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BA Theatre Arts

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BA Theatre Arts

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Program profile

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BA Theatre Arts

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Program profile

Transfer In Friendly

Training

Comprehensive curriculum covering acting, directing, design, stage management, and playwriting

Rooted in classical techniques with connections to modern stagecraft

Hands-on training in sound, lighting, scenery construction, and costume design

Performance & Productions

Students perform and crew at the Pasquerilla Performing Arts Center (PPAC)

Theatre Repertory courses provide direct experience in departmental productions

Professional Development

Part of the University of Pittsburgh system (first and largest Pitt regional campus)

14:1 student-faculty ratio with direct faculty access

Located in the Laurel Highlands of Pennsylvania, 70 miles from Pittsburgh

Degree Flexibility

Electives include Shakespeare in Performance, Puppetry, and Playwriting

Internship opportunities for practical industry experience

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

4.08

Admit rate

95%

school-wide

Grad rate

56%

Enrollment

1.8K

Earnings

$66K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$15,142

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$27,134

Before aid

Average net price

$18,202

After aid

Johnstown · tuition.pitt.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 27, 11:52 PM

Program Highlights

Training

Comprehensive curriculum covering acting, directing, design, stage management, and playwriting

Rooted in classical techniques with connections to modern stagecraft

Hands-on training in sound, lighting, scenery construction, and costume design

Performance & Productions

Students perform and crew at the Pasquerilla Performing Arts Center (PPAC)

Theatre Repertory courses provide direct experience in departmental productions

Professional Development

Part of the University of Pittsburgh system (first and largest Pitt regional campus)

14:1 student-faculty ratio with direct faculty access

Located in the Laurel Highlands of Pennsylvania, 70 miles from Pittsburgh

Degree Flexibility

Electives include Shakespeare in Performance, Puppetry, and Playwriting

Internship opportunities for practical industry experience

Program Highlights

Training

Comprehensive curriculum covering acting, directing, design, stage management, and playwriting

Rooted in classical techniques with connections to modern stagecraft

Hands-on training in sound, lighting, scenery construction, and costume design

Performance & Productions

Students perform and crew at the Pasquerilla Performing Arts Center (PPAC)

Theatre Repertory courses provide direct experience in departmental productions

Professional Development

Part of the University of Pittsburgh system (first and largest Pitt regional campus)

14:1 student-faculty ratio with direct faculty access

Located in the Laurel Highlands of Pennsylvania, 70 miles from Pittsburgh

Degree Flexibility

Electives include Shakespeare in Performance, Puppetry, and Playwriting

Internship opportunities for practical industry experience

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Regular DecisionRolling

Good to Know

Admission Pathway

Rolling admissions

No application fee (fee waived)

Test optional: SAT/ACT scores are not required

Transfer Pathway

Penn Highlands Community College students completing the Associate of Arts in General Studies can use Pitt-Johnstown's published articulation pathway to transfer into the Theatre bachelor's program.

Articulation Agreement Courses · johnstown.pitt.edu

What's The Process

Audition Process

Admission is based on the university application

No audition, portfolio, or interview is required for program entry

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

4.08

Admit rate

95%

school-wide

Grad rate

56%

Enrollment

1.8K

Earnings

$66K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$15,142

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$27,134

Before aid

Average net price

$18,202

After aid

Johnstown · tuition.pitt.edu College Scorecard

Training

Comprehensive curriculum covering acting, directing, design, stage management, and playwriting

Rooted in classical techniques with connections to modern stagecraft

Hands-on training in sound, lighting, scenery construction, and costume design

Performance & Productions

Students perform and crew at the Pasquerilla Performing Arts Center (PPAC)

Theatre Repertory courses provide direct experience in departmental productions

Professional Development

Part of the University of Pittsburgh system (first and largest Pitt regional campus)

14:1 student-faculty ratio with direct faculty access

Located in the Laurel Highlands of Pennsylvania, 70 miles from Pittsburgh

Degree Flexibility

Electives include Shakespeare in Performance, Puppetry, and Playwriting

Internship opportunities for practical industry experience

Updated Aug 27, 11:52 PM