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BA Theatre Arts

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

Virtual Only

Program profile

Study Abroad

Training & Productions

•Hands-on blend of technical practice and liberal arts learning

•Courses span acting, directing, costume design, lighting, and performance history

•Collaborative productions with the Conservatory of Music including operas and musicals

Notable Alumni

•Jacob Dalton '17, founder of Hot Lunch Productions in Los Angeles

Capstone

•Senior Project showcasing professional-level research, production, and performance skills

Study Abroad

•Semester at the Gaiety School of Acting in Dublin focused on the craft of acting

Academic info

Snapshot

3.47

Avg GPA (W)

64%

Admit Rate

school-wide

77%

Grad Rate

1.4K

Enrollment

$56K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Average Annual Cost

$23,401

after typical aid

Tuition & Fees

$56,982

before aid

Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.

$0-30k$10,419

$30-48k$13,332

$48-75k$15,020

$75-110k$20,256

$110k+$32,758

View full data on College Scorecard

Program info updated May 27, 12:53 PM

Program Highlights

Training & Productions

•Hands-on blend of technical practice and liberal arts learning

•Courses span acting, directing, costume design, lighting, and performance history

•Collaborative productions with the Conservatory of Music including operas and musicals

Notable Alumni

•Jacob Dalton '17, founder of Hot Lunch Productions in Los Angeles

Capstone

•Senior Project showcasing professional-level research, production, and performance skills

Study Abroad

•Semester at the Gaiety School of Acting in Dublin focused on the craft of acting

Program Highlights

Training & Productions

•Hands-on blend of technical practice and liberal arts learning

•Courses span acting, directing, costume design, lighting, and performance history

•Collaborative productions with the Conservatory of Music including operas and musicals

Notable Alumni

•Jacob Dalton '17, founder of Hot Lunch Productions in Los Angeles

Capstone

•Senior Project showcasing professional-level research, production, and performance skills

Study Abroad

•Semester at the Gaiety School of Acting in Dublin focused on the craft of acting

Key Info

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Common App Coalition App School Website

Deadline

Early application deadlineEarly DecisionEarly ActionNov 1, 2025

Early Action IIDec 1, 2025

Application deadlineEarly Decision IIRegular DecisionJan 15, 2026

Program AppApplication

Audition

Ted Cloak Century Scholarship Audition DeadlineFeb 22, 2026

Scholarship Audition Requirements

Optional audition for scholarship consideration - not required for program admission.

Monologues

TWO CONTRASTING MONOLOGUES

•Total presentation no longer than 3 minutes

•For Ted Cloak Century Scholarship acting audition

Additional Materials

Statement (required)

•Brief response: why a liberal arts environment will best serve you as a theatre-maker

Resume (required for design/tech track)

•Resume of theatre work and experience

•Encouraged to include written response about resume experiences

Official Source

Good to Know

Application Portal

•Apply via Common App, Lawrence Application, or Coalition on Scoir

Scholarship Eligibility

•Ted Cloak Century Scholarship open to all admitted students with theatre interest

•Students not required to major or minor in theatre to receive the scholarship

What's The Process

No Audition Required

•No audition required for admission to the BA Theatre Arts program

Scholarship Audition (Optional)

•Admitted students may audition for the Ted Cloak Century Scholarship

•Acting track: two contrasting monologues, no longer than 3 minutes total

•Design/tech track: resume plus optional written response about experiences

•Submit materials by February 22, 2026

•Register via the scholarship audition registration form

Campus Visit

•Admitted students invited to campus February 19-21

•Performance of The Double Infidelity available during visit weekend

Scholarship Info

Ted Cloak Century Scholarship

•Up to $2,000 per year, renewable

•Recipients must participate in at least 6 departmental productions by end of third year

•Students not required to major or minor in theatre

•Students may submit both acting and design/technical auditions

Academic info

Snapshot

3.47

Avg GPA (W)

64%

Admit Rate

school-wide

77%

Grad Rate

1.4K

Enrollment

$56K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Average Annual Cost

$23,401

after typical aid

Tuition & Fees

$56,982

before aid

Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.

$0-30k$10,419

$30-48k$13,332

$48-75k$15,020

$75-110k$20,256

$110k+$32,758

View full data on College Scorecard

Training & Productions

•Hands-on blend of technical practice and liberal arts learning

•Courses span acting, directing, costume design, lighting, and performance history

•Collaborative productions with the Conservatory of Music including operas and musicals

Notable Alumni

•Jacob Dalton '17, founder of Hot Lunch Productions in Los Angeles

Capstone

•Senior Project showcasing professional-level research, production, and performance skills

Study Abroad

•Semester at the Gaiety School of Acting in Dublin focused on the craft of acting

Updated May 27, 12:53 PM

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