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BA Theatre Studies

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Training

Broad study across performance, design, technical skills, theatre history, and criticism

Flexible coursework allowing students to guide their own study and specialization

Courses in directing and dramaturgy

Coursework in staging gender, diverse experiences in American drama, and race and performance

Interdisciplinary approach emphasizing global traditions and cultural impact

Performance & Productions

Access to main stage and studio productions through Central Theatre Ensemble (CTE)

Production Application (TH 301/401), Performance Application (TH 302/402), and Management Application (TH 303/403) coursework places students onstage, backstage, and in producing roles within CTE productions

Notable Alumni

Graduates working as theatre arts educators, dramaturgs, arts administrators, and cultural programmers

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.20

Admit rate

91%

school-wide

Grad rate

54%

Enrollment

7.8K

Earnings

$62K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$9,964

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$29,289

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$29,910

Before aid

Average net price

$18,476

After aid

Cost Attendance · cwu.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated 2d ago

Program Highlights

Training

Broad study across performance, design, technical skills, theatre history, and criticism

Flexible coursework allowing students to guide their own study and specialization

Courses in directing and dramaturgy

Coursework in staging gender, diverse experiences in American drama, and race and performance

Interdisciplinary approach emphasizing global traditions and cultural impact

Performance & Productions

Access to main stage and studio productions through Central Theatre Ensemble (CTE)

Notable Alumni

Graduates working as theatre arts educators, dramaturgs, arts administrators, and cultural programmers

Program Highlights

Training

Broad study across performance, design, technical skills, theatre history, and criticism

Flexible coursework allowing students to guide their own study and specialization

Courses in directing and dramaturgy

Coursework in staging gender, diverse experiences in American drama, and race and performance

Interdisciplinary approach emphasizing global traditions and cultural impact

Performance & Productions

Access to main stage and studio productions through Central Theatre Ensemble (CTE)

Notable Alumni

Graduates working as theatre arts educators, dramaturgs, arts administrators, and cultural programmers

Key Info

Enrollment Term

University AppApplication

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Common App School Website

Fee

$60

Deadline

First-year applicants

Winter Quarter 2027 First-Year Priority Application DateNov 1, 2026

Transfer applicants

Winter Quarter 2027 Transfer Priority Application DateNov 1, 2026

Undergraduate Admissions · cwu.edu Transfer · cwu.edu

Good to Know

Admission Pathway

Must be admitted to CWU through the Office of Admissions

Apply via Common App or the CWU application portal

What's The Process

Audition Process

Admission to the BA Theatre Studies program is based on university admission only

No audition is required

Scholarship Info

Theatre Scholarships

Department scholarships available — separate scholarship application required (PDF form)

Submit FAFSA application for financial aid eligibility

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.20

Admit rate

91%

school-wide

Grad rate

54%

Enrollment

7.8K

Earnings

$62K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$9,964

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$29,289

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$29,910

Before aid

Average net price

$18,476

After aid

Cost Attendance · cwu.edu College Scorecard

Training

Broad study across performance, design, technical skills, theatre history, and criticism

Flexible coursework allowing students to guide their own study and specialization

Courses in directing and dramaturgy

Coursework in staging gender, diverse experiences in American drama, and race and performance

Interdisciplinary approach emphasizing global traditions and cultural impact

Performance & Productions

Access to main stage and studio productions through Central Theatre Ensemble (CTE)

Notable Alumni

Graduates working as theatre arts educators, dramaturgs, arts administrators, and cultural programmers

Updated 2d ago

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