Susquehanna University
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Program Characteristics
Prescreen Required
Audition Required
Interview Required
In-Person or Virtual
University App Required
Program Highlights
TRAINING & PERFORMANCE
•Eight diverse performance experiences included in the curriculum
•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
•Training in stage acting, film acting, and voice-over work
STUDENT OUTCOMES
•100% of theatre students who applied to graduate school were accepted
•75% of theatre students attend a professional conference with faculty before graduation
•Summer internships with prominent theater companies
STUDENT LIFE
•97% of Susquehanna students study abroad
•100% of students receive financial aid through academic merit scholarships and need-based grants
•Close-knit, immersive department where students work across disciplines
Key Info
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Deadlines
Early ActionNov 1, 2025
Early DecisionNov 15, 2025
Early Action IIDec 1, 2025
Regular DecisionFeb 1, 2026
Program AppApplication
Deadline
Priority Portfolio SubmissionMar 15, 2026
Prescreen Requirements
Monologues
TWO 1-MINUTE MONOLOGUES (video submission)
•ONE CONTEMPORARY DRAMA monologue
•ONE SHAKESPEARE monologue
•Submit video recordings via the River Hawk Portal
Wildcard / Special Skill
N/A
Additional Materials
INTERVIEW
•Faculty interview required (online or in person)
•Scheduled after portfolio review
Good to Know
SUBMISSION PORTAL
•Submit audition materials via the River Hawk Portal after university admission
•Contact the Department of Theatre with questions
•Contact the Admission Office for portal login issues
What's The Process
ADMISSION PROCESS
•Step 1: Apply and be accepted to Susquehanna University
•Step 2: Submit video recordings of two monologues via the River Hawk Portal
•Step 3: Interview with Department of Theatre faculty (online or in person)
TIMELINE
•Priority portfolio deadline: March 15
•Portfolios submitted by March 15 are reviewed and decided before April 1
•Late submissions reviewed on a rolling basis as space permits
•Enrollment deposit deadline: May 1
Scholarship Info
FINANCIAL AID
•100% of students receive financial aid through academic merit scholarships and need-based grants
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Academic School Information
3.70
Avg GPA (W)
79%
Admit Rate
75%
Grad Rate
2,120
Enrollment
$61,723
Earnings
10yr after
Tuition & Fees
$57,400
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$26,539
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$20,251
Family Income $30k - $48k$17,536
Family Income $48k - $75k$24,048
Family Income $75k - $110k$25,432
Family Income $110k+$30,833
