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BA Theatre Arts

General Emphasis

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Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Program profile

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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

Avg GPA (W)

3.18

Admit rate

95%

school-wide

Grad rate

57%

Enrollment

21.6K

Earnings

$61K

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

2027undergraduatestandardbudget.Pdf · studentaffairs.fresnostate.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 20, 10:01 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 2027

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$70

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Fall 2027 application drafting opensAug 1, 2026

Fall 2027 submissions openOct 1, 2026

Deadline

Fall 2027 Application DeadlineJan 15, 2027

Freshmen · studentaffairs.fresnostate.edu

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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

Avg GPA (W)

3.18

Admit rate

95%

school-wide

Grad rate

57%

Enrollment

21.6K

Earnings

$61K

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

2027undergraduatestandardbudget.Pdf · studentaffairs.fresnostate.edu 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 Aug 20, 10:01 PM

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