Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
No Audition
No Interview
University App Required
Study Abroad
Program Highlights
LIBERAL ARTS INTEGRATION
•BA Theatre Arts within a nationally ranked liberal arts college founded in 1832
•Highly flexible curriculum allows students to write, act, direct, and design
PERFORMANCE VENUES
•Three performance spaces: Kline Theatre, Majestic Theater, and Stevens Laboratory Theatre
•All Gettysburg students — regardless of major — may audition for productions
•Seasons include classical plays, contemporary works, musicals, and Shakespeare
STUDY ABROAD
•Nearly 60% of Gettysburg students study abroad for at least one semester
•Theatre-specific programs available in London, Bath, Lancaster, Argentina, Australia, France, Italy, Japan, and Spain
•No limit on courses taken during global studies — complete much of the major abroad
SENIOR CAPSTONE
•Options include directing a full-length play, performance, research thesis, stage design, or original playwriting
CAREER NETWORK
•connectGettysburg platform with 3,500+ users for professional networking and mentoring
Key Info
University AppApplication
Apply atCommon App
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Deadlines
Early Decision INov 15, 2025
Early ActionDec 1, 2025
Early Decision IIJan 15, 2026
Regular DecisionJan 15, 2026
Good to Know
ENROLLMENT
•Fall enrollment only
•Theatre arts minor also available (six courses)
What's The Process
ADMISSION PROCESS
•No audition required — admission via Gettysburg College application only
•Apply through Common App
Program info updated 2h ago
LIBERAL ARTS INTEGRATION
•BA Theatre Arts within a nationally ranked liberal arts college founded in 1832
•Highly flexible curriculum allows students to write, act, direct, and design
PERFORMANCE VENUES
•Three performance spaces: Kline Theatre, Majestic Theater, and Stevens Laboratory Theatre
•All Gettysburg students — regardless of major — may audition for productions
•Seasons include classical plays, contemporary works, musicals, and Shakespeare
STUDY ABROAD
•Nearly 60% of Gettysburg students study abroad for at least one semester
•Theatre-specific programs available in London, Bath, Lancaster, Argentina, Australia, France, Italy, Japan, and Spain
•No limit on courses taken during global studies — complete much of the major abroad
SENIOR CAPSTONE
•Options include directing a full-length play, performance, research thesis, stage design, or original playwriting
CAREER NETWORK
•connectGettysburg platform with 3,500+ users for professional networking and mentoring
Updated 2h ago
Academic School Information
3.83
Avg GPA (W)
39%
Admit Rate
83%
Grad Rate
2,099
Enrollment
$71,517
Earnings
10yr after
Tuition & Fees
$66,640
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$31,490
after typical aid
Average annual cost is often lower than tuition because it accounts for grants and scholarships most students receive. It includes tuition, room & board, books, and supplies.
Family Income $0 - $30k$13,625
Family Income $30k - $48k$13,184
Family Income $48k - $75k$21,261
Family Income $75k - $110k$28,822
Family Income $110k+$44,863
