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Northampton County Area Community College

Bethlehem, PA

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AA Theatre

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Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Program profile

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AA Theatre

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Program profile

Transfer Out

Training

Study acting, directing, design, technical skills, and theatre education through a 62-credit AA curriculum

Touring, ensemble, and experimental theatre productions

Capstone production builds portfolio for career or transfer

Expert faculty with diverse experience in acting, directing, design, performance, and children's theatre

16:1 student-faculty ratio

Mentoring and workshop opportunities

Professional Development

NCC Summer Theatre program featuring Actors' Equity Association professionals

Students work alongside professional actors in summer season

Facilities

350-seat Lipkin Theatre (newly renovated)

100-seat Norman R. Roberts Lab Theatre

Two on-campus performance venues for student productions

Degree Flexibility

Bethlehem, PA campus with access to professional theatres in NYC, NJ, and Philadelphia

Curriculum parallels first two years of a BA theatre degree

Strong transfer pathway to four-year institutions

Value

Among the most affordable tuition in the region

Complete the AA in 4 semesters (62 credits)

School Info

Snapshot

24%

Grad Rate

7.7K

Enrollment

$42K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$3,105

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$8,385

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$13,939

Before aid

Average Net Price

$12,119

After aid

Cost Of Attendance · northampton.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 27, 11:51 PM

Program Highlights

Training

Study acting, directing, design, technical skills, and theatre education through a 62-credit AA curriculum

Touring, ensemble, and experimental theatre productions

Capstone production builds portfolio for career or transfer

Expert faculty with diverse experience in acting, directing, design, performance, and children's theatre

16:1 student-faculty ratio

Mentoring and workshop opportunities

Professional Development

NCC Summer Theatre program featuring Actors' Equity Association professionals

Students work alongside professional actors in summer season

Facilities

350-seat Lipkin Theatre (newly renovated)

100-seat Norman R. Roberts Lab Theatre

Two on-campus performance venues for student productions

Degree Flexibility

Bethlehem, PA campus with access to professional theatres in NYC, NJ, and Philadelphia

Curriculum parallels first two years of a BA theatre degree

Strong transfer pathway to four-year institutions

Value

Among the most affordable tuition in the region

Complete the AA in 4 semesters (62 credits)

Program Highlights

Training

Study acting, directing, design, technical skills, and theatre education through a 62-credit AA curriculum

Touring, ensemble, and experimental theatre productions

Capstone production builds portfolio for career or transfer

Expert faculty with diverse experience in acting, directing, design, performance, and children's theatre

16:1 student-faculty ratio

Mentoring and workshop opportunities

Professional Development

NCC Summer Theatre program featuring Actors' Equity Association professionals

Students work alongside professional actors in summer season

Facilities

350-seat Lipkin Theatre (newly renovated)

100-seat Norman R. Roberts Lab Theatre

Two on-campus performance venues for student productions

Degree Flexibility

Bethlehem, PA campus with access to professional theatres in NYC, NJ, and Philadelphia

Curriculum parallels first two years of a BA theatre degree

Strong transfer pathway to four-year institutions

Value

Among the most affordable tuition in the region

Complete the AA in 4 semesters (62 credits)

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

Official page · application.northampton.edu

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply through NCC's online admissions application

Use the applicant category that matches your status: first-time, transfer, re-admit/returning, guest/visiting, or dual enrollment

No Common App, Acceptd, or SlideRoom application is published for this program

NCC's credit application is free and 100% online

Enrollment

Bethlehem campus only

NCC uses rolling admissions; no final application deadline is published for general admission

Transfer Pathway

This is a transfer pathway degree built to transfer into a four-year program. Confirm which universities it articulates to, and which credits carry over, before you enroll.

What's The Process

Audition Process

The current Theatre AA catalog does not publish a departmental admission audition, interview, or portfolio review

Contact NCC Admissions at 610-861-5500 for general admission questions

Scholarship Info

Institutional Scholarships

NCC lists scholarships as part of its financial aid resources and notes students can apply after enrolling

FAFSA filing is recommended by May 1 for fall semester starts and October 1 for spring semester starts

Theatre Transfer Scholarship

Theatre graduates in good standing with a GPA of 3.0 or higher may be eligible for the Norman R. Roberts Theatre scholarship

Scholarship applies to the first semester at a transfer institution

School Info

Snapshot

24%

Grad Rate

7.7K

Enrollment

$42K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$3,105

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$8,385

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$13,939

Before aid

Average Net Price

$12,119

After aid

Cost Of Attendance · northampton.edu College Scorecard

Training

Study acting, directing, design, technical skills, and theatre education through a 62-credit AA curriculum

Touring, ensemble, and experimental theatre productions

Capstone production builds portfolio for career or transfer

Expert faculty with diverse experience in acting, directing, design, performance, and children's theatre

16:1 student-faculty ratio

Mentoring and workshop opportunities

Professional Development

NCC Summer Theatre program featuring Actors' Equity Association professionals

Students work alongside professional actors in summer season

Facilities

350-seat Lipkin Theatre (newly renovated)

100-seat Norman R. Roberts Lab Theatre

Two on-campus performance venues for student productions

Degree Flexibility

Bethlehem, PA campus with access to professional theatres in NYC, NJ, and Philadelphia

Curriculum parallels first two years of a BA theatre degree

Strong transfer pathway to four-year institutions

Value

Among the most affordable tuition in the region

Complete the AA in 4 semesters (62 credits)

Updated Aug 27, 11:51 PM