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BFA Theatre
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BFA Theatre
Program snapshot
Admissions
No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App RequiredPROGRAM RECOGNITION
•One of the nation's leading HBCUs, founded in 1865 in Richmond, VA
•Strong tradition of producing leaders in the arts, civil rights, and public service
•Faith-based institution with a nurturing, close-knit campus community
TRAINING
•Comprehensive BFA covering performance, design, and technical theatre
•Coursework includes Acting, Stage Craft, Scene Design, Stage Lighting, Directing, Script Analysis, and African American Theatre
•Senior Capstone project and internship required for all theatre majors
PERFORMANCE & PRODUCTIONS
•University Players — students participate across all four years (9 credit hours required)
•Department productions provide hands-on experience in performance and technical roles
•Theatre Workshop course explores spoken word, music, dance, and theatre technology
DEGREE FLEXIBILITY
•120 credit hours with 36 hours of general education
•12 hours of Fine Arts electives across Music, Sacred Music, Theatre, or Visual Arts
•Students encouraged to pursue a minor supporting post-graduation goals
Academic info
Snapshot
2.71
Avg GPA (W)
98%
Admit Rate
school-wide
39%
Grad Rate
1.2K
Enrollment
$38K
Earnings
10yr after
Costs & Aid
Average Annual Cost
$13,235
after typical aid
Tuition & Fees
$17,450
before aid
Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.
$0-30k$11,424
$30-48k$12,372
$48-75k$14,420
$75-110k$21,362
$110k+$18,301
Program info updated Apr 23, 2:38 AM
Program Highlights
PROGRAM RECOGNITION
•One of the nation's leading HBCUs, founded in 1865 in Richmond, VA
•Strong tradition of producing leaders in the arts, civil rights, and public service
•Faith-based institution with a nurturing, close-knit campus community
TRAINING
•Comprehensive BFA covering performance, design, and technical theatre
•Coursework includes Acting, Stage Craft, Scene Design, Stage Lighting, Directing, Script Analysis, and African American Theatre
•Senior Capstone project and internship required for all theatre majors
PERFORMANCE & PRODUCTIONS
•University Players — students participate across all four years (9 credit hours required)
•Department productions provide hands-on experience in performance and technical roles
•Theatre Workshop course explores spoken word, music, dance, and theatre technology
DEGREE FLEXIBILITY
•120 credit hours with 36 hours of general education
•12 hours of Fine Arts electives across Music, Sacred Music, Theatre, or Visual Arts
•Students encouraged to pursue a minor supporting post-graduation goals
PROGRAM RECOGNITION
•One of the nation's leading HBCUs, founded in 1865 in Richmond, VA
•Strong tradition of producing leaders in the arts, civil rights, and public service
•Faith-based institution with a nurturing, close-knit campus community
TRAINING
•Comprehensive BFA covering performance, design, and technical theatre
•Coursework includes Acting, Stage Craft, Scene Design, Stage Lighting, Directing, Script Analysis, and African American Theatre
•Senior Capstone project and internship required for all theatre majors
PERFORMANCE & PRODUCTIONS
•University Players — students participate across all four years (9 credit hours required)
•Department productions provide hands-on experience in performance and technical roles
•Theatre Workshop course explores spoken word, music, dance, and theatre technology
DEGREE FLEXIBILITY
•120 credit hours with 36 hours of general education
•12 hours of Fine Arts electives across Music, Sacred Music, Theatre, or Visual Arts
•Students encouraged to pursue a minor supporting post-graduation goals
Updated Apr 23, 2:38 AM
