Public school9.2K

Commonwealth University - Bloomsburg

Bloomsburg, PA

Test-OptionalGreek LifeLGBTQ+

Start free

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionScholarship InterviewUniversity App Required

Program

Quick links

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionScholarship InterviewUniversity App Required

Browse programs

Quick links

BA Theatre

Integrated Theatre

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionScholarship InterviewUniversity App Required

Program Recognition

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

Training

Flexible concentration exploring both Performance and Design/Technology

Curriculum tailored to individual artistic goals

Studio classes limited to 16 or fewer students for personalized instruction

Performance & Productions

Enrolled in Theatre Practicum every semester — hands-on production experience from day one

BU Players mainstage productions plus student-driven projects

New play development through Plays in Bloom program

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.47

Admit rate

93%

school-wide

Grad rate

54%

Enrollment

9.2K

Earnings

$52K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$11,719

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$24,085

Before aid

Average net price

$15,699

After aid

Tuition Cost Ways Pay · commonwealthu.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Sep 16, 12:53 PM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

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

Training

Flexible concentration exploring both Performance and Design/Technology

Curriculum tailored to individual artistic goals

Studio classes limited to 16 or fewer students for personalized instruction

Performance & Productions

Enrolled in Theatre Practicum every semester — hands-on production experience from day one

BU Players mainstage productions plus student-driven projects

New play development through Plays in Bloom program

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

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

Training

Flexible concentration exploring both Performance and Design/Technology

Curriculum tailored to individual artistic goals

Studio classes limited to 16 or fewer students for personalized instruction

Performance & Productions

Enrolled in Theatre Practicum every semester — hands-on production experience from day one

BU Players mainstage productions plus student-driven projects

New play development through Plays in Bloom program

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

University AppApplication

Apply

School Website

Fee

$35

Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

How To Apply · commonwealthu.edu

Scholarship Audition and Interview Requirements

These requirements are from the Fall 2026 entry cycle. Fall 2027 requirements are typically posted between August and October and usually change only slightly — confirm on the official source before submitting.

Optional audition and interview for scholarship consideration only; they are not required for program admission.

Essay (Scholarship Applicants)

Short essay: explain how your theatre experience has shaped your understanding of leadership, collaboration, or work ethic.

Resume (Scholarship Applicants)

Resume of experience in the theatre.

Theatre Ba · commonwealthu.edu

Good to Know

Enrollment

Bloomsburg campus courses are available face-to-face, online, and hybrid.

General admission is rolling through the Commonwealth University application.

What's The Process

Audition Process

No audition is required for admission; apply through the Commonwealth University application.

Qualified theatre scholarship applicants are contacted after the scholarship deadline for an audition or portfolio review and an interview with Theatre faculty.

One or both scholarship review items may be waived only by unanimous faculty vote.

Program contact: Ethan Krupp, Professor and Director of Theatre

Scholarship Info

Theatre Scholarships

The Michael Collins Theatre Scholarship awards up to four scholarships of $100-$750 to theatre students who show commitment, collaboration, leadership, and a positive work ethic.

New first-year and incoming transfer students receive eligible scholarships automatically through Admissions; current Bloomsburg students apply through the Bloomsburg Foundation Scholarship Portal, usually by March 1 for the next academic year.

Submit the Bloomsburg Standard Scholarship Application, a short essay about theatre and leadership, collaboration, or work ethic, and a theatre resume.

Qualified applicants are contacted for an audition or portfolio review and an interview; one or both may be waived only by unanimous faculty vote.

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.47

Admit rate

93%

school-wide

Grad rate

54%

Enrollment

9.2K

Earnings

$52K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$11,719

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$24,085

Before aid

Average net price

$15,699

After aid

Tuition Cost Ways Pay · commonwealthu.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

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

Training

Flexible concentration exploring both Performance and Design/Technology

Curriculum tailored to individual artistic goals

Studio classes limited to 16 or fewer students for personalized instruction

Performance & Productions

Enrolled in Theatre Practicum every semester — hands-on production experience from day one

BU Players mainstage productions plus student-driven projects

New play development through Plays in Bloom program

Updated Sep 16, 12:53 PM

Building your audition college list?

Save Commonwealth University - Bloomsburg, track every prescreen and audition deadline, and compare programs side by side — all in one place.

Start free

No credit card required. Your account stays on Free after the Premium trial.