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Fort Lewis College

Durango, CO

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Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Training Breadth

Flexible curriculum spanning acting, stage technology, design, directing, theatre history, and more

Choose from 24 upper-level electives to customize your focus

Small classes with individualized attention, never taught by graduate assistants

Performance Opportunities

Up to 4 MainStage productions per year, open to students from day one

Durango PlayFest internships working with Broadway and Hollywood professionals

Community Concert Hall, a premier 600-seat venue in Durango

Notable Alumni

John Hensley — Nip/Tuck, Teeth

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.36

Admit rate

77%

school-wide

Grad rate

36%

Enrollment

3.1K

Earnings

$46K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$11,044

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$23,740

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$30,468

Before aid

Average net price

$17,296

After aid

Coa Budget Tool · fortlewis.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated 8h ago

Program Highlights

Training Breadth

Flexible curriculum spanning acting, stage technology, design, directing, theatre history, and more

Choose from 24 upper-level electives to customize your focus

Small classes with individualized attention, never taught by graduate assistants

Performance Opportunities

Up to 4 MainStage productions per year, open to students from day one

Durango PlayFest internships working with Broadway and Hollywood professionals

Community Concert Hall, a premier 600-seat venue in Durango

Notable Alumni

John Hensley — Nip/Tuck, Teeth

Program Highlights

Training Breadth

Flexible curriculum spanning acting, stage technology, design, directing, theatre history, and more

Choose from 24 upper-level electives to customize your focus

Small classes with individualized attention, never taught by graduate assistants

Performance Opportunities

Up to 4 MainStage productions per year, open to students from day one

Durango PlayFest internships working with Broadway and Hollywood professionals

Community Concert Hall, a premier 600-seat venue in Durango

Notable Alumni

John Hensley — Nip/Tuck, Teeth

Key Info

Enrollment Term

University AppApplication

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Common App School Website

Fee

$40

Deadline

Early ActionNov 15, 2026

PriorityJan 1, 2027

Regular DecisionMay 1, 2027

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School Website

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Good to Know

Admission

Admitted through the university application process

No separate program application required

Scholarship Audition

Students seeking scholarships should fill out the audition interest form on the Performing Arts Department website

What's The Process

Audition Process

No audition required for admission to the program

Optional audition available for scholarship consideration

Scholarship auditions may be submitted as a video or scheduled with the department

Contact

Performingarts@fortlewis.edu

Scholarship Info

Performing Arts Scholarships

Optional audition for scholarship consideration

All admitted students who audition are considered for performing arts scholarships

Multiple named theatre scholarships available

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.36

Admit rate

77%

school-wide

Grad rate

36%

Enrollment

3.1K

Earnings

$46K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$11,044

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$23,740

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$30,468

Before aid

Average net price

$17,296

After aid

Coa Budget Tool · fortlewis.edu College Scorecard

Training Breadth

Flexible curriculum spanning acting, stage technology, design, directing, theatre history, and more

Choose from 24 upper-level electives to customize your focus

Small classes with individualized attention, never taught by graduate assistants

Performance Opportunities

Up to 4 MainStage productions per year, open to students from day one

Durango PlayFest internships working with Broadway and Hollywood professionals

Community Concert Hall, a premier 600-seat venue in Durango

Notable Alumni

John Hensley — Nip/Tuck, Teeth

Updated 8h ago