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PROGRAM RECOGNITION
•39-credit major focusing on all aspects of theatre — acting, design, and management
•Courses in theatre design, acting, directing, theory, dramaturgy, history, and production
•Award-winning faculty in one of the busiest theater cities in the country
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Kerry Washington (BA '98) — lead of ABC's Scandal, established a $1 million scholarship fund for GW undergraduates in 2023
•Maggie Contreras (BA '06) — producer of the documentary Gilbert
•Cody Lindquist (BA '02) — comedian and voice actor
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
•Located in Washington, DC with access to vibrant theatre scene
•Strong interdisciplinary approach with partnerships across the university
•Alumni work as actors, stage managers, production designers, producers, writers, and more
DEGREE FLEXIBILITY
•Easy to double major or double minor
•Study abroad opportunities encouraged
•Senior Honors Thesis option with performance, design, creative, or scholarly focus
Academic info
Snapshot
3.96
Avg GPA (W)
47%
Admit Rate
school-wide
85%
Grad Rate
11,182
Enrollment
$90,873
Earnings
10yr after
Costs & Aid
Average Annual Cost
$36,586
after typical aid
Tuition & Fees
$67,710
before aid
Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.
$0-30k$17,440
$30-48k$17,292
$48-75k$22,080
$75-110k$28,100
$110k+$55,337
Program info updated 3d ago
PROGRAM RECOGNITION
•39-credit major focusing on all aspects of theatre — acting, design, and management
•Courses in theatre design, acting, directing, theory, dramaturgy, history, and production
•Award-winning faculty in one of the busiest theater cities in the country
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Kerry Washington (BA '98) — lead of ABC's Scandal, established a $1 million scholarship fund for GW undergraduates in 2023
•Maggie Contreras (BA '06) — producer of the documentary Gilbert
•Cody Lindquist (BA '02) — comedian and voice actor
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
•Located in Washington, DC with access to vibrant theatre scene
•Strong interdisciplinary approach with partnerships across the university
•Alumni work as actors, stage managers, production designers, producers, writers, and more
DEGREE FLEXIBILITY
•Easy to double major or double minor
•Study abroad opportunities encouraged
•Senior Honors Thesis option with performance, design, creative, or scholarly focus
Updated 3d ago
