University of California - Davis
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Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
No Audition
No Interview
University App Required
Program Highlights
TRAINING & PRODUCTIONS
•Interdisciplinary BA combining practical and theoretical training in theatre and dance
•Students participate in productions from the first year — acting, dance, directing, playwriting, choreography, stage management, and design
•Granada Artists-in-Residence program brings professional directors, choreographers, and writers to campus
•Annual Film Festival at UC Davis showcases student-created films
PERFORMANCE VENUES
•Five dedicated performance spaces: Main Theatre (proscenium), Wyatt Pavilion (thrust), Arena Theatre (black box), Della Davidson Performance Studio, and Lab A
CURRICULUM
•Coursework spans acting, modern dance, ballet, design, stage management, directing, playwriting, and performance studies
•Senior Capstone Experience required for all majors
•Courses in Latinx theatre, Asian theatre, African American dance, and other diverse performance traditions
Key Info
University AppApplication
Apply atUC Application
Apply atSchool Website
Deadline
Regular DecisionDec 1, 2025
Domestic Fee
$80Waiver
International Fee
$95
Good to Know
APPLICATION DETAILS
•Apply via the UC Application — no separate arts supplement or department application
•UC Application opens August 1; submission window October 1 – December 1
•Fee waivers available for up to four UC campuses
PRODUCTION REQUIREMENT
•All majors must participate in productions in at least two of three areas: performance, design, and directing/playwriting/stage management
What's The Process
ADMISSION
•No audition, interview, or portfolio required for admission
•Students are admitted to UC Davis through the UC Application
•Once enrolled, students participate in department productions through the 180 Series courses
Program info updated 3h ago
TRAINING & PRODUCTIONS
•Interdisciplinary BA combining practical and theoretical training in theatre and dance
•Students participate in productions from the first year — acting, dance, directing, playwriting, choreography, stage management, and design
•Granada Artists-in-Residence program brings professional directors, choreographers, and writers to campus
•Annual Film Festival at UC Davis showcases student-created films
PERFORMANCE VENUES
•Five dedicated performance spaces: Main Theatre (proscenium), Wyatt Pavilion (thrust), Arena Theatre (black box), Della Davidson Performance Studio, and Lab A
CURRICULUM
•Coursework spans acting, modern dance, ballet, design, stage management, directing, playwriting, and performance studies
•Senior Capstone Experience required for all majors
•Courses in Latinx theatre, Asian theatre, African American dance, and other diverse performance traditions
Updated 3h ago
Academic School Information
4.04
Avg GPA (W)
42%
Admit Rate
85%
Grad Rate
32,253
Enrollment
$80,838
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$16,774
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$50,974
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$14,741
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.
Family Income $0 - $30k$9,211
Family Income $30k - $48k$9,966
Family Income $48k - $75k$11,951
Family Income $75k - $110k$16,294
Family Income $110k+$31,272
