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BA Theatre

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No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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BA Theatre

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Program profile

Transfer In Friendly

Training

Curriculum centers on embodied practice, social justice, collaboration, and critical thinking

Strong focus on contemporary BIPOC theatre including Latinx/Chicano theatre

Courses span acting, Shakespeare, on-camera acting, design, stage management, and playwriting

Performance & Productions

Active production season featuring student-written world premieres

Dedicated Black Box theater performance space

Students take leadership roles in campus and community productions

Professional Development

Career Skills in Theatre course prepares graduates for the professional field

Internship opportunities available for credit

Graduates pursue careers in theatre, education, nonprofit organizations, and graduate school

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.34

Admit rate

95%

school-wide

Grad rate

55%

Enrollment

14.9K

Earnings

$63K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$8,848

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$20,682

Before aid

Average net price

$10,229

After aid

Undergraduate · csusm.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 25, 10:52 PM

Program Highlights

Training

Curriculum centers on embodied practice, social justice, collaboration, and critical thinking

Strong focus on contemporary BIPOC theatre including Latinx/Chicano theatre

Courses span acting, Shakespeare, on-camera acting, design, stage management, and playwriting

Performance & Productions

Active production season featuring student-written world premieres

Dedicated Black Box theater performance space

Students take leadership roles in campus and community productions

Professional Development

Career Skills in Theatre course prepares graduates for the professional field

Internship opportunities available for credit

Graduates pursue careers in theatre, education, nonprofit organizations, and graduate school

Program Highlights

Training

Curriculum centers on embodied practice, social justice, collaboration, and critical thinking

Strong focus on contemporary BIPOC theatre including Latinx/Chicano theatre

Courses span acting, Shakespeare, on-camera acting, design, stage management, and playwriting

Performance & Productions

Active production season featuring student-written world premieres

Dedicated Black Box theater performance space

Students take leadership roles in campus and community productions

Professional Development

Career Skills in Theatre course prepares graduates for the professional field

Internship opportunities available for credit

Graduates pursue careers in theatre, education, nonprofit organizations, and graduate school

Key Info

Enrollment Term

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Fee

$70

Deadline

Fall priority application filing deadlineDec 31, 2026

Fall general application filing deadlineFeb 28, 2027

Fall extended application filing deadlineApr 30, 2027

Index · csusm.edu

Good to Know

Eligibility

Transfer-friendly — curriculum integrates with local community college programs

Students entering at junior level must complete lower-division core before upper-division coursework

Each major course must be completed with a grade of C (2.0) or better

Program Requirements

Second language proficiency required (200-level course or equivalent)

120 units minimum for graduation

Transfer Pathway

The 2026-2027 catalog says the Theatre major is designed to integrate with local community-college curricula; junior-level entrants must complete the lower-division core before upper-division theatre coursework.

Preview Program · catalog.csusm.edu

What's The Process

Audition Process

No audition or portfolio required for admission

Admission is based on university acceptance through Cal State Apply

Once enrolled, students audition for departmental productions each semester

Contact: mathompson@csusm.edu or fbenson@csusm.edu

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.34

Admit rate

95%

school-wide

Grad rate

55%

Enrollment

14.9K

Earnings

$63K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$8,848

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$20,682

Before aid

Average net price

$10,229

After aid

Undergraduate · csusm.edu College Scorecard

Training

Curriculum centers on embodied practice, social justice, collaboration, and critical thinking

Strong focus on contemporary BIPOC theatre including Latinx/Chicano theatre

Courses span acting, Shakespeare, on-camera acting, design, stage management, and playwriting

Performance & Productions

Active production season featuring student-written world premieres

Dedicated Black Box theater performance space

Students take leadership roles in campus and community productions

Professional Development

Career Skills in Theatre course prepares graduates for the professional field

Internship opportunities available for credit

Graduates pursue careers in theatre, education, nonprofit organizations, and graduate school

Updated Aug 25, 10:52 PM

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