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Salem State University

Salem, MA

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BA Theatre Arts

Musical Theatre Performance

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BFA Theatre Arts

Theatre Performance

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BFA Theatre Arts

Directing

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BFA Theatre Arts

Playwriting

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BFA Theatre Arts

Stage Management

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BFA Theatre Arts

Theatre Design

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BFA Theatre Arts

Technical Theatre

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BA Theatre Arts

Musical Theatre Performance

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BA Theatre Arts

Performance

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BA Theatre Arts

Technical Theatre

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BA Dance

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BA Music

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No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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In-Person Only

Program Recognition

•No audition required — admission through university application

•NAST accredited — only four-year public university in New England with NAST accreditation

Training

•Classes in performance, directing, theatre history, stagecraft, music, and dance

•Opportunity to audition for all department productions

•Sophia Gordon Center for Creative and Performing Arts

Degree Flexibility

•Foreign language requirement provides global perspective

•Minor requirement allows career-supportive study

Academic info

Snapshot

3.25

Avg GPA (W)

96%

Admit Rate

school-wide

52%

Grad Rate

4.3K

Enrollment

$57K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Average Annual Cost

$15,996

after typical aid

In-State Tuition

$12,338

before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$19,531

before aid

Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.

$0-30k$10,516

$30-48k$13,870

$48-75k$13,821

$75-110k$17,590

$110k+$23,223

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Program info updated May 22, 11:25 PM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•No audition required — admission through university application

•NAST accredited — only four-year public university in New England with NAST accreditation

Training

•Classes in performance, directing, theatre history, stagecraft, music, and dance

•Opportunity to audition for all department productions

•Sophia Gordon Center for Creative and Performing Arts

Degree Flexibility

•Foreign language requirement provides global perspective

•Minor requirement allows career-supportive study

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•No audition required — admission through university application

•NAST accredited — only four-year public university in New England with NAST accreditation

Training

•Classes in performance, directing, theatre history, stagecraft, music, and dance

•Opportunity to audition for all department productions

•Sophia Gordon Center for Creative and Performing Arts

Degree Flexibility

•Foreign language requirement provides global perspective

•Minor requirement allows career-supportive study

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Fee

$50Waiver

Deadline

Early ActionNov 15, 2025

Regular DecisionRolling

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Application Logistics

•Apply via Common App or Salem State University website

What's The Process

Audition Process

•No audition or portfolio required for the BA program

•Admission through university application

•Students may audition for the BFA program during their first year

Scholarship Info

Department Scholarships

•Presidential Arts Scholarship — $1,000/year, renewable up to 4 years (requires application, 3.0 GPA)

•The "DAG" Scholarship — cash award for outstanding Theatre Arts major

•Ettinger Family Endowment Scholarship — for tuition, fees, or books

•Creativity Awards — annual recognition of outstanding arts students

Academic info

Snapshot

3.25

Avg GPA (W)

96%

Admit Rate

school-wide

52%

Grad Rate

4.3K

Enrollment

$57K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Average Annual Cost

$15,996

after typical aid

In-State Tuition

$12,338

before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$19,531

before aid

Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.

$0-30k$10,516

$30-48k$13,870

$48-75k$13,821

$75-110k$17,590

$110k+$23,223

View full data on College Scorecard

Program Recognition

•No audition required — admission through university application

•NAST accredited — only four-year public university in New England with NAST accreditation

Training

•Classes in performance, directing, theatre history, stagecraft, music, and dance

•Opportunity to audition for all department productions

•Sophia Gordon Center for Creative and Performing Arts

Degree Flexibility

•Foreign language requirement provides global perspective

•Minor requirement allows career-supportive study

Updated May 22, 11:25 PM

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