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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program Recognition

BA provides broad theatre education emphasizing critical intelligence, creativity, and professionalism

Students can act, sing, dance, work as dramaturgs, direct, and design

No competition with graduate students for production opportunities

First-year students encouraged to audition from day one

NAST accredited

Performance & Productions

Mainstage Series featuring musicals, Shakespeare, modern comedy, and drama

SummerStage Festival with children's theatre

Student films, dance, opera, radio, and television opportunities across departments

Facilities

Renovated Griffith Fine Arts Building with 350-seat flexible theatre

Intimate black box theatre with lighting, scenic, and sound labs

Expansive costume and scene shops with designated study spaces

School Info

Snapshot

3.24

Avg GPA (W)

94%

Admit Rate

school-wide

53%

Grad Rate

8.7K

Enrollment

$50K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$12,938

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$25,774

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$30,576

Before aid

Average Net Price

$14,260

After aid

Coa · sfasu.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 8, 6:42 PM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

BA provides broad theatre education emphasizing critical intelligence, creativity, and professionalism

Students can act, sing, dance, work as dramaturgs, direct, and design

No competition with graduate students for production opportunities

First-year students encouraged to audition from day one

NAST accredited

Performance & Productions

Mainstage Series featuring musicals, Shakespeare, modern comedy, and drama

SummerStage Festival with children's theatre

Student films, dance, opera, radio, and television opportunities across departments

Facilities

Renovated Griffith Fine Arts Building with 350-seat flexible theatre

Intimate black box theatre with lighting, scenic, and sound labs

Expansive costume and scene shops with designated study spaces

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

BA provides broad theatre education emphasizing critical intelligence, creativity, and professionalism

Students can act, sing, dance, work as dramaturgs, direct, and design

No competition with graduate students for production opportunities

First-year students encouraged to audition from day one

NAST accredited

Performance & Productions

Mainstage Series featuring musicals, Shakespeare, modern comedy, and drama

SummerStage Festival with children's theatre

Student films, dance, opera, radio, and television opportunities across departments

Facilities

Renovated Griffith Fine Arts Building with 350-seat flexible theatre

Intimate black box theatre with lighting, scenic, and sound labs

Expansive costume and scene shops with designated study spaces

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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ApplyTexas Common App

Fee

$25

Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

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Theatre · sfasu.edu

Interview Requirements

These requirements are from the Fall 2026 entry cycle. Fall 2027 requirements are typically posted between August and October and usually change only slightly — confirm on the official source before submitting.

Resume

Resume of theatre accomplishments

Essay

Cover letter with statement of goals for your time at SFA and beyond

Letters of Recommendation

Two letters of recommendation from individuals familiar with your work

Headshot

Current photograph

Scores / GPA

Current overall class rank, GPA, and SAT or ACT scores

Theatre · sfasu.edu

Good to Know

Enrollment

Rolling admissions, no application deadline

Submit audition application form via the School of Theatre and Dance

University application required separately via Common App or SFA website

Contact

Denard Haden School of Theatre and Dance: 936.468.4003

TheatreAndDance@sfasu.edu

What's The Process

Admission Process

Interview with theatre faculty to discuss academic accomplishments and research interests

Provide a sample of academic writing in advance

Rolling admissions with no application deadline

Admission Decisions

Communicated on a rolling basis

Possible outcomes: acceptance with scholarship, acceptance without scholarship, provisional acceptance, or non-acceptance

Students admitted to the university may choose a different major if not accepted to the theatre program

Final acceptance contingent upon admission to SFA

Scholarship Info

Talent Scholarships

Scholarship decisions communicated alongside admission

Based on faculty interview and accomplishments

Awards from the School of Theatre and Dance

School Info

Snapshot

3.24

Avg GPA (W)

94%

Admit Rate

school-wide

53%

Grad Rate

8.7K

Enrollment

$50K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$12,938

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$25,774

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$30,576

Before aid

Average Net Price

$14,260

After aid

Coa · sfasu.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

BA provides broad theatre education emphasizing critical intelligence, creativity, and professionalism

Students can act, sing, dance, work as dramaturgs, direct, and design

No competition with graduate students for production opportunities

First-year students encouraged to audition from day one

NAST accredited

Performance & Productions

Mainstage Series featuring musicals, Shakespeare, modern comedy, and drama

SummerStage Festival with children's theatre

Student films, dance, opera, radio, and television opportunities across departments

Facilities

Renovated Griffith Fine Arts Building with 350-seat flexible theatre

Intimate black box theatre with lighting, scenic, and sound labs

Expansive costume and scene shops with designated study spaces

Updated Aug 8, 6:42 PM