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Admissions

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Training

Broad-based liberal arts degree in Theatre Studies (120 credits)

Foundation in script analysis, theatre history, dramatic literature, stagecraft, directing, stage management, and acting

Elective courses in performance, design, technical production, dramaturgy, film studies, and scriptwriting

Notable Alumni

Chase Ramsey — Elder Cunningham in The Book of Mormon on Broadway; credits at Berkeley Rep

A.J. Cook — studied film at UVU; star of CBS's Criminal Minds (2005–2020, 2022–)

Degree Flexibility

Flexible curriculum to fulfill vocational or avocational objectives

Prepares students for graduate studies in theatre

Serves as entry pathway for students planning to audition for BFA programs via Sophomore Acceptance

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.43

Grad rate

45%

Enrollment

28.5K

Earnings

$55K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$6,873

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$19,577

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$27,875

Before aid

Average net price

$6,376

After aid

Cost · uvu.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated 3d ago

Program Highlights

Training

Broad-based liberal arts degree in Theatre Studies (120 credits)

Foundation in script analysis, theatre history, dramatic literature, stagecraft, directing, stage management, and acting

Elective courses in performance, design, technical production, dramaturgy, film studies, and scriptwriting

Notable Alumni

Chase Ramsey — Elder Cunningham in The Book of Mormon on Broadway; credits at Berkeley Rep

A.J. Cook — studied film at UVU; star of CBS's Criminal Minds (2005–2020, 2022–)

Degree Flexibility

Flexible curriculum to fulfill vocational or avocational objectives

Prepares students for graduate studies in theatre

Serves as entry pathway for students planning to audition for BFA programs via Sophomore Acceptance

Program Highlights

Training

Broad-based liberal arts degree in Theatre Studies (120 credits)

Foundation in script analysis, theatre history, dramatic literature, stagecraft, directing, stage management, and acting

Elective courses in performance, design, technical production, dramaturgy, film studies, and scriptwriting

Notable Alumni

Chase Ramsey — Elder Cunningham in The Book of Mormon on Broadway; credits at Berkeley Rep

A.J. Cook — studied film at UVU; star of CBS's Criminal Minds (2005–2020, 2022–)

Degree Flexibility

Flexible curriculum to fulfill vocational or avocational objectives

Prepares students for graduate studies in theatre

Serves as entry pathway for students planning to audition for BFA programs via Sophomore Acceptance

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Fee

$35

Deadline

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Admission Pathway

No audition or portfolio required

Apply to UVU through standard university admissions

This degree also serves as the entry point for students who wish to take prerequisite courses and audition for BFA performance programs through the Sophomore Acceptance pathway

Transfer Pathway

UVU publishes an AA Theatre Studies degree that stacks directly into the BA Theatre Studies curriculum. Transfer students can use that aligned lower-division pathway while working with an advisor on remaining BA requirements.

Theatre Studies Aa · catalog.uvu.edu

Scholarship Info

Departmental Tuition Waivers

Available for theatre majors (minors not eligible)

Must be full-time (12+ credits/semester) with minimum 2.5 GPA (most recipients have 3.5+)

Waivers cannot exceed full tuition

Awards are annual and do not carry over

Apply through the central UVU scholarship system in the spring

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.43

Grad rate

45%

Enrollment

28.5K

Earnings

$55K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$6,873

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$19,577

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$27,875

Before aid

Average net price

$6,376

After aid

Cost · uvu.edu College Scorecard

Training

Broad-based liberal arts degree in Theatre Studies (120 credits)

Foundation in script analysis, theatre history, dramatic literature, stagecraft, directing, stage management, and acting

Elective courses in performance, design, technical production, dramaturgy, film studies, and scriptwriting

Notable Alumni

Chase Ramsey — Elder Cunningham in The Book of Mormon on Broadway; credits at Berkeley Rep

A.J. Cook — studied film at UVU; star of CBS's Criminal Minds (2005–2020, 2022–)

Degree Flexibility

Flexible curriculum to fulfill vocational or avocational objectives

Prepares students for graduate studies in theatre

Serves as entry pathway for students planning to audition for BFA programs via Sophomore Acceptance

Updated 3d ago