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BA Theatre

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Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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Training

Emphasizes research, writing, and scholarship in theatre history and analysis

Coursework in dramaturgy and theatre analysis

Minimum 35 hours of Theatre courses required, with 12 advanced hours

Must participate in theatre production activities each semester

Required to select a minor from approved list (any minor except theatre)

Notable Alumni

G.W. Bailey — Sgt. Rizzo in M*A*S*H; Captain Harris in Police Academy franchise; Detective Provenza in The Closer/Major Crimes

Powers Boothe — Emmy Award-winning actor; Avengers, Sin City, Deadwood, Red Dawn

Julie White — Tony Award winner for Best Actress in The Little Dog Laughed (2007); Grace Under Fire

Professional Development

Study abroad: London & Stratford (Shakespeare), Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Paris & Lyon (Film), Granada, Spain (Dance)

Opportunities to merge artistic mindset with other disciplines across Texas State University

School Info

Snapshot

3.35

Avg GPA (W)

89%

Admit Rate

school-wide

55%

Grad Rate

36.2K

Enrollment

$57K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$12,240

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$25,080

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$30,880

Before aid

Average Net Price

$16,805

After aid

Cost Of Attendance · admissions.txst.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 25, 9:29 PM

Program Highlights

Training

Emphasizes research, writing, and scholarship in theatre history and analysis

Coursework in dramaturgy and theatre analysis

Minimum 35 hours of Theatre courses required, with 12 advanced hours

Must participate in theatre production activities each semester

Required to select a minor from approved list (any minor except theatre)

Notable Alumni

G.W. Bailey — Sgt. Rizzo in M*A*S*H; Captain Harris in Police Academy franchise; Detective Provenza in The Closer/Major Crimes

Powers Boothe — Emmy Award-winning actor; Avengers, Sin City, Deadwood, Red Dawn

Julie White — Tony Award winner for Best Actress in The Little Dog Laughed (2007); Grace Under Fire

Professional Development

Study abroad: London & Stratford (Shakespeare), Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Paris & Lyon (Film), Granada, Spain (Dance)

Opportunities to merge artistic mindset with other disciplines across Texas State University

Program Highlights

Training

Emphasizes research, writing, and scholarship in theatre history and analysis

Coursework in dramaturgy and theatre analysis

Minimum 35 hours of Theatre courses required, with 12 advanced hours

Must participate in theatre production activities each semester

Required to select a minor from approved list (any minor except theatre)

Notable Alumni

G.W. Bailey — Sgt. Rizzo in M*A*S*H; Captain Harris in Police Academy franchise; Detective Provenza in The Closer/Major Crimes

Powers Boothe — Emmy Award-winning actor; Avengers, Sin City, Deadwood, Red Dawn

Julie White — Tony Award winner for Best Actress in The Little Dog Laughed (2007); Grace Under Fire

Professional Development

Study abroad: London & Stratford (Shakespeare), Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Paris & Lyon (Film), Granada, Spain (Dance)

Opportunities to merge artistic mindset with other disciplines across Texas State University

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Spring 2027

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Fee

$75

Deadline

First-year applicants

Spring International FreshmanOct 1, 2026

Spring FreshmanNov 15, 2026

Transfer applicants

Spring International TransferOct 15, 2026

Spring TransferNov 15, 2026

Priority Dates · admissions.txst.edu

Transfer Pathway

Texas State publishes a Theatre BA transfer planning guide for junior/community college course planning. The BA Theatre pathway has no artistic audition or interview requirement; students apply through university admission and work with advising on degree coursework.

Tpg · admissions.txst.edu

What's The Process

No audition or interview required

Just select 'pre-theatre' or 'theatre' as your major on the university application

Academic advisor will help with course enrollment and degree path once accepted

School Info

Snapshot

3.35

Avg GPA (W)

89%

Admit Rate

school-wide

55%

Grad Rate

36.2K

Enrollment

$57K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$12,240

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$25,080

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$30,880

Before aid

Average Net Price

$16,805

After aid

Cost Of Attendance · admissions.txst.edu College Scorecard

Training

Emphasizes research, writing, and scholarship in theatre history and analysis

Coursework in dramaturgy and theatre analysis

Minimum 35 hours of Theatre courses required, with 12 advanced hours

Must participate in theatre production activities each semester

Required to select a minor from approved list (any minor except theatre)

Notable Alumni

G.W. Bailey — Sgt. Rizzo in M*A*S*H; Captain Harris in Police Academy franchise; Detective Provenza in The Closer/Major Crimes

Powers Boothe — Emmy Award-winning actor; Avengers, Sin City, Deadwood, Red Dawn

Julie White — Tony Award winner for Best Actress in The Little Dog Laughed (2007); Grace Under Fire

Professional Development

Study abroad: London & Stratford (Shakespeare), Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Paris & Lyon (Film), Granada, Spain (Dance)

Opportunities to merge artistic mindset with other disciplines across Texas State University

Updated Aug 25, 9:29 PM