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Dillard University

New Orleans, LA

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Program

BA Theatre Arts

Concentration

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Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Program

BA Theatre Arts

Concentration

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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BA Theatre Arts

Theatre Performance

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Program Recognition

Part of the oldest HBCU degree-granting theatre program in the country

Located in New Orleans, one of America's most vibrant performing arts cities

Training

Focus on acting, voice and diction, and movement for the actor

Courses in Basic Acting, Acting I, Acting Styles, and Script Analysis

Study of African American Drama, Modern Drama, Classical Drama, and Shakespeare

Play Directing, Children's Theatre, and Theatre History I & II

Theatre Management training

Internship and Senior Portfolio capstone

School Info

Snapshot

3.36

Avg GPA

42%

Admit Rate

school-wide

43%

Grad Rate

1.1K

Enrollment

$39K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$23,918

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$44,420

Before aid

Average Net Price

$22,094

After aid

Cost And Attendance · dillard.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Jul 26, 1:24 AM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Part of the oldest HBCU degree-granting theatre program in the country

Located in New Orleans, one of America's most vibrant performing arts cities

Training

Focus on acting, voice and diction, and movement for the actor

Courses in Basic Acting, Acting I, Acting Styles, and Script Analysis

Study of African American Drama, Modern Drama, Classical Drama, and Shakespeare

Play Directing, Children's Theatre, and Theatre History I & II

Theatre Management training

Internship and Senior Portfolio capstone

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Part of the oldest HBCU degree-granting theatre program in the country

Located in New Orleans, one of America's most vibrant performing arts cities

Training

Focus on acting, voice and diction, and movement for the actor

Courses in Basic Acting, Acting I, Acting Styles, and Script Analysis

Study of African American Drama, Modern Drama, Classical Drama, and Shakespeare

Play Directing, Children's Theatre, and Theatre History I & II

Theatre Management training

Internship and Senior Portfolio capstone

Key Info

Enrollment Term

University AppApplication

Apply

Common App CBCA

Fees

Domestic Fee

$40

International Fee

$60

Deadline

Priority (Fall)Jun 1, 2027

Regular DecisionRolling

First Year Students · dillard.edu

Submission Requirements

Transcript

Submit an official secondary-school transcript for admission review

Submit a final transcript showing the graduation date before New Student Orientation

Recommendations (Conditional)

Two letters of recommendation, required only if the applicant does not meet Dillard's standard first-year admission requirements

Personal Statement (Conditional)

Applicants who do not meet the standard requirements must submit a 3–5 paragraph essay outlining their future aspirations

First Year Students · dillard.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Dillard accepts the Common Application, Common Black College Application, and its online university application

Admission is rolling; completing the application by the published fall or spring priority date is strongly encouraged

Eligibility

Minimum 2.50 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 unweighted scale

ACT composite 18 or SAT 960 is recommended

Test-optional applicants need at least a 3.0 cumulative unweighted GPA

Important Notes

Application fee: $40 domestic or $60 international

Fee waivers are accepted

What's The Process

Audition Process

Dillard publishes no separate Theatre Performance audition, prescreen, or portfolio requirement for admission

Apply through Dillard's university admission process

School Info

Snapshot

3.36

Avg GPA

42%

Admit Rate

school-wide

43%

Grad Rate

1.1K

Enrollment

$39K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$23,918

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$44,420

Before aid

Average Net Price

$22,094

After aid

Cost And Attendance · dillard.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

Part of the oldest HBCU degree-granting theatre program in the country

Located in New Orleans, one of America's most vibrant performing arts cities

Training

Focus on acting, voice and diction, and movement for the actor

Courses in Basic Acting, Acting I, Acting Styles, and Script Analysis

Study of African American Drama, Modern Drama, Classical Drama, and Shakespeare

Play Directing, Children's Theatre, and Theatre History I & II

Theatre Management training

Internship and Senior Portfolio capstone

Updated Jul 26, 1:24 AM