Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
No Audition
No Interview
University App Required
Program Highlights
DEGREE FLEXIBILITY
•Allows students to double-major or add a minor to supplement their theatre degree
•Less structured than BFA programs — pairs easily with a minor or second major
•120 credit hours, average completion time 4 years
TRAINING & CURRICULUM
•Choose classes from performance, design, theater criticism, and theatre history
•Hands-on research opportunities through the Center for Collaborative Research, The Athenaeum Press, and the Joyner Institute for Gullah and African Diaspora Studies
CAREER PREPARATION
•Prepares students for professional opportunities, collaborative research, and internships in the performing arts
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Michael Kelly — Emmy-nominated actor (House of Cards, Jack Ryan); CCU’s first performing arts graduate (1992)
•Bailey Hanks — won MTV’s Legally Blonde search and performed as Elle Woods on Broadway (2008)
Key Info
University AppApplication
Apply atCommon App
Deadlines
Early DecisionOct 15, 2026
Early ActionNov 15, 2026
Regular DecisionFeb 1, 2027
Fee
$45Waiver
Good to Know
ADMISSION
•Open enrollment — no audition or interview required
•Apply through Common App for university admission
ELIGIBILITY
•Fall enrollment
•Open to any student interested in performance, design, and production
Scholarship Info
•Several scholarships available to incoming and current students
•See the Department of Theatre scholarships page for details and application
Program info updated Mar 23, 11:49 PM
DEGREE FLEXIBILITY
•Allows students to double-major or add a minor to supplement their theatre degree
•Less structured than BFA programs — pairs easily with a minor or second major
•120 credit hours, average completion time 4 years
TRAINING & CURRICULUM
•Choose classes from performance, design, theater criticism, and theatre history
•Hands-on research opportunities through the Center for Collaborative Research, The Athenaeum Press, and the Joyner Institute for Gullah and African Diaspora Studies
CAREER PREPARATION
•Prepares students for professional opportunities, collaborative research, and internships in the performing arts
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Michael Kelly — Emmy-nominated actor (House of Cards, Jack Ryan); CCU’s first performing arts graduate (1992)
•Bailey Hanks — won MTV’s Legally Blonde search and performed as Elle Woods on Broadway (2008)
Updated Mar 23, 11:49 PM
Academic School Information
3.80
Avg GPA (W)
75%
Admit Rate
50%
Grad Rate
10,377
Enrollment
$47,258
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$11,640
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$29,628
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$13,966
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$9,563
Family Income $30k - $48k$10,292
Family Income $48k - $75k$12,938
Family Income $75k - $110k$16,350
Family Income $110k+$20,219
