Pacific Lutheran University
Faith-BasedTest-OptionalGreek LifeLGBTQ+
Program
No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewIn-Person or VirtualUniversity App Required
Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
Scholarship Audition
No Interview
University App Required
Program Highlights
TRAINING & FLEXIBILITY
•Liberal arts degree with a theatre focus (44 semester hours plus a minor)
•No audition required for admission — admitted via university acceptance
•Opportunities in acting, musical theatre, directing, design, technology, stage management, playwriting, and improvisation
PRODUCTIONS
•Up to 10 productions per year, approximately half directed by students
•First-year students may be cast immediately
•Students receive academic credit for participation in faculty-directed shows
FACILITIES
•Karen Hille Phillips Center for the Performing Arts with state-of-the-art equipment
Key Info
University AppApplication
Apply atCommon App
Apply atSchool Website
Deadlines
Early ActionNov 1, 2025
Early Action IIDec 1, 2025
Regular DecisionFeb 1, 2026
Rolling
Program AppApplication
Deadline
Artistic Achievement Award ApplicationFeb 12, 2026
Auditions
On-Campus Scholarship Auditions (Day 1)Feb 20, 2026
On-Campus Scholarship Auditions (Day 2)Feb 21, 2026
On-Campus Scholarship Auditions (Day 3)Feb 22, 2026
Good to Know
ADMISSION
•No separate audition or application beyond Common App
•Apply to PLU via Common App (free to apply)
•Must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.50 or higher to declare the major
SCHOLARSHIP AUDITIONS (OPTIONAL)
•Complete Artistic Achievement Awards application by February 12, 2026 if interested in scholarship
•Video auditions accepted via email to theatre-dance@plu.edu through May 1
What's The Process
NO AUDITION REQUIRED
•Admission is through university acceptance only
•Students interested in an Artistic Achievement Award scholarship may audition with a 60-90 second contemporary monologue
•Scholarship audition dates: February 20-22, 2026 on campus
Scholarship Info
ARTISTIC ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
•Renewable awards up to $7,500 per year for incoming students
•In addition to academic merit awards
•Available by auditioning with a 60-90 second contemporary monologue
•Must maintain theatre minor or major status to keep scholarship
Program info updated Mar 27, 1:47 AM
TRAINING & FLEXIBILITY
•Liberal arts degree with a theatre focus (44 semester hours plus a minor)
•No audition required for admission — admitted via university acceptance
•Opportunities in acting, musical theatre, directing, design, technology, stage management, playwriting, and improvisation
PRODUCTIONS
•Up to 10 productions per year, approximately half directed by students
•First-year students may be cast immediately
•Students receive academic credit for participation in faculty-directed shows
FACILITIES
•Karen Hille Phillips Center for the Performing Arts with state-of-the-art equipment
Updated Mar 27, 1:47 AM
Academic School Information
3.66
Avg GPA (W)
78%
Admit Rate
70%
Grad Rate
2,401
Enrollment
$66,990
Earnings
10yr after
Tuition & Fees
$52,254
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$19,589
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$13,609
Family Income $30k - $48k$12,948
Family Income $48k - $75k$15,756
Family Income $75k - $110k$22,535
Family Income $110k+$26,915
