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Sweet Briar College

Sweet Briar, VA

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Program

BA Performing Arts

Concentration

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Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewScholarship PortfolioUniversity App Required

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BA Performing Arts

Concentration

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewScholarship PortfolioUniversity App Required

Program profile

Transfer In Friendly

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BA Performing Arts

Theatre

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewScholarship PortfolioUniversity App Required

Program profile

Transfer In Friendly

Training

Interdisciplinary training includes acting, directing, design, and production-building work

Performance & Productions

Students work in multiple performance venues, and seniors may direct productions

Professional Development

Regional conference travel and internship opportunities support career preparation

School Info

Snapshot

2.88

Avg GPA (W)

76%

Admit Rate

school-wide

50%

Grad Rate

443

Enrollment

$52K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$29,310

Before aid

Average Net Price

$17,758

After aid

Tuition And Fees · sbc.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 7, 1:45 AM

Program Highlights

Training

Interdisciplinary training includes acting, directing, design, and production-building work

Performance & Productions

Students work in multiple performance venues, and seniors may direct productions

Professional Development

Regional conference travel and internship opportunities support career preparation

Program Highlights

Training

Interdisciplinary training includes acting, directing, design, and production-building work

Performance & Productions

Students work in multiple performance venues, and seniors may direct productions

Professional Development

Regional conference travel and internship opportunities support career preparation

Key Info

Enrollment Term

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Common App School Website

Opens

Fall 2027 Early Decision Application OpensJul 1, 2026

Fall 2027 Regular Admission Application OpensAug 1, 2026

Deadline

Fall 2027 Early Decision DeadlineNov 1, 2026

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Scholarship Audition and Portfolio 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.

Optional audition and portfolio for scholarship consideration only; they are not required for program admission.

Monologues

Scholarship Performance Option

Submit one 1–3 minute monologue video

Additional Materials

Essay (Required)

Submit a one-page essay describing how the scholarship would support your theatrical skills and education

Creative Sample (Playwriting Applicants)

Submit a 5–10 page writing sample in the form of a play

Resume (Technical Theatre Applicants)

Submit a one-page resume describing your experience

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Applicants must first be admitted to Sweet Briar College

Use the Theatre Scholarship form for the published Fall 2026 opportunity

Transfer Pathway

TRANSFER PATHWAY • Virginia community-college graduates with a transfer-oriented degree and at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA receive guaranteed admission • A qualifying transfer degree waives the Leadership Core, allowing students to begin remaining BA Performing Arts requirements

Transfer · sbc.edu

What's The Process

Audition Process

Performance, playwriting, or technical-theatre materials are for the optional Theatre Scholarship, not admission to the BA Performing Arts major

Scholarship Info

$1,500 award renewable for four years

Students of any major may apply to all three performing-arts areas but may accept only one award

The current scholarship form is for Fall 2026 and requires college admission first

School Info

Snapshot

2.88

Avg GPA (W)

76%

Admit Rate

school-wide

50%

Grad Rate

443

Enrollment

$52K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$29,310

Before aid

Average Net Price

$17,758

After aid

Tuition And Fees · sbc.edu College Scorecard

Training

Interdisciplinary training includes acting, directing, design, and production-building work

Performance & Productions

Students work in multiple performance venues, and seniors may direct productions

Professional Development

Regional conference travel and internship opportunities support career preparation

Updated Aug 7, 1:45 AM