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BA Drama

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Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Training

Four fully produced shows annually at the Laidlaw Performing Arts Center

Faculty with professional training and real-world experience

Hands-on experience in all phases of production — scene shops, costume departments, and performance

Professional Development

Graduates pursue careers as actors, performers, theatre technicians, teachers, directors, and youth theatre leaders

Students attend the Southeastern Theatre Conference and Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival

Degree Flexibility

Specialize in Performance or Design and Technology within the BA

Practical knowledge through lectures, workshops, and production work

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.73

Admit rate

71%

school-wide

Grad rate

53%

Enrollment

8.9K

Earnings

$49K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$12,038

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$22,030

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$30,986

Before aid

Average net price

$17,648

After aid

Costofattendance · southalabama.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 27, 11:25 PM

Program Highlights

Training

Four fully produced shows annually at the Laidlaw Performing Arts Center

Faculty with professional training and real-world experience

Hands-on experience in all phases of production — scene shops, costume departments, and performance

Professional Development

Graduates pursue careers as actors, performers, theatre technicians, teachers, directors, and youth theatre leaders

Students attend the Southeastern Theatre Conference and Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival

Degree Flexibility

Specialize in Performance or Design and Technology within the BA

Practical knowledge through lectures, workshops, and production work

Program Highlights

Training

Four fully produced shows annually at the Laidlaw Performing Arts Center

Faculty with professional training and real-world experience

Hands-on experience in all phases of production — scene shops, costume departments, and performance

Professional Development

Graduates pursue careers as actors, performers, theatre technicians, teachers, directors, and youth theatre leaders

Students attend the Southeastern Theatre Conference and Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival

Degree Flexibility

Specialize in Performance or Design and Technology within the BA

Practical knowledge through lectures, workshops, and production work

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Fee

$35

Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

Application · Common App

Good to Know

Enrollment

Fall and spring enrollment available

No separate department application required

Auditions for Theatre USA productions are open to all enrolled South students

Held at the beginning of each semester for that semester's two shows

Typically held on the evening of the first day of classes

Most auditions require a prepared monologue with callbacks later in the week

Important Notes

Department offers limited scholarships and assistantships

Laidlaw Trust funds Acting and Design Scholarships

Additional specialty awards through endowed scholarships

Contact theatre@southalabama.edu for scholarship inquiries

What's The Process

Audition Process

No audition required for admission to the BA in Drama

Apply to the University of South Alabama through Common App or the school's direct application portal

Admission is based on university acceptance — no separate department application

Scholarship Info

Departmental Scholarships

Laidlaw Trust funds Acting and Design Scholarships

Additional specialty awards through endowed scholarships

Contact theatre@southalabama.edu for details

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.73

Admit rate

71%

school-wide

Grad rate

53%

Enrollment

8.9K

Earnings

$49K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$12,038

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$22,030

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$30,986

Before aid

Average net price

$17,648

After aid

Costofattendance · southalabama.edu College Scorecard

Training

Four fully produced shows annually at the Laidlaw Performing Arts Center

Faculty with professional training and real-world experience

Hands-on experience in all phases of production — scene shops, costume departments, and performance

Professional Development

Graduates pursue careers as actors, performers, theatre technicians, teachers, directors, and youth theatre leaders

Students attend the Southeastern Theatre Conference and Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival

Degree Flexibility

Specialize in Performance or Design and Technology within the BA

Practical knowledge through lectures, workshops, and production work

Updated Aug 27, 11:25 PM

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