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Cypress College

Cypress, CA

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AA-T Theatre Arts

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Program profile

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Training

Combination of performance and production coursework

Acting I plus musical theatre performance or rehearsal performance

Electives in play analysis, design, stagecraft, lighting, costumes, and makeup

Stage crew experience across all production areas

Degree Flexibility

18-unit AA-T (Associate in Arts for Transfer) degree

Guaranteed admission to the CSU system upon completion (SB 1440/STAR Act)

No more than 60 additional units required at CSU to earn a bachelor's degree

Patrons of the Arts scholarships available for talented theatre students

School Info

Snapshot

37%

Grad Rate

13.4K

Enrollment

$44K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$1,432

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$12,379

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$22,749

Before aid

Average Net Price

$4,606

After aid

Cost Of Attendance Estimate · cypresscollege.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Jul 25, 8:31 PM

Program Highlights

Training

Combination of performance and production coursework

Acting I plus musical theatre performance or rehearsal performance

Electives in play analysis, design, stagecraft, lighting, costumes, and makeup

Stage crew experience across all production areas

Degree Flexibility

18-unit AA-T (Associate in Arts for Transfer) degree

Guaranteed admission to the CSU system upon completion (SB 1440/STAR Act)

No more than 60 additional units required at CSU to earn a bachelor's degree

Patrons of the Arts scholarships available for talented theatre students

Program Highlights

Training

Combination of performance and production coursework

Acting I plus musical theatre performance or rehearsal performance

Electives in play analysis, design, stagecraft, lighting, costumes, and makeup

Stage crew experience across all production areas

Degree Flexibility

18-unit AA-T (Associate in Arts for Transfer) degree

Guaranteed admission to the CSU system upon completion (SB 1440/STAR Act)

No more than 60 additional units required at CSU to earn a bachelor's degree

Patrons of the Arts scholarships available for talented theatre students

Key Info

Enrollment Term

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Fees

International student application Fee

$40

Part-time F-1/F-2 application Fee

$20

Opens

Mar 1, 2027

Deadline

International Application DeadlineJul 1, 2027

Regular DecisionRolling

Prospective F1 · cypresscollege.edu

Good to Know

Eligibility

AA-T guarantees admission to the CSU system (SB 1440/STAR Act)

No more than 60 additional units required after transfer to earn a bachelor's degree

Consult a counselor or assist.org for specific campus and major requirements

Enrollment

Open enrollment — rolling admissions for fall and spring semesters

Free application via CCCApply ($0 fee)

Financial aid eligible

Transfer Pathway

This is a transfer pathway degree built to transfer into a four-year program. Confirm which universities it articulates to, and which credits carry over, before you enroll.

What's The Process

Audition Process

Open enrollment community college — no audition, interview, or portfolio review for program admission

Apply through CCCApply and register for courses

Casting for department productions occurs after enrollment through separate auditions

Scholarship Info

Patrons of the Arts

Cypress College Patrons of the Arts provides scholarships to talented theatre students

Founded in 1975 under the Cypress College Foundation

Contact: tchevalier@CypressCollege.edu or (714) 484-7139

School Info

Snapshot

37%

Grad Rate

13.4K

Enrollment

$44K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$1,432

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$12,379

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$22,749

Before aid

Average Net Price

$4,606

After aid

Cost Of Attendance Estimate · cypresscollege.edu College Scorecard

Training

Combination of performance and production coursework

Acting I plus musical theatre performance or rehearsal performance

Electives in play analysis, design, stagecraft, lighting, costumes, and makeup

Stage crew experience across all production areas

Degree Flexibility

18-unit AA-T (Associate in Arts for Transfer) degree

Guaranteed admission to the CSU system upon completion (SB 1440/STAR Act)

No more than 60 additional units required at CSU to earn a bachelor's degree

Patrons of the Arts scholarships available for talented theatre students

Updated Jul 25, 8:31 PM