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BA Theatre

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Program profile

Study Abroad

Training

Shared Theatre District with Tony Award-winning La Jolla Playhouse

Three faculty-directed productions per year featuring undergraduate actors, designers, and stage managers

Two cabaret spaces available most weekends for student-originated work

Studio project opportunities to showcase individual creative interests

Performance & Productions

Undergraduates can audition for graduate shows directed by prestigious guest artists

Free ticket to every department show for theatre majors

Upper-division credit available for design or staging involvement in productions

Degree Flexibility

Broad liberal arts foundation in dramatic literature, performance, playwriting, and design

Strong preparation for MFA or PhD graduate study

Double major option with Dance available

Study abroad opportunities through Education Abroad and Opportunities Abroad programs

School Info

Snapshot

3.90

Avg GPA (W)

27%

Admit Rate

school-wide

86%

Grad Rate

34.9K

Enrollment

$85K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$16,758

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$50,958

Before aid

Average Net Price

$12,470

After aid

College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 21, 9:41 PM

Program Highlights

Training

Shared Theatre District with Tony Award-winning La Jolla Playhouse

Three faculty-directed productions per year featuring undergraduate actors, designers, and stage managers

Two cabaret spaces available most weekends for student-originated work

Studio project opportunities to showcase individual creative interests

Performance & Productions

Undergraduates can audition for graduate shows directed by prestigious guest artists

Free ticket to every department show for theatre majors

Upper-division credit available for design or staging involvement in productions

Degree Flexibility

Broad liberal arts foundation in dramatic literature, performance, playwriting, and design

Strong preparation for MFA or PhD graduate study

Double major option with Dance available

Study abroad opportunities through Education Abroad and Opportunities Abroad programs

Program Highlights

Training

Shared Theatre District with Tony Award-winning La Jolla Playhouse

Three faculty-directed productions per year featuring undergraduate actors, designers, and stage managers

Two cabaret spaces available most weekends for student-originated work

Studio project opportunities to showcase individual creative interests

Performance & Productions

Undergraduates can audition for graduate shows directed by prestigious guest artists

Free ticket to every department show for theatre majors

Upper-division credit available for design or staging involvement in productions

Degree Flexibility

Broad liberal arts foundation in dramatic literature, performance, playwriting, and design

Strong preparation for MFA or PhD graduate study

Double major option with Dance available

Study abroad opportunities through Education Abroad and Opportunities Abroad programs

Key Info

Enrollment Term

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Fees

Domestic Fee

$80

International Fee

$95

Deadline

Regular DecisionTransferNov 30, 2026

Dates And Deadlines · admission.universityofcalifornia.edu Dates And Deadlines · admission.universityofcalifornia.edu

Submission Requirements

These requirements are from the Fall 2026 entry cycle. Fall 2027 requirements are typically posted between August and October and usually change only slightly — confirm on the official source before submitting.

Optional Art Portfolio/Audition Video

Submit a 1-minute video OR a written statement of 350 words max

Respond to the prompt about what sparks your passion and curiosity about Theatre or Dance

Submit 1-3 examples of work in your area of interest

Examples may include images, text up to 800 words, or videos up to 3 minutes total

List and briefly describe each item; note original or collaborative work

Auditioning · theatre.ucsd.edu

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Submit the UC Application before accessing the optional portfolio/audition video portal

Portfolio website opens October 1 and closes December 8

Select Theatre as your first/preferred major on the UCSD application to receive the submission link

Submit only one portfolio in your preferred area of study

Eligibility

Optional portfolio/audition video is for incoming freshmen and transfer students interested in the Theatre major

Current UCSD students can change major through TritonLink without a portfolio

All optional portfolio materials are submitted online

What's The Process

Audition Process

No audition required - admission is through the UC Application

Optional art portfolio/audition video may enhance the overall UC San Diego application

Theatre and Dance faculty review portfolios and share evaluations with the Admissions Committee

Audition Expectations

There are no live auditions

Optional portfolio materials are submitted online after the UC Application

School Info

Snapshot

3.90

Avg GPA (W)

27%

Admit Rate

school-wide

86%

Grad Rate

34.9K

Enrollment

$85K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$16,758

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$50,958

Before aid

Average Net Price

$12,470

After aid

College Scorecard

Training

Shared Theatre District with Tony Award-winning La Jolla Playhouse

Three faculty-directed productions per year featuring undergraduate actors, designers, and stage managers

Two cabaret spaces available most weekends for student-originated work

Studio project opportunities to showcase individual creative interests

Performance & Productions

Undergraduates can audition for graduate shows directed by prestigious guest artists

Free ticket to every department show for theatre majors

Upper-division credit available for design or staging involvement in productions

Degree Flexibility

Broad liberal arts foundation in dramatic literature, performance, playwriting, and design

Strong preparation for MFA or PhD graduate study

Double major option with Dance available

Study abroad opportunities through Education Abroad and Opportunities Abroad programs

Updated Aug 21, 9:41 PM