•Over 120 years of experience creating artistic opportunities
•Liberal arts BA housed in the Department of Theatre and Communication Studies
TRAINING & FACULTY
•Faculty expertise spans acting, movement, voice, directing, choreography, stage management, playwriting, storytelling, music theatre, children's theatre, devised theatre, theatre history and criticism, and costume, set, and light design
•Students work with faculty and award-winning guest artists on student-generated projects
•Technologically advanced performance classrooms and several performance venues throughout the Atlanta University Center
PRODUCTIONS & ORGANIZATIONS
•CAU Players present productions ranging from classical works, musical works, children's productions, and one-act play festivals
•Student organizations include Alpha Psi Omega (national drama honor society), CAU Players, The Forensics Society, Lambda Pi Eta Honor Society, and National Communication Association Student Club
CAREER & GRADUATE OUTCOMES
•Recent graduates accepted to graduate programs at Yale University and Emory University
•Graduates work in TV and film industry in the Atlanta area, as well as performing and directing on Broadway
•Professional internship opportunities at critically acclaimed theatres, Speech Pathology Clinics, Public Relations Firms, Talent Agencies, Film Studios, and Radio Stations
STUDY ABROAD
•Community engagement and international study opportunities available
Updated Mar 27, 1:21 PM
Academic School Information
4.00
Avg GPA (W)
64%
Admit Rate
48%
Grad Rate
3,603
Enrollment
$42,712
Earnings
10yr after
Tuition & Fees
$28,310
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$37,702
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$37,356
Family Income $30k - $48k$39,270
Family Income $48k - $75k$39,009
Family Income $75k - $110k$39,514
Family Income $110k+$38,680
