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BA Theatre Studies
Program snapshot
Admissions
No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App RequiredProgram Recognition
•Nominated for BroadwayWorld Austin Awards
•Multiple awards from the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF)
Training & Philosophy
•Broad liberal-arts approach spanning theatre and film studies
•Emphasizes critical analysis, creative thinking, scholarly research, and practical skills
•Senior capstone project (THEA 4320) with student-chosen scope: direction, acting, design, or other focus
•Prepares students for careers in theatre, film, and graduate study
Faculty
•Led by Kelly Carolyn Gordon, Ph.D., granddaughter of celebrated 1940s Paramount Pictures actor Eddie Bracken and Broadway actor Constance Nickerson Bracken
•Close collaboration between students and faculty, complemented by instruction from seasoned professionals
Location & Community
•Located in Austin, TX, one of the country's most vibrant creative hubs
•435-acre nature preserve campus
•Faith-based LCMS Lutheran university encouraging integration of creativity and vocation
Academic info
Snapshot
3.30
Avg GPA (W)
91%
Admit Rate
school-wide
42%
Grad Rate
1.2K
Enrollment
$61K
Earnings
10yr after
Costs & Aid
Average Annual Cost
$23,131
after typical aid
Tuition & Fees
$23,500
before aid
Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.
$0-30k$18,764
$30-48k$18,394
$48-75k$22,118
$75-110k$23,977
$110k+$32,280
Program info updated 3h ago
Program Highlights
Program Recognition
•Nominated for BroadwayWorld Austin Awards
•Multiple awards from the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF)
Training & Philosophy
•Broad liberal-arts approach spanning theatre and film studies
•Emphasizes critical analysis, creative thinking, scholarly research, and practical skills
•Senior capstone project (THEA 4320) with student-chosen scope: direction, acting, design, or other focus
•Prepares students for careers in theatre, film, and graduate study
Faculty
•Led by Kelly Carolyn Gordon, Ph.D., granddaughter of celebrated 1940s Paramount Pictures actor Eddie Bracken and Broadway actor Constance Nickerson Bracken
•Close collaboration between students and faculty, complemented by instruction from seasoned professionals
Location & Community
•Located in Austin, TX, one of the country's most vibrant creative hubs
•435-acre nature preserve campus
•Faith-based LCMS Lutheran university encouraging integration of creativity and vocation
Program Recognition
•Nominated for BroadwayWorld Austin Awards
•Multiple awards from the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF)
Training & Philosophy
•Broad liberal-arts approach spanning theatre and film studies
•Emphasizes critical analysis, creative thinking, scholarly research, and practical skills
•Senior capstone project (THEA 4320) with student-chosen scope: direction, acting, design, or other focus
•Prepares students for careers in theatre, film, and graduate study
Faculty
•Led by Kelly Carolyn Gordon, Ph.D., granddaughter of celebrated 1940s Paramount Pictures actor Eddie Bracken and Broadway actor Constance Nickerson Bracken
•Close collaboration between students and faculty, complemented by instruction from seasoned professionals
Location & Community
•Located in Austin, TX, one of the country's most vibrant creative hubs
•435-acre nature preserve campus
•Faith-based LCMS Lutheran university encouraging integration of creativity and vocation
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