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Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
No Audition
No Interview
University App Required
Program Highlights
PROGRAM FLEXIBILITY
•Customize your program of study — focus on acting, new works development, design, or technical theatre
•Flexible elective selection from the rich array of departmental courses
•Students regularly pursue minors, second majors, study abroad, internships, and honors/distinction projects
LIBERAL ARTS APPROACH
•Comprehensive curriculum spanning history and text, design, performance, production, and experiential learning
•Access to breadth of courses across Ohio State's campus
•Prepares self-reliant theatre makers with understanding of performance in public culture
RELATED MINORS
•Musical Theatre Minor (18 credits)
•Entertainment Design and Technology Minor (12 credits)
•Voice Acting Minor (15 credits)
Key Info
University AppApplication
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Deadlines
Early ActionNov 1, 2025
Regular DecisionJan 15, 2026
Domestic Fee
$60Waiver
International Fee
$70Waiver
Good to Know
HOW TO APPLY
•Apply through Ohio State Undergraduate Admissions via Common App
•Select theatre as your intended major — enrolled directly into BA program
HONORS & SCHOLARS
•Consider applying to the Honors and Scholars Program
•Arts Scholars Program available for arts-focused students
•Eminence Fellows application requires additional essay
What's The Process
NO AUDITION REQUIRED
•Admission through university application only
•No audition or portfolio review required for acceptance into the theatre major
Program info updated 3 days ago
Academic School Information
3.84
Avg GPA (W)
51%
Admit Rate
88%
Grad Rate
44,617
Enrollment
$60,409
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$12,859
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$38,365
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$18,292
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$6,259
Family Income $30k - $48k$7,104
Family Income $48k - $75k$12,683
Family Income $75k - $110k$22,870
Family Income $110k+$27,144
