Kennesaw State University
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Program Characteristics
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Program Highlights
TRAINING
•Fundamental training in acting, voice (solo and group singing), dance, music theory, and musical theatre history
•Specialized coursework in audition techniques and various musical theatre genres
PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES
•Annual musical productions (sometimes two per season)
•Spring Musical Theatre Showcase to perform best work of the year
REQUIREMENTS
•All MT concentration majors are required to participate in seasonal auditions each semester
•12 concentration credit hours including MT Techniques, Music Theory for MT, Acting in MT, MT Dance, and MT History/Literature
Key Info
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Deadlines
PriorityNov 3, 2025
Regular DecisionJul 1, 2026
Fee
$40Waiver
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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
•No audition required for program admission
•Minimum 3.0 GPA required for freshmen, transfers, and current KSU students changing majors
APPLICATION PROCESS
•First, apply and be accepted to Kennesaw State University
•Then complete the Theatre and Performance Studies Major Application through Acceptd
What's The Process
PRODUCTION AUDITIONS
•All MT concentration students are required to participate in season auditions each semester
•Prepare a monologue plus 16-32 bars of a musical theatre song
-Bring piano/vocal sheet music in the correct key
•Complete audition must fall within 90 seconds
Scholarship Info
DEPARTMENTAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS
•8-10 Merit Scholarships awarded to returning majors each spring for the following academic year
•Evaluated by the Department's Scholarship Committee
•Criteria: GPA, community service, application essay, and service to the Department
•Separate from need-based financial aid
UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS
•Incoming first-year and transfer students may apply for university-wide scholarships after admission
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Academic School Information
3.48
Avg GPA (W)
69%
Admit Rate
47%
Grad Rate
39,503
Enrollment
$57,552
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$5,786
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$17,040
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$16,972
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$13,754
Family Income $30k - $48k$14,822
Family Income $48k - $75k$17,890
Family Income $75k - $110k$20,179
Family Income $110k+$20,512
