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Moderately Selective12-24 StudentsStudy AbroadTraining
•Pre-professional conservatory-style training embedded in a rigorous small liberal arts environment
•Unique formal partnership with Barter Theatre — the State Theatre of Virginia and the nation's longest-running professional theatre
•Several Barter Theatre company and cast members teach academic courses at Emory & Henry
•Small class sizes provide personal attention and more performance opportunities on stage and off
Performance & Productions
•Access to Barter internships, attendance at up to ten productions per year
•Actor talk-backs, rehearsal and production observation, masterclasses, workshops, one-on-one mentorships, and personalized auditions
Notable Alumni
•Emory & Henry ranks among Intelligent.com's top 50 colleges with best study abroad programs for 2025, awarded Best for Student Engagement
•Alumni include McKinley Hughes '16 (Portland Playhouse, Asheville Fringe), Brenna Bowyer '18 (Group Sales Manager, Barter Theatre), Anna Bailey (nominated Best Featured Actress by Broadway World), Jamal Crowell '10 (Disney World, Jedi Training)
Degree Flexibility
•Minors available in Theatre and Dance
•Add-on teaching endorsement option available
•Nationally known artists showcased throughout the year with student master class access
•Housed in the Woodrow W. McGlothlin Center for the Arts
Academic info
Snapshot
3.50
Avg GPA
84%
Admit Rate
school-wide
55%
Grad Rate
1.1K
Enrollment
$47K
Earnings
10yr after
Costs & Aid
Average Annual Cost
$19,061
after typical aid
Tuition & Fees
$39,000
before aid
Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.
$0-30k$14,246
$30-48k$14,430
$48-75k$17,622
$75-110k$19,029
$110k+$23,418
Program info updated Apr 30, 4:37 AM
Program Highlights
Training
•Pre-professional conservatory-style training embedded in a rigorous small liberal arts environment
•Unique formal partnership with Barter Theatre — the State Theatre of Virginia and the nation's longest-running professional theatre
•Several Barter Theatre company and cast members teach academic courses at Emory & Henry
•Small class sizes provide personal attention and more performance opportunities on stage and off
Performance & Productions
•Access to Barter internships, attendance at up to ten productions per year
•Actor talk-backs, rehearsal and production observation, masterclasses, workshops, one-on-one mentorships, and personalized auditions
Notable Alumni
•Emory & Henry ranks among Intelligent.com's top 50 colleges with best study abroad programs for 2025, awarded Best for Student Engagement
•Alumni include McKinley Hughes '16 (Portland Playhouse, Asheville Fringe), Brenna Bowyer '18 (Group Sales Manager, Barter Theatre), Anna Bailey (nominated Best Featured Actress by Broadway World), Jamal Crowell '10 (Disney World, Jedi Training)
Degree Flexibility
•Minors available in Theatre and Dance
•Add-on teaching endorsement option available
•Nationally known artists showcased throughout the year with student master class access
•Housed in the Woodrow W. McGlothlin Center for the Arts
Training
•Pre-professional conservatory-style training embedded in a rigorous small liberal arts environment
•Unique formal partnership with Barter Theatre — the State Theatre of Virginia and the nation's longest-running professional theatre
•Several Barter Theatre company and cast members teach academic courses at Emory & Henry
•Small class sizes provide personal attention and more performance opportunities on stage and off
Performance & Productions
•Access to Barter internships, attendance at up to ten productions per year
•Actor talk-backs, rehearsal and production observation, masterclasses, workshops, one-on-one mentorships, and personalized auditions
Notable Alumni
•Emory & Henry ranks among Intelligent.com's top 50 colleges with best study abroad programs for 2025, awarded Best for Student Engagement
•Alumni include McKinley Hughes '16 (Portland Playhouse, Asheville Fringe), Brenna Bowyer '18 (Group Sales Manager, Barter Theatre), Anna Bailey (nominated Best Featured Actress by Broadway World), Jamal Crowell '10 (Disney World, Jedi Training)
Degree Flexibility
•Minors available in Theatre and Dance
•Add-on teaching endorsement option available
•Nationally known artists showcased throughout the year with student master class access
•Housed in the Woodrow W. McGlothlin Center for the Arts
Updated Apr 30, 4:37 AM
