Private school1.2K

Meredith College

Raleigh, NC

Women's CollegeTest-OptionalLGBTQ+

Start free

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionScholarship InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

Transfer In Friendly

Program

Concentration

Quick links

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionScholarship InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

Transfer In Friendly

Browse programs

Quick links

BA Theatre

General

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionScholarship InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

Transfer In Friendly

Training

General path within the BA Theatre degree with 40-45 credit hours

Core theatre study plus electives in performance, production, management, and design

Individual mentorship from faculty who are professional actors, designers, and directors

Performance & Productions

Four main-stage productions and up to four student-led productions each year

Perform and work alongside faculty and Triangle-area professionals through Meredith Ensemble Theatre

Extra Theatre Company supports student-produced theatrical work

Location

Raleigh's Triangle region hosts about 25 theatre companies

Internship examples include Burning Coal Theatre Company, Raleigh Little Theatre, and North Carolina Theatre

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.50

Admit rate

74%

school-wide

Grad rate

70%

Enrollment

1.2K

Earnings

$52K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$49,340

Before aid

Average net price

$22,488

After aid

Undergraduate Tuition Fees · meredith.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Sep 9, 4:29 PM

Program Highlights

Training

General path within the BA Theatre degree with 40-45 credit hours

Core theatre study plus electives in performance, production, management, and design

Individual mentorship from faculty who are professional actors, designers, and directors

Performance & Productions

Four main-stage productions and up to four student-led productions each year

Perform and work alongside faculty and Triangle-area professionals through Meredith Ensemble Theatre

Extra Theatre Company supports student-produced theatrical work

Location

Raleigh's Triangle region hosts about 25 theatre companies

Internship examples include Burning Coal Theatre Company, Raleigh Little Theatre, and North Carolina Theatre

Program Highlights

Training

General path within the BA Theatre degree with 40-45 credit hours

Core theatre study plus electives in performance, production, management, and design

Individual mentorship from faculty who are professional actors, designers, and directors

Performance & Productions

Four main-stage productions and up to four student-led productions each year

Perform and work alongside faculty and Triangle-area professionals through Meredith Ensemble Theatre

Extra Theatre Company supports student-produced theatrical work

Location

Raleigh's Triangle region hosts about 25 theatre companies

Internship examples include Burning Coal Theatre Company, Raleigh Little Theatre, and North Carolina Theatre

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

University AppApplication

Apply

Common App School Website

Fee

$40

Deadline

Early ActionOct 30, 2026

Regular Decision Priority 1Dec 1, 2026

Regular Decision Priority 2Feb 1, 2027

First Year Admission Deadlines · meredith.edu

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply to Meredith College through the university application

No separate theatre audition is required for admission to the BA Theatre general path

Theatre scholarship applicants use Meredith's theatre scholarship application after submitting the admission application

Enrollment

Fall enrollment

BA Theatre requires 40-45 credit hours

Transfer Pathway

North Carolina community college AFA Theatre graduates have a published articulation route into Meredith's BA Theatre. Meredith says at least 50% of BA Theatre major coursework must be completed at Meredith, so confirm theatre-credit placement with the department before applying.

Transfer Students Articulation Agreement · meredith.edu

What's The Process

Audition Process

No audition required for admission to the BA Theatre general path

Theatre scholarship applicants audition and interview with theatre faculty

Siska Scholarship finalists are invited to Scholars' Day in mid-February

Scholarship Info

Siska Scholarship

Four-year scholarship for incoming first-year students planning to major in theatre

Audition and faculty interview required for application

Performance applicants prepare two contrasting monologues under 2 minutes each OR one monologue and one up-tempo musical theatre song

Singers must use live accompaniment or a recording track without vocals; a cappella is not allowed

Design and technical applicants provide a digital portfolio or examples of realized or theoretical work

Students must be admitted to the college by January 6; finalists are invited to Scholars' Day in mid-February

John Creagh Memorial Scholarship

Open to students with demonstrated interest in communication, theater, and literature

Students contributing to college diversity are especially encouraged to apply

Wardlaw Scholarship

Awarded to a rising senior theatre major with a high GPA and significant program contributions

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.50

Admit rate

74%

school-wide

Grad rate

70%

Enrollment

1.2K

Earnings

$52K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$49,340

Before aid

Average net price

$22,488

After aid

Undergraduate Tuition Fees · meredith.edu College Scorecard

Training

General path within the BA Theatre degree with 40-45 credit hours

Core theatre study plus electives in performance, production, management, and design

Individual mentorship from faculty who are professional actors, designers, and directors

Performance & Productions

Four main-stage productions and up to four student-led productions each year

Perform and work alongside faculty and Triangle-area professionals through Meredith Ensemble Theatre

Extra Theatre Company supports student-produced theatrical work

Location

Raleigh's Triangle region hosts about 25 theatre companies

Internship examples include Burning Coal Theatre Company, Raleigh Little Theatre, and North Carolina Theatre

Updated Sep 9, 4:29 PM

Building your audition college list?

Save Meredith College, track every prescreen and audition deadline, and compare programs side by side — all in one place.

Start free

No credit card required. Your account stays on Free after the Premium trial.