Minnesota State University, Mankato
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Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
No Audition
No Interview
University App Required
Program Highlights
TRAINING PHILOSOPHY
•Production-oriented program balancing academics with hands-on experience
•Designed for the theatre generalist seeking a broad liberal arts education
PRODUCTIONS & PERFORMANCE
•Aggressive performance schedule across three venues
•Students learn by doing through active departmental productions
DEGREE FLEXIBILITY
•Students not admitted to BFA may complete the BA degree
•Pathway to graduate study in Theatre Arts (MA) or Theatre & Dance (MFA)
Key Info
Good to Know
ENROLLMENT
•No audition required for BA — admission is through the university application
•Fall and spring enrollment available
TALENT GRANTS
•Incoming students are encouraged to apply for Theatre & Dance Talent Grant
•Talent Grant auditions are separate from BFA auditions
•If also applying for BFA, a separate Talent Grant application is NOT required
What's The Process
ADMISSION PROCESS
•Apply and be admitted to the university
•Meet with department chair during a scheduled orientation day
•Declare Theatre Arts major by meeting with the department chair
CONTACT
•George Grubb, Department Chair
Scholarship Info
TALENT GRANTS
•First-Year and Transfer Talent Grants available for incoming Theatre and Dance majors
•Auditions held in February/March and the week before fall classes
RETURNING STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS
•Over two dozen departmental scholarships for currently enrolled students
•Awards range from $1,100 to nearly $2,500
•Applications open every February via Academic Works
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Academic School Information
3.29
Avg GPA (W)
91%
Admit Rate
53%
Grad Rate
11,325
Enrollment
$56,922
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$9,490
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$18,860
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$18,609
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$11,920
Family Income $30k - $48k$12,568
Family Income $48k - $75k$15,200
Family Income $75k - $110k$19,870
Family Income $110k+$21,860
