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Kansas State University

Manhattan, KS

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BA/BS Theatre

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Musical Theatre

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Vocal Performance

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Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Accreditation

•Only NAST-accredited theatre program in Kansas

Notable Alumni

•Eric Stonestreet — Emmy Award-winning actor (Modern Family)

Training

•Broad curriculum in acting, directing, design, stage management, theatre history, and dance

•Faculty are dedicated professionals with active industry careers

•Visiting professionals and alumni provide workshops and mentorship

•Prepares students for professional internships or graduate study

Academic info

Snapshot

3.81

Avg GPA (W)

82%

Admit Rate

school-wide

71%

Grad Rate

15.1K

Enrollment

$57K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Average Annual Cost

$19,406

after typical aid

In-State Tuition

$11,221

before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$28,568

before aid

Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.

$0-30k$13,178

$30-48k$14,143

$48-75k$15,369

$75-110k$20,110

$110k+$23,665

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Program Highlights

Accreditation

•Only NAST-accredited theatre program in Kansas

Notable Alumni

•Eric Stonestreet — Emmy Award-winning actor (Modern Family)

Training

•Broad curriculum in acting, directing, design, stage management, theatre history, and dance

•Faculty are dedicated professionals with active industry careers

•Visiting professionals and alumni provide workshops and mentorship

•Prepares students for professional internships or graduate study

Program Highlights

Accreditation

•Only NAST-accredited theatre program in Kansas

Notable Alumni

•Eric Stonestreet — Emmy Award-winning actor (Modern Family)

Training

•Broad curriculum in acting, directing, design, stage management, theatre history, and dance

•Faculty are dedicated professionals with active industry careers

•Visiting professionals and alumni provide workshops and mentorship

•Prepares students for professional internships or graduate study

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Fees

Domestic Fee

$40Waiver

International Fee

$80

Deadline

PriorityMar 1, 2027

Regular DecisionRolling

Submission Requirements

Statement of interest (scholarship application)

•Upload a short description of your previous theatre experience and career goals

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Application Logistics

•Apply to Kansas State University via Common App or the K-State application

•Declare Theatre as your major (BA with foreign language courses, or BS with additional math and science courses)

•Complete the SMTD Future Student Form to apply for theatre scholarships

•Scholarships are reserved for Theatre majors

What's The Process

Admission

•No audition required for admission to the BA Theatre program

•Admission is through the university application — declare Theatre as your major

•Contact: David Mackay, Theatre Program Director (dbmackay@ksu.edu)

Scholarship Info

Theatre Scholarships

•K-State Theatre Newcomer Award — $500/year, renewable up to 4 years ($2,000 total value)

•Lizbeth Anne Slinkman Scholarship — $5,000/year for incoming freshmen from Kansas high schools

•Vincent and Jamey Stonestreet Scholarship — minimum $1,000 for juniors/seniors

•40% of theatre majors receive an SMTD scholarship

•Theatre scholarships are in addition to university academic scholarships

Academic info

Snapshot

3.81

Avg GPA (W)

82%

Admit Rate

school-wide

71%

Grad Rate

15.1K

Enrollment

$57K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Average Annual Cost

$19,406

after typical aid

In-State Tuition

$11,221

before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$28,568

before aid

Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.

$0-30k$13,178

$30-48k$14,143

$48-75k$15,369

$75-110k$20,110

$110k+$23,665

View full data on College Scorecard

Accreditation

•Only NAST-accredited theatre program in Kansas

Notable Alumni

•Eric Stonestreet — Emmy Award-winning actor (Modern Family)

Training

•Broad curriculum in acting, directing, design, stage management, theatre history, and dance

•Faculty are dedicated professionals with active industry careers

•Visiting professionals and alumni provide workshops and mentorship

•Prepares students for professional internships or graduate study

Updated 6d ago

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