Spelman College
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Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
No Audition
No Interview
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University App Required
Program Highlights
PROGRAM PHILOSOPHY
•Interdisciplinary approach to performance offering opportunities in performance, theatre studies, and creative industries
•Students encouraged to experiment with performance modalities featuring text, film, songs, and site-specific areas
•African American cultural forms integrated with diverse creative methodologies from around the world
•Focus on developing critical and practical analysis of performance, art, social activism, and politics
FACILITIES
•Located in the LaTanya Richardson Jackson and Samuel L. Jackson Performing Arts Center
TRAINING & PRODUCTIONS
•All majors participate in at least four departmental productions
•Students attend general auditions and audition for each departmental production for experience
•Internships encouraged during time in department
Key Info
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Deadlines
Early DecisionNov 1, 2025
Early ActionNov 1, 2025
Regular DecisionFeb 1, 2026
Fee
$40Waiver
Good to Know
HONORS PROGRAM
•All admitted Early Action and Early Decision students will be invited to apply for the Honors Program
•Regular Decision and deferred students are not eligible
•Invited students must submit an additional essay provided in the invitation
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
•Completed Common Application with essay
•Two letters of recommendation
•Official high school transcript
•$40 application fee or valid fee waiver
•SAT/ACT scores (optional)
What's The Process
No audition required for the BA Theatre and Performance program
Program info updated 1 week ago
Academic School Information
3.94
Avg GPA (W)
34%
Admit Rate
75%
Grad Rate
3,633
Enrollment
$59,993
Earnings
10yr after
Tuition & Fees
$30,058
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$36,828
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$31,898
Family Income $30k - $48k$31,961
Family Income $48k - $75k$34,390
Family Income $75k - $110k$35,209
Family Income $110k+$42,201
