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Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
No Audition
No Interview
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Program Highlights
DEGREE FLEXIBILITY
•45-credit major allows ample room to double major or add a minor
•Comprehensive training across acting, directing, theatre history, design, production, and playwriting
TRAINING & PERFORMANCE
•Acting for camera coursework alongside traditional stage performance
•Stage management training integrated into production season
•Hands-on production experience every semester
Key Info
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Deadlines
Early ActionDec 1, 2025
Regular DecisionFeb 15, 2026
Domestic Fee
$65
International Fee
$75
Good to Know
ENROLLMENT
•Fall enrollment
•45 credit hours required for the major (33 hours core + UK Core requirements)
CONTACT
•Department of Theatre and Dance: 859-257-3297
•Email: uktheatre@uky.edu
What's The Process
ADMISSION PROCESS
•No audition or interview required
•Apply to the University of Kentucky and declare Theatre as your major
•Acceptance is based on university admission — no separate department audition
Scholarship Info
COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS SCHOLARSHIPS
•Multiple named scholarships available for Theatre majors
•Wallace Briggs Scholarship ($1,000), Koch Scholarship ($1,000), Lampe/Robinson/Smith ($500 each)
•CFA Theatre & Dance Scholarship — amount varies
•Christopher Maier Memorial Scholarship (up to $1,000)
DEADLINES
•November 1 — Briggs, Lampe, Robinson, Smith scholarships
•April 2 — Koch, CFA Theatre & Dance, Maier, Stephenson scholarships
ELIGIBILITY
•Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
•Full-time enrollment (12+ credit hours)
•Demonstrated commitment to theatre
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Academic School Information
3.58
Avg GPA (W)
92%
Admit Rate
69%
Grad Rate
23,189
Enrollment
$59,025
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$13,212
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$33,406
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$17,218
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$10,267
Family Income $30k - $48k$11,329
Family Income $48k - $75k$14,557
Family Income $75k - $110k$20,655
Family Income $110k+$24,687
