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BA Theatre

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Admissions

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Training

•Professional-quality theatre training in a liberal arts setting with a strong performance focus

•Coursework in acting fundamentals, voice and movement, period styles, and directing

•100% of theatre students are cast or participate in a faculty-led production their first year

•Five major productions and several smaller productions staged annually

Notable Alumni

•BA Theatre graduates include Owen Carey '25 — who joined the Disney College Program at Walt Disney World

Professional Development

•100% of theatre students who applied to graduate school were accepted

•Culminates in THEA-505 Capstone Portfolio, a faculty-mentored review of the student's performance training and career trajectory

Degree Flexibility

•Allows students to explore acting while pursuing a second major or minor

•Seamless transition into the BFA Acting program is available

School Info

Snapshot

3.70

Avg GPA (W)

81%

Admit Rate

school-wide

82%

Grad Rate

2.2K

Enrollment

$62K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$59,850

Before aid

Average Net Price

$28,819

After aid

College Scorecard

Program info updated 3d ago

Program Highlights

Training

•Professional-quality theatre training in a liberal arts setting with a strong performance focus

•Coursework in acting fundamentals, voice and movement, period styles, and directing

•100% of theatre students are cast or participate in a faculty-led production their first year

•Five major productions and several smaller productions staged annually

Notable Alumni

•BA Theatre graduates include Owen Carey '25 — who joined the Disney College Program at Walt Disney World

Professional Development

•100% of theatre students who applied to graduate school were accepted

•Culminates in THEA-505 Capstone Portfolio, a faculty-mentored review of the student's performance training and career trajectory

Degree Flexibility

•Allows students to explore acting while pursuing a second major or minor

•Seamless transition into the BFA Acting program is available

Program Highlights

Training

•Professional-quality theatre training in a liberal arts setting with a strong performance focus

•Coursework in acting fundamentals, voice and movement, period styles, and directing

•100% of theatre students are cast or participate in a faculty-led production their first year

•Five major productions and several smaller productions staged annually

Notable Alumni

•BA Theatre graduates include Owen Carey '25 — who joined the Disney College Program at Walt Disney World

Professional Development

•100% of theatre students who applied to graduate school were accepted

•Culminates in THEA-505 Capstone Portfolio, a faculty-mentored review of the student's performance training and career trajectory

Degree Flexibility

•Allows students to explore acting while pursuing a second major or minor

•Seamless transition into the BFA Acting program is available

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Deadline

Early ActionNov 1, 2026

Early DecisionNov 15, 2026

Early Action IIDec 1, 2026

Regular DecisionFeb 1, 2027

Deadlines Requirements · susqu.edu

Good to Know

Admission Pathway

•Performance emphasis within the BA Theatre degree

•Curriculum includes acting, directing, and performance workshops

•Flexible degree allows pursuit of a second major or minor

•Grade of C- or better required for courses to count toward the major

Transfer Pathway

Susquehanna transfer agreements may award 60-62 credits and junior status after an associate degree. BA Theatre transfer students may pursue the Performance emphasis, with completion timing depending on how transfer credits fit the emphasis and required Susquehanna residency/capstone work.

Transfer Agreements · susqu.edu

What's The Process

Audition Process

•No audition or portfolio required

•Admission is through university acceptance only

•Students may transition into the BFA Acting program after enrollment

Scholarship Info

Financial Aid

•100% of students receive financial aid through academic merit scholarships and need-based grants

School Info

Snapshot

3.70

Avg GPA (W)

81%

Admit Rate

school-wide

82%

Grad Rate

2.2K

Enrollment

$62K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$59,850

Before aid

Average Net Price

$28,819

After aid

College Scorecard

Training

•Professional-quality theatre training in a liberal arts setting with a strong performance focus

•Coursework in acting fundamentals, voice and movement, period styles, and directing

•100% of theatre students are cast or participate in a faculty-led production their first year

•Five major productions and several smaller productions staged annually

Notable Alumni

•BA Theatre graduates include Owen Carey '25 — who joined the Disney College Program at Walt Disney World

Professional Development

•100% of theatre students who applied to graduate school were accepted

•Culminates in THEA-505 Capstone Portfolio, a faculty-mentored review of the student's performance training and career trajectory

Degree Flexibility

•Allows students to explore acting while pursuing a second major or minor

•Seamless transition into the BFA Acting program is available

Updated 3d ago