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BA Theatre

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Training

Open curriculum allows students to explore theatre alongside any other discipline

Coursework spans acting, directing, playwriting, lighting design, costume design, and theatre history

Senior Program capstone: thesis, directing a play, acting showcase, or designing for a departmental production

Professional Development

Alumni pursuing careers across theatre, film, TV, and beyond

Notable alumni include an actor on USA Network's Suits, a producer at NBC Universal, and an Entertainment Tonight features producer

Facilities

State-of-the-art Kennedy Center for Theatre and the Studio Arts

Dedicated performance and studio spaces for rehearsal and production

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

4.11

Admit rate

14%

school-wide

Grad rate

91%

Enrollment

Earnings

$78K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$75,960

Before aid

Average net price

$28,985

After aid

Tuition · hamilton.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated 21h ago

Program Highlights

Training

Open curriculum allows students to explore theatre alongside any other discipline

Coursework spans acting, directing, playwriting, lighting design, costume design, and theatre history

Senior Program capstone: thesis, directing a play, acting showcase, or designing for a departmental production

Professional Development

Alumni pursuing careers across theatre, film, TV, and beyond

Notable alumni include an actor on USA Network's Suits, a producer at NBC Universal, and an Entertainment Tonight features producer

Facilities

State-of-the-art Kennedy Center for Theatre and the Studio Arts

Dedicated performance and studio spaces for rehearsal and production

Program Highlights

Training

Open curriculum allows students to explore theatre alongside any other discipline

Coursework spans acting, directing, playwriting, lighting design, costume design, and theatre history

Senior Program capstone: thesis, directing a play, acting showcase, or designing for a departmental production

Professional Development

Alumni pursuing careers across theatre, film, TV, and beyond

Notable alumni include an actor on USA Network's Suits, a producer at NBC Universal, and an Entertainment Tonight features producer

Facilities

State-of-the-art Kennedy Center for Theatre and the Studio Arts

Dedicated performance and studio spaces for rehearsal and production

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

University AppApplication

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Common App Coalition App QuestBridge

Fee

$65

Deadline

Early DecisionNov 15, 2026

Early Decision IIRegular DecisionJan 4, 2027

Early Decision · hamilton.edu

Submission Requirements

Video (Optional)

Link 1-5 theatre performance videos from YouTube or Vimeo

Videos should not exceed five minutes total

Include two contrasting monologues

Materials · hamilton.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply via Common App or Coalition Application (via Scoir)

QuestBridge applicants also accepted

Optional performing arts supplement is submitted through the applicant portal after the application is received

Supplement deadline is posted in the applicant portal and closely follows the admission plan deadline selected

Theatre supplement asks for college theatre involvement plans, training/expertise summary, instructor names and training length, and roles in submitted work

Company work is not recommended unless the student is a featured performer

Important Notes

Test-optional - standardized test scores not required

Generous fee waiver policy, including automatic waivers for first-generation college students

What's The Process

Audition Process

Admission is through the university application

No audition or portfolio is required for admission

Optional performing arts supplement available for theatre through the applicant portal

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

4.11

Admit rate

14%

school-wide

Grad rate

91%

Enrollment

Earnings

$78K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$75,960

Before aid

Average net price

$28,985

After aid

Tuition · hamilton.edu College Scorecard

Training

Open curriculum allows students to explore theatre alongside any other discipline

Coursework spans acting, directing, playwriting, lighting design, costume design, and theatre history

Senior Program capstone: thesis, directing a play, acting showcase, or designing for a departmental production

Professional Development

Alumni pursuing careers across theatre, film, TV, and beyond

Notable alumni include an actor on USA Network's Suits, a producer at NBC Universal, and an Entertainment Tonight features producer

Facilities

State-of-the-art Kennedy Center for Theatre and the Studio Arts

Dedicated performance and studio spaces for rehearsal and production

Updated 21h ago

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