Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
No Audition
No Interview
University App Required
Program Highlights
FLEXIBLE CURRICULUM
•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, dramaturgy, and devised theatre
PERFORMANCE & PRODUCTION
•Access to main stage and studio productions through Central Theatre Ensemble (CTE)
•Hands-on experience both onstage and backstage
DIVERSE PERSPECTIVES
•Coursework in staging gender, diverse experiences in American drama, and race and performance
•Interdisciplinary approach emphasizing global traditions and cultural impact
ALUMNI NETWORK
•Graduates working as theatre arts educators, dramaturgs, arts administrators, and cultural programmers
Key Info
University AppApplication
Apply atCommon App
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Deadlines
Priority (Fall)Jan 31, 2026
Rolling
Fee
$60Waiver
Good to Know
ADMISSION
•Must be admitted to CWU through the Office of Admissions
•Apply via Common App or the CWU application portal
•Fall enrollment only
What's The Process
NO AUDITION REQUIRED
•Admission to the BA Theatre Studies program is based on university admission only
•No audition, portfolio, or interview is required
Scholarship Info
THEATRE SCHOLARSHIPS
•Department scholarships available — separate scholarship application required (PDF form)
•Submit FAFSA application for financial aid eligibility
Program info updated 2h ago
FLEXIBLE CURRICULUM
•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, dramaturgy, and devised theatre
PERFORMANCE & PRODUCTION
•Access to main stage and studio productions through Central Theatre Ensemble (CTE)
•Hands-on experience both onstage and backstage
DIVERSE PERSPECTIVES
•Coursework in staging gender, diverse experiences in American drama, and race and performance
•Interdisciplinary approach emphasizing global traditions and cultural impact
ALUMNI NETWORK
•Graduates working as theatre arts educators, dramaturgs, arts administrators, and cultural programmers
Updated 2h ago
Academic School Information
3.20
Avg GPA (W)
91%
Admit Rate
52%
Grad Rate
7,833
Enrollment
$61,580
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$9,417
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$27,526
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$18,476
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$11,846
Family Income $30k - $48k$13,942
Family Income $48k - $75k$16,022
Family Income $75k - $110k$21,682
Family Income $110k+$26,719
