North Dakota State University
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Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
Audition Required
No Interview
In-Person or Virtual
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
•Intensive training in acting styles, voice and movement, directing, and stagecraft
•Courses include Advanced Acting, Acting Styles, and Business of Acting
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
Key Info
Audition Requirements
Monologues
TWO CONTRASTING MONOLOGUES, 1 min each
•From published plays
•Should demonstrate range and contrast in style, tone, or character
Wildcard / Special Skill
N/A
Good to Know
ENROLLMENT
•Fall enrollment
•Rolling university admissions — no application fee for domestic students
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
•120 credits minimum
•Minimum grade of C required in all THEA prefix courses
•Minimum grade of B required in dance and performance courses
What's The Process
AUDITION FORMAT
•Virtual or in-person audition required
•BFA admission granted by faculty permission after audition
ADMISSION PROCESS
•Apply to the university first through the Office of Admission
•Contact the Department of Theatre Arts to arrange your audition
•Audition contact: ndsu.performing.arts@ndsu.edu or (701) 231-7932
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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
