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AA Theatre Arts

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Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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Training

Broad theatre arts curriculum with 25 units spanning acting, history, criticism, and technical theatre

Flexible elective structure allows students to explore acting, design, directing, and dramatic literature

Courses taught by professionals with decades of industry experience

Performance & Productions

3-4 mainstage productions per season at the Garvin Theatre

Performance and technical crew opportunities for all skill levels

Summer Theatre Workshop for additional production experience

Degree Flexibility

Designed for transfer to four-year university or entry into entertainment industry professions

Versatile degree prepares students for a range of theatre-related careers

SBCC named the #1 community college in the nation (2013 Aspen Prize co-winner)

School Info

Snapshot

34%

Grad Rate

9.9K

Enrollment

$48K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$1,428

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$12,712

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$24,424

Before aid

Average Net Price

$11,315

After aid

2026 2027 Coa · sbcc.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 30, 6:18 PM

Program Highlights

Training

Broad theatre arts curriculum with 25 units spanning acting, history, criticism, and technical theatre

Flexible elective structure allows students to explore acting, design, directing, and dramatic literature

Courses taught by professionals with decades of industry experience

Performance & Productions

3-4 mainstage productions per season at the Garvin Theatre

Performance and technical crew opportunities for all skill levels

Summer Theatre Workshop for additional production experience

Degree Flexibility

Designed for transfer to four-year university or entry into entertainment industry professions

Versatile degree prepares students for a range of theatre-related careers

SBCC named the #1 community college in the nation (2013 Aspen Prize co-winner)

Program Highlights

Training

Broad theatre arts curriculum with 25 units spanning acting, history, criticism, and technical theatre

Flexible elective structure allows students to explore acting, design, directing, and dramatic literature

Courses taught by professionals with decades of industry experience

Performance & Productions

3-4 mainstage productions per season at the Garvin Theatre

Performance and technical crew opportunities for all skill levels

Summer Theatre Workshop for additional production experience

Degree Flexibility

Designed for transfer to four-year university or entry into entertainment industry professions

Versatile degree prepares students for a range of theatre-related careers

SBCC named the #1 community college in the nation (2013 Aspen Prize co-winner)

Key Info

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Fee

International Fee

$75

Deadline

International new student deadlineJun 1, 2027

International transfer/current F-1 deadlineJun 15, 2027

Regular DecisionRolling

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Good to Know

Enrollment

Open enrollment community college

Apply via CCCApply; domestic application is free

Fall enrollment recommended for best course sequencing

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, experience, or special application required for admission to the program

Open enrollment via CCCApply

Courses offered at all levels of expertise

Scholarship Info

Scholarships

Theatre Arts scholarships are available to students who have declared a Theatre Arts major

Apply through the SBCC scholarship portal and check the annual application window on the Financial Aid scholarship page

School Info

Snapshot

34%

Grad Rate

9.9K

Enrollment

$48K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$1,428

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$12,712

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$24,424

Before aid

Average Net Price

$11,315

After aid

2026 2027 Coa · sbcc.edu College Scorecard

Training

Broad theatre arts curriculum with 25 units spanning acting, history, criticism, and technical theatre

Flexible elective structure allows students to explore acting, design, directing, and dramatic literature

Courses taught by professionals with decades of industry experience

Performance & Productions

3-4 mainstage productions per season at the Garvin Theatre

Performance and technical crew opportunities for all skill levels

Summer Theatre Workshop for additional production experience

Degree Flexibility

Designed for transfer to four-year university or entry into entertainment industry professions

Versatile degree prepares students for a range of theatre-related careers

SBCC named the #1 community college in the nation (2013 Aspen Prize co-winner)

Updated Aug 30, 6:18 PM