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Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
Scholarship Audition
Scholarship Interview
Moderately Selective
12-24 Students
University App Required
Study Abroad
Program Highlights
TRAINING & PARTNERSHIP:
•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
BARTER THEATRE BENEFITS:
•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
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
RECOGNITION & 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)
Key Info
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Deadlines
Early ActionNov 15, 2025
Early Action IIJan 15, 2026
Regular DecisionJul 13, 2026
Audition Requirements
Optional audition for scholarship consideration — not required for program admission.
Good to Know
ADMISSIONS
•No application fee or essay required
•Test-score optional admissions policy
ENROLLMENT
•Apply by April 1 for fall enrollment or December 1 for spring enrollment
SCHOLARSHIPS
•Students interested in Theatre Scholarships must complete a program-specific application or audition criteria
What's The Process
ADMISSION:
•No audition required for admission to the BA Theatre & Dance program
•Emory & Henry maintains a rolling admissions policy
•Application deadlines refer to starting the application — transcripts can be sent after the deadline but must be received before registering for classes
SCHOLARSHIPS:
•Students interested in Theatre Scholarships must complete a program-specific application or audition criteria
Scholarship Info
TALENT SCHOLARSHIP
•4-year renewable $1,000 Talent Scholarship through auditions and interviews
•Students receive additional scholarship funds for completing an official campus visit
Program info updated 2 days ago
Academic School Information
3.50
Avg GPA
96%
Admit Rate
56%
Grad Rate
1,107
Enrollment
$47,385
Earnings
10yr after
Tuition & Fees
$35,280
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$20,591
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.
Annual Cost by Family Income
Family Income $0 - $30k$17,348
Family Income $30k - $48k$20,308
Family Income $48k - $75k$19,781
Family Income $75k - $110k$21,071
Family Income $110k+$23,722
