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Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
No Audition
No Interview
University App Required
Program Highlights
PROGRAM RECOGNITION
•Named a Top 10 Theatre B.A. in the country by OnStage
•Part of the UVM School of the Arts within the College of Arts and Sciences
TRAINING & PRODUCTIONS
•Extensive mainstage season at Royall Tyler Theatre plus holiday show and Spring Play Festival
•Small class sizes with strong student-faculty relationships
•Curriculum spans acting, design, stagecraft, directing, playwriting, and theatre history
•Students may tailor electives to emphasize Performance, Technical Theatre/Design, or History/Criticism
CAPSTONE EXPERIENCE
•Senior capstone project presented as part of the Spring Play Festival
•Past projects span directing, design, stage management, performance, and playwriting
STUDY ABROAD
•EuroTheatre course with 2-3 weeks of summer travel to attend performances and workshops in Europe
•Past destinations include Dublin, London, Paris, Rome, and Stratford Upon Avon
CAREER OUTCOMES
•Alumni work at Disney Theatrical NYC, Yale Repertory Theatre, American Conservatory Theatre, NPR, and Boston Center for the Arts
•Graduates attend programs at American Repertory Theatre, UC San Diego, Emerson College, and Boston University
Key Info
University AppApplication
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Deadlines
Early DecisionNov 1, 2025
Early ActionNov 1, 2025
Early Decision IIJan 15, 2026
Regular DecisionJan 15, 2026
Fee
$55Waiver
Waived for Vermont first-year applicants who apply Early Action or Early Decision
Program AppApplication
Deadlines
Early Action / Early Decision INov 1, 2025
FAFSA Priority (EA/ED I)Nov 15, 2025
Early Decision IIJan 15, 2026
Regular DecisionJan 15, 2026
Good to Know
ENROLLMENT
•Fall enrollment via Common App
•No separate department application or portfolio required
DEGREE STRUCTURE
•33 credits in major courses including core theatre, electives, and capstone
•Students may emphasize Performance, Technical Theatre/Design, or History/Criticism through elective choices — no formal concentration required
What's The Process
ADMISSION PROCESS
•No audition or interview required for acceptance into the theatre program
•Admitted through the standard university application to the College of Arts and Sciences
•Once accepted to UVM, students may declare Theatre as their major through the registrar
PRODUCTION AUDITIONS
•All UVM students may audition for mainstage productions at Royall Tyler Theatre
•Casting notices with audition dates posted in the theatre and on the department website
Program info updated 4 days ago
Academic School Information
3.85
Avg GPA (W)
60%
Admit Rate
77%
Grad Rate
11,614
Enrollment
$62,472
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$18,890
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$43,890
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$20,860
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.
Annual Cost by Family Income
Family Income $0 - $30k$11,958
Family Income $30k - $48k$13,113
Family Income $48k - $75k$17,261
Family Income $75k - $110k$22,233
Family Income $110k+$28,049
