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BA Theatre

Comprehensive Theatre

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionScholarship InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Study Abroad

Program Recognition

Ranked in top 15% of best schools for drama and theatre arts by College Factual

Training

Broad curriculum spanning performance, technical theatre, and theatre history

Ideal for students interested in acting or dancing who also want technical training

Develops presentation and communication skills for diverse career paths

Performance & Productions

Multiple faculty and student-directed productions each year

Access to same mainstage productions as other theatre concentrations

Professional Development

Strong preparation for graduate school across theatre disciplines

Flexible credit load allows pairing with a second major

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.63

Admit rate

88%

school-wide

Grad rate

76%

Enrollment

11.3K

Earnings

$66K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$20,172

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$41,864

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$40,920

Before aid

Average net price

$23,805

After aid

Costs · unh.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated 6d ago

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Ranked in top 15% of best schools for drama and theatre arts by College Factual

Training

Broad curriculum spanning performance, technical theatre, and theatre history

Ideal for students interested in acting or dancing who also want technical training

Develops presentation and communication skills for diverse career paths

Performance & Productions

Multiple faculty and student-directed productions each year

Access to same mainstage productions as other theatre concentrations

Professional Development

Strong preparation for graduate school across theatre disciplines

Flexible credit load allows pairing with a second major

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Ranked in top 15% of best schools for drama and theatre arts by College Factual

Training

Broad curriculum spanning performance, technical theatre, and theatre history

Ideal for students interested in acting or dancing who also want technical training

Develops presentation and communication skills for diverse career paths

Performance & Productions

Multiple faculty and student-directed productions each year

Access to same mainstage productions as other theatre concentrations

Professional Development

Strong preparation for graduate school across theatre disciplines

Flexible credit load allows pairing with a second major

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

University AppApplication

Apply

Common App School Website

Fees

NH Resident Fee

$50

Out-of-State Fee

$65

Deadline

Early ActionNov 15, 2026

Regular DecisionFeb 1, 2027

Official page · admissions.unh.edu

Scholarship Interview Requirements

Optional interview for scholarship consideration only; it is not required for program admission.

Songs

No songs are required for admission.

Monologues

No monologues are required for admission.

Program Entrance Requirements · cola.unh.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply to UNH through the Common Application or UNH application route

Acceptd is not required for general Comprehensive Theatre admission

A suggested faculty meeting may be arranged through the department or during orientation

Eligibility

Students may declare the major after acceptance to UNH

What's The Process

Audition Process

No audition materials or prescreen are required for Comprehensive Theatre admission

Students may declare the theatre major after acceptance to UNH

Department strongly encourages a faculty meeting/interview before classes begin

Acceptd lists no required interview date for Comprehensive Theatre

Audition Expectations

Acceptd registration is used for theatre and dance scholarship/fellowship registrations when applicable

Scholarship Info

Undergraduate Fellowship in the Arts

The department offers a separate fellowship application for incoming theatre and dance students

The fellowship page still displays 2025-26 requirements and deadlines; Fall 2027 details are not yet published

Confirm current materials and option-specific audition or interview steps when the new fellowship cycle is posted

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.63

Admit rate

88%

school-wide

Grad rate

76%

Enrollment

11.3K

Earnings

$66K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$20,172

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$41,864

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$40,920

Before aid

Average net price

$23,805

After aid

Costs · unh.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

Ranked in top 15% of best schools for drama and theatre arts by College Factual

Training

Broad curriculum spanning performance, technical theatre, and theatre history

Ideal for students interested in acting or dancing who also want technical training

Develops presentation and communication skills for diverse career paths

Performance & Productions

Multiple faculty and student-directed productions each year

Access to same mainstage productions as other theatre concentrations

Professional Development

Strong preparation for graduate school across theatre disciplines

Flexible credit load allows pairing with a second major

Updated 6d ago

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