Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
No Audition
No Interview
University App Required
Program Highlights
TRAINING & PRODUCTIONS
•4 mainstage productions per year — 2 on campus in University Theatre, 2 at South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC)
•Students eligible to audition for all productions starting first semester — open to all majors
•Faculty comprised of classically trained actors, directors, and accomplished set designers
•Guest instructors active in the professional industry supplement faculty
•39 credits of major coursework including acting, playwriting, directing, lighting, stage management, and stage design
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
•Close proximity to Manhattan provides unparalleled internship opportunities on and off Broadway
•Internship partnerships include New Jersey Performing Arts Center, Paper Mill Playhouse, Lincoln Center Theatre, McCarter Theatre Center, George Street Playhouse, and the Shubert Organization
•Annual participation in Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF)
•97% employment rate and 100% graduate school acceptance rate
STUDENT LIFE
•12:1 student-to-faculty ratio
•Theatre Council student organization produces its own events and shows
•Robust portfolio development through mainstage, Theatre Council, and internship work
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Alumni appear in Broadway productions including NETWORK and Clybourne Park
•Alumni in TV series including The Chi
•Graduates employed as writer/performers at NYC Comedy Pit and other companies
Key Info
University AppApplication
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Deadlines
Early ActionNov 15, 2025
Early Action IIDec 15, 2025
Regular Decision IJan 15, 2026
Regular Decision IIFeb 15, 2026
Fee
$65Waiver
Good to Know
APPLICATION PROCESS
•No supplemental arts application required — admission is through the university application only
ENROLLMENT
•Test-optional admission available
•Priority review given to Early Action candidates
What's The Process
ADMISSION
•No audition or portfolio required for admission
•Admission is through the university application process only
Scholarship Info
SCHOLARSHIPS
•College of Human Development, Culture, and Media offers departmental scholarships for Communication, Media, and the Arts students
•Contact the department for current availability and eligibility details
Program info updated Mar 24, 12:22 AM
TRAINING & PRODUCTIONS
•4 mainstage productions per year — 2 on campus in University Theatre, 2 at South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC)
•Students eligible to audition for all productions starting first semester — open to all majors
•Faculty comprised of classically trained actors, directors, and accomplished set designers
•Guest instructors active in the professional industry supplement faculty
•39 credits of major coursework including acting, playwriting, directing, lighting, stage management, and stage design
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
•Close proximity to Manhattan provides unparalleled internship opportunities on and off Broadway
•Internship partnerships include New Jersey Performing Arts Center, Paper Mill Playhouse, Lincoln Center Theatre, McCarter Theatre Center, George Street Playhouse, and the Shubert Organization
•Annual participation in Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF)
•97% employment rate and 100% graduate school acceptance rate
STUDENT LIFE
•12:1 student-to-faculty ratio
•Theatre Council student organization produces its own events and shows
•Robust portfolio development through mainstage, Theatre Council, and internship work
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Alumni appear in Broadway productions including NETWORK and Clybourne Park
•Alumni in TV series including The Chi
•Graduates employed as writer/performers at NYC Comedy Pit and other companies
Updated Mar 24, 12:22 AM
Academic School Information
3.66
Avg GPA (W)
73%
Admit Rate
70%
Grad Rate
6,036
Enrollment
$70,196
Earnings
10yr after
Tuition & Fees
$53,170
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$31,446
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.
Family Income $0 - $30k$19,623
Family Income $30k - $48k$21,869
Family Income $48k - $75k$27,194
Family Income $75k - $110k$36,516
Family Income $110k+$41,783
