Louisiana State University
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Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
No Audition
No Interview
University App Required
Study Abroad
Program Highlights
TRAINING
•Seven Pillars Acting technique — internationally utilized program developed by Sonya Cooke, Head of Undergraduate Performance
•Foundation in Stanislavski and Meisner techniques
PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES
•70+ performances annually with opportunities all four years
•Work alongside Swine Palace, LSU's professional Equity theatre company
CAREER PREPARATION
•Senior industry showcase (national and local) to connect with representation upon graduation
Key Info
University AppApplication
Apply atCommon App
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Deadlines
PriorityDec 15, 2025
Regular DecisionFeb 1, 2026
Fee
$50Waiver
Good to Know
ENROLLMENT
•120 credit hours total including concentration requirements and general education
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
•List Theatre as intended major on Common App to access Theatre Scholarship Essay Form in LSU Admissions Portal
•Contact theatreadmission@lsu.edu if essay form is not visible
What's The Process
ADMISSION
•No audition required — admission through LSU university application
•Contact: rwagner1@lsu.edu (Becca Wagner, School of Theatre)
Scholarship Info
DEPARTMENTAL SCHOLARSHIPS
•$500-$3,000 per academic year
•Merit-based, renewable with academic requirements
•Available to Theatre majors only
•Limited number available each year
HOW TO APPLY
•Complete Theatre Scholarship Essay Form in LSU Admissions Portal
•Form appears for students listing Theatre as intended major on Common App
•Contact theatreadmission@lsu.edu if form is not visible
Program info updated 2h ago
TRAINING
•Seven Pillars Acting technique — internationally utilized program developed by Sonya Cooke, Head of Undergraduate Performance
•Foundation in Stanislavski and Meisner techniques
PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES
•70+ performances annually with opportunities all four years
•Work alongside Swine Palace, LSU's professional Equity theatre company
CAREER PREPARATION
•Senior industry showcase (national and local) to connect with representation upon graduation
Updated 2h ago
Academic School Information
3.83
Avg GPA (W)
73%
Admit Rate
70%
Grad Rate
30,594
Enrollment
$61,251
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$11,954
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$28,631
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$19,151
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.
Family Income $0 - $30k$13,056
Family Income $30k - $48k$15,696
Family Income $48k - $75k$20,223
Family Income $75k - $110k$23,878
Family Income $110k+$26,489
