Metropolitan State University of Denver
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Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
No Audition
No Interview
University App Required
Program Highlights
ACCREDITATION
•NAST-accredited — one of only two universities in Colorado with this distinction
•Program philosophy: "Theatre is Equipment for Living"
TRAINING & PRODUCTIONS
•4 major productions per year including 2 musicals in collaboration with the Music Department
•16 student-directed One Acts each semester open to students and community members
•Student dramaturgy opportunities and touring company participation
FACILITIES & LOCATION
•King Center performing arts complex — one of the most adaptive and accessible in the nation
•Walking distance from Denver Center for the Performing Arts Complex
STUDENT LIFE
•Stage Combat Club, Theatre Tech Club, Rowdy Town improv group
•Alpha Gamma Beta chapter of Alpha Psi Omega National Theatre Honor Society
ALUMNI NETWORK
•Graduates at Cirque du Soleil, Blue Man Group, DCPA, Radio City Music Hall
•Advanced degrees at University of Washington, Ohio University, University of Exeter, King's College London
Key Info
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Deadlines
Priority (Fall)May 4, 2026
Priority (Spring)Nov 2, 2026
Rolling
International Fee
$50
Good to Know
ADMISSION
•No audition or interview required — admission via university application only
•Rolling admissions with priority deadlines
CONTACT
•Department of Theatre and Dance: 303-615-1414
•Email: TheatreandDance@msudenver.edu
Program info updated 2h ago
ACCREDITATION
•NAST-accredited — one of only two universities in Colorado with this distinction
•Program philosophy: "Theatre is Equipment for Living"
TRAINING & PRODUCTIONS
•4 major productions per year including 2 musicals in collaboration with the Music Department
•16 student-directed One Acts each semester open to students and community members
•Student dramaturgy opportunities and touring company participation
FACILITIES & LOCATION
•King Center performing arts complex — one of the most adaptive and accessible in the nation
•Walking distance from Denver Center for the Performing Arts Complex
STUDENT LIFE
•Stage Combat Club, Theatre Tech Club, Rowdy Town improv group
•Alpha Gamma Beta chapter of Alpha Psi Omega National Theatre Honor Society
ALUMNI NETWORK
•Graduates at Cirque du Soleil, Blue Man Group, DCPA, Radio City Music Hall
•Advanced degrees at University of Washington, Ohio University, University of Exeter, King's College London
Updated 2h ago
Academic School Information
2.56
Avg GPA (W)
99%
Admit Rate
31%
Grad Rate
15,002
Enrollment
$52,093
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$11,124
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$30,684
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$15,327
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.
Family Income $0 - $30k$12,481
Family Income $30k - $48k$12,436
Family Income $48k - $75k$14,927
Family Income $75k - $110k$19,539
Family Income $110k+$23,822
