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BA/BS Theatre Arts

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Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Program profile

Study Abroad

Program Recognition

One of few regional programs housing music, theatre, and dance in a single department

Annual NYC spring break immersion with plays, musicals, and professional shadowing

Study abroad and National Student Exchange available

Training

Four mainstage productions annually plus Theatre for Young Audiences touring show

Student-directed Short Play Festivals and annual dance concert

200+ performance opportunities each year

Notable Alumni

Alfredo Narciso — actor (The Summer I Turned Pretty, The Dark Tower)

Professional Development

20 student organizations for music, theatre, and dance

Theatre Collective for student-led productions

Paid summer internships at Williamstown Theatre Festival, Glimmerglass, Santa Fe Opera, American Repertory Theater, Utah Festival Opera, Illinois Shakespeare Festival, Iowa Shakespeare Festival, and Pablo Center

Facilities

6 performance venues including Pablo Center at the Confluence downtown

Haymarket Landing arts-focused residence hall located across from Pablo Center

School Info

Snapshot

3.56

Avg GPA (W)

82%

Admit Rate

school-wide

64%

Grad Rate

8.9K

Enrollment

$59K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$10,207

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$20,273

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$23,765

Before aid

Average Net Price

$16,550

After aid

Estimated Cost Attendance · uwec.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated 5d ago

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

One of few regional programs housing music, theatre, and dance in a single department

Annual NYC spring break immersion with plays, musicals, and professional shadowing

Study abroad and National Student Exchange available

Training

Four mainstage productions annually plus Theatre for Young Audiences touring show

Student-directed Short Play Festivals and annual dance concert

200+ performance opportunities each year

Notable Alumni

Alfredo Narciso — actor (The Summer I Turned Pretty, The Dark Tower)

Professional Development

20 student organizations for music, theatre, and dance

Theatre Collective for student-led productions

Facilities

6 performance venues including Pablo Center at the Confluence downtown

Haymarket Landing arts-focused residence hall located across from Pablo Center

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

One of few regional programs housing music, theatre, and dance in a single department

Annual NYC spring break immersion with plays, musicals, and professional shadowing

Study abroad and National Student Exchange available

Training

Four mainstage productions annually plus Theatre for Young Audiences touring show

Student-directed Short Play Festivals and annual dance concert

200+ performance opportunities each year

Notable Alumni

Alfredo Narciso — actor (The Summer I Turned Pretty, The Dark Tower)

Professional Development

20 student organizations for music, theatre, and dance

Theatre Collective for student-led productions

Facilities

6 performance venues including Pablo Center at the Confluence downtown

Haymarket Landing arts-focused residence hall located across from Pablo Center

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

University AppApplication

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Fee

$25

Opens

Aug 1, 2026

Deadline

Regular DecisionFeb 1, 2027

Regular DecisionRolling

First Year Application · uwec.edu

Good to Know

Admission Pathway

Available as BA, BS, Minor, or Certificate

May be declared at any time after university admission

What's The Process

Audition Process

No audition required

Theatre Arts major, minor, or certificate may be declared at any time

Admission is based solely on university acceptance

School Info

Snapshot

3.56

Avg GPA (W)

82%

Admit Rate

school-wide

64%

Grad Rate

8.9K

Enrollment

$59K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$10,207

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$20,273

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$23,765

Before aid

Average Net Price

$16,550

After aid

Estimated Cost Attendance · uwec.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

One of few regional programs housing music, theatre, and dance in a single department

Annual NYC spring break immersion with plays, musicals, and professional shadowing

Study abroad and National Student Exchange available

Training

Four mainstage productions annually plus Theatre for Young Audiences touring show

Student-directed Short Play Festivals and annual dance concert

200+ performance opportunities each year

Notable Alumni

Alfredo Narciso — actor (The Summer I Turned Pretty, The Dark Tower)

Professional Development

20 student organizations for music, theatre, and dance

Theatre Collective for student-led productions

Facilities

6 performance venues including Pablo Center at the Confluence downtown

Haymarket Landing arts-focused residence hall located across from Pablo Center

Updated 5d ago

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