Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
No Audition
No Interview
University App Required
Program Highlights
BROAD-BASED TRAINING
•Covers all aspects of theatre arts — acting, design, technical production, and dramatic literature
•Flexible elective structure allows exploration across performance and design areas
•Theater Practicum each semester provides hands-on production experience
TRANSFER PATHWAY
•Courses transfer directly to four-year Drama and Theatre Arts programs
•Students transfer to University of Houston, Sam Houston State, Texas State, UNT, and more
•Designed to fulfill first two years of a BA or BFA in Theatre
AFFORDABLE ACCESS
•In-district tuition of $2,040/year — a fraction of four-year university costs
•No application fee and open admissions
•Located in Houston, one of the largest performing arts markets in the U.S.
Key Info
Good to Know
ADMISSIONS
•Open admissions — no audition or portfolio required
•Apply online at hccs.edu
•Rolling admissions with multiple start dates per year
PROGRAM FORMAT
•Available on campus and in hybrid format
•Some courses may require on-campus attendance for labs or exams
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
•60 semester hours minimum for the AA degree
•Includes core curriculum plus drama specialization courses
What's The Process
ADMISSION PROCESS
•No audition or interview required for admission
•Students are admitted through the general HCC application process
Program info updated 2h ago
BROAD-BASED TRAINING
•Covers all aspects of theatre arts — acting, design, technical production, and dramatic literature
•Flexible elective structure allows exploration across performance and design areas
•Theater Practicum each semester provides hands-on production experience
TRANSFER PATHWAY
•Courses transfer directly to four-year Drama and Theatre Arts programs
•Students transfer to University of Houston, Sam Houston State, Texas State, UNT, and more
•Designed to fulfill first two years of a BA or BFA in Theatre
AFFORDABLE ACCESS
•In-district tuition of $2,040/year — a fraction of four-year university costs
•No application fee and open admissions
•Located in Houston, one of the largest performing arts markets in the U.S.
Updated 2h ago
Academic School Information
17%
Grad Rate
40,503
Enrollment
$39,254
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$2,040
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$5,460
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$5,737
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$5,722
Family Income $30k - $48k$4,271
Family Income $48k - $75k$6,534
Family Income $75k - $110k$8,363
Family Income $110k+$10,123
