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Grand Valley State University

Allendale, MI

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Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

Study AbroadTransfer In Friendly

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Music performance

Theatre

Dance

Music education

Composition & music studies

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BA/BS Theatre

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

Study AbroadTransfer In Friendly

Performance & Productions

Four mainstage productions per year, open to all GVSU students

Roles available as actors, designers, production technicians, and managers

Academic credit given for all production involvement

GVSU's theatre page calls the Grand Valley Shakespeare Festival "Michigan's oldest and largest Shakespeare Festival, having operated annually since 1993" (gvsu.edu/mtd/theatre-at-grand-valley-8)

Over 6,000 patrons attend each season

Includes mainstage performances, high school touring shows, workshops, symposia, Renaissance Festival

Degree Flexibility

Flexible BA/BS within a liberal arts framework

Regional, national, and international internship opportunities

Theatre courses from overseas schools accepted toward GVSU requirements

Preparation for graduate or professional work

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.43

Admit rate

83%

school-wide

Grad rate

67%

Enrollment

18.9K

Earnings

$56K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$16,886

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$23,848

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$33,336

Before aid

Average net price

$16,317

After aid

Cost Of Attendance 2026 2027 267 · gvsu.edu College Scorecard

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Program Highlights

Performance & Productions

Four mainstage productions per year, open to all GVSU students

Roles available as actors, designers, production technicians, and managers

Academic credit given for all production involvement

GVSU's theatre page calls the Grand Valley Shakespeare Festival "Michigan's oldest and largest Shakespeare Festival, having operated annually since 1993" (gvsu.edu/mtd/theatre-at-grand-valley-8)

Over 6,000 patrons attend each season

Includes mainstage performances, high school touring shows, workshops, symposia, Renaissance Festival

Degree Flexibility

Flexible BA/BS within a liberal arts framework

Regional, national, and international internship opportunities

Theatre courses from overseas schools accepted toward GVSU requirements

Preparation for graduate or professional work

Program Highlights

Performance & Productions

Four mainstage productions per year, open to all GVSU students

Roles available as actors, designers, production technicians, and managers

Academic credit given for all production involvement

GVSU's theatre page calls the Grand Valley Shakespeare Festival "Michigan's oldest and largest Shakespeare Festival, having operated annually since 1993" (gvsu.edu/mtd/theatre-at-grand-valley-8)

Over 6,000 patrons attend each season

Includes mainstage performances, high school touring shows, workshops, symposia, Renaissance Festival

Degree Flexibility

Flexible BA/BS within a liberal arts framework

Regional, national, and international internship opportunities

Theatre courses from overseas schools accepted toward GVSU requirements

Preparation for graduate or professional work

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Deadline

Priority Deadline (Merit Scholarship Consideration, Fall 2027)Mar 1, 2027

Regular DecisionRolling

Incoming Freshman Merit Scholarships 2027 2028 269 · gvsu.edu

Good to Know

Enrollment

No separate program application required

Admission through university application only

All theatre majors participate in productions as part of the curriculum

Transfer Pathway

GVSU's MTD handbook gives Theatre transfer students a department review path: transcripts go to the Registrar and Music, Theatre, and Dance department to determine which theatre courses can receive transfer credit.

Mtd Student Handbook 17 · gvsu.edu

What's The Process

Audition Process

No audition required for program admission

Apply to GVSU directly through the university application

Optional theatre scholarship auditions are conducted at Michigan Thespians Festival and annual Theatre Day on campus; they are not required for program entry

Contact

Technician/crew interest: denoudje@gvsu.edu

General inquiries: vandebri@gvsu.edu

Scholarship Info

Scholarship Auditions

Conducted at Michigan Thespians Festival and annual Theatre Day

Separate from university admission — no audition required for program entry

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.43

Admit rate

83%

school-wide

Grad rate

67%

Enrollment

18.9K

Earnings

$56K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$16,886

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$23,848

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$33,336

Before aid

Average net price

$16,317

After aid

Cost Of Attendance 2026 2027 267 · gvsu.edu College Scorecard

Performance & Productions

Four mainstage productions per year, open to all GVSU students

Roles available as actors, designers, production technicians, and managers

Academic credit given for all production involvement

GVSU's theatre page calls the Grand Valley Shakespeare Festival "Michigan's oldest and largest Shakespeare Festival, having operated annually since 1993" (gvsu.edu/mtd/theatre-at-grand-valley-8)

Over 6,000 patrons attend each season

Includes mainstage performances, high school touring shows, workshops, symposia, Renaissance Festival

Degree Flexibility

Flexible BA/BS within a liberal arts framework

Regional, national, and international internship opportunities

Theatre courses from overseas schools accepted toward GVSU requirements

Preparation for graduate or professional work

Updated 3d ago