Southern Illinois University Carbondale
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Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
No Audition
No Interview
University App Required
Program Highlights
ACCREDITATION
•NAST-accredited program (National Association of Schools of Theatre)
TRAINING & PRODUCTIONS
•Broad-based curriculum blending theoretical and practical theater studies
•Multiple productions each semester in two theaters — McLeod Theater (~499 seats) and Christian H. Moe Laboratory Theater (100 seats)
•McLeod Summer Playhouse professional summer theater company affiliated with the program
•Six specialized studios for hands-on instruction
AREAS OF STUDY
•Performance, playwriting, dramaturgy, design, and technical production
•Experienced faculty of working professionals and scholars
•Low student-to-teacher ratio
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
•United States Institute of Theater Technology (USITT)
•Africana Theatre Laboratory (ATL)
•Big Muddy New Plays — promotes student-produced theatrical works
CAREER OUTCOMES
•Nearly 100% employment rate for technical design graduates
•Graduates work in film, live theater, theme parks, cruise ships, and companies like Disney and Cirque du Soleil
Key Info
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Deadlines
PriorityDec 1, 2025
Rolling
Fee
$40Waiver
Good to Know
ENROLLMENT
•Fall enrollment
•Apply via Common App or SIU application portal
•No audition or portfolio required — admission through standard university application
What's The Process
ADMISSION PROCESS
•No audition or prescreen required
•Admission is through standard university application
•Students may audition for productions beginning their first semester
CONTACT
•Andrea Snow, Academic Advisor: andreasnow@siu.edu, 618-453-3388
•Susan Patrick Steinfeldt, Director of Undergraduate Studies: susanpb@siu.edu, 618-453-5741
Scholarship Info
MERIT & PERFORMANCE SCHOLARSHIPS
•Several merit and performance-based scholarships, financial awards, and honors available
•Open to applicants who demonstrate excellence in performance, design, playwriting, and/or production
•Must exhibit service to the Theater program and SIU
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Academic School Information
3.23
Avg GPA (W)
90%
Admit Rate
52%
Grad Rate
8,116
Enrollment
$53,390
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$13,244
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$13,244
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$16,177
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$12,928
Family Income $30k - $48k$12,082
Family Income $48k - $75k$13,206
Family Income $75k - $110k$22,819
Family Income $110k+$23,582
