Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
No Audition
No Interview
University App Required
Program Highlights
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
•No audition required — admission through university application
•NAST accredited — only four-year public university in New England with NAST accreditation
TRAINING & OPPORTUNITIES
•At least three technical theatre classes
•Work in area of expertise on all department productions
DEGREE FLEXIBILITY
•Minor with 15-18 credits alongside theatre studies
•Four semesters of foreign language
Key Info
University AppApplication
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Deadlines
Early ActionNov 15, 2025
Rolling
Fee
$50Waiver
Good to Know
APPLICATION
•Apply via Common App or Salem State University website
What's The Process
ADMISSION 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
Program info updated 4h ago
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
•No audition required — admission through university application
•NAST accredited — only four-year public university in New England with NAST accreditation
TRAINING & OPPORTUNITIES
•At least three technical theatre classes
•Work in area of expertise on all department productions
DEGREE FLEXIBILITY
•Minor with 15-18 credits alongside theatre studies
•Four semesters of foreign language
Updated 4h ago
Academic School Information
3.25
Avg GPA (W)
96%
Admit Rate
52%
Grad Rate
4,291
Enrollment
$56,662
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$12,338
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$19,531
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$15,996
after typical aid
Average annual cost is often lower than tuition because it accounts for grants and scholarships most students receive. It includes tuition, room & board, books, and supplies.
Family Income $0 - $30k$10,516
Family Income $30k - $48k$13,870
Family Income $48k - $75k$13,821
Family Income $75k - $110k$17,590
Family Income $110k+$23,223
