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BA Theatre Arts

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Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Program profile

Study AbroadTransfer In Friendly

Notable Alumni

Isiah Whitlock Jr. — The Wire, Goodfellas, Enchanted, Broadway's The Iceman Cometh

Alex Holmes — Nickelodeon's iCarly, national commercials

Jayme McGhan — Director of Western Carolina University's School of Stage and Screen

William DuWell — Technical Director of American Players Theatre

Facilities

300-seat recently renovated proscenium theatre

200-seat experimental Black Box Theatre

Well-equipped scene and costume shops

Training & Productions

Active participant in Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF) with national and regional honors

Open auditions for all students and community members

Alpha Psi Omega national theatre fraternity and Take 2 Improv troupe

Study Abroad

Biennial London Theatre tour with workshops at the National Theatre, Shakespeare's Globe, and Royal Shakespeare Company

Annual Spring Break trip to New York City with Broadway and Off-Broadway productions

School Info

Snapshot

3.40

Avg GPA (W)

62%

Admit Rate

school-wide

45%

Grad Rate

2.3K

Enrollment

$51K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$11,516

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$11,516

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$28,218

Before aid

Average Net Price

$15,291

After aid

Budget · smsu.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 20, 2:54 PM

Program Highlights

Notable Alumni

Isiah Whitlock Jr. — The Wire, Goodfellas, Enchanted, Broadway's The Iceman Cometh

Alex Holmes — Nickelodeon's iCarly, national commercials

Jayme McGhan — Director of Western Carolina University's School of Stage and Screen

William DuWell — Technical Director of American Players Theatre

Facilities

300-seat recently renovated proscenium theatre

200-seat experimental Black Box Theatre

Well-equipped scene and costume shops

Training & Productions

Active participant in Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF) with national and regional honors

Open auditions for all students and community members

Alpha Psi Omega national theatre fraternity and Take 2 Improv troupe

Study Abroad

Biennial London Theatre tour with workshops at the National Theatre, Shakespeare's Globe, and Royal Shakespeare Company

Annual Spring Break trip to New York City with Broadway and Off-Broadway productions

Program Highlights

Notable Alumni

Isiah Whitlock Jr. — The Wire, Goodfellas, Enchanted, Broadway's The Iceman Cometh

Alex Holmes — Nickelodeon's iCarly, national commercials

Jayme McGhan — Director of Western Carolina University's School of Stage and Screen

William DuWell — Technical Director of American Players Theatre

Facilities

300-seat recently renovated proscenium theatre

200-seat experimental Black Box Theatre

Well-equipped scene and costume shops

Training & Productions

Active participant in Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF) with national and regional honors

Open auditions for all students and community members

Alpha Psi Omega national theatre fraternity and Take 2 Improv troupe

Study Abroad

Biennial London Theatre tour with workshops at the National Theatre, Shakespeare's Globe, and Royal Shakespeare Company

Annual Spring Break trip to New York City with Broadway and Off-Broadway productions

Key Info

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Fees

Domestic Fee

$20

International Fee

$100

Deadline

International – FallJun 1, 2027

Regular DecisionRolling

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Good to Know

Application Portal

Apply via Minnesota State eservices portal

Admissions

Rolling admission

Partnership

SMSU/Normandale Bachelor of Arts-Theatre Partnership Program available

Transfer Pathway

SMSU publishes a Bachelor of Arts-Theatre Partnership Program with Normandale Community College. Prospective partnership students should contact the SMSU Entertainment and Theatre Arts program for pathway details.

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What's The Process

No Audition Required

Admission is through the university application process only

No audition or portfolio required for program entry

Production auditions are open to all students and community members each semester

School Info

Snapshot

3.40

Avg GPA (W)

62%

Admit Rate

school-wide

45%

Grad Rate

2.3K

Enrollment

$51K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$11,516

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$11,516

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$28,218

Before aid

Average Net Price

$15,291

After aid

Budget · smsu.edu College Scorecard

Notable Alumni

Isiah Whitlock Jr. — The Wire, Goodfellas, Enchanted, Broadway's The Iceman Cometh

Alex Holmes — Nickelodeon's iCarly, national commercials

Jayme McGhan — Director of Western Carolina University's School of Stage and Screen

William DuWell — Technical Director of American Players Theatre

Facilities

300-seat recently renovated proscenium theatre

200-seat experimental Black Box Theatre

Well-equipped scene and costume shops

Training & Productions

Active participant in Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF) with national and regional honors

Open auditions for all students and community members

Alpha Psi Omega national theatre fraternity and Take 2 Improv troupe

Study Abroad

Biennial London Theatre tour with workshops at the National Theatre, Shakespeare's Globe, and Royal Shakespeare Company

Annual Spring Break trip to New York City with Broadway and Off-Broadway productions

Updated Aug 20, 2:54 PM