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BA Theatre Arts Education
Program snapshot
Admissions
No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App RequiredAudition format
In-Person OnlyNotable Alumni
•Jessica Vaillancourt '07 — Illinois Outstanding Young Teacher of the Year (theatre design, lighting & stage management); revived Elgin High School's performing arts program
•David Rasche '66 — actor known for Sledge Hammer!, Succession (Karl), Veep, and Burn After Reading
Location
•Campus located 30 minutes from Chicago with access to world-class professional theatre
•Internship opportunities at venues like Chicago Shakespeare Theatre and First Folio Productions
Degree Flexibility
•Prepares students for secondary school positions as drama and theatre arts teachers
•Balances theory and practical application across acting, directing, and design
•Provides insights into both curricular and extracurricular theatre programs
•Applied Theatre courses build real-world skills for classroom and stage
•Meets professional education requirements for Illinois State Board of Education
•Includes student teaching placement and professional portfolio components
•Must pass Drama Theater Arts #210 Content Test prior to student teaching
Academic info
Snapshot
3.59
Avg GPA (W)
74%
Admit Rate
school-wide
68%
Grad Rate
3K
Enrollment
$61K
Earnings
10yr after
Costs & Aid
Average Annual Cost
$24,185
after typical aid
Tuition & Fees
$42,955
before aid
Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.
$0-30k$17,892
$30-48k$18,377
$48-75k$23,098
$75-110k$25,419
$110k+$30,232
Program info updated 5d ago
Program Highlights
Notable Alumni
•Jessica Vaillancourt '07 — Illinois Outstanding Young Teacher of the Year (theatre design, lighting & stage management); revived Elgin High School's performing arts program
•David Rasche '66 — actor known for Sledge Hammer!, Succession (Karl), Veep, and Burn After Reading
Location
•Campus located 30 minutes from Chicago with access to world-class professional theatre
•Internship opportunities at venues like Chicago Shakespeare Theatre and First Folio Productions
Degree Flexibility
•Prepares students for secondary school positions as drama and theatre arts teachers
•Balances theory and practical application across acting, directing, and design
•Provides insights into both curricular and extracurricular theatre programs
•Applied Theatre courses build real-world skills for classroom and stage
•Meets professional education requirements for Illinois State Board of Education
•Includes student teaching placement and professional portfolio components
•Must pass Drama Theater Arts #210 Content Test prior to student teaching
Notable Alumni
•Jessica Vaillancourt '07 — Illinois Outstanding Young Teacher of the Year (theatre design, lighting & stage management); revived Elgin High School's performing arts program
•David Rasche '66 — actor known for Sledge Hammer!, Succession (Karl), Veep, and Burn After Reading
Location
•Campus located 30 minutes from Chicago with access to world-class professional theatre
•Internship opportunities at venues like Chicago Shakespeare Theatre and First Folio Productions
Degree Flexibility
•Prepares students for secondary school positions as drama and theatre arts teachers
•Balances theory and practical application across acting, directing, and design
•Provides insights into both curricular and extracurricular theatre programs
•Applied Theatre courses build real-world skills for classroom and stage
•Meets professional education requirements for Illinois State Board of Education
•Includes student teaching placement and professional portfolio components
•Must pass Drama Theater Arts #210 Content Test prior to student teaching
Updated 5d ago
