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Pomona College

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Performance Studies

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Training

•Four fully staged productions per year in the modern Seaver Theatre Complex

•Student-generated productions co-sponsored by the department

•Curriculum spans performance, design and technology, theatre history, dramatic literature, movement, and community engagement

Professional Development

•Graduates work professionally as actors, designers, technicians, producers, writers, dramaturges, teachers, and administrators

•Prepares students for graduate and professional study

Degree Flexibility

•Theatre department serves all five undergraduate Claremont Colleges

•Over 400 students across the Claremont Colleges participate in theatre classes or productions each year

School Info

Snapshot

4.11

Avg GPA (W)

Admit Rate

school-wide

93%

Grad Rate

1.7K

Enrollment

$78K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$72,080

Before aid

Average Net Price

$19,285

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Program info updated Jul 7, 5:26 AM

Program Highlights

Training

•Four fully staged productions per year in the modern Seaver Theatre Complex

•Student-generated productions co-sponsored by the department

•Curriculum spans performance, design and technology, theatre history, dramatic literature, movement, and community engagement

Professional Development

•Graduates work professionally as actors, designers, technicians, producers, writers, dramaturges, teachers, and administrators

•Prepares students for graduate and professional study

Degree Flexibility

•Theatre department serves all five undergraduate Claremont Colleges

•Over 400 students across the Claremont Colleges participate in theatre classes or productions each year

Program Highlights

Training

•Four fully staged productions per year in the modern Seaver Theatre Complex

•Student-generated productions co-sponsored by the department

•Curriculum spans performance, design and technology, theatre history, dramatic literature, movement, and community engagement

Professional Development

•Graduates work professionally as actors, designers, technicians, producers, writers, dramaturges, teachers, and administrators

•Prepares students for graduate and professional study

Degree Flexibility

•Theatre department serves all five undergraduate Claremont Colleges

•Over 400 students across the Claremont Colleges participate in theatre classes or productions each year

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Common App

Fee

$80

Deadline

Early Decision INov 8, 2026

Early Decision IIRegular DecisionJan 8, 2027

TransferFeb 15, 2027

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Deadline

Arts Supplement — Early Decision INov 11, 2026

Arts Supplement — Early Decision IIArts Supplement — Regular DecisionJan 15, 2027

Arts Supplement — TransferFeb 22, 2027

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Submission Requirements

These requirements are from the Fall 2026 entry cycle. Fall 2027 requirements are typically posted between August and October and usually change only slightly — confirm on the official source before submitting.

Resume

•Resume is optional for actors/performers

•Upload a PDF resume listing roles played, beginning with the most recent

•Include year, character, play, author, group, and director

•Resume may summarize other theatrical experience, drama courses, and private study

Video

•Video is optional for actors/performers

•Submit two video recordings of contrasting styles, max 2 minutes each

•List the work in each video recording

•Video should focus on individual performance, such as monologues

•If featuring a group piece, clearly state which performer you are

Portfolio

•Portfolio is optional for technical/design students

•Submit a portfolio of work

Creative Sample

•Creative sample is optional for playwrights

•Submit a writing sample

Statement

•Optional personal statement describing your future plans is encouraged

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Good to Know

Application Logistics

•Submit the optional arts supplement through the Pomona applicant portal after submitting a Pomona application

•Pomona accepts the Common App, Apply Coalition on Scoir, and QuestBridge, with no preference among application platforms

•Use the same login credentials as your applicant portal

•Once submitted, the supplement form cannot be edited; save and return before final submission

•Only performing arts supplements in disciplines taught at Pomona are accepted

Contact

•admissions@pomona.edu | (909) 621-8134

What's The Process

Audition Process

•No audition required — admission through Pomona College's regular admissions process

•Optional arts supplement may be submitted to highlight creative experience for the Admissions Committee

•Supplement is not an application to the theatre major — it showcases your artistic background

•Early Decision I: November 11

•Early Decision II: January 15

•Regular Decision: January 15

•Transfer: February 22

School Info

Snapshot

4.11

Avg GPA (W)

Admit Rate

school-wide

93%

Grad Rate

1.7K

Enrollment

$78K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$72,080

Before aid

Average Net Price

$19,285

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Training

•Four fully staged productions per year in the modern Seaver Theatre Complex

•Student-generated productions co-sponsored by the department

•Curriculum spans performance, design and technology, theatre history, dramatic literature, movement, and community engagement

Professional Development

•Graduates work professionally as actors, designers, technicians, producers, writers, dramaturges, teachers, and administrators

•Prepares students for graduate and professional study

Degree Flexibility

•Theatre department serves all five undergraduate Claremont Colleges

•Over 400 students across the Claremont Colleges participate in theatre classes or productions each year

Updated Jul 7, 5:26 AM