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Merced College

Merced, CA

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AA Theatre Arts

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Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Program profile

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Training

Acting I and II sequence builds foundational stage technique

Stagecraft and Technical Theatre courses provide hands-on production experience

Rehearsal and Performance in Production anchors practical theatre work

Electives include Shakespeare, Film Studies, Theatre Design, and Voice I

Performance & Productions

Theatre productions and Theatre Society activities offer additional stage and community engagement opportunities

Merced notes that many theatre graduates work professionally in film, theatre, and education

Degree Flexibility

Curriculum fulfills lower-division requirements for UC, CSU, and private college theatre programs

24-unit major with 60-unit degree total

Prepares students for transfer, pre-professional theatre, and community theatre pathways

School info

Snapshot

Grad rate

36%

Enrollment

10K

Earnings

$38K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$1,158

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$8,838

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$20,040

Before aid

Average net price

$5,040

After aid

Budget 2025 2026.Pdf · mccd.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 27, 10:03 PM

Program Highlights

Training

Acting I and II sequence builds foundational stage technique

Stagecraft and Technical Theatre courses provide hands-on production experience

Rehearsal and Performance in Production anchors practical theatre work

Electives include Shakespeare, Film Studies, Theatre Design, and Voice I

Performance & Productions

Theatre productions and Theatre Society activities offer additional stage and community engagement opportunities

Merced notes that many theatre graduates work professionally in film, theatre, and education

Degree Flexibility

Curriculum fulfills lower-division requirements for UC, CSU, and private college theatre programs

24-unit major with 60-unit degree total

Prepares students for transfer, pre-professional theatre, and community theatre pathways

Program Highlights

Training

Acting I and II sequence builds foundational stage technique

Stagecraft and Technical Theatre courses provide hands-on production experience

Rehearsal and Performance in Production anchors practical theatre work

Electives include Shakespeare, Film Studies, Theatre Design, and Voice I

Performance & Productions

Theatre productions and Theatre Society activities offer additional stage and community engagement opportunities

Merced notes that many theatre graduates work professionally in film, theatre, and education

Degree Flexibility

Curriculum fulfills lower-division requirements for UC, CSU, and private college theatre programs

24-unit major with 60-unit degree total

Prepares students for transfer, pre-professional theatre, and community theatre pathways

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Spring 2027

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Fee

International Fee

$100

Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

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Enrollment

Apply via OpenCCC Apply (California Community College application)

Rolling admissions for domestic students

Fall and spring enrollment available

Hybrid and on-campus course delivery modes

Transfer Pathway

The Theatre Arts AA is designed to meet lower-division requirements at many CSU theatre or drama programs and also supports pre-professional, community theatre, conservatory, and selected BFA preparation. Transfer planning should be confirmed with a counselor.

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What's The Process

Audition Process

Open admission through OpenCCC Apply

No audition or interview required for program entry

Students may participate in productions by auditioning for individual shows

School info

Snapshot

Grad rate

36%

Enrollment

10K

Earnings

$38K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$1,158

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$8,838

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$20,040

Before aid

Average net price

$5,040

After aid

Budget 2025 2026.Pdf · mccd.edu College Scorecard

Training

Acting I and II sequence builds foundational stage technique

Stagecraft and Technical Theatre courses provide hands-on production experience

Rehearsal and Performance in Production anchors practical theatre work

Electives include Shakespeare, Film Studies, Theatre Design, and Voice I

Performance & Productions

Theatre productions and Theatre Society activities offer additional stage and community engagement opportunities

Merced notes that many theatre graduates work professionally in film, theatre, and education

Degree Flexibility

Curriculum fulfills lower-division requirements for UC, CSU, and private college theatre programs

24-unit major with 60-unit degree total

Prepares students for transfer, pre-professional theatre, and community theatre pathways

Updated Aug 27, 10:03 PM

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