New Mexico State University
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Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
No Audition
No Interview
University App Required
Program Highlights
TRAINING
•Emphases available in acting, directing, playwriting, stage management, costuming, scenic, lighting, and sound
•Courses in film/TV acting, improvisation, stage movement, vocal production, and collaborative theatre-making
•Michael Chekhov Acting Intensive workshop available
PRODUCTIONS & EXPERIENCES
•Hands-on production experience through the American Southwest Theatre Company (ASTC)
•Faculty augmented by nationally renowned theatre artists-in-residence and visiting guests
•Theatre in New York City travel course with Broadway productions and industry networking
SCHOLARSHIPS
•One of the highest scholarship endowments of any department in the College of Arts and Sciences
Key Info
Good to Know
APPLICATION
•Apply via NMSU online application or Common App
•No separate department application required
What's The Process
ADMISSION
•No audition required for program admission
•Admitted through standard NMSU university application
•Contact: Theatre Arts Department, 575-646-5122 or wkilroy@nmsu.edu
Scholarship Info
•Multiple named endowed scholarships available through the Theatre Arts Department
•One of the highest scholarship endowments of any department in the College of Arts and Sciences at NMSU
•Incoming freshmen and transfer students: application due April 15
•Current students: apply through Scholar Dollar$ by March 1, then submit Theatre Arts Scholarship Application Packet by April 1
•Must have 3.0+ GPA, be a declared Theatre major, and complete FAFSA annually
Program info updated 23h ago
TRAINING
•Emphases available in acting, directing, playwriting, stage management, costuming, scenic, lighting, and sound
•Courses in film/TV acting, improvisation, stage movement, vocal production, and collaborative theatre-making
•Michael Chekhov Acting Intensive workshop available
PRODUCTIONS & EXPERIENCES
•Hands-on production experience through the American Southwest Theatre Company (ASTC)
•Faculty augmented by nationally renowned theatre artists-in-residence and visiting guests
•Theatre in New York City travel course with Broadway productions and industry networking
SCHOLARSHIPS
•One of the highest scholarship endowments of any department in the College of Arts and Sciences
Updated 23h ago
Academic School Information
3.48
Avg GPA (W)
89%
Admit Rate
54%
Grad Rate
11,946
Enrollment
$39,067
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$8,183
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$25,307
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$8,889
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$6,648
Family Income $30k - $48k$7,424
Family Income $48k - $75k$9,861
Family Income $75k - $110k$13,146
Family Income $110k+$14,049
