Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
No Audition
No Interview
University App Required
Study Abroad
Program Highlights
PROGRAM RECOGNITION
•NAST-accredited — one of approximately 184 member institutions of the National Association of Schools of Theatre
•Affiliated with Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (Region 2), LMDA, and USITT
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Greg Salmon '06 — Associate Casting Director for CBS Daytime's The Young & The Restless; Emmy winner for Best Casting in Daytime Television (2022)
•Eric Webb — NYC-based writer and dramaturg; Director of Creative Development at The TheaterMakers Studio with Ken Davenport; plays and musicals produced in NYC and Tokyo
TRAINING & PRODUCTIONS
•3-4 mainstage productions per year including classical canon, modern works, musical theatre, devised works, and site-specific theatre
•426-seat proscenium theatre with state-of-the-art capabilities and a flexible 120-seat black box theatre
•Hands-on experience in acting, directing, design, production, stage management, dramaturgy, dance, and more
•Opportunity to assist faculty directors and designers on productions
STUDENT LIFE
•Blackfriars Student Theatre organization for student-produced work
•Mu Iota cast of Alpha Psi Omega national honor society
•Annual student-created Honors Production
STUDY ABROAD
•International enrichment opportunities including study abroad sessions in Moscow, New York City, and London
DEGREE FLEXIBILITY
•Generalist curriculum with focus areas in Acting & Directing, Design & Production, and Theatre History/Criticism/Playwriting
•Related minors available: Theatre, Live Event Design, Expressive Arts Therapy
•Internship, co-op, and international study opportunities available
Key Info
University AppApplication
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Deadlines
Early ActionNov 15, 2025
Rolling
Fee
$50Waiver
Good to Know
ADMISSION
•No audition required — students of all skill and interest levels are welcome
•Admission is through the university application (Common App or SUNY Application)
•Apply by November 15 for non-binding Early Action decision by December 15
•Rolling admission also available with no firm deadline
SPECIAL TALENT ADMISSION
•Students with outstanding capabilities in creative expression and performing arts may be considered through the Special Talent Admission pathway
•Present information via the supplemental portion of the Common Application or SUNY Supplement
Scholarship Info
DEPARTMENT SCHOLARSHIPS
•John & Ida Mincher Scholarship — $1,000 ($500/semester) for design or technical theatre majors who have completed at least one semester
•Kathleen Pendergast Memorial Scholarship — $475 for juniors in Acting/Directing with demonstrated commitment to a professional theatre career
•Diane Lucey Ouckama Memorial Award — for juniors or seniors majoring/minoring in music and/or theatre with emphasis on musical theatre performance (minimum 2.5 GPA, faculty nomination required)
•Theatre Alumni Scholarship — for declared Theatre majors applying in sophomore or junior year (minimum 2.5 overall GPA, 3.0 in Theatre major)
DEADLINE
•Department scholarship applications due March 1
Program info updated 1d ago
PROGRAM RECOGNITION
•NAST-accredited — one of approximately 184 member institutions of the National Association of Schools of Theatre
•Affiliated with Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (Region 2), LMDA, and USITT
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Greg Salmon '06 — Associate Casting Director for CBS Daytime's The Young & The Restless; Emmy winner for Best Casting in Daytime Television (2022)
•Eric Webb — NYC-based writer and dramaturg; Director of Creative Development at The TheaterMakers Studio with Ken Davenport; plays and musicals produced in NYC and Tokyo
TRAINING & PRODUCTIONS
•3-4 mainstage productions per year including classical canon, modern works, musical theatre, devised works, and site-specific theatre
•426-seat proscenium theatre with state-of-the-art capabilities and a flexible 120-seat black box theatre
•Hands-on experience in acting, directing, design, production, stage management, dramaturgy, dance, and more
•Opportunity to assist faculty directors and designers on productions
STUDENT LIFE
•Blackfriars Student Theatre organization for student-produced work
•Mu Iota cast of Alpha Psi Omega national honor society
•Annual student-created Honors Production
STUDY ABROAD
•International enrichment opportunities including study abroad sessions in Moscow, New York City, and London
DEGREE FLEXIBILITY
•Generalist curriculum with focus areas in Acting & Directing, Design & Production, and Theatre History/Criticism/Playwriting
•Related minors available: Theatre, Live Event Design, Expressive Arts Therapy
•Internship, co-op, and international study opportunities available
Updated 1d ago
Academic School Information
3.11
Avg GPA (W)
81%
Admit Rate
60%
Grad Rate
5,473
Enrollment
$57,566
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$8,825
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$18,735
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$16,236
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.
Family Income $0 - $30k$8,714
Family Income $30k - $48k$11,681
Family Income $48k - $75k$17,412
Family Income $75k - $110k$19,053
Family Income $110k+$23,087
