Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
No Audition
No Interview
University App Required
Study Abroad
Program Highlights
TRAINING & COMMUNITY
•10:1 student to teacher ratio
•Broad exploration across all areas of theatre — performance, design, technology, and management
•Active participation in mainstage and workshop productions in a variety of roles
•Students give theatre courses highest student perception of instruction scores on campus (5.7 out of 6)
FACILITIES & OPPORTUNITIES
•State-of-the-art facilities with innovative technologies
•Study abroad opportunity "London Calling" with English Department
•Regular internships and apprenticeships with professional theatre companies
DEGREE FLEXIBILITY
•Most flexible of the three theatre options — ideal for students exploring multiple theatre disciplines
•Encourages double majors and cross-disciplinary work
•Strong foundation for diverse career paths including arts management, education, and further graduate study
Key Info
Program AppApplication
Deadlines
Early ActionNov 1, 2025
Regular DecisionJan 15, 2026
Scholarship DeadlineJan 22, 2026
FAFSA Priority DeadlineMar 1, 2026
Good to Know
ADMISSION
•No audition or portfolio required for admission
•Admitted through standard Virginia Tech undergraduate admissions process
•Apply via Common App
ENROLLMENT
•Fall enrollment only
•120 credit hours required for BA degree
Scholarship Info
INCOMING STUDENTS
•Arts scholarships available for incoming first-year theatre & cinema majors
•Contact Faculty Chair John Ambrosone (jambroso@vt.edu) for application materials and interview/audition scheduling
CONTINUING STUDENTS
•Rising sophomore, junior, and senior students eligible for annual Arts Scholarships
-Must demonstrate exceptional ability in one or more areas of theatre or cinema
-Outstanding contributions to the production program required
-Minimum 3.2 GPA at Virginia Tech
NAMED ENDOWMENTS
•Multiple named endowed scholarships available (Caitlin Rose Merryman, Box/Buxton, Margaret Driscoll, Samuel Robert Cox, Tom Haggerty Award)
Program info updated Mar 23, 12:37 AM
TRAINING & COMMUNITY
•10:1 student to teacher ratio
•Broad exploration across all areas of theatre — performance, design, technology, and management
•Active participation in mainstage and workshop productions in a variety of roles
•Students give theatre courses highest student perception of instruction scores on campus (5.7 out of 6)
FACILITIES & OPPORTUNITIES
•State-of-the-art facilities with innovative technologies
•Study abroad opportunity "London Calling" with English Department
•Regular internships and apprenticeships with professional theatre companies
DEGREE FLEXIBILITY
•Most flexible of the three theatre options — ideal for students exploring multiple theatre disciplines
•Encourages double majors and cross-disciplinary work
•Strong foundation for diverse career paths including arts management, education, and further graduate study
Updated Mar 23, 12:37 AM
Academic School Information
4.09
Avg GPA (W)
55%
Admit Rate
86%
Grad Rate
30,923
Enrollment
$81,698
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$15,948
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$37,764
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$24,953
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$11,689
Family Income $30k - $48k$11,670
Family Income $48k - $75k$17,894
Family Income $75k - $110k$25,835
Family Income $110k+$34,201
