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No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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BA Theatre

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BFA Theatre

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Theatre Design & Technology

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BA Theatre

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BM Performance

Vocal

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No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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BSEd Theatre Education

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No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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Program Recognition

•Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST)

•Over 200 students enrolled in the Department of Theatre and Dance

Training

•Comprehensive education in acting, directing, design/technical theatre, literature, and history

•Conservatory-quality training within a liberal arts curriculum

•Low student-to-faculty ratio with faculty mentorship from experienced theatre professionals

Professional Development

•Musical Theatre Performance Certificate available as supplemental credential

•Summer theatre production and performance courses

•Internship and independent study options

Facilities

•Riverside Theatre Complex on the RiverPark Campus

•Located in the RiverCenter for the Performing Arts

Academic info

Snapshot

3.23

Avg GPA (W)

99%

Admit Rate

school-wide

42%

Grad Rate

5.6K

Enrollment

$45K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Average Annual Cost

$13,115

after typical aid

In-State Tuition

$5,898

before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$17,610

before aid

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

$0-30k$11,271

$30-48k$11,873

$48-75k$13,786

$75-110k$16,542

$110k+$18,329

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Program info updated May 31, 10:34 PM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST)

•Over 200 students enrolled in the Department of Theatre and Dance

Training

•Comprehensive education in acting, directing, design/technical theatre, literature, and history

•Conservatory-quality training within a liberal arts curriculum

•Low student-to-faculty ratio with faculty mentorship from experienced theatre professionals

Professional Development

•Musical Theatre Performance Certificate available as supplemental credential

•Summer theatre production and performance courses

•Internship and independent study options

Facilities

•Riverside Theatre Complex on the RiverPark Campus

•Located in the RiverCenter for the Performing Arts

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST)

•Over 200 students enrolled in the Department of Theatre and Dance

Training

•Comprehensive education in acting, directing, design/technical theatre, literature, and history

•Conservatory-quality training within a liberal arts curriculum

•Low student-to-faculty ratio with faculty mentorship from experienced theatre professionals

Professional Development

•Musical Theatre Performance Certificate available as supplemental credential

•Summer theatre production and performance courses

•Internship and independent study options

Facilities

•Riverside Theatre Complex on the RiverPark Campus

•Located in the RiverCenter for the Performing Arts

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Fee

$40

Deadline

PriorityApr 15, 2026

Regular DecisionJun 30, 2026

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Audition

Departmental Audition (Riverside Theatre)Jun 26, 2026

Audition Requirements

Monologues

Audition Options

•Two contrasting monologues, 90 seconds max total

•Alternatively: one monologue plus 16 bars of music

Logistics

•Total audition time must not exceed 90 seconds

•No accompanist provided; bring a CD or sing a cappella

Additional Materials

Digital Audition Form

•Required

•Complete online by audition deadline

Headshot

•Required

•Does not need to be professional grade

•Must have good image quality and lighting

Theatre Resume

•Required

Transcript

•Required

•Must include cumulative GPA

•Unofficial acceptable for theatre audition

•Bring two copies to audition

Letters of Recommendation

•Required

•Two letters from teacher or advisor

•Must address: how they know you, your theatre work, and your work ethic

•Recommender may email from verified school address or mail to department

Official Source

Good to Know

Application Logistics

•Apply to CSU through the university application portal

•Submit digital audition form separately

Enrollment

•Limited spaces in freshman class each year

•Must maintain 2.75 GPA in program of study

•Students who miss audition may register as undeclared and audition during first semester

What's The Process

Audition Expectations

•In-person audition at Riverside Theatre on CSU RiverPark Campus

•Audition for only ONE degree track: BA, BFA Performance, BSEd, or BFA Design/Tech

•All applicants automatically considered for scholarships

Audition Process

•Performance path: two contrasting monologues OR one monologue + 16 bars of music (90 sec max)

•Portfolio path: interview with presentation of portfolio materials

•Digital audition form must be submitted by 5 p.m. the day before audition

•Bring two copies of all documents to audition

•No accompanist provided; bring a CD or sing a cappella

•Incomplete audition packets may delay admission decisions

Contact

•theatre_dance@columbusstate.edu

Scholarship Info

•All applicants automatically considered for scholarships at time of audition

•Department of Theatre and Dance scholarships available

•Riverside Theatre Society provides student scholarship support

Academic info

Snapshot

3.23

Avg GPA (W)

99%

Admit Rate

school-wide

42%

Grad Rate

5.6K

Enrollment

$45K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Average Annual Cost

$13,115

after typical aid

In-State Tuition

$5,898

before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$17,610

before aid

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

$0-30k$11,271

$30-48k$11,873

$48-75k$13,786

$75-110k$16,542

$110k+$18,329

View full data on College Scorecard

Program Recognition

•Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST)

•Over 200 students enrolled in the Department of Theatre and Dance

Training

•Comprehensive education in acting, directing, design/technical theatre, literature, and history

•Conservatory-quality training within a liberal arts curriculum

•Low student-to-faculty ratio with faculty mentorship from experienced theatre professionals

Professional Development

•Musical Theatre Performance Certificate available as supplemental credential

•Summer theatre production and performance courses

•Internship and independent study options

Facilities

•Riverside Theatre Complex on the RiverPark Campus

•Located in the RiverCenter for the Performing Arts

Updated May 31, 10:34 PM

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