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Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Program profile

Study Abroad

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Theatre

Music performance

Music education

Composition & music studies

Dance

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BFA Theatre Design, Technology and Production

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Program profile

Study Abroad

Program Recognition

Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST)

Capstone project requirement

Training

Three theatres, scene shop, costume shop, and specialized labs in the Center for the Performing Arts

Porthouse Theatre — professional outdoor summer venue

Training in both traditional theatre practices and new technologies

Specializations available in scenic, costume, lighting, sound/projection design, stage management, and technical direction

Professional Development

Required participation in at least one Main Stage production per semester

Annual portfolio reviews track artistic development

24 credits of design/technology electives allow deep specialization

Study Abroad

International exchange with the College of Arts and Tourism (CAT) in Hyōgo, Japan

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.61

Admit rate

86%

school-wide

Grad rate

64%

Enrollment

19.3K

Earnings

$45K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$13,850

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$24,300

Before aid

Average net price

$20,787

After aid

Tuition And Other Costs · kent.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 18, 1:43 AM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST)

Capstone project requirement

Training

Three theatres, scene shop, costume shop, and specialized labs in the Center for the Performing Arts

Porthouse Theatre — professional outdoor summer venue

Training in both traditional theatre practices and new technologies

Specializations available in scenic, costume, lighting, sound/projection design, stage management, and technical direction

Professional Development

Required participation in at least one Main Stage production per semester

Annual portfolio reviews track artistic development

24 credits of design/technology electives allow deep specialization

Study Abroad

International exchange with the College of Arts and Tourism (CAT) in Hyōgo, Japan

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST)

Capstone project requirement

Training

Three theatres, scene shop, costume shop, and specialized labs in the Center for the Performing Arts

Porthouse Theatre — professional outdoor summer venue

Training in both traditional theatre practices and new technologies

Specializations available in scenic, costume, lighting, sound/projection design, stage management, and technical direction

Professional Development

Required participation in at least one Main Stage production per semester

Annual portfolio reviews track artistic development

24 credits of design/technology electives allow deep specialization

Study Abroad

International exchange with the College of Arts and Tourism (CAT) in Hyōgo, Japan

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Fees

Out-of-State Fee

$50

International Fee

$70

Opens

Aug 1, 2026

Deadline

Priority Application DeadlineNov 1, 2026

First Year Student Requirements · kent.edu

Good to Know

Admission Pathway

First-year admission follows Kent State's standard undergraduate admission process; no entrance audition or portfolio is published

Transfer students may be asked to provide a portfolio before admission

Program Requirements

Students must maintain a minimum 2.5 major GPA

Annual portfolio reviews are required after enrollment to continue in the program

Students participate in at least one Main Stage production each semester

What's The Process

Admission Process

No audition or portfolio review is published for first-year undergraduate admission

Transfer applicants may be asked for a portfolio before admission

Annual portfolio reviews are post-enrollment progression reviews, not an entrance audition

Contact

Program Coordinator: Michelle Souza — msouza@kent.edu, 330-672-2082

Scholarship Info

Scholarships

Merit-based scholarships available through the School of Theatre and Dance

Roe Green Scholars — artistic merit-based scholarships

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.61

Admit rate

86%

school-wide

Grad rate

64%

Enrollment

19.3K

Earnings

$45K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$13,850

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$24,300

Before aid

Average net price

$20,787

After aid

Tuition And Other Costs · kent.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST)

Capstone project requirement

Training

Three theatres, scene shop, costume shop, and specialized labs in the Center for the Performing Arts

Porthouse Theatre — professional outdoor summer venue

Training in both traditional theatre practices and new technologies

Specializations available in scenic, costume, lighting, sound/projection design, stage management, and technical direction

Professional Development

Required participation in at least one Main Stage production per semester

Annual portfolio reviews track artistic development

24 credits of design/technology electives allow deep specialization

Study Abroad

International exchange with the College of Arts and Tourism (CAT) in Hyōgo, Japan

Updated Aug 18, 1:43 AM