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BA Theatre Arts
Program snapshot
Admissions
No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App RequiredTRAINING
•Students execute nearly all work on School-sponsored productions, gaining hands-on experience
•Core curriculum covers acting, directing, design, technical production, play development, and dramaturgy
•Musical theatre coursework available as elective option
•18 elective units allow students to customize their focus area
LOCATION
•Located in San Francisco with access to the Bay Area's vibrant professional theatre scene
•Performances in McKenna Theatre (701 seats) and Knuth Theatre (322 seats)
DEGREE FLEXIBILITY
•SF State Scholars pathway allows combined BA + MA completion
•Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) in Theatre Arts accepted — guaranteed BA completion in 60 units after transfer
Academic info
Snapshot
3.44
Avg GPA (W)
96%
Admit Rate
school-wide
50%
Grad Rate
18.6K
Enrollment
$68K
Earnings
10yr after
Costs & Aid
Average Annual Cost
$12,278
after typical aid
In-State Tuition
$7,950
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$20,550
before aid
Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.
$0-30k$9,341
$30-48k$9,867
$48-75k$11,825
$75-110k$14,556
$110k+$22,523
Program info updated Apr 23, 12:52 AM
Program Highlights
TRAINING
•Students execute nearly all work on School-sponsored productions, gaining hands-on experience
•Core curriculum covers acting, directing, design, technical production, play development, and dramaturgy
•Musical theatre coursework available as elective option
•18 elective units allow students to customize their focus area
LOCATION
•Located in San Francisco with access to the Bay Area's vibrant professional theatre scene
•Performances in McKenna Theatre (701 seats) and Knuth Theatre (322 seats)
DEGREE FLEXIBILITY
•SF State Scholars pathway allows combined BA + MA completion
•Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) in Theatre Arts accepted — guaranteed BA completion in 60 units after transfer
TRAINING
•Students execute nearly all work on School-sponsored productions, gaining hands-on experience
•Core curriculum covers acting, directing, design, technical production, play development, and dramaturgy
•Musical theatre coursework available as elective option
•18 elective units allow students to customize their focus area
LOCATION
•Located in San Francisco with access to the Bay Area's vibrant professional theatre scene
•Performances in McKenna Theatre (701 seats) and Knuth Theatre (322 seats)
DEGREE FLEXIBILITY
•SF State Scholars pathway allows combined BA + MA completion
•Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) in Theatre Arts accepted — guaranteed BA completion in 60 units after transfer
Updated Apr 23, 12:52 AM
