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BA Theatre

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No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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BA Theatre

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Program profile

Study AbroadTransfer In Friendly

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BA Theatre

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Program profile

Study AbroadTransfer In Friendly

Training

Students receive theatre training across acting, directing, design, building, painting, writing, and research.

Small class sizes support individual attention from faculty.

The program emphasizes liberal learning, exploration, faith, creativity, and service.

Performance & Productions

Students have many production opportunities on and off campus.

Majors work as an ensemble in classes and productions from the first semester.

The program explores a broad range of genres, from classic to experimental work.

Professional Development

Students are required to seek internships and professional experience or develop and present a capstone project.

Student theatre organizations, national theatre conferences, service learning, and independent projects are available.

Study Abroad

The theatre program lists study abroad and travel opportunities among its student opportunities.

Degree Flexibility

The BA Theatre pathway prepares students for MA/MFA study in theatre or a career in the arts.

School info

Snapshot

Admit rate

100%

school-wide

Grad rate

47%

Enrollment

908

Earnings

$60K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$38,890

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$56,226

Before aid

Average net price

$22,347

After aid

Cost Of Attendance By Program · king.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 27, 11:54 PM

Program Highlights

Training

Students receive theatre training across acting, directing, design, building, painting, writing, and research.

Small class sizes support individual attention from faculty.

The program emphasizes liberal learning, exploration, faith, creativity, and service.

Performance & Productions

Students have many production opportunities on and off campus.

Majors work as an ensemble in classes and productions from the first semester.

The program explores a broad range of genres, from classic to experimental work.

Professional Development

Students are required to seek internships and professional experience or develop and present a capstone project.

Student theatre organizations, national theatre conferences, service learning, and independent projects are available.

Study Abroad

The theatre program lists study abroad and travel opportunities among its student opportunities.

Degree Flexibility

The BA Theatre pathway prepares students for MA/MFA study in theatre or a career in the arts.

Program Highlights

Training

Students receive theatre training across acting, directing, design, building, painting, writing, and research.

Small class sizes support individual attention from faculty.

The program emphasizes liberal learning, exploration, faith, creativity, and service.

Performance & Productions

Students have many production opportunities on and off campus.

Majors work as an ensemble in classes and productions from the first semester.

The program explores a broad range of genres, from classic to experimental work.

Professional Development

Students are required to seek internships and professional experience or develop and present a capstone project.

Student theatre organizations, national theatre conferences, service learning, and independent projects are available.

Study Abroad

The theatre program lists study abroad and travel opportunities among its student opportunities.

Degree Flexibility

The BA Theatre pathway prepares students for MA/MFA study in theatre or a career in the arts.

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

Admissions Process And Requirements · king.edu

Scholarship Audition Requirements

These requirements are from the Fall 2026 entry cycle. Fall 2027 requirements are typically posted between August and October and usually change only slightly — confirm on the official source before submitting.

Optional audition for scholarship consideration only; it is not required for program admission.

Transcript (Required)

Submit an official high school transcript, official homeschool transcript, or official GED results.

Scores / GPA (Optional)

SAT or ACT scores are optional for admission.

Scholarships And Grants · king.edu

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply through King University's online application

King uses rolling admission and publishes no undergraduate application deadline

The university application has no fee

Admission decisions are issued after the application and required documents are complete

Transfer Pathway

King evaluates comparable transfer coursework for applicability to the BA in Theatre, and up to 76 accepted semester hours may apply toward the degree. Courses generally require a grade of C- or better.

Transfer Credit · king.edu

What's The Process

Audition Process

King does not publish a Theatre audition, prescreen, portfolio review, or interview requirement for admission to the BA

Admission is handled through the university application

The King Performing and Visual Arts Scholarship requires a Theatre audition or theatrical-design portfolio

The linked Audition and Portfolio Days page still shows a concluded November 2024 event and publishes no current dates

Applicants may contact Admissions to arrange an individual audition with Performing and Visual Arts faculty

Scholarship Info

Scholarship Opportunity

King Performing and Visual Arts Scholarship is open to Music, Theatre, and Digital Media Art & Design majors, minors, and students performing in ensembles.

Award amount: $1,000-$2,500, contingent on performance or portfolio quality.

Audition / Portfolio

Scholarship consideration requires an audition or portfolio.

Students can register for an Audition/Portfolio Day or schedule an individual audition with Performing/Visual Arts or DMAD faculty through Admissions.

School info

Snapshot

Admit rate

100%

school-wide

Grad rate

47%

Enrollment

908

Earnings

$60K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$38,890

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$56,226

Before aid

Average net price

$22,347

After aid

Cost Of Attendance By Program · king.edu College Scorecard

Training

Students receive theatre training across acting, directing, design, building, painting, writing, and research.

Small class sizes support individual attention from faculty.

The program emphasizes liberal learning, exploration, faith, creativity, and service.

Performance & Productions

Students have many production opportunities on and off campus.

Majors work as an ensemble in classes and productions from the first semester.

The program explores a broad range of genres, from classic to experimental work.

Professional Development

Students are required to seek internships and professional experience or develop and present a capstone project.

Student theatre organizations, national theatre conferences, service learning, and independent projects are available.

Study Abroad

The theatre program lists study abroad and travel opportunities among its student opportunities.

Degree Flexibility

The BA Theatre pathway prepares students for MA/MFA study in theatre or a career in the arts.

Updated Aug 27, 11:54 PM

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