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Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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Degree 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

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

Musical Theatre Minor (18 credits)

Entertainment Design and Technology Minor (12 credits)

Voice Acting Minor (15 credits)

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.84

Admit rate

61%

school-wide

Grad rate

88%

Enrollment

45.6K

Earnings

$60K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$14,050

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$44,271

Before aid

Average net price

$17,339

After aid

Basic Costs · undergrad.osu.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated 2d ago

Program Highlights

Degree 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

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

Musical Theatre Minor (18 credits)

Entertainment Design and Technology Minor (12 credits)

Voice Acting Minor (15 credits)

Program Highlights

Degree 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

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

Musical Theatre Minor (18 credits)

Entertainment Design and Technology Minor (12 credits)

Voice Acting Minor (15 credits)

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Fees

Domestic Fee

$60

International Fee

$70

Deadline

Early ActionNov 1, 2026

Regular DecisionJan 15, 2027

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Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply through Ohio State Undergraduate Admissions via Common App

Select theatre as your intended major — enrolled directly into BA program

Admission Pathway

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

Audition Process

Admission through university application only

No audition or portfolio review required for acceptance into the theatre major

Scholarship Info

Department Scholarships (Incoming Students)

Two $1,000 scholarships for new incoming theatre majors (renewable for up to 3 years)

One for design, technology, or stage management interest

One for any theatre interest

Requires minimum 3.5 high school GPA

Students admitted by February 16 are automatically considered

Must maintain theatre major and minimum 3.5 GPA to renew

University Merit Scholarships

Apply by November 1 early action deadline for full consideration

Eminence Fellows: full cost of attendance for four years + $3,000 enrichment grant

ScholarshipUniverse tool matches students with additional opportunities

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.84

Admit rate

61%

school-wide

Grad rate

88%

Enrollment

45.6K

Earnings

$60K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$14,050

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$44,271

Before aid

Average net price

$17,339

After aid

Basic Costs · undergrad.osu.edu College Scorecard

Degree 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

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

Musical Theatre Minor (18 credits)

Entertainment Design and Technology Minor (12 credits)

Voice Acting Minor (15 credits)

Updated 2d ago

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