Commonwealth University - Bloomsburg
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Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
No Audition
No Interview
University App Required
Program Highlights
TRAINING
•In-depth exploration of acting and directing skills
•Studio classes limited to 16 or fewer students for personalized instruction
•Enrolled in Theatre Practicum every semester — hands-on production experience from day one
PRODUCTIONS & DEVELOPMENT
•BU Players mainstage productions plus student-driven projects
•New play development through Plays in Bloom program
•Recent specialty courses include Musical Theatre, Acting for the Camera, and Voice Over Acting
ACCREDITATION
•Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST)
Key Info
Good to Know
ENROLLMENT
•Bloomsburg campus — face-to-face, online, and hybrid course delivery
•Rolling admission through the general university application
What's The Process
ADMISSION
•No audition required for admission
•Admission is through the general university application process
•Program contact: Ethan Krupp, Professor and Director of Theatre
Scholarship Info
THEATRE SCHOLARSHIPS
•Michael Collins Theatre Scholarship
•Jeff Davis Memorial Theatre Scholarship
•Award amounts and selection process vary by scholarship
Program info updated 2h ago
TRAINING
•In-depth exploration of acting and directing skills
•Studio classes limited to 16 or fewer students for personalized instruction
•Enrolled in Theatre Practicum every semester — hands-on production experience from day one
PRODUCTIONS & DEVELOPMENT
•BU Players mainstage productions plus student-driven projects
•New play development through Plays in Bloom program
•Recent specialty courses include Musical Theatre, Acting for the Camera, and Voice Over Acting
ACCREDITATION
•Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST)
Updated 2h ago
Academic School Information
3.47
Avg GPA (W)
93%
Admit Rate
54%
Grad Rate
9,210
Enrollment
$52,416
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$11,046
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$22,870
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$15,699
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$11,374
Family Income $30k - $48k$11,370
Family Income $48k - $75k$13,877
Family Income $75k - $110k$17,989
Family Income $110k+$20,099
