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Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

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BS Theatre & Dance

Acting Emphasis

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

Transfer In Friendly

Training

Comprehensive acting sequence from fundamentals through advanced scene study

Specialized coursework in auditioning, acting for the camera, and stage combat

Advanced directing and artist-driven work capstone options

Performance & Productions

4 theatre productions, 2 faculty dance concerts, and 2 student dance concerts per year

Two theatrical performance stages including the University Theatre and Studio Theatre

Nationally renowned guest artists direct and choreograph productions

Value

Lowest tuition-based theatre program in the state of Texas

7:1 faculty-to-student ratio at the department level

Scholarships and work-study opportunities available

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.41

Admit rate

86%

school-wide

Grad rate

37%

Enrollment

8.2K

Earnings

$50K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$10,894

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$23,194

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$28,552

Before aid

Average net price

$9,366

After aid

Tuition And Fees · lamar.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Sep 9, 3:57 PM

Program Highlights

Training

Comprehensive acting sequence from fundamentals through advanced scene study

Specialized coursework in auditioning, acting for the camera, and stage combat

Advanced directing and artist-driven work capstone options

Performance & Productions

4 theatre productions, 2 faculty dance concerts, and 2 student dance concerts per year

Two theatrical performance stages including the University Theatre and Studio Theatre

Nationally renowned guest artists direct and choreograph productions

Value

Lowest tuition-based theatre program in the state of Texas

7:1 faculty-to-student ratio at the department level

Scholarships and work-study opportunities available

Program Highlights

Training

Comprehensive acting sequence from fundamentals through advanced scene study

Specialized coursework in auditioning, acting for the camera, and stage combat

Advanced directing and artist-driven work capstone options

Performance & Productions

4 theatre productions, 2 faculty dance concerts, and 2 student dance concerts per year

Two theatrical performance stages including the University Theatre and Studio Theatre

Nationally renowned guest artists direct and choreograph productions

Value

Lowest tuition-based theatre program in the state of Texas

7:1 faculty-to-student ratio at the department level

Scholarships and work-study opportunities available

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2026

These Fall 2026 enrollment dates have passed — dates for the next cycle aren't available yet.

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Fee

$25

Deadline

International applicationJul 1, 2026

Domestic applicationJul 28, 2026

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Dates

Dates TBA

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Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply to Lamar University via Common App or ApplyTexas first

Schedule audition with the department after university application

Enrollment

Test-optional admissions policy

Application fee waivers available

Transfer Pathway

Blinn College AA Theatre students have a published course-by-course pathway into Lamar’s BS Theatre and Dance Acting Emphasis, including junior- and senior-level Lamar coursework.

Lj 061424 Blinn College Aa Theatre To Lu Bs Theatre And Dance Acting Emphasis.Pdf · lamar.edu

What's The Process

Interview Process

Contact the department at (409) 880-8037 to schedule a faculty interview

Interviews are available on campus or at Texas Thespians, ACDA, or TETA conferences

Scholarship Info

Scholarships

Scholarships and work-study opportunities available for qualifying students

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.41

Admit rate

86%

school-wide

Grad rate

37%

Enrollment

8.2K

Earnings

$50K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$10,894

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$23,194

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$28,552

Before aid

Average net price

$9,366

After aid

Tuition And Fees · lamar.edu College Scorecard

Training

Comprehensive acting sequence from fundamentals through advanced scene study

Specialized coursework in auditioning, acting for the camera, and stage combat

Advanced directing and artist-driven work capstone options

Performance & Productions

4 theatre productions, 2 faculty dance concerts, and 2 student dance concerts per year

Two theatrical performance stages including the University Theatre and Studio Theatre

Nationally renowned guest artists direct and choreograph productions

Value

Lowest tuition-based theatre program in the state of Texas

7:1 faculty-to-student ratio at the department level

Scholarships and work-study opportunities available

Updated Sep 9, 3:57 PM