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BA Theatre Arts

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Admissions

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Program profile

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Training

Blends hands-on production experience with foundational liberal arts study

3-5 main stage shows directed by faculty or guest directors each season

3-12 lab shows directed by graduate or advanced undergraduate students

Open auditions for all Pitt students — non-majors welcome on stage

Undergraduate capstone experiences include designing, directing, dramaturgy, choreography, and performing in main stage productions

Award-winning faculty with professional credits in directing, set design, lighting design, playwriting, and acting

Teaching artist/faculty mentorships model professional behavior and provide real-time coaching

Audition coaching with professional actors/faculty in a supportive one-on-one setting

Chancellor's Undergraduate Teaching Fellowship opportunities

Professional Development

Graduates pursue graduate training in performance, design, and history

Close working relationships with regional theatres for internships and employment

BA also serves as preparation for law school, medical school, and other fields

Study Abroad

NYC Field Studies — primary research at NYPL Billy Rose collection and National Black Theatre of Harlem

London and Ireland study abroad with theatre coursework and international company internships

ACC Academic Consortium Fellows Program for site-specific performance study

Degree Flexibility

Three areas of advanced study: performance/directing, design/tech/management, and history/literature/criticism

Students may specialize in one or combine multiple areas

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

4.08

Admit rate

58%

school-wide

Grad rate

86%

Enrollment

20.4K

Earnings

$66K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$22,736

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$43,432

Before aid

Average net price

$30,434

After aid

Pittsburgh · tuition.pitt.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 20, 8:40 PM

Program Highlights

Training

Blends hands-on production experience with foundational liberal arts study

3-5 main stage shows directed by faculty or guest directors each season

3-12 lab shows directed by graduate or advanced undergraduate students

Open auditions for all Pitt students — non-majors welcome on stage

Undergraduate capstone experiences include designing, directing, dramaturgy, choreography, and performing in main stage productions

Award-winning faculty with professional credits in directing, set design, lighting design, playwriting, and acting

Teaching artist/faculty mentorships model professional behavior and provide real-time coaching

Audition coaching with professional actors/faculty in a supportive one-on-one setting

Chancellor's Undergraduate Teaching Fellowship opportunities

Professional Development

Graduates pursue graduate training in performance, design, and history

Close working relationships with regional theatres for internships and employment

BA also serves as preparation for law school, medical school, and other fields

Study Abroad

NYC Field Studies — primary research at NYPL Billy Rose collection and National Black Theatre of Harlem

London and Ireland study abroad with theatre coursework and international company internships

ACC Academic Consortium Fellows Program for site-specific performance study

Degree Flexibility

Three areas of advanced study: performance/directing, design/tech/management, and history/literature/criticism

Students may specialize in one or combine multiple areas

Program Highlights

Training

Blends hands-on production experience with foundational liberal arts study

3-5 main stage shows directed by faculty or guest directors each season

3-12 lab shows directed by graduate or advanced undergraduate students

Open auditions for all Pitt students — non-majors welcome on stage

Undergraduate capstone experiences include designing, directing, dramaturgy, choreography, and performing in main stage productions

Award-winning faculty with professional credits in directing, set design, lighting design, playwriting, and acting

Teaching artist/faculty mentorships model professional behavior and provide real-time coaching

Audition coaching with professional actors/faculty in a supportive one-on-one setting

Chancellor's Undergraduate Teaching Fellowship opportunities

Professional Development

Graduates pursue graduate training in performance, design, and history

Close working relationships with regional theatres for internships and employment

BA also serves as preparation for law school, medical school, and other fields

Study Abroad

NYC Field Studies — primary research at NYPL Billy Rose collection and National Black Theatre of Harlem

London and Ireland study abroad with theatre coursework and international company internships

ACC Academic Consortium Fellows Program for site-specific performance study

Degree Flexibility

Three areas of advanced study: performance/directing, design/tech/management, and history/literature/criticism

Students may specialize in one or combine multiple areas

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Common App School Website

Fee

$55

Deadline

Scholarship Priority DeadlineDec 1, 2026

Regular DecisionRolling

First Year Student · admissions.pitt.edu

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply through the Pitt Office of Admissions via Common App or the university website

Rolling admissions — no fixed deadline

Contact

Director of Undergraduate Studies: Gianni Downs (GianniDowns@pitt.edu)

Campus visits and tours: contact the Dietrich School recruitment team at artsci@pitt.edu

Personalized visits available — schedule a meeting with a professor or sit in on a class

Transfer Pathway

Transfer students can apply prior college credit toward the BA; Dietrich accepts up to 60 credits from two-year institutions or 90 from four-year institutions. At least half of the Theatre Arts major credits and the final 30 credits must be completed at Pitt.

Transfer Student Advising · asundergrad.pitt.edu

What's The Process

Audition Process

No audition or portfolio required to join the program

Admission is through the University of Pittsburgh undergraduate admissions process

Once admitted to Pitt, students are welcome to participate in the Department of Theatre Arts

First-year students are invited and encouraged to audition for department productions

Scholarship Info

Department Scholarships

Dietrich-Richard McMillan and Anne Louise Bannon Endowed Scholarship Fund supports undergraduates pursuing excellence in theatre

Dietrich-Rauh Endowed Scholarship is available to Theatre Arts majors

Lefkowitz Scholarship is listed by the department among Theatre Arts scholarships

Department Awards

Helen Katz Award recognizes graduating students with exceptional potential for theatre careers

Buell Whitehill Award recognizes major/minor contributions to the Theatre Arts community

Blaine Award recognizes exceptional contributions in Design, Technology, and Management

Process Note

No audition or portfolio is required for admission to the Theatre Arts BA

No separate scholarship audition requirement found

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

4.08

Admit rate

58%

school-wide

Grad rate

86%

Enrollment

20.4K

Earnings

$66K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$22,736

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$43,432

Before aid

Average net price

$30,434

After aid

Pittsburgh · tuition.pitt.edu College Scorecard

Training

Blends hands-on production experience with foundational liberal arts study

3-5 main stage shows directed by faculty or guest directors each season

3-12 lab shows directed by graduate or advanced undergraduate students

Open auditions for all Pitt students — non-majors welcome on stage

Undergraduate capstone experiences include designing, directing, dramaturgy, choreography, and performing in main stage productions

Award-winning faculty with professional credits in directing, set design, lighting design, playwriting, and acting

Teaching artist/faculty mentorships model professional behavior and provide real-time coaching

Audition coaching with professional actors/faculty in a supportive one-on-one setting

Chancellor's Undergraduate Teaching Fellowship opportunities

Professional Development

Graduates pursue graduate training in performance, design, and history

Close working relationships with regional theatres for internships and employment

BA also serves as preparation for law school, medical school, and other fields

Study Abroad

NYC Field Studies — primary research at NYPL Billy Rose collection and National Black Theatre of Harlem

London and Ireland study abroad with theatre coursework and international company internships

ACC Academic Consortium Fellows Program for site-specific performance study

Degree Flexibility

Three areas of advanced study: performance/directing, design/tech/management, and history/literature/criticism

Students may specialize in one or combine multiple areas

Updated Aug 20, 8:40 PM

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