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Program snapshot
Admissions
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In-Person OnlyPROGRAM RECOGNITION
•NAST accredited (National Association of Schools of Theatre)
•Part of the Department of Film, Theatre, and Creative Writing (FTCW)
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•James Bridges, two-time Oscar-nominated filmmaker (The Paper Chase, The China Syndrome, Urban Cowboy)
•Arthur Lee Hunnicutt, Oscar-nominated character actor (The Big Sky, Cat Ballou, El Dorado)
•Gil Gerard, actor (Buck Rogers in the 25th Century)
TRAINING
•49 hours of theatre coursework within a 120-hour degree
•Covers acting, directing, musical theatre, stage management, scenic/lighting/costume/sound design and technology
•Co-curricular model connects classroom theory to realized production
PERFORMANCE & PRODUCTIONS
•Students direct, stage manage, or lead scenic/costume/lighting/sound/properties/makeup design
•Guest artists and designers work alongside students
•UCA Public Appearance Series brings touring companies including concerts, dance, and theatre
•UCA Summer Theatre program with professional development track
FACILITIES
•James M. Bridges Black Box Theatre in the Windgate Center for Fine and Performing Arts
•300-seat proscenium theatre in Snow Fine Arts Center
•Well-equipped technical area and computer lab
Academic info
Snapshot
3.59
Avg GPA (W)
89%
Admit Rate
school-wide
53%
Grad Rate
7,762
Enrollment
$45,938
Earnings
10yr after
Costs & Aid
Average Annual Cost
$16,511
after typical aid
In-State Tuition
$10,523
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$18,023
before aid
Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.
$0-30k$14,656
$30-48k$13,988
$48-75k$16,203
$75-110k$20,318
$110k+$20,157
Program info updated 2h ago
Program Highlights
PROGRAM RECOGNITION
•NAST accredited (National Association of Schools of Theatre)
•Part of the Department of Film, Theatre, and Creative Writing (FTCW)
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•James Bridges, two-time Oscar-nominated filmmaker (The Paper Chase, The China Syndrome, Urban Cowboy)
•Arthur Lee Hunnicutt, Oscar-nominated character actor (The Big Sky, Cat Ballou, El Dorado)
•Gil Gerard, actor (Buck Rogers in the 25th Century)
TRAINING
•49 hours of theatre coursework within a 120-hour degree
•Covers acting, directing, musical theatre, stage management, scenic/lighting/costume/sound design and technology
•Co-curricular model connects classroom theory to realized production
PERFORMANCE & PRODUCTIONS
•Students direct, stage manage, or lead scenic/costume/lighting/sound/properties/makeup design
•Guest artists and designers work alongside students
•UCA Public Appearance Series brings touring companies including concerts, dance, and theatre
•UCA Summer Theatre program with professional development track
FACILITIES
•James M. Bridges Black Box Theatre in the Windgate Center for Fine and Performing Arts
•300-seat proscenium theatre in Snow Fine Arts Center
•Well-equipped technical area and computer lab
PROGRAM RECOGNITION
•NAST accredited (National Association of Schools of Theatre)
•Part of the Department of Film, Theatre, and Creative Writing (FTCW)
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•James Bridges, two-time Oscar-nominated filmmaker (The Paper Chase, The China Syndrome, Urban Cowboy)
•Arthur Lee Hunnicutt, Oscar-nominated character actor (The Big Sky, Cat Ballou, El Dorado)
•Gil Gerard, actor (Buck Rogers in the 25th Century)
TRAINING
•49 hours of theatre coursework within a 120-hour degree
•Covers acting, directing, musical theatre, stage management, scenic/lighting/costume/sound design and technology
•Co-curricular model connects classroom theory to realized production
PERFORMANCE & PRODUCTIONS
•Students direct, stage manage, or lead scenic/costume/lighting/sound/properties/makeup design
•Guest artists and designers work alongside students
•UCA Public Appearance Series brings touring companies including concerts, dance, and theatre
•UCA Summer Theatre program with professional development track
FACILITIES
•James M. Bridges Black Box Theatre in the Windgate Center for Fine and Performing Arts
•300-seat proscenium theatre in Snow Fine Arts Center
•Well-equipped technical area and computer lab
Updated 2h ago
