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BA Theatre

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BA Theatre

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Program profile

Study AbroadTransfer In Friendly

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BA Theatre

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Program profile

Study AbroadTransfer In Friendly

Program Recognition

BA Theatre is housed in the Department of English, Humanities, and Foreign Languages within the School of Arts and Sciences

The department emphasizes a well-rounded liberal arts education focused on analytical, communication, and creative skills

Training

Theatre learning outcomes cover production and performance analysis, acting and technical theatre, theatre history, dramatic literature, and theatre terminology

Technical theatre study includes work with sets, costume, makeup, lighting, and sound

Students attend live performances and write critiques using theatre-specific terminology

Performance & Productions

Department objectives include involving students in quality theatrical productions for the university community

Theatre work connects performance, production, actors, technicians, and production personnel

Students can explore Theatre through the department's Theatre minor and BA Theatre pathway

Study Abroad

The department publishes yearly study abroad opportunities for students to expand language-acquisition skills

Value

Departmental scholarship aid includes the Dr. Edward & Mrs. Edythe E. Mays Scholarship for students with interest and excellence in Theater Arts

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

2.90

Admit rate

41%

school-wide

Grad rate

40%

Enrollment

1.8K

Earnings

$36K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$9,412

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$17,992

Before aid

Average net price

$12,653

After aid

College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 25, 11:13 PM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

BA Theatre is housed in the Department of English, Humanities, and Foreign Languages within the School of Arts and Sciences

The department emphasizes a well-rounded liberal arts education focused on analytical, communication, and creative skills

Training

Theatre learning outcomes cover production and performance analysis, acting and technical theatre, theatre history, dramatic literature, and theatre terminology

Technical theatre study includes work with sets, costume, makeup, lighting, and sound

Students attend live performances and write critiques using theatre-specific terminology

Performance & Productions

Department objectives include involving students in quality theatrical productions for the university community

Theatre work connects performance, production, actors, technicians, and production personnel

Students can explore Theatre through the department's Theatre minor and BA Theatre pathway

Study Abroad

The department publishes yearly study abroad opportunities for students to expand language-acquisition skills

Value

Departmental scholarship aid includes the Dr. Edward & Mrs. Edythe E. Mays Scholarship for students with interest and excellence in Theater Arts

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

BA Theatre is housed in the Department of English, Humanities, and Foreign Languages within the School of Arts and Sciences

The department emphasizes a well-rounded liberal arts education focused on analytical, communication, and creative skills

Training

Theatre learning outcomes cover production and performance analysis, acting and technical theatre, theatre history, dramatic literature, and theatre terminology

Technical theatre study includes work with sets, costume, makeup, lighting, and sound

Students attend live performances and write critiques using theatre-specific terminology

Performance & Productions

Department objectives include involving students in quality theatrical productions for the university community

Theatre work connects performance, production, actors, technicians, and production personnel

Students can explore Theatre through the department's Theatre minor and BA Theatre pathway

Study Abroad

The department publishes yearly study abroad opportunities for students to expand language-acquisition skills

Value

Departmental scholarship aid includes the Dr. Edward & Mrs. Edythe E. Mays Scholarship for students with interest and excellence in Theater Arts

Key Info

Enrollment Term

These Fall 2027 enrollment dates have passed — dates for the next cycle aren't available yet.

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$40

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Aug 1, 2026

Ay 2026 2027 Uapb Academic Calendar 6.1.26.Pdf · uapb.edu

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply through the university's Workday application portal

Submit required admissions documents to the Office of Admissions at least one month before registration for the term you plan to enter

Eligibility

Full admission requires high school core completion, GPA 2.00+, and ACT 19+ or SAT 990+ (or CLT 38)

Conditional admission may be available with ACT 13-18 or SAT 730+ and GPA 2.00+

Transfer applicants follow UAPB transfer admission requirements; students with 30+ college hours must have a cumulative GPA of 2.0

Contact

Department of English, Humanities, and Foreign Languages: (870) 575-8624

Office of Admissions: admissions@uapb.edu or (870) 575-8492

Transfer Pathway

UAPB accepts up to 78 hours from regionally accredited two-year colleges, and comparable Arkansas Course Transfer System courses transfer for full credit. The Theatre department determines how upper-level transfer work applies to the BA Theatre degree.

Guidelines And Policies · uapb.edu

What's The Process

Audition Process

Admission to BA Theatre is through UAPB's general undergraduate admission process

Current official department and admissions pages do not publish a separate Theatre audition, prescreen, portfolio, or interview requirement

Scholarship Info

Department Scholarship

Dr. Edward & Mrs. Edythe E. Mays Scholarship: $2,140

Awarded to a student with abiding interest and demonstrated excellence in Theater Arts

Requires a 2.75 GPA and good moral character

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

2.90

Admit rate

41%

school-wide

Grad rate

40%

Enrollment

1.8K

Earnings

$36K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$9,412

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$17,992

Before aid

Average net price

$12,653

After aid

College Scorecard

Program Recognition

BA Theatre is housed in the Department of English, Humanities, and Foreign Languages within the School of Arts and Sciences

The department emphasizes a well-rounded liberal arts education focused on analytical, communication, and creative skills

Training

Theatre learning outcomes cover production and performance analysis, acting and technical theatre, theatre history, dramatic literature, and theatre terminology

Technical theatre study includes work with sets, costume, makeup, lighting, and sound

Students attend live performances and write critiques using theatre-specific terminology

Performance & Productions

Department objectives include involving students in quality theatrical productions for the university community

Theatre work connects performance, production, actors, technicians, and production personnel

Students can explore Theatre through the department's Theatre minor and BA Theatre pathway

Study Abroad

The department publishes yearly study abroad opportunities for students to expand language-acquisition skills

Value

Departmental scholarship aid includes the Dr. Edward & Mrs. Edythe E. Mays Scholarship for students with interest and excellence in Theater Arts

Updated Aug 25, 11:13 PM