Marietta College
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Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
No Audition
No Interview
University App Required
Program Highlights
PROGRAM FLEXIBILITY
•Open-admission program with no audition required
•Designed for students pursuing theatre alongside a secondary major, minor, or certificate
•Popular double-major pairings include Communication Studies, English, History, Political Science, Marketing, and Psychology
TRAINING & PRODUCTIONS
•Foundational education in acting, technical design, and dramatic literature
•Apply classroom knowledge to department productions starting freshman year
•Earn academic credit through practicum courses
STUDY ABROAD
•Students in any major can study abroad while graduating on time
OUTCOMES
•90% of graduates employed or in graduate school within six months
•93% of alumni satisfied with their decision to attend Marietta College
Key Info
Good to Know
APPLICATION PROCESS
•Apply to Marietta College via Common App or school application
•No separate theatre application required
SCHOLARSHIP AUDITION
•Optional — audition for Theatre Talent Scholarships on scheduled dates
•Contact: aeh003@marietta.edu for questions
What's The Process
ADMISSION
•Open-admission program — no audition or application process beyond university admission
•Admitted to the BA Theatre program upon acceptance to Marietta College
TALENT SCHOLARSHIPS
•Theatre Talent Scholarships available even for BA students
•Audition or portfolio submission required for scholarship consideration only
•Audition/Interview Days: November 15, February 14, and March 28
Scholarship Info
THEATRE TALENT SCHOLARSHIPS
•$1,500 to $5,000 per year ($6,000 to $20,000 total)
•Open to all majors with demonstrated theatre talent
•Audition or portfolio required for scholarship consideration
•Priority given to applicants before March 28
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Academic School Information
3.61
Avg GPA (W)
79%
Admit Rate
54%
Grad Rate
1,035
Enrollment
$57,180
Earnings
10yr after
Tuition & Fees
$38,974
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$18,372
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$14,987
Family Income $30k - $48k$14,731
Family Income $48k - $75k$16,626
Family Income $75k - $110k$20,834
Family Income $110k+$25,625
