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BFA Theatre

Integrated Studies in Theatre

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program Recognition

NAST accredited (National Association of Schools of Theatre)

Purdue University degree

Training

Flexible, multi-disciplinary 34-credit concentration allowing advanced study in two theatre disciplines or one theatre discipline plus an outside minor

Choose a primary discipline: Acting, Production and Design, Musical Theatre, or Dance Technique

Secondary discipline can be another theatre area or a minor in an outside field

In-department dance specialization option with ballet, jazz, tap, and modern dance technique

Culminating BFA Project aligned with chosen primary discipline

Option for interdisciplinary independent research project

Degree Flexibility

10 credits of open electives (most of any BFA concentration)

Most PFW minors (15-18 credits) can be completed alongside the concentration

Designed for students with broad theatrical interests or those integrating theatre with another academic discipline

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.34

Admit rate

84%

school-wide

Grad rate

36%

Enrollment

5.5K

Earnings

$46K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$9,532

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$24,281

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$29,836

Before aid

Average net price

$13,171

After aid

Tuition And Fees · pfw.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated 5d ago

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

NAST accredited (National Association of Schools of Theatre)

Purdue University degree

Training

Flexible, multi-disciplinary 34-credit concentration allowing advanced study in two theatre disciplines or one theatre discipline plus an outside minor

Choose a primary discipline: Acting, Production and Design, Musical Theatre, or Dance Technique

Secondary discipline can be another theatre area or a minor in an outside field

In-department dance specialization option with ballet, jazz, tap, and modern dance technique

Culminating BFA Project aligned with chosen primary discipline

Option for interdisciplinary independent research project

Degree Flexibility

10 credits of open electives (most of any BFA concentration)

Most PFW minors (15-18 credits) can be completed alongside the concentration

Designed for students with broad theatrical interests or those integrating theatre with another academic discipline

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

NAST accredited (National Association of Schools of Theatre)

Purdue University degree

Training

Flexible, multi-disciplinary 34-credit concentration allowing advanced study in two theatre disciplines or one theatre discipline plus an outside minor

Choose a primary discipline: Acting, Production and Design, Musical Theatre, or Dance Technique

Secondary discipline can be another theatre area or a minor in an outside field

In-department dance specialization option with ballet, jazz, tap, and modern dance technique

Culminating BFA Project aligned with chosen primary discipline

Option for interdisciplinary independent research project

Degree Flexibility

10 credits of open electives (most of any BFA concentration)

Most PFW minors (15-18 credits) can be completed alongside the concentration

Designed for students with broad theatrical interests or those integrating theatre with another academic discipline

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Interview Requirements

Share a portfolio of artifacts that demonstrate your interests and experience during an in-person or Zoom faculty interview.

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Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply to PFW via Common App or the school website — no audition is required for acceptance to the BA in Theatre

Choose Theatre BA as your primary major; a concentration in Musical Theatre, Acting, Design/Technology, or Directing is required

Students with a second major or minor outside Theatre may elect not to complete a concentration

Performance tracks (Acting, Musical Theatre): submit a video audition

Design/Technology and Directing tracks: arrange an interview with Department Chair Beverly Redman (redmanb@pfw.edu)

Scholarships require acceptance to PFW with Theatre BA as primary major

Concentration may be changed after admission without losing an award

Enrollment

Fall enrollment

What's The Process

Audition Process

No audition or interview is required for acceptance to the BA in Theatre

The no-concentration (general) path is available to students who claim a second major or minor outside Theatre

For Department of Theatre scholarship consideration, submit a video audition (performance interest) or contact Department Chair Beverly Redman (redmanb@pfw.edu) to arrange an interview

Scholarship Info

Department Scholarships

Interview doubles as scholarship consideration

Students not initially offered a scholarship may apply as early as spring of freshman year

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.34

Admit rate

84%

school-wide

Grad rate

36%

Enrollment

5.5K

Earnings

$46K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$9,532

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$24,281

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$29,836

Before aid

Average net price

$13,171

After aid

Tuition And Fees · pfw.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

NAST accredited (National Association of Schools of Theatre)

Purdue University degree

Training

Flexible, multi-disciplinary 34-credit concentration allowing advanced study in two theatre disciplines or one theatre discipline plus an outside minor

Choose a primary discipline: Acting, Production and Design, Musical Theatre, or Dance Technique

Secondary discipline can be another theatre area or a minor in an outside field

In-department dance specialization option with ballet, jazz, tap, and modern dance technique

Culminating BFA Project aligned with chosen primary discipline

Option for interdisciplinary independent research project

Degree Flexibility

10 credits of open electives (most of any BFA concentration)

Most PFW minors (15-18 credits) can be completed alongside the concentration

Designed for students with broad theatrical interests or those integrating theatre with another academic discipline

Updated 5d ago