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BA Theater Arts

Musical Theater

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Training

Integrated training in acting, dance, and singing within a liberal arts curriculum

Faculty of seasoned professional artists active in the field

Small class sizes with personal attention and individual progress tracking

Applied voice study and additional dance coursework required

Performance & Productions

Performance opportunities in fully-staged, department-presented musicals

Mainstage season includes musicals alongside plays

Facilities

Walter K. Gordon Theater: 650-seat proscenium with near-perfect acoustics

Black Box Studio: flexible, intimate performance space

Location

Direct proximity to Philadelphia and New York theater scenes

Internships highly accessible in both cities

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.47

Admit rate

66%

school-wide

Grad rate

67%

Enrollment

3.8K

Earnings

$74K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$18,651

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$39,476

Before aid

Average net price

$18,745

After aid

Tuition Fees · admissions.rutgers.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 27, 1:54 AM

Program Highlights

Training

Integrated training in acting, dance, and singing within a liberal arts curriculum

Faculty of seasoned professional artists active in the field

Small class sizes with personal attention and individual progress tracking

Applied voice study and additional dance coursework required

Performance & Productions

Performance opportunities in fully-staged, department-presented musicals

Mainstage season includes musicals alongside plays

Facilities

Walter K. Gordon Theater: 650-seat proscenium with near-perfect acoustics

Black Box Studio: flexible, intimate performance space

Location

Direct proximity to Philadelphia and New York theater scenes

Internships highly accessible in both cities

Program Highlights

Training

Integrated training in acting, dance, and singing within a liberal arts curriculum

Faculty of seasoned professional artists active in the field

Small class sizes with personal attention and individual progress tracking

Applied voice study and additional dance coursework required

Performance & Productions

Performance opportunities in fully-staged, department-presented musicals

Mainstage season includes musicals alongside plays

Facilities

Walter K. Gordon Theater: 650-seat proscenium with near-perfect acoustics

Black Box Studio: flexible, intimate performance space

Location

Direct proximity to Philadelphia and New York theater scenes

Internships highly accessible in both cities

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

University AppApplication

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Common App School Website

Fee

$70

Deadline

Early ActionNov 1, 2026

Regular DecisionDec 1, 2026

TransferFeb 1, 2027

Camden · admissions.rutgers.edu

Program AppApplication

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School Website SlideRoom

Fee

$15

Theater Auditions · vmpa.camden.rutgers.edu

Good to Know

Enrollment

Fall enrollment only

Apply via Common App or Rutgers Application Portal

Important Notes

Contact Prof. Kenneth Elliott for concentration information

What's The Process

Audition Process

Suggested, not required, and accepted on a rolling basis

Prepare one monologue and one song

Submit via SlideRoom after the Rutgers University application

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.47

Admit rate

66%

school-wide

Grad rate

67%

Enrollment

3.8K

Earnings

$74K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$18,651

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$39,476

Before aid

Average net price

$18,745

After aid

Tuition Fees · admissions.rutgers.edu College Scorecard

Training

Integrated training in acting, dance, and singing within a liberal arts curriculum

Faculty of seasoned professional artists active in the field

Small class sizes with personal attention and individual progress tracking

Applied voice study and additional dance coursework required

Performance & Productions

Performance opportunities in fully-staged, department-presented musicals

Mainstage season includes musicals alongside plays

Facilities

Walter K. Gordon Theater: 650-seat proscenium with near-perfect acoustics

Black Box Studio: flexible, intimate performance space

Location

Direct proximity to Philadelphia and New York theater scenes

Internships highly accessible in both cities

Updated Aug 27, 1:54 AM

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