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BFA Theatre Design and Technology
Program snapshot
Admissions
No PrescreenNo AuditionInterview RequiredUniversity App RequiredAudition format
In-Person or VirtualProgram profile
Study AbroadProgram Recognition
•NAST-accredited (National Association of Schools of Theatre) since 1995
Training
•Comprehensive design curriculum: scenic, lighting, and costume design
•Hands-on production experience through Theatre Lab (6 semesters)
•Work with Premiere Stages, Kean's AEA company in residence
•Equity Through Design mentorship program connects students with professional designers
•120-credit BFA with 66 credits in the major
•Courses in drafting, rendering, stage management, and scenic painting
•Portfolio preparation capstone course
•Study abroad option in London
Location
•30 minutes from NYC by train — access to professional design opportunities
Academic info
Snapshot
3.20
Avg GPA (W)
76%
Admit Rate
school-wide
45%
Grad Rate
11.4K
Enrollment
$57K
Earnings
10yr after
Costs & Aid
Average Annual Cost
$12,447
after typical aid
In-State Tuition
$14,299
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$22,446
before aid
Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.
$0-30k$7,374
$30-48k$7,859
$48-75k$12,136
$75-110k$20,146
$110k+$20,110
Program info updated May 11, 10:54 PM
Program Highlights
Program Recognition
•NAST-accredited (National Association of Schools of Theatre) since 1995
Training
•Comprehensive design curriculum: scenic, lighting, and costume design
•Hands-on production experience through Theatre Lab (6 semesters)
•Work with Premiere Stages, Kean's AEA company in residence
•Equity Through Design mentorship program connects students with professional designers
•120-credit BFA with 66 credits in the major
•Courses in drafting, rendering, stage management, and scenic painting
•Portfolio preparation capstone course
•Study abroad option in London
Location
•30 minutes from NYC by train — access to professional design opportunities
Program Recognition
•NAST-accredited (National Association of Schools of Theatre) since 1995
Training
•Comprehensive design curriculum: scenic, lighting, and costume design
•Hands-on production experience through Theatre Lab (6 semesters)
•Work with Premiere Stages, Kean's AEA company in residence
•Equity Through Design mentorship program connects students with professional designers
•120-credit BFA with 66 credits in the major
•Courses in drafting, rendering, stage management, and scenic painting
•Portfolio preparation capstone course
•Study abroad option in London
Location
•30 minutes from NYC by train — access to professional design opportunities
Updated May 11, 10:54 PM
