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BA Interdisciplinary Performance

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Program Recognition

Cross-disciplinary BA combining acting, dance, movement, design, and media performance

Launched Fall 2024 as part of the Patti and Rusty Rueff School of Design, Art, and Performance

Prepares students as independent content creators and artist-leaders for performance-based projects

Training

120-credit degree spanning acting, dance improvisation, choreography, directing, and technical production

Includes marketing/management coursework or a Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Senior capstone project synthesizing creative and academic experiences

Degree Flexibility

Degree in 3 option allows completion in three years through summer sessions

Degree Plus option allows earning two degrees in four years

2.5 GPA required to be considered for production work

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.76

Admit rate

50%

school-wide

Grad rate

83%

Enrollment

44.5K

Earnings

$72K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$9,992

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$28,794

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$30,586

Before aid

Average net price

$14,600

After aid

Undergraduate Tuition And Fees 2026 2027 · purdue.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated 3d ago

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Cross-disciplinary BA combining acting, dance, movement, design, and media performance

Launched Fall 2024 as part of the Patti and Rusty Rueff School of Design, Art, and Performance

Prepares students as independent content creators and artist-leaders for performance-based projects

Training

120-credit degree spanning acting, dance improvisation, choreography, directing, and technical production

Includes marketing/management coursework or a Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Senior capstone project synthesizing creative and academic experiences

Degree Flexibility

Degree in 3 option allows completion in three years through summer sessions

Degree Plus option allows earning two degrees in four years

2.5 GPA required to be considered for production work

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Cross-disciplinary BA combining acting, dance, movement, design, and media performance

Launched Fall 2024 as part of the Patti and Rusty Rueff School of Design, Art, and Performance

Prepares students as independent content creators and artist-leaders for performance-based projects

Training

120-credit degree spanning acting, dance improvisation, choreography, directing, and technical production

Includes marketing/management coursework or a Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Senior capstone project synthesizing creative and academic experiences

Degree Flexibility

Degree in 3 option allows completion in three years through summer sessions

Degree Plus option allows earning two degrees in four years

2.5 GPA required to be considered for production work

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Fee

$60

Opens

Aug 1, 2026

Deadline

Early ActionNov 1, 2026

Regular DecisionJan 15, 2027

First Year College Student · admissions.purdue.edu

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply via Common App or Purdue's direct application portal

No supplemental arts materials required

Transfer

Transfer applicants should confirm current major availability and Purdue's transfer criteria before applying

What's The Process

Audition Process

No audition or portfolio required for admission

Students are admitted through the university application process

Admission is to the College of Liberal Arts; students declare the Interdisciplinary Performance major

Students must maintain a 2.5 GPA to be considered for production work

Required to audition or fulfill a production team assignment each semester

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.76

Admit rate

50%

school-wide

Grad rate

83%

Enrollment

44.5K

Earnings

$72K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$9,992

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$28,794

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$30,586

Before aid

Average net price

$14,600

After aid

Undergraduate Tuition And Fees 2026 2027 · purdue.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

Cross-disciplinary BA combining acting, dance, movement, design, and media performance

Launched Fall 2024 as part of the Patti and Rusty Rueff School of Design, Art, and Performance

Prepares students as independent content creators and artist-leaders for performance-based projects

Training

120-credit degree spanning acting, dance improvisation, choreography, directing, and technical production

Includes marketing/management coursework or a Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Senior capstone project synthesizing creative and academic experiences

Degree Flexibility

Degree in 3 option allows completion in three years through summer sessions

Degree Plus option allows earning two degrees in four years

2.5 GPA required to be considered for production work

Updated 3d ago