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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewNo PortfolioUniversity App Required

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

Avg GPA (W)

4.11

Admit rate

school-wide

Grad rate

93%

Enrollment

1.7K

Earnings

$78K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$72,080

Before aid

Average net price

$19,285

After aid

Tuition And Costs · pomona.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated 4d ago

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

University AppApplication

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Common App Coalition App QuestBridge

Fee

$80

Deadline

Early Decision INov 8, 2026

Early Decision IIRegular DecisionJan 8, 2027

TransferFeb 15, 2027

Paths Apply · pomona.edu Transfer Applicants · pomona.edu

Program AppApplication

Deadline

Arts Supplement — Early Decision INov 11, 2026

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

Arts Supplement — TransferFeb 22, 2027

Arts Supplements · pomona.edu

Submission Requirements

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; identify yourself in any group piece

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

Arts Supplements · pomona.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

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

Avg GPA (W)

4.11

Admit rate

school-wide

Grad rate

93%

Enrollment

1.7K

Earnings

$78K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$72,080

Before aid

Average net price

$19,285

After aid

Tuition And Costs · pomona.edu 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 4d ago