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University of South Carolina Aiken

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BA Theatre

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Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Program Recognition

Generalist BA combining philosophical and practical theatre training

Emphasis on student-generated work and two capstone projects

8-to-1 student-to-faculty ratio in upper-level courses

Performance & Productions

At least four shows per year: two faculty-directed mainstage and two student-driven lab productions

Annual Cabaret Showcase

Performances at the Etherredge Center

Notable Alumni

Virginia Ives (2017) — Company Member at Trustus Theatre, Columbia, SC

Professional Development

Active participant in Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF Region IV)

Member of the South Carolina Theatre Association and the Southeastern Theatre Conference

Nominated students attend the KCACTF Region IV Festival

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.99

Admit rate

79%

school-wide

Grad rate

40%

Enrollment

Earnings

$46K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$10,760

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$21,218

Before aid

Average net price

$11,641

After aid

Tuition And Fees · usca.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Sep 11, 7:50 PM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Generalist BA combining philosophical and practical theatre training

Emphasis on student-generated work and two capstone projects

8-to-1 student-to-faculty ratio in upper-level courses

Performance & Productions

At least four shows per year: two faculty-directed mainstage and two student-driven lab productions

Annual Cabaret Showcase

Performances at the Etherredge Center

Notable Alumni

Virginia Ives (2017) — Company Member at Trustus Theatre, Columbia, SC

Professional Development

Active participant in Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF Region IV)

Member of the South Carolina Theatre Association and the Southeastern Theatre Conference

Nominated students attend the KCACTF Region IV Festival

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Generalist BA combining philosophical and practical theatre training

Emphasis on student-generated work and two capstone projects

8-to-1 student-to-faculty ratio in upper-level courses

Performance & Productions

At least four shows per year: two faculty-directed mainstage and two student-driven lab productions

Annual Cabaret Showcase

Performances at the Etherredge Center

Notable Alumni

Virginia Ives (2017) — Company Member at Trustus Theatre, Columbia, SC

Professional Development

Active participant in Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF Region IV)

Member of the South Carolina Theatre Association and the Southeastern Theatre Conference

Nominated students attend the KCACTF Region IV Festival

Key Info

Enrollment Term

University AppApplication

Apply

Common App School Website

Fee

$45

Deadline

Academic scholarship priority deadlineDec 1, 2026

Academic scholarship regular deadlineMar 15, 2027

Freshman · usca.edu

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply through Common App or the USCA website

No separate program application required

Admission Pathway

120 credit hours

Theatre minor also available

Contact

Professor Dewey Scott-Wiley, Coordinator of Theatre (DeweyW@usca.edu)

What's The Process

No Audition Required

Admission is through the university application process only

No audition, portfolio, or interview required for program entry

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.99

Admit rate

79%

school-wide

Grad rate

40%

Enrollment

Earnings

$46K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$10,760

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$21,218

Before aid

Average net price

$11,641

After aid

Tuition And Fees · usca.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

Generalist BA combining philosophical and practical theatre training

Emphasis on student-generated work and two capstone projects

8-to-1 student-to-faculty ratio in upper-level courses

Performance & Productions

At least four shows per year: two faculty-directed mainstage and two student-driven lab productions

Annual Cabaret Showcase

Performances at the Etherredge Center

Notable Alumni

Virginia Ives (2017) — Company Member at Trustus Theatre, Columbia, SC

Professional Development

Active participant in Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF Region IV)

Member of the South Carolina Theatre Association and the Southeastern Theatre Conference

Nominated students attend the KCACTF Region IV Festival

Updated Sep 11, 7:50 PM

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