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Culver-Stockton College

Canton, MO

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Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewScholarship PortfolioUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

Study Abroad

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Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewScholarship PortfolioUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

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Study Abroad

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BFA Theatre

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewScholarship PortfolioUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

Study Abroad

Training

No freshman freeze — perform, design, and create from your first semester

Intensive, immersive training in performance and design

Strong preparation for entry into graduate programs

Professional Development

Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (ACTF) participation

Collaborate with visiting guest artists on mainstage productions

Past guest artists include Michael Boatman (Noises Off), Michael Brainard (War is Coming, Ernie Pyle), and Joseph Gatt (A Streetcar Named Desire)

Theta Alpha Phi theatre honors fraternity

Internship opportunities at The Kennedy Center (DC), Theatre Aspen, and Disney World

98% of fine arts students applying for graduate study are accepted

Alumni pursue graduate study at University of Nebraska-Lincoln (Johnny Carson School), UMKC, Texas Tech, George Washington, Western Illinois, and Oklahoma State

Facilities

Alexander Campbell Auditorium — 900+ seat proscenium theatre

Mabee Little Theatre — flexible black box space

Merillat Recital Hall — 225-seat venue

School Info

Snapshot

3.30

Avg GPA (W)

99%

Admit Rate

school-wide

39%

Grad Rate

807

Enrollment

$46K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$33,075

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$49,131

Before aid

Average Net Price

$21,983

After aid

Undergraduate Tuition · culver.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 27, 9:39 PM

Program Highlights

Training

No freshman freeze — perform, design, and create from your first semester

Intensive, immersive training in performance and design

Strong preparation for entry into graduate programs

Professional Development

Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (ACTF) participation

Collaborate with visiting guest artists on mainstage productions

Past guest artists include Michael Boatman (Noises Off), Michael Brainard (War is Coming, Ernie Pyle), and Joseph Gatt (A Streetcar Named Desire)

Theta Alpha Phi theatre honors fraternity

Internship opportunities at The Kennedy Center (DC), Theatre Aspen, and Disney World

98% of fine arts students applying for graduate study are accepted

Alumni pursue graduate study at University of Nebraska-Lincoln (Johnny Carson School), UMKC, Texas Tech, George Washington, Western Illinois, and Oklahoma State

Facilities

Alexander Campbell Auditorium — 900+ seat proscenium theatre

Mabee Little Theatre — flexible black box space

Merillat Recital Hall — 225-seat venue

Program Highlights

Training

No freshman freeze — perform, design, and create from your first semester

Intensive, immersive training in performance and design

Strong preparation for entry into graduate programs

Professional Development

Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (ACTF) participation

Collaborate with visiting guest artists on mainstage productions

Past guest artists include Michael Boatman (Noises Off), Michael Brainard (War is Coming, Ernie Pyle), and Joseph Gatt (A Streetcar Named Desire)

Theta Alpha Phi theatre honors fraternity

Internship opportunities at The Kennedy Center (DC), Theatre Aspen, and Disney World

98% of fine arts students applying for graduate study are accepted

Alumni pursue graduate study at University of Nebraska-Lincoln (Johnny Carson School), UMKC, Texas Tech, George Washington, Western Illinois, and Oklahoma State

Facilities

Alexander Campbell Auditorium — 900+ seat proscenium theatre

Mabee Little Theatre — flexible black box space

Merillat Recital Hall — 225-seat venue

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

Application · Common App

Scholarship Audition and Portfolio Requirements

These requirements are from the Fall 2026 entry cycle. Fall 2027 requirements are typically posted between August and October and usually change only slightly — confirm on the official source before submitting.

Optional audition and portfolio for scholarship consideration only; they are not required for program admission.

Monologues

One to Two Memorized Monologues, Under 2 Min Each

Each monologue must be under two minutes

Cold reading accepted if no prepared monologues

Additional Materials

Technical or Management Portfolio (for Scholarship Applicants)

Portfolio of experience and/or photos of work

Talent Scholarships · culver.edu

Good to Know

Eligibility

2.75 GPA on a 4.0 scale, or

2.25 GPA with ACT 18+ or SAT 960+

Admission Pathway

Rolling admissions — no fixed deadline

Free application via school website or Common App

Admission decision within one week

Important Notes

Recipients must audition for every mainstage production

Recipients must attend the strike for every mainstage production

What's The Process

Audition Process

Talent audition is for scholarship consideration only - not required for program admission

Contact admission@culver.edu or call 800-537-1883 to schedule

Performance scholarship path: submit one to two memorized monologues, each under two minutes

Technical or management scholarship path: submit a portfolio of experience and/or photos of work

Scholarship Info

Theatre Talent Scholarship

Available to all students regardless of major

Audition arranged through Admissions Office

Renewable each year

Participation requirements for scholarship recipients

School Info

Snapshot

3.30

Avg GPA (W)

99%

Admit Rate

school-wide

39%

Grad Rate

807

Enrollment

$46K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$33,075

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$49,131

Before aid

Average Net Price

$21,983

After aid

Undergraduate Tuition · culver.edu College Scorecard

Training

No freshman freeze — perform, design, and create from your first semester

Intensive, immersive training in performance and design

Strong preparation for entry into graduate programs

Professional Development

Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (ACTF) participation

Collaborate with visiting guest artists on mainstage productions

Past guest artists include Michael Boatman (Noises Off), Michael Brainard (War is Coming, Ernie Pyle), and Joseph Gatt (A Streetcar Named Desire)

Theta Alpha Phi theatre honors fraternity

Internship opportunities at The Kennedy Center (DC), Theatre Aspen, and Disney World

98% of fine arts students applying for graduate study are accepted

Alumni pursue graduate study at University of Nebraska-Lincoln (Johnny Carson School), UMKC, Texas Tech, George Washington, Western Illinois, and Oklahoma State

Facilities

Alexander Campbell Auditorium — 900+ seat proscenium theatre

Mabee Little Theatre — flexible black box space

Merillat Recital Hall — 225-seat venue

Updated Aug 27, 9:39 PM