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Commonwealth University – Mansfield

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BA Theatre

Integrated Theatre

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Program Recognition

•NAST-accredited theatre program (National Association of Schools of Theatre) — one of only 10 NAST member institutions in Pennsylvania, a membership held continuously since 2008

Training

•Integrated Theatre lets you combine the Performance and Design/Technology tracks into one custom path tailored to your goals

•Design/Technology coursework spans scenic, costume, sound, and lighting design plus technical production

•Studio classes are intentionally capped at 16 or fewer students for individual feedback

Performance & Productions

•Students join BU Players productions from their first semester — open to all majors — building credits across acting, design, and tech

Facilities

•Performances in Steadman Theatre and Steadman Studios, and the Straughn Hall Auditorium

School Info

Snapshot

3.40

Avg GPA (W)

93%

Admit Rate

school-wide

54%

Grad Rate

9.2K

Enrollment

$52K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$12,105

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$24,471

Before aid

Average Net Price

$15,699

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 1, 4:48 PM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•NAST-accredited theatre program (National Association of Schools of Theatre) — one of only 10 NAST member institutions in Pennsylvania, a membership held continuously since 2008

Training

•Integrated Theatre lets you combine the Performance and Design/Technology tracks into one custom path tailored to your goals

•Design/Technology coursework spans scenic, costume, sound, and lighting design plus technical production

•Studio classes are intentionally capped at 16 or fewer students for individual feedback

Performance & Productions

•Students join BU Players productions from their first semester — open to all majors — building credits across acting, design, and tech

Facilities

•Performances in Steadman Theatre and Steadman Studios, and the Straughn Hall Auditorium

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•NAST-accredited theatre program (National Association of Schools of Theatre) — one of only 10 NAST member institutions in Pennsylvania, a membership held continuously since 2008

Training

•Integrated Theatre lets you combine the Performance and Design/Technology tracks into one custom path tailored to your goals

•Design/Technology coursework spans scenic, costume, sound, and lighting design plus technical production

•Studio classes are intentionally capped at 16 or fewer students for individual feedback

Performance & Productions

•Students join BU Players productions from their first semester — open to all majors — building credits across acting, design, and tech

Facilities

•Performances in Steadman Theatre and Steadman Studios, and the Straughn Hall Auditorium

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Fee

$35

Deadline

PriorityDec 15, 2026

Regular DecisionRolling

How To Apply · commonwealthu.edu

Good to Know

Application Logistics

•Program offered at the Bloomsburg campus

•Face-to-face, online, and hybrid course delivery

Enrollment

•Theatre Practicum required every semester

•Students participate in productions each semester

What's The Process

Audition Process

•No audition required for admission

•Apply through the Commonwealth University application

•Acceptance is based on university admissions criteria

Scholarship Info

Theatre Scholarships

•Michael Collins Theatre Scholarship

•Jeff Davis Memorial Theatre Scholarship

•Award amounts and selection criteria vary by scholarship

School Info

Snapshot

3.40

Avg GPA (W)

93%

Admit Rate

school-wide

54%

Grad Rate

9.2K

Enrollment

$52K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$12,105

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$24,471

Before aid

Average Net Price

$15,699

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Program Recognition

•NAST-accredited theatre program (National Association of Schools of Theatre) — one of only 10 NAST member institutions in Pennsylvania, a membership held continuously since 2008

Training

•Integrated Theatre lets you combine the Performance and Design/Technology tracks into one custom path tailored to your goals

•Design/Technology coursework spans scenic, costume, sound, and lighting design plus technical production

•Studio classes are intentionally capped at 16 or fewer students for individual feedback

Performance & Productions

•Students join BU Players productions from their first semester — open to all majors — building credits across acting, design, and tech

Facilities

•Performances in Steadman Theatre and Steadman Studios, and the Straughn Hall Auditorium

Updated Aug 1, 4:48 PM

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