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St. Olaf College

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Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Program profile

Study Abroad

Program Recognition

NAST-accredited (National Association of Schools of Theater)

Liberal arts approach integrating theory and practice across acting, directing, design, and technical production

Training

Four departmental productions annually plus a one-act play festival

Performance venues include Haugen Theater, Kelsey Theater, and Viking Theater

20 student design positions available annually

Student directing opportunities with applications due March 1

Professional Development

Seven student theater groups including Alpha Psi Omega honor society, Deep End Productions, EMPTY Theater (musical theater), and Scared Scriptless (improv)

Interdisciplinary Musical Theater concentration available for all BA majors

Internships with Twin Cities arts organizations through the Piper Center

Study Abroad

Theater in London program during January Term featuring approximately 22 live theater performances

School Info

Snapshot

3.73

Avg GPA (W)

48%

Admit Rate

school-wide

84%

Grad Rate

3.1K

Enrollment

$66K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$66,200

Before aid

Average Net Price

$23,874

After aid

Compfee 2 · wp.stolaf.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated 1d ago

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

NAST-accredited (National Association of Schools of Theater)

Liberal arts approach integrating theory and practice across acting, directing, design, and technical production

Training

Four departmental productions annually plus a one-act play festival

Performance venues include Haugen Theater, Kelsey Theater, and Viking Theater

20 student design positions available annually

Student directing opportunities with applications due March 1

Professional Development

Seven student theater groups including Alpha Psi Omega honor society, Deep End Productions, EMPTY Theater (musical theater), and Scared Scriptless (improv)

Interdisciplinary Musical Theater concentration available for all BA majors

Internships with Twin Cities arts organizations through the Piper Center

Study Abroad

Theater in London program during January Term featuring approximately 22 live theater performances

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

NAST-accredited (National Association of Schools of Theater)

Liberal arts approach integrating theory and practice across acting, directing, design, and technical production

Training

Four departmental productions annually plus a one-act play festival

Performance venues include Haugen Theater, Kelsey Theater, and Viking Theater

20 student design positions available annually

Student directing opportunities with applications due March 1

Professional Development

Seven student theater groups including Alpha Psi Omega honor society, Deep End Productions, EMPTY Theater (musical theater), and Scared Scriptless (improv)

Interdisciplinary Musical Theater concentration available for all BA majors

Internships with Twin Cities arts organizations through the Piper Center

Study Abroad

Theater in London program during January Term featuring approximately 22 live theater performances

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Deadline

Early application deadlineNov 1, 2026

Early Decision IIRegular DecisionJan 15, 2027

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Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply via Common App — no separate theater application required

No application fee

What's The Process

Audition Process

No audition or interview required for admission to the major

Students are admitted through the university application process

Required lab courses (THEAT 233 and THEAT 253) require registration by audition or interview only

Students must be cast in productions or invited to serve in design and production crew positions

First-year students are encouraged to participate

Contact

Theater Department: 507-786-3240

Production opportunities: riley11@stolaf.edu

School Info

Snapshot

3.73

Avg GPA (W)

48%

Admit Rate

school-wide

84%

Grad Rate

3.1K

Enrollment

$66K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$66,200

Before aid

Average Net Price

$23,874

After aid

Compfee 2 · wp.stolaf.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

NAST-accredited (National Association of Schools of Theater)

Liberal arts approach integrating theory and practice across acting, directing, design, and technical production

Training

Four departmental productions annually plus a one-act play festival

Performance venues include Haugen Theater, Kelsey Theater, and Viking Theater

20 student design positions available annually

Student directing opportunities with applications due March 1

Professional Development

Seven student theater groups including Alpha Psi Omega honor society, Deep End Productions, EMPTY Theater (musical theater), and Scared Scriptless (improv)

Interdisciplinary Musical Theater concentration available for all BA majors

Internships with Twin Cities arts organizations through the Piper Center

Study Abroad

Theater in London program during January Term featuring approximately 22 live theater performances

Updated 1d ago

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