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BA Drama

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Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Program Recognition

Only HBCU in South Carolina offering a degree in drama

Curriculum covers theatre history, design, performance, and production

Training in both oral and written expressive skills

Notable Alumni

Samuel E. Wright — voice of Sebastian in Disney's The Little Mermaid, Mufasa in Broadway's The Lion King

Javon Johnson — series regular on Tyler Perry's The Oval

Erskine C. Johnson III — first African American inducted into the South Carolina Theatre Association Hall of Fame

Henderson-Davis Players

SC State's official drama guild, founded in 1967

Over 225 plays produced in 50+ years

Won over 100 national and international awards in festivals and tournaments

The oldest collegiate drama troupe at any HBCU, and one of the oldest in the nation

Housed in the Henderson-Davis Theatre, Turner Hall C-Wing

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.08

Admit rate

83%

school-wide

Grad rate

37%

Enrollment

2.9K

Earnings

$38K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$12,000

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$23,000

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$31,000

Before aid

Average net price

$18,097

After aid

2026 2027 Cost Of Attendance.Pdf · scsu.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Sep 17, 6:29 PM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Only HBCU in South Carolina offering a degree in drama

Curriculum covers theatre history, design, performance, and production

Training in both oral and written expressive skills

Notable Alumni

Samuel E. Wright — voice of Sebastian in Disney's The Little Mermaid, Mufasa in Broadway's The Lion King

Javon Johnson — series regular on Tyler Perry's The Oval

Erskine C. Johnson III — first African American inducted into the South Carolina Theatre Association Hall of Fame

Henderson-Davis Players

SC State's official drama guild, founded in 1967

Over 225 plays produced in 50+ years

Won over 100 national and international awards in festivals and tournaments

The oldest collegiate drama troupe at any HBCU, and one of the oldest in the nation

Housed in the Henderson-Davis Theatre, Turner Hall C-Wing

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Only HBCU in South Carolina offering a degree in drama

Curriculum covers theatre history, design, performance, and production

Training in both oral and written expressive skills

Notable Alumni

Samuel E. Wright — voice of Sebastian in Disney's The Little Mermaid, Mufasa in Broadway's The Lion King

Javon Johnson — series regular on Tyler Perry's The Oval

Erskine C. Johnson III — first African American inducted into the South Carolina Theatre Association Hall of Fame

Henderson-Davis Players

SC State's official drama guild, founded in 1967

Over 225 plays produced in 50+ years

Won over 100 national and international awards in festivals and tournaments

The oldest collegiate drama troupe at any HBCU, and one of the oldest in the nation

Housed in the Henderson-Davis Theatre, Turner Hall C-Wing

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Fee

Direct Application Fee

$25

Deadline

PriorityDec 1, 2026

Regular DecisionRolling

Admissions Policies · scsu.edu

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply via Common App (no application fee) or directly through the SC State application portal

No separate program application required

Program Requirements

All majors and minors must register with the theatre department

No theatre course with a grade less than C will count toward graduation

Students are expected to participate in productions on a frequent basis

Curriculum includes practicum experiences

What's The Process

Audition Process

Admission to the drama program is through the university application

No separate audition, portfolio, or interview required for the major

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.08

Admit rate

83%

school-wide

Grad rate

37%

Enrollment

2.9K

Earnings

$38K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$12,000

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$23,000

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$31,000

Before aid

Average net price

$18,097

After aid

2026 2027 Cost Of Attendance.Pdf · scsu.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

Only HBCU in South Carolina offering a degree in drama

Curriculum covers theatre history, design, performance, and production

Training in both oral and written expressive skills

Notable Alumni

Samuel E. Wright — voice of Sebastian in Disney's The Little Mermaid, Mufasa in Broadway's The Lion King

Javon Johnson — series regular on Tyler Perry's The Oval

Erskine C. Johnson III — first African American inducted into the South Carolina Theatre Association Hall of Fame

Henderson-Davis Players

SC State's official drama guild, founded in 1967

Over 225 plays produced in 50+ years

Won over 100 national and international awards in festivals and tournaments

The oldest collegiate drama troupe at any HBCU, and one of the oldest in the nation

Housed in the Henderson-Davis Theatre, Turner Hall C-Wing

Updated Sep 17, 6:29 PM

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