Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
No Audition
No Interview
University App Required
Program Highlights
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
CURRICULUM
•Play Directing, Children's Theatre, and Theatre History I & II
•Theatre Management and Stage Management training
•Internship and Senior Portfolio capstone
PROGRAM LEGACY
•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
Key Info
University AppApplication
Apply atCommon App
Apply atCBCA
Deadlines
Priority (Fall)Jun 1, 2026
Priority (Spring)Dec 1, 2026
Rolling
Domestic Fee
$40Waiver
International Fee
$60Waiver
Good to Know
APPLICATION PORTAL
•Apply via Common App or Common Black College App
ELIGIBILITY
•Minimum 2.50 unweighted GPA required
•ACT composite 18+ or SAT 960+ (test optional/flexible)
•Test-optional applicants need minimum 3.0 unweighted GPA
FEES
•Application fee: $40 ($60 international)
•Fee waivers accepted (NACAC, College Board, Financial Hardship Letter, Free/Reduced Lunch Letter)
What's The Process
•No audition or prescreen required for admission
•Students admitted through university application process
•Contact: admissions@dillard.edu, (504) 816-4670
Program info updated Mar 28, 2:20 PM
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
CURRICULUM
•Play Directing, Children's Theatre, and Theatre History I & II
•Theatre Management and Stage Management training
•Internship and Senior Portfolio capstone
PROGRAM LEGACY
•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
Updated Mar 28, 2:20 PM
Academic School Information
3.36
Avg GPA
42%
Admit Rate
44%
Grad Rate
1,063
Enrollment
$39,196
Earnings
10yr after
Tuition & Fees
$23,918
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$22,094
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$19,819
Family Income $30k - $48k$21,094
Family Income $48k - $75k$23,224
Family Income $75k - $110k$26,032
Family Income $110k+$27,019
