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BA Theatre Arts

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Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Program Recognition

•Well-balanced curriculum with strong foundation in theatre history, literature, and aesthetic principles

•Flexible elective choices allow students to focus on specific areas of interest

Professional Development

•Faculty are active members of the Musical Theatre Educators' Alliance and trained in Theatrical Intimacy Education

•Opportunities to work and perform in the local community

•Commitment to equity and inclusion for all people

Facilities

•Historic performance venues including 1,200-seat Laxson Auditorium and intimate black box Wismer Theatre

•Four mainstage productions per year across three different theaters

•Hands-on experience in costume shop and scene shop

Academic info

Snapshot

3.39

Avg GPA (W)

93%

Admit Rate

school-wide

63%

Grad Rate

13.6K

Enrollment

$64K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Average Annual Cost

$14,480

after typical aid

In-State Tuition

$8,472

before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$21,072

before aid

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

$0-30k$9,902

$30-48k$10,099

$48-75k$12,961

$75-110k$16,506

$110k+$23,566

View full data on College Scorecard

Program info updated May 27, 1:16 AM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•Well-balanced curriculum with strong foundation in theatre history, literature, and aesthetic principles

•Flexible elective choices allow students to focus on specific areas of interest

Professional Development

•Faculty are active members of the Musical Theatre Educators' Alliance and trained in Theatrical Intimacy Education

•Opportunities to work and perform in the local community

•Commitment to equity and inclusion for all people

Facilities

•Historic performance venues including 1,200-seat Laxson Auditorium and intimate black box Wismer Theatre

•Four mainstage productions per year across three different theaters

•Hands-on experience in costume shop and scene shop

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•Well-balanced curriculum with strong foundation in theatre history, literature, and aesthetic principles

•Flexible elective choices allow students to focus on specific areas of interest

Professional Development

•Faculty are active members of the Musical Theatre Educators' Alliance and trained in Theatrical Intimacy Education

•Opportunities to work and perform in the local community

•Commitment to equity and inclusion for all people

Facilities

•Historic performance venues including 1,200-seat Laxson Auditorium and intimate black box Wismer Theatre

•Four mainstage productions per year across three different theaters

•Hands-on experience in costume shop and scene shop

Key Info

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Fee

$70Waiver

Deadline

InternationalMay 1, 2026

Regular DecisionJun 1, 2026

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Auditions

MTAD Scholarship Application DeadlineFeb 8, 2026

Scholarship Video Submission DeadlineFeb 13, 2026

Scholarship Audition (On-Campus or Video)Feb 14, 2026

Good to Know

Admission Pathway

•No audition or portfolio required for admission

•Apply via Cal State Apply

•Fall enrollment only

Important Notes

•Separate scholarship audition held on the second Saturday of February

•Incoming students may audition in person or submit an online video

•Theatre Performance applicants should prepare two monologues

•Must complete MTAD Scholarship Audition/Interview Request Form

•Strongly encouraged to complete University Wildcat Scholarship application (Jan 2 - Feb 15)

What's The Process

Audition Process

•No audition required for BA Theatre Arts admission

•Optional theatre scholarship audition is held separately, typically on the second Saturday of February

•Incoming students may audition in person or submit online video

•Theatre Performance scholarship applicants prepare two monologues

•Complete the MTAD Scholarship Audition/Interview Request Form for scholarship consideration

Scholarship Info

Theatre Scholarships

•Separate scholarship audition held on the second Saturday of February

•Incoming students may audition in person or submit online video

•Theatre Performance applicants should prepare two monologues (10-minute total limit)

•Must complete MTAD Scholarship Audition/Interview Request Form

•Strongly encouraged to complete University Wildcat Scholarship application (Jan 2 - Feb 15)

Scholarship Video Requirements

•High-quality recording with good lighting and sound

•No more than 6 months old

•Professional attire

•Upload to YouTube or public streaming platform

•Submit link via email to mtad@csuchico.edu

Digital Portfolio (If Applicable)

•Introduction letter and resume in PDF format

•Portfolio as PDF or website link

Eligibility

•Must be full-time (12 units minimum)

•Minimum 2.0 GPA required (higher for some scholarships)

•Must participate in departmental productions both semesters

•Awards announced July through August

Academic info

Snapshot

3.39

Avg GPA (W)

93%

Admit Rate

school-wide

63%

Grad Rate

13.6K

Enrollment

$64K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Average Annual Cost

$14,480

after typical aid

In-State Tuition

$8,472

before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$21,072

before aid

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

$0-30k$9,902

$30-48k$10,099

$48-75k$12,961

$75-110k$16,506

$110k+$23,566

View full data on College Scorecard

Program Recognition

•Well-balanced curriculum with strong foundation in theatre history, literature, and aesthetic principles

•Flexible elective choices allow students to focus on specific areas of interest

Professional Development

•Faculty are active members of the Musical Theatre Educators' Alliance and trained in Theatrical Intimacy Education

•Opportunities to work and perform in the local community

•Commitment to equity and inclusion for all people

Facilities

•Historic performance venues including 1,200-seat Laxson Auditorium and intimate black box Wismer Theatre

•Four mainstage productions per year across three different theaters

•Hands-on experience in costume shop and scene shop

Updated May 27, 1:16 AM

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