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BA/BS Theatre

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.81

Admit rate

82%

school-wide

Grad rate

71%

Enrollment

15.1K

Earnings

$57K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$12,694

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$30,388

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$30,552

Before aid

Average net price

$19,406

After aid

Undergraduate · k-state.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Sep 3, 10:21 PM

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

Key Info

Enrollment Term

University AppApplication

Apply

Common App School Website

Fees

Domestic Fee

$40

International Fee

$80

Deadline

Competitive awards deadlineDec 15, 2026

K-State Scholarship Network priority dateFeb 1, 2027

Regular DecisionRolling

First-year applicants

Freshman Fall Priority DateDec 1, 2026

Transfer applicants

Transfer or International Fall Priority DateMay 1, 2027

Deadlines · k-state.edu

Submission Requirements

Statement of Interest (Scholarship Application)

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

Scholarships · k-state.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

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

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.81

Admit rate

82%

school-wide

Grad rate

71%

Enrollment

15.1K

Earnings

$57K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$12,694

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$30,388

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$30,552

Before aid

Average net price

$19,406

After aid

Undergraduate · k-state.edu 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 Sep 3, 10:21 PM