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Riverland Community College

Austin, MN

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Program profile

Study AbroadTransfer Out

Training

Four mainstage productions per year, including at least two musicals

Hands-on experience in acting, stage management, set design, and technical theatre

Perform in the Frank W. Bridges Theatre with modern lighting and sound systems

Professional Development

Summerset Theatre community partnership since 1968

All Riverland students receive two free tickets to theatre productions

Emerging Hispanic-Serving Institution

Degree Flexibility

AFA designed to transfer to four-year BA or BFA theatre programs

Guaranteed transfer within the Minnesota State system

60-credit, four-semester program

Study Abroad

Big Arts in the Big Apple travel-study course (NYC)

London Dash travel-study course (London)

Compete at Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (Region 5)

School info

Snapshot

Grad rate

52%

Enrollment

Earnings

$45K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$7,428

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$7,428

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$27,548

Before aid

Average net price

$7,427

After aid

Cost Of Attending Riverland · riverland.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 27, 10:08 PM

Program Highlights

Training

Four mainstage productions per year, including at least two musicals

Hands-on experience in acting, stage management, set design, and technical theatre

Perform in the Frank W. Bridges Theatre with modern lighting and sound systems

Professional Development

Summerset Theatre community partnership since 1968

All Riverland students receive two free tickets to theatre productions

Emerging Hispanic-Serving Institution

Degree Flexibility

AFA designed to transfer to four-year BA or BFA theatre programs

Guaranteed transfer within the Minnesota State system

60-credit, four-semester program

Study Abroad

Big Arts in the Big Apple travel-study course (NYC)

London Dash travel-study course (London)

Compete at Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (Region 5)

Program Highlights

Training

Four mainstage productions per year, including at least two musicals

Hands-on experience in acting, stage management, set design, and technical theatre

Perform in the Frank W. Bridges Theatre with modern lighting and sound systems

Professional Development

Summerset Theatre community partnership since 1968

All Riverland students receive two free tickets to theatre productions

Emerging Hispanic-Serving Institution

Degree Flexibility

AFA designed to transfer to four-year BA or BFA theatre programs

Guaranteed transfer within the Minnesota State system

60-credit, four-semester program

Study Abroad

Big Arts in the Big Apple travel-study course (NYC)

London Dash travel-study course (London)

Compete at Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (Region 5)

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

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Good to Know

Application Logistics

Free application via Riverland website

Open enrollment — all students are welcome to apply

Enrollment

Fall and spring start dates available

Rolling admissions — no application deadline

Transfer Pathway

This is a transfer pathway degree built to transfer into a four-year program. Confirm which universities it articulates to, and which credits carry over, before you enroll.

Transfer Student · riverland.edu

What's The Process

No Audition Required

Open enrollment — no admission audition or prescreen required

Auditions are held for production casting only, not for program admission

Scholarship Info

Fine arts scholarships available to help cover tuition costs

School info

Snapshot

Grad rate

52%

Enrollment

Earnings

$45K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$7,428

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$7,428

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$27,548

Before aid

Average net price

$7,427

After aid

Cost Of Attending Riverland · riverland.edu College Scorecard

Training

Four mainstage productions per year, including at least two musicals

Hands-on experience in acting, stage management, set design, and technical theatre

Perform in the Frank W. Bridges Theatre with modern lighting and sound systems

Professional Development

Summerset Theatre community partnership since 1968

All Riverland students receive two free tickets to theatre productions

Emerging Hispanic-Serving Institution

Degree Flexibility

AFA designed to transfer to four-year BA or BFA theatre programs

Guaranteed transfer within the Minnesota State system

60-credit, four-semester program

Study Abroad

Big Arts in the Big Apple travel-study course (NYC)

London Dash travel-study course (London)

Compete at Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (Region 5)

Updated Aug 27, 10:08 PM