Marywood University
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Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
Audition Required
Interview Required
In-Person or Virtual
University App Required
Program Highlights
CERTIFICATION
•Pennsylvania Department of Education approved
•Graduates certified to teach Communication Arts (English, theatre, non-print media) in grades 7-12
•Qualifies for teaching in both public and private schools
TRAINING & PRODUCTIONS
•Interdisciplinary program combining theatre, education, and communication arts across 120 credit hours
•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
OUTCOMES
•99% of recent graduates employed or pursuing graduate school
•11:1 student-to-faculty ratio with personalized mentorship
VALUE
•Ranked #14 Best Value School by U.S. News & World Report (2026)
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 actress known for Jessie, Misty, and Nurse Joy in the Pokemon anime series
Key Info
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Deadlines
PriorityMar 1, 2026
Rolling
Fee
$35Waiver
Waived for Common App and direct applicants
Audition Requirements
Monologues
ACTING AUDITION
•Audition in voice, acting, and dance
•Meet with the theatre program director for a short interview
Wildcard / Special Skill
N/A
Good to Know
APPLICATION PROCESS
•Apply through Common App or Marywood direct application
•University acceptance required before audition scheduling
ENROLLMENT
•120 total credit hours
•Interdisciplinary coursework in theatre, education, and communication arts
What's The Process
AUDITION FORMAT
•Audition includes voice, acting, and dance components
•Interview with the theatre program director
SCHEDULING
•Must be accepted by the university before scheduling an audition
•Contact Dr. Timothy Pyles: tpyles@maryu.marywood.edu
•For talent scholarship consideration, auditions must be completed by March 1
Scholarship Info
TALENT SCHOLARSHIPS
•Talent scholarships available through audition
•Must complete audition by March 1 for scholarship consideration
Program info updated 2 days ago
Academic School Information
3.56
Avg GPA (W)
84%
Admit Rate
74%
Grad Rate
1,821
Enrollment
$55,817
Earnings
10yr after
Tuition & Fees
$39,570
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$22,222
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$19,389
Family Income $30k - $48k$20,321
Family Income $48k - $75k$18,927
Family Income $75k - $110k$23,640
Family Income $110k+$26,569
