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Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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Training

Seven Pillars Acting technique — internationally utilized program developed by Sonya Cooke, Head of Undergraduate Performance

Foundation in Stanislavski and Meisner techniques

Performance & Productions

70+ performances annually with opportunities all four years

Work alongside Swine Palace, LSU's professional Equity theatre company

Professional Development

Senior industry showcase (national and local) to connect with representation upon graduation

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.83

Admit rate

73%

school-wide

Grad rate

69%

Enrollment

30.6K

Earnings

$61K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$12,886

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$29,562

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$39,446

Before aid

Average net price

$19,151

After aid

Index · lsu.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated 5d ago

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 & Productions

70+ performances annually with opportunities all four years

Work alongside Swine Palace, LSU's professional Equity theatre company

Professional Development

Senior industry showcase (national and local) to connect with representation upon graduation

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 & Productions

70+ performances annually with opportunities all four years

Work alongside Swine Palace, LSU's professional Equity theatre company

Professional Development

Senior industry showcase (national and local) to connect with representation upon graduation

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Fee

$50

Opens

Aug 1, 2026

Deadline

Fall 2027 Priority Scholarship DeadlineDec 1, 2026

Fall 2027 Regular Decision DeadlineFeb 1, 2027

Freshman · lsu.edu

Good to Know

Application Logistics

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

Enrollment

120 credit hours total including concentration requirements and general education

What's The Process

Audition Process

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

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.83

Admit rate

73%

school-wide

Grad rate

69%

Enrollment

30.6K

Earnings

$61K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$12,886

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$29,562

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$39,446

Before aid

Average net price

$19,151

After aid

Index · lsu.edu College Scorecard

Training

Seven Pillars Acting technique — internationally utilized program developed by Sonya Cooke, Head of Undergraduate Performance

Foundation in Stanislavski and Meisner techniques

Performance & Productions

70+ performances annually with opportunities all four years

Work alongside Swine Palace, LSU's professional Equity theatre company

Professional Development

Senior industry showcase (national and local) to connect with representation upon graduation

Updated 5d ago