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BA Theatre Education
Program snapshot
Admissions
No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App RequiredAudition format
In-Person or VirtualTraining & Productions
•Interdisciplinary program combining theatre, education, and communication arts
•Three major productions annually with hands-on production experience
•Access to the 1,100-seat Sette LaVerghetta Center and Black Box Theatre
•Over 20 ensembles available for performance opportunities
Notable Alumni
•Jean Kerr ('43) - playwright of the Broadway hit Mary, Mary and bestselling author of Please Don't Eat the Daisies
•Michele Knotz - voice actor known for Jessie, Misty, and Nurse Joy in the Pokemon anime series
Professional Development
•Pennsylvania Department of Education approved teacher-certification pathway
•Theatre Education candidates complete 190 hours of fieldwork before student teaching
•11:1 student-to-faculty ratio with personalized mentorship
Degree Flexibility
•Graduates are certified to teach Communication Arts, including English, theatre, and non-print media, at the secondary level
•Qualifies graduates to teach in public and private middle and high schools
Value
•Ranked #14 Best Value School by U.S. News & World Report (2026)
Academic info
Snapshot
3.56
Avg GPA (W)
61%
Admit Rate
school-wide
72%
Grad Rate
1.8K
Enrollment
$56K
Earnings
10yr after
Costs & Aid
Average Annual Cost
$23,388
after typical aid
Tuition & Fees
$41,420
before aid
Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.
$0-30k$18,941
$30-48k$21,192
$48-75k$21,303
$75-110k$24,083
$110k+$28,365
Program info updated 2d ago
Program Highlights
Training & Productions
•Interdisciplinary program combining theatre, education, and communication arts
•Three major productions annually with hands-on production experience
•Access to the 1,100-seat Sette LaVerghetta Center and Black Box Theatre
•Over 20 ensembles available for performance opportunities
Notable Alumni
•Jean Kerr ('43) - playwright of the Broadway hit Mary, Mary and bestselling author of Please Don't Eat the Daisies
•Michele Knotz - voice actor known for Jessie, Misty, and Nurse Joy in the Pokemon anime series
Professional Development
•Pennsylvania Department of Education approved teacher-certification pathway
•Theatre Education candidates complete 190 hours of fieldwork before student teaching
•11:1 student-to-faculty ratio with personalized mentorship
Degree Flexibility
•Graduates are certified to teach Communication Arts, including English, theatre, and non-print media, at the secondary level
•Qualifies graduates to teach in public and private middle and high schools
Value
•Ranked #14 Best Value School by U.S. News & World Report (2026)
Training & Productions
•Interdisciplinary program combining theatre, education, and communication arts
•Three major productions annually with hands-on production experience
•Access to the 1,100-seat Sette LaVerghetta Center and Black Box Theatre
•Over 20 ensembles available for performance opportunities
Notable Alumni
•Jean Kerr ('43) - playwright of the Broadway hit Mary, Mary and bestselling author of Please Don't Eat the Daisies
•Michele Knotz - voice actor known for Jessie, Misty, and Nurse Joy in the Pokemon anime series
Professional Development
•Pennsylvania Department of Education approved teacher-certification pathway
•Theatre Education candidates complete 190 hours of fieldwork before student teaching
•11:1 student-to-faculty ratio with personalized mentorship
Degree Flexibility
•Graduates are certified to teach Communication Arts, including English, theatre, and non-print media, at the secondary level
•Qualifies graduates to teach in public and private middle and high schools
Value
•Ranked #14 Best Value School by U.S. News & World Report (2026)
Updated 2d ago
