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Program Characteristics
Prescreen Required
No Audition
Interview Required
In-Person or Virtual
University App Required
Program Highlights
TRAINING
•Study broadly in all areas of design and production, or specialize in scenery, costumes, lighting, and sound
•Technology specialization includes technical direction, costume technology, or props technology (artisanship)
•Productions prepared under close personal advisement of production faculty and staff
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
•Qualified upper-level students assist faculty on professional design productions
-Cleveland Play House, Alley Theater, REP at University of Delaware, Indiana Repertory Theater
CAREER OUTCOMES
•Alumni hired at Santa Fe Opera, Glimmerglass Opera, Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival, Studio Theatre (DC), Utah Shakespeare Festival
•Graduates work in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, and other major markets
Key Info
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Deadlines
Early ActionNov 15, 2025
PriorityJan 15, 2026
RollingFeb 1, 2026
Fee
$70Waiver
Program AppApplication
Audition
Interview & Portfolio Review Day (Athens, OH)Jan 17, 2026
Prescreen Requirements
PORTFOLIO (required)
•Light plots, costume renderings, set designs, painter's elevations, photographs, or slides of theatrical work
•May also include: sketches, drawings, paintings, doodling, poetry, short stories, or collages
•Include anything that represents your aesthetic and/or creative impulses
•Submit through your applicant status portal ("My Documents" section)
Good to Know
ADMISSION OPTIONS
•Enter BFA directly through interview and portfolio review as a high school senior
•Or enter through BA in Theater and interview/submit portfolio at end of first year
CONTACT
•Questions about interviews and materials: foxj5@ohio.edu
What's The Process
ADMISSION PROCESS
•Interview + portfolio review required for BFA admission
•Can also enter through BA in Theater and interview/submit portfolio at end of first year
INTERVIEW FORMAT
•Interviews are designed to get to know theater faculty and learn about the program
•You will discuss your work and share your big ideas and goals
INTERVIEW DAY
•School of Theater Audition and Interview Day: January 17, 2026
PORTFOLIO SUBMISSION
•Submit through your applicant status portal ("My Documents" section)
Scholarship Info
TALENT-BASED AWARDS
•Fine Arts Talent Awards available to incoming students based on talent
•Interview day also serves as scholarship evaluation
ADDITIONAL FUNDING
•Must submit FAFSA for full eligibility for OHIO scholarships and awards
•Spring semester opportunity to apply for additional scholarship money via essays
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Academic School Information
3.64
Avg GPA
85%
Admit Rate
66%
Grad Rate
18,456
Enrollment
$52,581
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$13,746
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$24,114
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$20,413
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$13,075
Family Income $30k - $48k$14,933
Family Income $48k - $75k$18,808
Family Income $75k - $110k$22,093
Family Income $110k+$23,216
