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Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
No Audition
No Interview
University App Required
Program Highlights
DEGREE FLEXIBILITY
•Most flexible emphasis — widest range of elective options
•Customize education across performance, design, management, and critical inquiry
•Elective areas: Applied Theatre, Critical Inquiry, Design & Technical, Management
TRAINING & PRODUCTIONS
•Part of SDSU's School of Theatre, Television, and Film
•Access to coursework and productions across theatre, television, and film
•No minor required — more room for exploration
Key Info
Good to Know
APPLICATION PROCESS
•Apply via Cal State Apply
•Select Pre-Major as "Theatre Arts (662504)"
•Cal State Apply window: October 1 – November 30
IMPACTED PROGRAM
•Theatre major is designated as an impacted program
•Students enter as pre-majors and advance after meeting requirements
What's The Process
ADMISSION PROCESS
•No audition required
•Admitted as pre-major through Cal State Apply
•Advance to full major after meeting academic requirements
ADVANCEMENT REQUIREMENTS
•Complete THEA 100, 120, 130, and TFM 160 with grade of C or higher
•Complete THEA 111, 205, and 240 with passing grade
•Cumulative GPA of 2.4 or higher
CONTACT
•Academic Advisor: Stephanie Garibo Alday — sgariboalday@sdsu.edu
Program info updated Today
Academic School Information
3.84
Avg GPA (W)
34%
Admit Rate
78%
Grad Rate
33,654
Enrollment
$64,909
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$8,290
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$20,170
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$16,174
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.
Annual Cost by Family Income
Family Income $0 - $30k$9,655
Family Income $30k - $48k$10,241
Family Income $48k - $75k$14,205
Family Income $75k - $110k$18,176
Family Income $110k+$24,913
