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BA Theatre Arts

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Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Program Recognition

BA in Theatre Arts explores theatrical creation through design/technology, performance, and history/literature

Five tracks: Comprehensive, Performance Creation, Design & Technology, History/Dramaturgy, and Social Justice/Applied Drama

Training

Performance Creation supports deeper focus in acting, directing, playwriting, dramaturgy, and theatre for social change

Design & Technology offers hands-on classroom and production training

Social Justice/Applied Drama includes coursework across Theatre Arts & Dance and opportunities such as HECUA's Art for Social Change internship

Professional Development

Located in the Twin Cities theatre hub with access to local theatre, internships, leadership roles, apprenticeships, production work, and faculty/guest artist projects

Focus on collaboration, critique, cultural citizenship, and devised/ensemble-created theatre

School Info

Snapshot

3.90

Avg GPA (W)

80%

Admit Rate

school-wide

85%

Grad Rate

31.9K

Enrollment

$69K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$19,174

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$43,332

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$37,926

Before aid

Average Net Price

$16,778

After aid

Cost Attendance · admissions.tc.umn.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 22, 7:47 PM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

BA in Theatre Arts explores theatrical creation through design/technology, performance, and history/literature

Five tracks: Comprehensive, Performance Creation, Design & Technology, History/Dramaturgy, and Social Justice/Applied Drama

Training

Performance Creation supports deeper focus in acting, directing, playwriting, dramaturgy, and theatre for social change

Design & Technology offers hands-on classroom and production training

Social Justice/Applied Drama includes coursework across Theatre Arts & Dance and opportunities such as HECUA's Art for Social Change internship

Professional Development

Located in the Twin Cities theatre hub with access to local theatre, internships, leadership roles, apprenticeships, production work, and faculty/guest artist projects

Focus on collaboration, critique, cultural citizenship, and devised/ensemble-created theatre

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

BA in Theatre Arts explores theatrical creation through design/technology, performance, and history/literature

Five tracks: Comprehensive, Performance Creation, Design & Technology, History/Dramaturgy, and Social Justice/Applied Drama

Training

Performance Creation supports deeper focus in acting, directing, playwriting, dramaturgy, and theatre for social change

Design & Technology offers hands-on classroom and production training

Social Justice/Applied Drama includes coursework across Theatre Arts & Dance and opportunities such as HECUA's Art for Social Change internship

Professional Development

Located in the Twin Cities theatre hub with access to local theatre, internships, leadership roles, apprenticeships, production work, and faculty/guest artist projects

Focus on collaboration, critique, cultural citizenship, and devised/ensemble-created theatre

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Fee

$55

Deadline

Early Action INov 1, 2026

Early Action IIDec 1, 2026

RegularJan 1, 2027

Freshman Application Deadlines · admissions.tc.umn.edu

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Admission Pathway

Apply through the University of Minnesota Office of Admissions; no separate theatre audition or portfolio is listed for BA Theatre Arts

Students interested in BA Theatre Arts scholarships must declare the theatre major during freshman year and complete required first-year theatre courses

Five BA Theatre Arts tracks are published: Comprehensive, Performance Creation, Design & Technology, History/Dramaturgy, and Social Justice/Applied Drama

Scholarship Info

BA Theatre Arts Scholarships

Merit- and need-based recruitment scholarships ranging from $1,000–$6,000/year

Two- to four-year awards available

FAFSA required and must indicate interest in theatre arts on UMN CLA entrance application

Must declare theatre major in freshman year

Must complete Theatre 1101, 1321, 1501, and 1322 in first year of study

Four-year scholarship recipients reviewed after second year based on active leadership

Returning Student Awards

Department provides one-time monetary awards ($250–$3,000) to outstanding students annually

All Theatre Arts and Dance major/minor undergraduates enrolled full-time are eligible

Applications sent via departmental email in early spring semester

School Info

Snapshot

3.90

Avg GPA (W)

80%

Admit Rate

school-wide

85%

Grad Rate

31.9K

Enrollment

$69K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$19,174

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$43,332

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$37,926

Before aid

Average Net Price

$16,778

After aid

Cost Attendance · admissions.tc.umn.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

BA in Theatre Arts explores theatrical creation through design/technology, performance, and history/literature

Five tracks: Comprehensive, Performance Creation, Design & Technology, History/Dramaturgy, and Social Justice/Applied Drama

Training

Performance Creation supports deeper focus in acting, directing, playwriting, dramaturgy, and theatre for social change

Design & Technology offers hands-on classroom and production training

Social Justice/Applied Drama includes coursework across Theatre Arts & Dance and opportunities such as HECUA's Art for Social Change internship

Professional Development

Located in the Twin Cities theatre hub with access to local theatre, internships, leadership roles, apprenticeships, production work, and faculty/guest artist projects

Focus on collaboration, critique, cultural citizenship, and devised/ensemble-created theatre

Updated Aug 22, 7:47 PM