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BA Theatre Arts

General Emphasis

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BA Theatre Arts

General Emphasis

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BA Theatre Arts

Acting Emphasis

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BA Theatre Arts

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Theatre Education

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BA Theatre Arts

Design/Technology Emphasis

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BA Dance

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BM Music

Vocal Performance Option

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Composition Option

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Instrumental Performance Option

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Jazz Studies Option

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BM Music

Music Education Option

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BA Music

Music as a Liberal Art Option

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Training

•Broad range of coursework spanning acting, design, directing, and theatre history

•Flexibility to take advanced courses across multiple theatre disciplines

•Courses in Latinx Theatre, African-American Theatre, Musical Theatre, and more

Performance & Productions

•Six mainstage productions annually

•Theatre for Young Audiences touring company

•Experimental Theatre Company and Playwrights' Theatre (student-run)

Degree Flexibility

•Ideal for students preparing for graduate study or broad theatre careers

•Recommended to pursue a second major or minor alongside

School Info

Snapshot

3.18

Avg GPA (W)

95%

Admit Rate

school-wide

57%

Grad Rate

21.6K

Enrollment

$61K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$8,634

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$19,921

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$28,720

Before aid

Average Net Price

$7,000

After aid

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Program info updated Jun 27, 7:48 PM

Program Highlights

Training

•Broad range of coursework spanning acting, design, directing, and theatre history

•Flexibility to take advanced courses across multiple theatre disciplines

•Courses in Latinx Theatre, African-American Theatre, Musical Theatre, and more

Performance & Productions

•Six mainstage productions annually

•Theatre for Young Audiences touring company

•Experimental Theatre Company and Playwrights' Theatre (student-run)

Degree Flexibility

•Ideal for students preparing for graduate study or broad theatre careers

•Recommended to pursue a second major or minor alongside

Program Highlights

Training

•Broad range of coursework spanning acting, design, directing, and theatre history

•Flexibility to take advanced courses across multiple theatre disciplines

•Courses in Latinx Theatre, African-American Theatre, Musical Theatre, and more

Performance & Productions

•Six mainstage productions annually

•Theatre for Young Audiences touring company

•Experimental Theatre Company and Playwrights' Theatre (student-run)

Degree Flexibility

•Ideal for students preparing for graduate study or broad theatre careers

•Recommended to pursue a second major or minor alongside

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2026

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Fee

$70

Deadline

PriorityDec 15, 2025

Regular DecisionJan 15, 2026

Good to Know

Application Logistics

•Apply via Cal State Apply

•Contact advisor Melissa Gibson at mgibson@csufresno.edu

Transfer Pathway

Fresno State's current catalog identifies a TMC/ADT similar pathway for declared Theatre Arts majors in the General Emphasis; transfer students should use Cal State Apply and confirm emphasis planning with an advisor.

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What's The Process

Audition Process

•No audition required for program admission

•Apply to Fresno State and declare Theatre Arts major with General Emphasis

School Info

Snapshot

3.18

Avg GPA (W)

95%

Admit Rate

school-wide

57%

Grad Rate

21.6K

Enrollment

$61K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$8,634

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$19,921

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$28,720

Before aid

Average Net Price

$7,000

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Training

•Broad range of coursework spanning acting, design, directing, and theatre history

•Flexibility to take advanced courses across multiple theatre disciplines

•Courses in Latinx Theatre, African-American Theatre, Musical Theatre, and more

Performance & Productions

•Six mainstage productions annually

•Theatre for Young Audiences touring company

•Experimental Theatre Company and Playwrights' Theatre (student-run)

Degree Flexibility

•Ideal for students preparing for graduate study or broad theatre careers

•Recommended to pursue a second major or minor alongside

Updated Jun 27, 7:48 PM

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