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PROGRAM RECOGNITION
•Fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST)
•Affiliated with ATHE, BTN, USITT, MATC, SETC, and ASTR
TRAINING
•Earn credit by working on department productions in any capacity
•Qualified undergrads can design and direct under faculty mentorship
•Independent Artist Series and MU Fringe Festival for student-created work
•Small class sizes (typically 15 or fewer students)
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
•Professional preparation course for juniors (THE 301)
•Senior networking trip to Chicago
•Active alumni network in the entertainment industry
•Alumni at Disney on Broadway, Second City, Steppenwolf, HBO, and Netflix
STUDY ABROAD
•Faculty-led programs to London, New York City, Ireland, and Barcelona
DEGREE FLEXIBILITY
•Customizable curriculum — specialize or explore broadly
•Compatible with double majors, minors, and study abroad
•Degree completable in four years
Academic info
Snapshot
3.82
Avg GPA (W)
75%
Admit Rate
school-wide
81%
Grad Rate
16,656
Enrollment
$55,076
Earnings
10yr after
Costs & Aid
Average Annual Cost
$28,384
after typical aid
In-State Tuition
$18,161
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$41,221
before aid
Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.
$0-30k$16,015
$30-48k$18,193
$48-75k$23,806
$75-110k$29,048
$110k+$31,431
Program info updated 6h ago
PROGRAM RECOGNITION
•Fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST)
•Affiliated with ATHE, BTN, USITT, MATC, SETC, and ASTR
TRAINING
•Earn credit by working on department productions in any capacity
•Qualified undergrads can design and direct under faculty mentorship
•Independent Artist Series and MU Fringe Festival for student-created work
•Small class sizes (typically 15 or fewer students)
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
•Professional preparation course for juniors (THE 301)
•Senior networking trip to Chicago
•Active alumni network in the entertainment industry
•Alumni at Disney on Broadway, Second City, Steppenwolf, HBO, and Netflix
STUDY ABROAD
•Faculty-led programs to London, New York City, Ireland, and Barcelona
DEGREE FLEXIBILITY
•Customizable curriculum — specialize or explore broadly
•Compatible with double majors, minors, and study abroad
•Degree completable in four years
Updated 6h ago
