Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
No Audition
No Interview
University App Required
Study Abroad
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
•All MT concentration majors required to participate in seasonal auditions each semester
COURSEWORK
•12 concentration credit hours including MT Techniques, Music Theory for MT, Acting in MT, MT Dance, and MT History/Literature
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Reyanna Edwards ('24) — cast member on national tour of Ain't Too Proud (role: Johnnie Mae); performed at 54 Below and Virginia Theatre Festival
Key Info
University AppApplication
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Deadlines
PriorityNov 3, 2025
Regular DecisionJul 1, 2026
Fee
$40Waiver
Program AppApplication
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Good to Know
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
Program info updated Mar 28, 2:31 PM
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
•All MT concentration majors required to participate in seasonal auditions each semester
COURSEWORK
•12 concentration credit hours including MT Techniques, Music Theory for MT, Acting in MT, MT Dance, and MT History/Literature
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Reyanna Edwards ('24) — cast member on national tour of Ain't Too Proud (role: Johnnie Mae); performed at 54 Below and Virginia Theatre Festival
Updated Mar 28, 2:31 PM
Academic School Information
3.48
Avg GPA (W)
69%
Admit Rate
50%
Grad Rate
41,254
Enrollment
$57,552
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$5,808
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$17,736
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$15,048
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$12,235
Family Income $30k - $48k$12,661
Family Income $48k - $75k$15,185
Family Income $75k - $110k$18,263
Family Income $110k+$19,309
