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Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

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Theatre

Dance

Composition & music studies

Music technology

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BFA Theatre Arts

Theatre Performance

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program Recognition

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

"Winningest" theatre program in the region at KCACTF

Training

Six acting classes plus voice and movement training

Required to audition for all department productions — potential to be cast every semester

Sophia Gordon Center for Creative and Performing Arts

Professional Development

Graduates place well in graduate schools, conservatories, and regional theaters

Students compete at national KCACTF festival in Washington, D.C.

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.25

Admit rate

96%

school-wide

Grad rate

50%

Enrollment

4.3K

Earnings

$57K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$13,090

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$20,719

Before aid

Average net price

$15,996

After aid

Tuition And Fees · salemstate.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 19, 11:05 PM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

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

"Winningest" theatre program in the region at KCACTF

Training

Six acting classes plus voice and movement training

Required to audition for all department productions — potential to be cast every semester

Sophia Gordon Center for Creative and Performing Arts

Professional Development

Graduates place well in graduate schools, conservatories, and regional theaters

Students compete at national KCACTF festival in Washington, D.C.

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

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

"Winningest" theatre program in the region at KCACTF

Training

Six acting classes plus voice and movement training

Required to audition for all department productions — potential to be cast every semester

Sophia Gordon Center for Creative and Performing Arts

Professional Development

Graduates place well in graduate schools, conservatories, and regional theaters

Students compete at national KCACTF festival in Washington, D.C.

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

University AppApplication

Apply

Common App School Website

Fee

$50

Deadline

Early ActionNov 15, 2026

Regular DecisionRolling

Undergraduate Admissions Deadlines · salemstate.edu

Program AppApplication

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School Website

Theatre Auditions · salemstate.edu

Audition Requirements

Monologues

Requirements

Two Contrasting monologues, ~1 min each

Monologues should be contrasting styles

Combined time of approximately 2 minutes total

Additional Materials

Headshot

Two copies of your headshot or a recent photograph

Resume

Two copies of your theatre resume

Theatre Auditions · salemstate.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply via Common App or Salem State University website

Schedule BFA audition separately by contacting the department

Eligibility

Must be a BFA candidate for at least six semesters to graduate with BFA degree

What's The Process

Audition Process

Contact Ashley O'Toole at aotoole@salemstate.edu or 978-542-4312 to schedule

All auditions held at the Sophia Gordon Center for Creative and Performing Arts

Students who do not apply to BFA as incoming freshmen may audition 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

Performance-Specific

Irene Ryan & Kingsley Colton Scholarship — $1,000 for BA or BFA performance (3.0 GPA, 60+ credits)

Dembowski Family Gift — cash award for excellence in performance

Design & Technical

James J. Fallon Scholarship — $1,000 for design or technical theatre

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.25

Admit rate

96%

school-wide

Grad rate

50%

Enrollment

4.3K

Earnings

$57K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$13,090

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$20,719

Before aid

Average net price

$15,996

After aid

Tuition And Fees · salemstate.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

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

"Winningest" theatre program in the region at KCACTF

Training

Six acting classes plus voice and movement training

Required to audition for all department productions — potential to be cast every semester

Sophia Gordon Center for Creative and Performing Arts

Professional Development

Graduates place well in graduate schools, conservatories, and regional theaters

Students compete at national KCACTF festival in Washington, D.C.

Updated Aug 19, 11:05 PM