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
Apply atCommon App
Apply atSchool Website
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
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
•Students admitted by February 16 are automatically considered — no separate application
•Must maintain theatre major and minimum 3.0 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
Program info updated Mar 23, 12:38 AM
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)
Updated Mar 23, 12:38 AM
Academic School Information
3.84
Avg GPA (W)
61%
Admit Rate
88%
Grad Rate
45,638
Enrollment
$60,409
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$13,244
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$40,022
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$17,339
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$4,885
Family Income $30k - $48k$5,751
Family Income $48k - $75k$9,807
Family Income $75k - $110k$20,461
Family Income $110k+$27,359
