University of South Carolina - Upstate
Test-Optional
Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
Scholarship Audition
No Interview
University App Required
Study Abroad
Program Highlights
TRAINING & PRODUCTIONS
•Active participant from day one in multiple main stage and studio productions each semester
•Build a foundation in theatre history, dramatic literature, and performance technique
•Consent-based practices in a supportive, inclusive learning environment
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
•Member of KCACTF (Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival)
•Affiliations with SETC, SCSTA, SCTA, and Alpha Psi Omega national honor society
INTERNSHIP CONNECTIONS
•Warehouse Theatre and Centre Stage in Greenville
•Chapman Cultural Center, Spartanburg Little Theatre, and Spartanburg Youth Theatre
•South Carolina Children's Theatre and Glow Lyric Theatre in Greenville
•Summer internship at The Rose Theatre in Kingston Upon Thames, London
CAREER OUTCOMES
•Alumni working at Disney, Universal Studios, and holding SAG cards
•Graduates performing in New York, Los Angeles, and professional regional theatres
•Employment at Jenny Wiley Music Theatre, Berkshire Theatre Festival, and Santa Fe Opera Company
Key Info
Good to Know
ENROLLMENT
•Apply via USC Upstate application portal or Common App
•120 credit hours required for degree completion
•Complete 21 credit hours from Group A: Performance concentration courses
•Minimum grade of C required in all concentration courses
What's The Process
ADMISSION
•No audition required for admission to the BA Theatre program
•Admission is through the university application process
•Aim for a GPA above 2.5 for smooth entry
SCHOLARSHIP AUDITIONS
•Performance scholarships available — schedule an individual audition
•Contact Lee Neibert at neibert@uscupstate.edu or (864) 503-5987
Scholarship Info
PERFORMANCE SCHOLARSHIPS
•$25,000 in acting scholarships and technical assistantships awarded annually across the program
•Available by audition — contact Lee Neibert, Director of Theatre
•Email: neibert@uscupstate.edu | Phone: (864) 503-5987
•Schedule an individual audition to be considered
Program info updated 4d ago
TRAINING & PRODUCTIONS
•Active participant from day one in multiple main stage and studio productions each semester
•Build a foundation in theatre history, dramatic literature, and performance technique
•Consent-based practices in a supportive, inclusive learning environment
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
•Member of KCACTF (Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival)
•Affiliations with SETC, SCSTA, SCTA, and Alpha Psi Omega national honor society
INTERNSHIP CONNECTIONS
•Warehouse Theatre and Centre Stage in Greenville
•Chapman Cultural Center, Spartanburg Little Theatre, and Spartanburg Youth Theatre
•South Carolina Children's Theatre and Glow Lyric Theatre in Greenville
•Summer internship at The Rose Theatre in Kingston Upon Thames, London
CAREER OUTCOMES
•Alumni working at Disney, Universal Studios, and holding SAG cards
•Graduates performing in New York, Los Angeles, and professional regional theatres
•Employment at Jenny Wiley Music Theatre, Berkshire Theatre Festival, and Santa Fe Opera Company
Updated 4d ago
Academic School Information
3.21
Avg GPA (W)
67%
Admit Rate
43%
Grad Rate
4,038
Enrollment
$48,587
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$11,588
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$23,090
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$13,557
after typical aid
Average annual cost is often lower than tuition because it accounts for grants and scholarships most students receive. It includes tuition, room & board, books, and supplies.
Family Income $0 - $30k$11,618
Family Income $30k - $48k$11,537
Family Income $48k - $75k$13,394
Family Income $75k - $110k$17,356
Family Income $110k+$19,325
