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Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionScholarship InterviewUniversity App Required

Program profile

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Training

Diverse training in performance, design, and technical theatre including acting, makeup, lighting, and stagecraft

Two on-campus venues: 1,004-seat McAllister Fine Arts Center and 176-seat McCreless Theater

Networking opportunities throughout the Greater San Antonio Area

Degree Flexibility

Transfer-oriented AA designed to prepare students for four-year university theatre programs

Foundation for careers in acting, directing, scriptwriting, set design, costume design, and teaching

Value

Dr. Barbara Strain and Dr. John F. Skinner Memorial Scholarship for speech/drama majors

Ron Lucke Scholarship for declared theatre or speech communication majors

School info

Snapshot

Grad rate

26%

Enrollment

16.4K

Earnings

$40K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$3,412

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$9,952

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$23,870

Before aid

Average net price

$4,585

After aid

Cost · alamo.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Sep 7, 6:15 PM

Program Highlights

Training

Diverse training in performance, design, and technical theatre including acting, makeup, lighting, and stagecraft

Two on-campus venues: 1,004-seat McAllister Fine Arts Center and 176-seat McCreless Theater

Networking opportunities throughout the Greater San Antonio Area

Degree Flexibility

Transfer-oriented AA designed to prepare students for four-year university theatre programs

Foundation for careers in acting, directing, scriptwriting, set design, costume design, and teaching

Value

Dr. Barbara Strain and Dr. John F. Skinner Memorial Scholarship for speech/drama majors

Ron Lucke Scholarship for declared theatre or speech communication majors

Program Highlights

Training

Diverse training in performance, design, and technical theatre including acting, makeup, lighting, and stagecraft

Two on-campus venues: 1,004-seat McAllister Fine Arts Center and 176-seat McCreless Theater

Networking opportunities throughout the Greater San Antonio Area

Degree Flexibility

Transfer-oriented AA designed to prepare students for four-year university theatre programs

Foundation for careers in acting, directing, scriptwriting, set design, costume design, and teaching

Value

Dr. Barbara Strain and Dr. John F. Skinner Memorial Scholarship for speech/drama majors

Ron Lucke Scholarship for declared theatre or speech communication majors

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

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Good to Know

Application Logistics

Both department scholarships require a separate application and faculty interview

Applications submitted by email to aderfler@alamo.edu

Enrollment

Open-door admissions policy — all applicants accepted

Apply via ApplyTexas (free to apply)

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.

What's The Process

Audition Process

No audition or interview required for program entry

Contact: Laura T. Garza, Drama Discipline Coordinator — lgarza87@alamo.edu, (210) 486-0475

Scholarship Info

Dr. Barbara Strain and Dr. John F. Skinner Memorial Scholarship

Must be a speech/drama major with minimum 2.0 GPA (3.0 in major)

Full-time enrollment (12 hours) and at least one speech/drama course each semester required

Interview with committee member and one letter of recommendation from a drama or speech instructor

Ron Lucke Scholarship

Must be a declared theatre or speech communication major with minimum 2.5 GPA (3.0 in major)

Must complete at least 9 hours each semester

Interview with theatre or speech communication faculty required

Theatre students must participate in both semester productions (acting or crew)

School info

Snapshot

Grad rate

26%

Enrollment

16.4K

Earnings

$40K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$3,412

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$9,952

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$23,870

Before aid

Average net price

$4,585

After aid

Cost · alamo.edu College Scorecard

Training

Diverse training in performance, design, and technical theatre including acting, makeup, lighting, and stagecraft

Two on-campus venues: 1,004-seat McAllister Fine Arts Center and 176-seat McCreless Theater

Networking opportunities throughout the Greater San Antonio Area

Degree Flexibility

Transfer-oriented AA designed to prepare students for four-year university theatre programs

Foundation for careers in acting, directing, scriptwriting, set design, costume design, and teaching

Value

Dr. Barbara Strain and Dr. John F. Skinner Memorial Scholarship for speech/drama majors

Ron Lucke Scholarship for declared theatre or speech communication majors

Updated Sep 7, 6:15 PM

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