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San Diego Mesa College

San Diego, CA

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Dance

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Theatre

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AA-T Theatre Arts

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Transfer Pathway

Associate in Arts for Transfer Degree (AA-T) designed for seamless transfer to California State University theatre arts programs

Guarantees CSU admission with Associate Degree for Transfer

18-unit major coursework covers acting, script analysis, makeup, and production performance

Training & Productions

Three semesters of Theatre Company Performance built into the curriculum

Core members compose the Mesa College Theatre Company for mainstage production experience

Part of the Art, Design, & Performance academic pathway

School info

Snapshot

Grad rate

35%

Enrollment

16.1K

Earnings

$45K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$1,150

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$10,006

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$40,385

Before aid

Average net price

$5,814

After aid

Cost Of Attendance.Shtml · sdmesa.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 27, 9:41 PM

Program Highlights

Transfer Pathway

Associate in Arts for Transfer Degree (AA-T) designed for seamless transfer to California State University theatre arts programs

Guarantees CSU admission with Associate Degree for Transfer

18-unit major coursework covers acting, script analysis, makeup, and production performance

Training & Productions

Three semesters of Theatre Company Performance built into the curriculum

Core members compose the Mesa College Theatre Company for mainstage production experience

Part of the Art, Design, & Performance academic pathway

Program Highlights

Transfer Pathway

Associate in Arts for Transfer Degree (AA-T) designed for seamless transfer to California State University theatre arts programs

Guarantees CSU admission with Associate Degree for Transfer

18-unit major coursework covers acting, script analysis, makeup, and production performance

Training & Productions

Three semesters of Theatre Company Performance built into the curriculum

Core members compose the Mesa College Theatre Company for mainstage production experience

Part of the Art, Design, & Performance academic pathway

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2026

These Fall 2026 enrollment dates have passed — dates for the next cycle aren't available yet.

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Opens

Feb 19, 2026

Deadline

Priority Registration Application DeadlineApr 10, 2026

Regular DecisionRolling

Academic Deadlines.Shtml · sdmesa.edu

Good to Know

Application

Apply free via CCCApply — no application fee

Rolling admissions — apply year-round

Contact

School of Arts & Languages Dean: Dr. Leticia López — 619-388-2873

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

Admission

No audition required — open enrollment via CCCApply

Students may audition for Mesa College Theatre Company productions (optional, not required for the degree)

School info

Snapshot

Grad rate

35%

Enrollment

16.1K

Earnings

$45K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$1,150

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$10,006

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$40,385

Before aid

Average net price

$5,814

After aid

Cost Of Attendance.Shtml · sdmesa.edu College Scorecard

Transfer Pathway

Associate in Arts for Transfer Degree (AA-T) designed for seamless transfer to California State University theatre arts programs

Guarantees CSU admission with Associate Degree for Transfer

18-unit major coursework covers acting, script analysis, makeup, and production performance

Training & Productions

Three semesters of Theatre Company Performance built into the curriculum

Core members compose the Mesa College Theatre Company for mainstage production experience

Part of the Art, Design, & Performance academic pathway

Updated Aug 27, 9:41 PM