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BA Theatre Arts

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Admissions

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BA Theatre Arts

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Program profile

Study AbroadTransfer In Friendly

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BA Theatre Arts

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Program profile

Study AbroadTransfer In Friendly

Training

Approximately four productions per season, including faculty-directed plays, student-directed works, and community-based performances

Production season aligned with coursework for integrated learning

Visiting professionals from the Baltimore/Washington area teach specialized courses in performance, history, design, and stage combat

Notable Alumni

Peter Mark Kendall '08 — "The Americans", "Girls", "Strange Angels"

Professional Development

Senior Theatre Capstone (THE 4490) serves as culminating creative project

Student-Directed Play Festival for emerging directors

Theatre internship opportunities with professional companies (e.g., Maryland Ensemble Theatre)

USITT Gateway Program and KCACTF competition participation

Senior year professional headshots included

Degree Flexibility

Three areas of focus: acting, interactive theatre, and production

Study abroad opportunities available

Departmental Honors available for students with 3.5+ departmental GPA

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.71

Admit rate

78%

school-wide

Grad rate

63%

Enrollment

1.6K

Earnings

$61K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$55,720

Before aid

Average net price

$21,916

After aid

Undergraduate Tuition Fees · mcdaniel.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 20, 2:54 PM

Program Highlights

Training

Approximately four productions per season, including faculty-directed plays, student-directed works, and community-based performances

Production season aligned with coursework for integrated learning

Visiting professionals from the Baltimore/Washington area teach specialized courses in performance, history, design, and stage combat

Notable Alumni

Peter Mark Kendall '08 — "The Americans", "Girls", "Strange Angels"

Professional Development

Senior Theatre Capstone (THE 4490) serves as culminating creative project

Student-Directed Play Festival for emerging directors

Theatre internship opportunities with professional companies (e.g., Maryland Ensemble Theatre)

USITT Gateway Program and KCACTF competition participation

Senior year professional headshots included

Degree Flexibility

Three areas of focus: acting, interactive theatre, and production

Study abroad opportunities available

Departmental Honors available for students with 3.5+ departmental GPA

Program Highlights

Training

Approximately four productions per season, including faculty-directed plays, student-directed works, and community-based performances

Production season aligned with coursework for integrated learning

Visiting professionals from the Baltimore/Washington area teach specialized courses in performance, history, design, and stage combat

Notable Alumni

Peter Mark Kendall '08 — "The Americans", "Girls", "Strange Angels"

Professional Development

Senior Theatre Capstone (THE 4490) serves as culminating creative project

Student-Directed Play Festival for emerging directors

Theatre internship opportunities with professional companies (e.g., Maryland Ensemble Theatre)

USITT Gateway Program and KCACTF competition participation

Senior year professional headshots included

Degree Flexibility

Three areas of focus: acting, interactive theatre, and production

Study abroad opportunities available

Departmental Honors available for students with 3.5+ departmental GPA

Key Info

Enrollment Term

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Common App School Website

Opens

Aug 1, 2026

Deadline

Early DecisionNov 1, 2026

Early Action INov 15, 2026

Early Action IIDec 15, 2026

Regular DecisionFeb 1, 2027

Regular Decision final deadlineJul 15, 2027

International Student · mcdaniel.edu Dates Deadlines · mcdaniel.edu

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply via Common App or McDaniel College application

Free application (no application fee)

Test-optional admissions

Eligibility

Applications accepted on a space-available basis through July 15 after the February 1 Regular Decision deadline

Transfer Pathway

BA Theatre Arts transfer students can use McDaniel's Carroll Community College Transfer Plus pathway when credits are approved with a McDaniel advisor; McDaniel accepts Carroll coursework up to 64 credits toward the bachelor's degree. Other transfer students may bring up to 64 credits from two-year colleges or 96 total credits, subject to course equivalency.

Transfer Student Admissions · mcdaniel.edu

What's The Process

Audition Process

Admission is through the standard university application process

No audition, prescreen, portfolio, or interview required for the Theatre Arts major

Scholarship Info

Merit Scholarships

Range from $18,000 to $33,000 per year, based on application, transcript, and supporting documents

Visit Incentive Grant: $8,000 total ($2,000/year) for Fall 2027 and Spring 2027 applicants who visit campus by Nov. 15, 2026 before completing an application

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.71

Admit rate

78%

school-wide

Grad rate

63%

Enrollment

1.6K

Earnings

$61K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$55,720

Before aid

Average net price

$21,916

After aid

Undergraduate Tuition Fees · mcdaniel.edu College Scorecard

Training

Approximately four productions per season, including faculty-directed plays, student-directed works, and community-based performances

Production season aligned with coursework for integrated learning

Visiting professionals from the Baltimore/Washington area teach specialized courses in performance, history, design, and stage combat

Notable Alumni

Peter Mark Kendall '08 — "The Americans", "Girls", "Strange Angels"

Professional Development

Senior Theatre Capstone (THE 4490) serves as culminating creative project

Student-Directed Play Festival for emerging directors

Theatre internship opportunities with professional companies (e.g., Maryland Ensemble Theatre)

USITT Gateway Program and KCACTF competition participation

Senior year professional headshots included

Degree Flexibility

Three areas of focus: acting, interactive theatre, and production

Study abroad opportunities available

Departmental Honors available for students with 3.5+ departmental GPA

Updated Aug 20, 2:54 PM