Program
No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewIn-Person or Virtual25-40 StudentsUniversity App Required
Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
No Audition
No Interview
University App Required
TRAINING
•Performance Pathway within the BA in Theatre — focused exploration of performing within a flexible liberal arts structure
•Core courses in acting, design, theatre history, and script analysis
•Designed for theatre makers and scholars — playwrights, directors, dramaturgs, performers, critics
•Undergraduate research mentorship available
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
•Abundant paid work-study opportunities in your area of interest while earning your degree
•Alumni have worked at Hale Centre Theatre, Hollywood Bowl, and Grand Theatre
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Claybourne Elder (BA '06) — Broadway: Bonnie and Clyde, Sunday in the Park with George, Torch Song; Drama Desk Award nominee
•Mark Fossen — Salt Lake City-based actor and director (BA '14)
STUDY ABROAD
•Six-week summer London Study Abroad Program — world-class theatre immersion
•Counts for elective coursework and satisfies general education requirements
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Deadline
Merit Scholarship DeadlineDec 1, 2025
FAFSA Priority DeadlineFeb 1, 2026
Department Scholarship DeadlineFeb 27, 2026
Application DeadlineApr 1, 2026
APPLICATION
•Apply to the University of Utah by December 1, 2025 for automatic merit scholarship consideration
•For Utah scholarship covers 8 semesters of tuition and fees (UT residents)
•Western Undergraduate Exchange discounted tuition for participating states
ADMISSION
•No audition required — open to all students academically accepted into the University of Utah
•Strongly encouraged to schedule BA Pathway Interview before April 1
•Brief interview helps department learn about your interests and connect you with the right pathway advisor
TRANSFER STUDENTS
•Email recruitment@theatre.utah.edu to connect with the Area Head
DEPARTMENT SCHOLARSHIPS
•Apply via General Scholarship Application on AcademicWorks (deadline February 27)
•Must have University Network Identification Number (UNID) to apply
UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS
•Apply to the U by December 1 for automatic merit scholarship consideration
•For Utah scholarship covers 8 semesters of tuition and fees (UT residents)
•Western Undergraduate Exchange discounted tuition for participating states
FINANCIAL AID
•Complete FAFSA by February 1 for priority consideration for need-based aid
•Scholarship notification: mid-March to mid-April
Program info updated 14h ago
TRAINING
•Performance Pathway within the BA in Theatre — focused exploration of performing within a flexible liberal arts structure
•Core courses in acting, design, theatre history, and script analysis
•Designed for theatre makers and scholars — playwrights, directors, dramaturgs, performers, critics
•Undergraduate research mentorship available
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
•Abundant paid work-study opportunities in your area of interest while earning your degree
•Alumni have worked at Hale Centre Theatre, Hollywood Bowl, and Grand Theatre
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Claybourne Elder (BA '06) — Broadway: Bonnie and Clyde, Sunday in the Park with George, Torch Song; Drama Desk Award nominee
•Mark Fossen — Salt Lake City-based actor and director (BA '14)
STUDY ABROAD
•Six-week summer London Study Abroad Program — world-class theatre immersion
•Counts for elective coursework and satisfies general education requirements
Updated 14h ago
Academic School Information
3.67
Avg GPA (W)
86%
Admit Rate
64%
Grad Rate
27,264
Enrollment
$67,170
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$9,620
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$30,860
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$16,200
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$13,123
Family Income $30k - $48k$13,424
Family Income $48k - $75k$14,246
Family Income $75k - $110k$17,663
Family Income $110k+$21,533
