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Program Characteristics
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Program Highlights
PROGRAM FOCUS
•BA in Visual and Performing Arts with Theatre Generalist concentration
•Explore theatre in its broadest sense — history, theory, literature, and aesthetics
•Work closely with faculty advisers in a cohesive body of knowledge in performance arts
TRAINING & FACILITIES
•Hands-on experience with industry-standard equipment in fully equipped facilities
•Main Stage Theatre is a flexible 110-seat Black Box Theatre with three distinct levels
•Scene Shop spans 2,000 sq ft supporting scenic construction, prop building, and 3D printing
•Costume facilities with professional-grade equipment and automated inventory system
•Students work in both flexible Black Box and 1,100-seat Jarman Auditorium proscenium spaces
Key Info
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Deadlines
Early ActionDec 1, 2025
Regular DecisionFeb 1, 2026
Fee
$50Waiver
Submission Requirements
ADMISSION MATERIALS
•HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT
•PERSONAL STATEMENT (strongly encouraged)
•LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION (strongly encouraged)
•SAT or ACT SCORES (optional for all except nursing applicants)
Good to Know
DEADLINES
•Regular admission deadline is February 1
•Applications received after February 1 reviewed on rolling basis
Scholarship Info
KILGORE SCHOLARSHIP (FALL ONLY)
•For incoming freshmen
•Demonstrated financial need required
•Minimum 2.5 GPA
•Must be active in theatre in high school
NANCY ANDERSON HAGA SCHOLARSHIP (FALL ONLY)
•For incoming freshmen
•Minimum 3.2 GPA
•Must be active in theatre activities in high school
•Full-time undergraduate enrollment required
JARMAN & THEATRE SCHOLARSHIPS (FALL & SPRING)
•For new and continuing students
•Demonstrated financial need required
•Must be active in Longwood theatre productions with positive faculty feedback
•Minimum 2.5 GPA
Program info updated 2 days ago
Academic School Information
3.68
Avg GPA
85%
Admit Rate
64%
Grad Rate
2,957
Enrollment
$52,347
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$15,200
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$27,410
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$20,814
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.
Annual Cost by Family Income
Family Income $0 - $30k$14,546
Family Income $30k - $48k$15,727
Family Income $48k - $75k$18,489
Family Income $75k - $110k$22,915
Family Income $110k+$26,405
