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BFA Theatre
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Study AbroadPROGRAM RECOGNITION
•Only BFA Theatre program in South Dakota
•NAST accredited through the College of Fine Arts
TRAINING
•Extensive training in acting, vocal technique, and dance (ballet, jazz, tap)
•Six-show main stage season plus Student Theatre Cooperative productions
•Guest artists include Tony Award-winning choreographers
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
•NYC Senior Showcase — seniors perform for industry professionals
•Graduates include Kendra Bolan (national tour with Theatreworks USA) and Liz Wright (HBO's Boardwalk Empire)
•Black Hills Playhouse — professional summer stock in Custer State Park
•South Dakota Shakespeare Festival
STUDY ABROAD
•Faculty-led courses around the world including Italy, Turkey, and New Zealand
Academic info
Snapshot
3.51
Avg GPA
99%
Admit Rate
school-wide
61%
Grad Rate
5,439
Enrollment
$51,926
Earnings
10yr after
Costs & Aid
Average Annual Cost
$19,858
after typical aid
In-State Tuition
$9,432
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$12,942
before aid
Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.
$0-30k$14,921
$30-48k$15,942
$48-75k$18,540
$75-110k$21,202
$110k+$22,193
Program info updated Apr 16, 11:27 PM
Program Highlights
PROGRAM RECOGNITION
•Only BFA Theatre program in South Dakota
•NAST accredited through the College of Fine Arts
TRAINING
•Extensive training in acting, vocal technique, and dance (ballet, jazz, tap)
•Six-show main stage season plus Student Theatre Cooperative productions
•Guest artists include Tony Award-winning choreographers
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
•NYC Senior Showcase — seniors perform for industry professionals
•Graduates include Kendra Bolan (national tour with Theatreworks USA) and Liz Wright (HBO's Boardwalk Empire)
•Black Hills Playhouse — professional summer stock in Custer State Park
•South Dakota Shakespeare Festival
STUDY ABROAD
•Faculty-led courses around the world including Italy, Turkey, and New Zealand
PROGRAM RECOGNITION
•Only BFA Theatre program in South Dakota
•NAST accredited through the College of Fine Arts
TRAINING
•Extensive training in acting, vocal technique, and dance (ballet, jazz, tap)
•Six-show main stage season plus Student Theatre Cooperative productions
•Guest artists include Tony Award-winning choreographers
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
•NYC Senior Showcase — seniors perform for industry professionals
•Graduates include Kendra Bolan (national tour with Theatreworks USA) and Liz Wright (HBO's Boardwalk Empire)
•Black Hills Playhouse — professional summer stock in Custer State Park
•South Dakota Shakespeare Festival
STUDY ABROAD
•Faculty-led courses around the world including Italy, Turkey, and New Zealand
Updated Apr 16, 11:27 PM
