Culver-Stockton College
Faith-BasedTest-OptionalGreek Life
Program
No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewIn-Person OnlyUniversity App Required
Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
Scholarship Audition
No Interview
University App Required
Program Highlights
TRAINING PHILOSOPHY
•No freshman freeze — perform, design, and create from your first semester
•Develop voice, acting, and movement skills across all areas of theatre
•Study history, playwriting, directing, lighting, set, and costume design
FACILITIES
•Alexander Campbell Auditorium — 900+ seat proscenium theatre
•Mabee Little Theatre — flexible black box space
•Merillat Recital Hall — 225-seat venue
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
•Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (ACTF) participation
•Collaborate with visiting guest artists on mainstage productions
•Theta Alpha Phi theatre honors fraternity
•Internship opportunities at The Kennedy Center (DC), Theatre Aspen, and Disney World
CAREER PATHWAYS
•98% of fine arts students applying for graduate study are accepted
•Musicals draw packed houses from the C-SC community and beyond
Key Info
Audition Requirements
Optional audition for scholarship consideration — not required for program admission.
Songs
ONE PREPARED SOLO
•One prepared solo of your choice
-Similar to what you would perform at a high school solo contest
•Faculty will also conduct a range check to determine vocal range
Monologues
ONE TO TWO MEMORIZED MONOLOGUES, under 2 min each
•Each monologue must be under two minutes in length
•Cold reading accepted if no prepared monologues
Good to Know
ADMISSIONS
•Rolling admissions — no fixed deadline
•Free application via school website or Common App
•Admission decision within one week
ELIGIBILITY
•2.75 GPA on a 4.0 scale, or
•2.25 GPA with ACT 18+ or SAT 960+
What's The Process
SCHOLARSHIP AUDITION
•Audition is for talent scholarship only — not required for program admission
•Two-part audition: theatre monologue(s) + vocal audition
•Contact admission@culver.edu or call 800-537-1883 to schedule
•See monologue and song requirements for preparation details
SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTS
•Recipients must audition for every mainstage production
•Recipients must attend the strike for every mainstage production
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
Program info updated Mar 23, 12:58 AM
TRAINING PHILOSOPHY
•No freshman freeze — perform, design, and create from your first semester
•Develop voice, acting, and movement skills across all areas of theatre
•Study history, playwriting, directing, lighting, set, and costume design
FACILITIES
•Alexander Campbell Auditorium — 900+ seat proscenium theatre
•Mabee Little Theatre — flexible black box space
•Merillat Recital Hall — 225-seat venue
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
•Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (ACTF) participation
•Collaborate with visiting guest artists on mainstage productions
•Theta Alpha Phi theatre honors fraternity
•Internship opportunities at The Kennedy Center (DC), Theatre Aspen, and Disney World
CAREER PATHWAYS
•98% of fine arts students applying for graduate study are accepted
•Musicals draw packed houses from the C-SC community and beyond
Updated Mar 23, 12:58 AM
Academic School Information
3.30
Avg GPA (W)
99%
Admit Rate
45%
Grad Rate
807
Enrollment
$46,092
Earnings
10yr after
Tuition & Fees
$30,875
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$21,983
after typical aid
Average annual cost is often lower than tuition because it accounts for grants and scholarships most students receive. It includes tuition, room & board, books, and supplies.
Family Income $0 - $30k$17,712
Family Income $30k - $48k$18,801
Family Income $48k - $75k$21,584
Family Income $75k - $110k$24,016
Family Income $110k+$24,786
