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Moderately Selective12-24 StudentsBrowse programs
TRAINING
•Coursework in both directing (THRE 314 Principles of Play Directing, THRE 315 Advanced Directing) and stage management (THRE 272 Stage Management)
•Cooperative pre-professional program in association with Barter Theatre of Abingdon, Virginia — the nation's longest-running professional theatre
•Small liberal arts college environment with close faculty mentorship
•THRE 282 Barter Observationship included as a BFA core requirement
•THRE 480 Professional Theatre Experience (up to 6 credits) provides hands-on industry experience
•THRE 415 The Business of Theatre taught by industry professionals
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
•Emory & Henry Promise covers tuition cost for eligible Virginia students
•Ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top regional university and best value school
•Alumni have gone on to work at Barter Theatre, Portland Playhouse, regional theatre, film, and Disney World
Academic info
Snapshot
3.50
Avg GPA
84%
Admit Rate
school-wide
55%
Grad Rate
1,078
Enrollment
$47,385
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 3d ago
TRAINING
•Coursework in both directing (THRE 314 Principles of Play Directing, THRE 315 Advanced Directing) and stage management (THRE 272 Stage Management)
•Cooperative pre-professional program in association with Barter Theatre of Abingdon, Virginia — the nation's longest-running professional theatre
•Small liberal arts college environment with close faculty mentorship
•THRE 282 Barter Observationship included as a BFA core requirement
•THRE 480 Professional Theatre Experience (up to 6 credits) provides hands-on industry experience
•THRE 415 The Business of Theatre taught by industry professionals
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
•Emory & Henry Promise covers tuition cost for eligible Virginia students
•Ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top regional university and best value school
•Alumni have gone on to work at Barter Theatre, Portland Playhouse, regional theatre, film, and Disney World
Updated 3d ago
