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BA Theatre Arts
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Program snapshot
Admissions
No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App RequiredAudition format
In-Person or VirtualProgram Recognition
•UW Board of Regents Teaching Excellence Award, the only fine arts department in Wisconsin to receive this honor
•Over 100 Regional Awards of Merit from the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival
•UW-Parkside Signature Program designation
Placement & Careers
•92% average placement rate in the entertainment industry or graduate school
•Professional theatre partnerships with Milwaukee Repertory Theatre, American Players Theatre, Fireside Theatre, and Milwaukee Chamber Theatre
•Professional companies recruit directly from Parkside each year
Degree Flexibility
•Traditional liberal arts theatre degree covering all aspects of theatrical arts
•Comprehensive study including history, criticism, dramatic literature, performance, directing, design, and technical production
•Strong foundation in liberal arts alongside theatre training
Academic info
Snapshot
3.11
Avg GPA (W)
75%
Admit Rate
school-wide
40%
Grad Rate
2.8K
Enrollment
$51K
Earnings
10yr after
Costs & Aid
Average Annual Cost
$11,772
after typical aid
In-State Tuition
$8,270
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$17,429
before aid
Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.
$0-30k$7,425
$30-48k$7,592
$48-75k$11,241
$75-110k$15,071
$110k+$17,917
Program info updated 1h ago
Program Highlights
Program Recognition
•UW Board of Regents Teaching Excellence Award, the only fine arts department in Wisconsin to receive this honor
•Over 100 Regional Awards of Merit from the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival
•UW-Parkside Signature Program designation
Placement & Careers
•92% average placement rate in the entertainment industry or graduate school
•Professional theatre partnerships with Milwaukee Repertory Theatre, American Players Theatre, Fireside Theatre, and Milwaukee Chamber Theatre
•Professional companies recruit directly from Parkside each year
Degree Flexibility
•Traditional liberal arts theatre degree covering all aspects of theatrical arts
•Comprehensive study including history, criticism, dramatic literature, performance, directing, design, and technical production
•Strong foundation in liberal arts alongside theatre training
Program Recognition
•UW Board of Regents Teaching Excellence Award, the only fine arts department in Wisconsin to receive this honor
•Over 100 Regional Awards of Merit from the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival
•UW-Parkside Signature Program designation
Placement & Careers
•92% average placement rate in the entertainment industry or graduate school
•Professional theatre partnerships with Milwaukee Repertory Theatre, American Players Theatre, Fireside Theatre, and Milwaukee Chamber Theatre
•Professional companies recruit directly from Parkside each year
Degree Flexibility
•Traditional liberal arts theatre degree covering all aspects of theatrical arts
•Comprehensive study including history, criticism, dramatic literature, performance, directing, design, and technical production
•Strong foundation in liberal arts alongside theatre training
Updated 1h ago
