Hardin-Simmons University
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Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
No Audition
No Interview
University App Required
Program Highlights
TRAINING & PRODUCTIONS
•6-8 shows per year across three theatre facilities
•Well-rounded theatre education covering acting, directing, and technical design
•100% employment rate for theatre graduates
PERFORMANCE VENUES
•Van Ellis Theatre — versatile space (proscenium, thrust, arena, black-box configurations)
•Behrens Chapel — 1,900-seat auditorium for musicals and large-scale productions
•Down Center Stage Lab Theatre — intimate space for student-directed work
TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES
•Annual New York City trip with Broadway/Off-Broadway shows and professional workshops
•Edinburgh International Fringe Festival — two weeks performing and seeing shows in Scotland
•Additional study abroad options including a semester in London
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
•Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF) member
•Texas Educational Theatre Association (TETA) member
•International Collegiate Theatre Festival (ICTF) member
•Alpha Psi Omega National Dramatic Fraternity chapter
Key Info
University AppApplication
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Deadlines
Early ActionDec 19, 2025
Rolling
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Auditions
Scholarship Audition (On-Campus)Nov 7, 2025
Scholarship Audition (On-Campus)Feb 20, 2026
Scholarship Audition (On-Campus)Mar 27, 2026
Good to Know
APPLICATION PROCESS
•Submit university application via Common App or HSU website
•No separate department application required for admission
SCHOLARSHIP AUDITION
•Complete the Theatre Department application form to schedule a scholarship audition
•Auditions by appointment available
What's The Process
ADMISSION
•No audition required for admission to the BA Theatre program
•Acceptance is based on university admission
SCHOLARSHIP AUDITION (optional)
•Students may audition for theatre scholarships
•Perform one age-appropriate contemporary monologue
•Perform one classical piece
•Have a third monologue of your choice prepared if requested
•Each monologue should be memorized and 60-90 seconds in length
CONTACT
•Victoria Spangler: (325) 670-1404 or vspangler@hsutx.edu
Scholarship Info
THEATRE SCHOLARSHIPS
•Optional scholarship audition available
•Scholarship audition dates: Nov 7, Feb 20, Mar 27
•Prepare two monologues (one contemporary, one classical) for scholarship consideration
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Academic School Information
3.57
Avg GPA (W)
97%
Admit Rate
53%
Grad Rate
1,275
Enrollment
$54,771
Earnings
10yr after
Tuition & Fees
$31,686
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$21,031
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.
Annual Cost by Family Income
Family Income $0 - $30k$14,534
Family Income $30k - $48k$15,981
Family Income $48k - $75k$18,485
Family Income $75k - $110k$20,982
Family Income $110k+$26,442
