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Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
No Audition
No Interview
University App Required
Program Highlights
PROGRAM FLEXIBILITY
•Broad exposure to acting, history, directing, theory, and design
•Elective courses for a minor outside the major discipline
•Courses on subjects including Disney, Latinx theatre, and adaptation
•Pathway to all-level teacher certification in theatre arts
TRAINING & PERFORMANCE
•Students participate in all areas of production and performance
•Guest artists specializing in diverse genres work with students each year
•NAST-accredited program
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
•Alpha Psi Omega Theatre Honor Society
•USITT chapter
•Sentient Nuts, Script Raiders
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Barry Corbin — Northern Exposure (2x Emmy nom.), WarGames, Yellowstone
•Brad Leland — Buddy Garrity on Friday Night Lights, Veep, Justified
Key Info
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Deadlines
PriorityDec 1, 2025
RollingMay 1, 2026
Fee
$75Waiver
Good to Know
APPLICATION PROCESS
•Apply through TTU admissions only — no separate department application
•Select "Theatre Arts" as your major on the university application
DEGREE OPTIONS
•Prepares students for graduate study or careers in professional theatre, secondary education, or arts-related fields
•Integration with the Teacher Certification program available
What's The Process
NO AUDITION REQUIRED
•Students must meet standard TTU admissions requirements
•No additional audition, portfolio, or application required for the BA in Theatre Arts
•BA students are encouraged to audition for productions each semester
Program info updated 14h ago
Academic School Information
3.62
Avg GPA (W)
71%
Admit Rate
67%
Grad Rate
32,446
Enrollment
$62,454
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$11,852
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$24,451
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$20,071
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$13,922
Family Income $30k - $48k$15,173
Family Income $48k - $75k$18,376
Family Income $75k - $110k$23,239
Family Income $110k+$24,903
