North Dakota State University
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Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
No Audition
No Interview
University App Required
Program Highlights
PROGRAM RECOGNITION
•NAST accredited (National Association of Schools of Theatre)
•94% of recent graduates employed or continuing education
•Colleges of Distinction honoree
TRAINING & PRODUCTIONS
•Perform in Main Stage Productions and with The Newfangled Theatre Company
•Broad curriculum covering technical theatre, performing, directing, literature, and theatre history
•BA option requires two years of modern language study; BS option requires a minor in an approved field
FACILITIES & ENVIRONMENT
•State-of-the-art Askanase Auditorium, Studio Theatre, and Festival Concert Hall in Reineke Fine Arts Center
•Small class sizes with personalized faculty mentorship
•Tight-knit community fostering collaboration and artistic growth
CAREER PATHS
•Graduates pursue careers in arts management, technical theatre, community theatre, professional repertory companies, and commercial media
Key Info
Good to Know
ENROLLMENT
•Fall enrollment
•Rolling university admissions — no application fee for domestic students
DEGREE OPTIONS
•BA requires two years of modern language study
•BS requires a minor in an approved field
•Theatre Design Emphasis available within the BA/BS
What's The Process
ADMISSION PROCESS
•No audition required — admission through university application
•Declare Theatre Arts as your major upon enrollment
•Students interested in the BFA track may apply by faculty permission after arrival
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Academic School Information
3.52
Avg GPA (W)
96%
Admit Rate
63%
Grad Rate
9,567
Enrollment
$62,203
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$10,857
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$15,511
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$16,334
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$10,647
Family Income $30k - $48k$12,429
Family Income $48k - $75k$14,166
Family Income $75k - $110k$17,427
Family Income $110k+$19,218
