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BA Theatre Arts
Program snapshot
Admissions
No PrescreenNo AuditionScholarship InterviewUniversity App RequiredAudition format
In-Person or VirtualTraining & Productions
•Five productions per year through Simpson Productions, emphasizing a professional experience for both performer and audience
•Undergraduate assistant positions in scenic design, lighting, sound, costumes, box office, and marketing
•Home of the Blank Performing Arts Center, with productions in Pote Theatre and Barnum Theatre
Unique Opportunities
•Simpson is the host venue of the Des Moines Metro Opera, providing internship, apprenticeship, and employment opportunities
•Alpha Psi Omega (APO) honorary theatre fraternity
•High School Theatre Festival programming
Degree Flexibility
•Multiple paths available: acting, directing, producing, technical theatre, writing, stage management, and teaching
•Speech Communication/Theatre teaching endorsement available with a Secondary Education minor
•Regular internship and summer employment placements through Simpson Productions
Academic info
Snapshot
3.57
Avg GPA (W)
86%
Admit Rate
school-wide
64%
Grad Rate
1.2K
Enrollment
$59K
Earnings
10yr after
Costs & Aid
Average Annual Cost
$21,936
after typical aid
Tuition & Fees
$47,656
before aid
Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.
$0-30k$17,941
$30-48k$15,764
$48-75k$19,176
$75-110k$22,468
$110k+$26,586
Program info updated 1d ago
Program Highlights
Training & Productions
•Five productions per year through Simpson Productions, emphasizing a professional experience for both performer and audience
•Undergraduate assistant positions in scenic design, lighting, sound, costumes, box office, and marketing
•Home of the Blank Performing Arts Center, with productions in Pote Theatre and Barnum Theatre
Unique Opportunities
•Simpson is the host venue of the Des Moines Metro Opera, providing internship, apprenticeship, and employment opportunities
•Alpha Psi Omega (APO) honorary theatre fraternity
•High School Theatre Festival programming
Degree Flexibility
•Multiple paths available: acting, directing, producing, technical theatre, writing, stage management, and teaching
•Speech Communication/Theatre teaching endorsement available with a Secondary Education minor
•Regular internship and summer employment placements through Simpson Productions
Training & Productions
•Five productions per year through Simpson Productions, emphasizing a professional experience for both performer and audience
•Undergraduate assistant positions in scenic design, lighting, sound, costumes, box office, and marketing
•Home of the Blank Performing Arts Center, with productions in Pote Theatre and Barnum Theatre
Unique Opportunities
•Simpson is the host venue of the Des Moines Metro Opera, providing internship, apprenticeship, and employment opportunities
•Alpha Psi Omega (APO) honorary theatre fraternity
•High School Theatre Festival programming
Degree Flexibility
•Multiple paths available: acting, directing, producing, technical theatre, writing, stage management, and teaching
•Speech Communication/Theatre teaching endorsement available with a Secondary Education minor
•Regular internship and summer employment placements through Simpson Productions
Updated 1d ago
