University of North Carolina at Pembroke
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Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
No Audition
No Interview
University App Required
Program Highlights
TRAINING
•Hands-on experience in acting, stagecraft, and design from your first year
•Coursework spans Shakespeare and modern drama to lighting, costumes, and set construction
•Senior capstone project
PRODUCTIONS
•Three faculty-directed mainstage productions each season
•SHOWCASE — student-driven initiative where you can act, direct, and design your own work
•All productions staged at the Givens Performing Arts Center
FACILITIES
•Givens Performing Arts Center — 1,600-seat venue ranked among the top university performing arts centers in the nation
•Studio Theatre — flexible black box space for intimate productions and hands-on coursework
SCHOLARSHIPS
•Theatre scholarships available for both new and returning majors
•Awards based on talent, academics, and involvement
Key Info
University AppApplication
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Deadlines
PriorityJul 15, 2026
Rolling
Fee
$55
Good to Know
APPLICATION
•Apply through the UNCP admissions portal or Common App
•No separate department application required
ENROLLMENT
•Fall enrollment available
•120 semester hours required for degree completion
What's The Process
NO AUDITION REQUIRED
•Admission is through the university application — no separate audition or portfolio needed
•Students are required to participate in University Theatre productions as part of the program
Scholarship Info
•Theatre scholarships available for both new and returning majors
•Awards based on talent, academics, and involvement
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Academic School Information
3.43
Avg GPA (W)
92%
Admit Rate
45%
Grad Rate
5,386
Enrollment
$43,407
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$3,571
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$7,571
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$9,918
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$7,922
Family Income $30k - $48k$9,526
Family Income $48k - $75k$10,905
Family Income $75k - $110k$13,204
Family Income $110k+$15,323
