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BA Theatre

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program Overview

One of the oldest theatre programs in the country, producing theatre since 1913

Part of the School of Visual + Performing Arts

Affiliated with the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF)

Training & Productions

All majors contribute to productions as actors or crew members

Productions range from student improv comedy to Shakespeare to contemporary musicals

Degree Flexibility

Holistic curriculum covering theatre theory, performance, production, design, and scholarship

Well suited for double majors, pairing theatre with fine art, history, psychology, or other fields

Appropriate degree for graduate work in theatre, arts administration, law, or public relations

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.70

Admit rate

98%

school-wide

Grad rate

56%

Enrollment

2.2K

Earnings

$48K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$7,192

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$15,588

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$24,076

Before aid

Average net price

$16,261

After aid

Cost Attendance · emporia.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated 1d ago

Program Highlights

Program Overview

One of the oldest theatre programs in the country, producing theatre since 1913

Part of the School of Visual + Performing Arts

Affiliated with the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF)

Training & Productions

All majors contribute to productions as actors or crew members

Productions range from student improv comedy to Shakespeare to contemporary musicals

Degree Flexibility

Holistic curriculum covering theatre theory, performance, production, design, and scholarship

Well suited for double majors, pairing theatre with fine art, history, psychology, or other fields

Appropriate degree for graduate work in theatre, arts administration, law, or public relations

Program Highlights

Program Overview

One of the oldest theatre programs in the country, producing theatre since 1913

Part of the School of Visual + Performing Arts

Affiliated with the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF)

Training & Productions

All majors contribute to productions as actors or crew members

Productions range from student improv comedy to Shakespeare to contemporary musicals

Degree Flexibility

Holistic curriculum covering theatre theory, performance, production, design, and scholarship

Well suited for double majors, pairing theatre with fine art, history, psychology, or other fields

Appropriate degree for graduate work in theatre, arts administration, law, or public relations

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Fee

International Fee

$60

Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

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Good to Know

Admission

Apply through the ESU application portal

Rolling admissions

Eligibility

Students must meet academic eligibility standards to participate in productions

What's The Process

No Audition Required

No audition is required for admission to the BA Theatre program

Admission is through the university application

Scholarship Audition

Theatre talent scholarships available to declared theatre majors

Audition required for scholarship consideration

Contact the Theatre Department to arrange your audition

Contact

Phone: 620-341-5256

Email: Theatre@emporia.edu

Scholarship Info

Theatre Scholarships

Multiple endowed scholarships available including Karl Malden Scholarship, John C. Lehman Theatre Scholarship, and others

Scholarships available for freshmen and transfer students

Audition required for scholarship consideration

Theatre Guild Scholarships awarded in the fall semester

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.70

Admit rate

98%

school-wide

Grad rate

56%

Enrollment

2.2K

Earnings

$48K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$7,192

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$15,588

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$24,076

Before aid

Average net price

$16,261

After aid

Cost Attendance · emporia.edu College Scorecard

Program Overview

One of the oldest theatre programs in the country, producing theatre since 1913

Part of the School of Visual + Performing Arts

Affiliated with the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF)

Training & Productions

All majors contribute to productions as actors or crew members

Productions range from student improv comedy to Shakespeare to contemporary musicals

Degree Flexibility

Holistic curriculum covering theatre theory, performance, production, design, and scholarship

Well suited for double majors, pairing theatre with fine art, history, psychology, or other fields

Appropriate degree for graduate work in theatre, arts administration, law, or public relations

Updated 1d ago