Public school42.9K
University of Texas - Austin
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Moderately Selective25-40 StudentsStudy AbroadBrowse programs
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BA Theatre and Dance
Acting, Directing and Playwriting
Program snapshot
Admissions
Prescreen RequiredNo AuditionInterview RequiredUniversity App RequiredAudition format
In-Person or VirtualProgram profile
Moderately Selective25-40 StudentsStudy AbroadTraining
•Study the art of storytelling through coursework in directing, playwriting, acting, devised work, voice and movement
•Flexibility to choose topics that resonate with artistic goals
•Perform and collaborate on season productions
•Develop and present original works through Studio Series and biennial Cohen New Works Festival
Notable Alumni
•Marcia Gay Harden (B.A. Drama '80) — Oscar winner (Pollock), Tony winner (God of Carnage)
•Rip Torn (B.A. Drama) — Men in Black, Emmy winner for The Larry Sanders Show
•Lisa D'Amour (MFA Playwriting) — Pulitzer Prize finalist for Detroit
Degree Flexibility
•B.A. Honors Thesis Program available for advanced scholarly creative projects
•Flexibility to pursue minors, certificates or double-majors in complementary fields
Academic info
Snapshot
3.83
Avg GPA (W)
27%
Admit Rate
school-wide
88%
Grad Rate
42.9K
Enrollment
$75K
Earnings
10yr after
Costs & Aid
Average Annual Cost
$19,857
after typical aid
In-State Tuition
$11,688
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$44,908
before aid
Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.
$0-30k$12,553
$30-48k$14,297
$48-75k$17,207
$75-110k$24,406
$110k+$30,082
Program info updated 6h ago
Program Highlights
Training
•Study the art of storytelling through coursework in directing, playwriting, acting, devised work, voice and movement
•Flexibility to choose topics that resonate with artistic goals
•Perform and collaborate on season productions
•Develop and present original works through Studio Series and biennial Cohen New Works Festival
Notable Alumni
•Marcia Gay Harden (B.A. Drama '80) — Oscar winner (Pollock), Tony winner (God of Carnage)
•Rip Torn (B.A. Drama) — Men in Black, Emmy winner for The Larry Sanders Show
•Lisa D'Amour (MFA Playwriting) — Pulitzer Prize finalist for Detroit
Degree Flexibility
•B.A. Honors Thesis Program available for advanced scholarly creative projects
•Flexibility to pursue minors, certificates or double-majors in complementary fields
Training
•Study the art of storytelling through coursework in directing, playwriting, acting, devised work, voice and movement
•Flexibility to choose topics that resonate with artistic goals
•Perform and collaborate on season productions
•Develop and present original works through Studio Series and biennial Cohen New Works Festival
Notable Alumni
•Marcia Gay Harden (B.A. Drama '80) — Oscar winner (Pollock), Tony winner (God of Carnage)
•Rip Torn (B.A. Drama) — Men in Black, Emmy winner for The Larry Sanders Show
•Lisa D'Amour (MFA Playwriting) — Pulitzer Prize finalist for Detroit
Degree Flexibility
•B.A. Honors Thesis Program available for advanced scholarly creative projects
•Flexibility to pursue minors, certificates or double-majors in complementary fields
Updated 6h ago
