Oregon State University
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Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
No Audition
No Interview
University App Required
Program Highlights
LIBERAL ARTS APPROACH
•Flexible curriculum allows students to concentrate in performance, design, technical theatre, writing, directing, or a combination
•Grounded in liberal arts perspective emphasizing critical thinking, collaboration, and creative problem-solving
•Prepares students for professional paths or graduate studies
FACILITIES & PRODUCTIONS
•Withycombe Hall Main Stage Theatre seats approximately 350 in a modified-proscenium arrangement
•Flexible Laboratory Theatre seats around 100
•University Theatre produces multiple shows throughout the academic year and summer
•Students from all colleges welcome to participate in productions
HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE
•All majors serve on a Main Stage run crew
•All majors hold a leadership role on a faculty-supervised production (stage manager, assistant director, etc.)
•All majors participate in a Main Stage or Lab Theatre production role
Key Info
University AppApplication
Apply atCommon App
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Deadlines
Early ActionNov 2, 2026
PriorityFeb 1, 2027
Fee
$65Waiver
Good to Know
ADMISSION
•No audition required — admission is through university acceptance
•Apply via Common App or OSU direct application
DEGREE OPTIONS
•Available as Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS)
•57 minimum credit hours in Theatre Arts (21 core + 15 history/theory + 21 design/technical/performance)
•Minimum 2.5 GPA required for all courses applied to the major
•Minimum grade of C- required in all Theatre Arts courses
MINOR
•Theatre Arts minor available (core courses + 15 additional credits, 12 at upper division)
Program info updated 2h ago
LIBERAL ARTS APPROACH
•Flexible curriculum allows students to concentrate in performance, design, technical theatre, writing, directing, or a combination
•Grounded in liberal arts perspective emphasizing critical thinking, collaboration, and creative problem-solving
•Prepares students for professional paths or graduate studies
FACILITIES & PRODUCTIONS
•Withycombe Hall Main Stage Theatre seats approximately 350 in a modified-proscenium arrangement
•Flexible Laboratory Theatre seats around 100
•University Theatre produces multiple shows throughout the academic year and summer
•Students from all colleges welcome to participate in productions
HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE
•All majors serve on a Main Stage run crew
•All majors hold a leadership role on a faculty-supervised production (stage manager, assistant director, etc.)
•All majors participate in a Main Stage or Lab Theatre production role
Updated 2h ago
Academic School Information
3.70
Avg GPA (W)
77%
Admit Rate
70%
Grad Rate
30,743
Enrollment
$64,010
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$14,400
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$38,190
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$19,604
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$12,107
Family Income $30k - $48k$13,036
Family Income $48k - $75k$15,729
Family Income $75k - $110k$20,262
Family Income $110k+$27,459
