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West Liberty University

West Liberty, WV

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Program Recognition

Hands-on production experience from your first semester as actor, designer, crew, or leader

Season of diverse productions through the Hilltop Players, WLU's century-old theatre company

Performances staged in Kelly Theatre

Training

Small classes with personalized mentorship from faculty who are working professionals

Part of the Department of Music and Theater within the College of Liberal and Creative Arts

Degree Flexibility

Broad liberal arts core paired with extensive theatre training

Combines coursework in performance, design/technology, and theory/criticism

Ideal for students who want liberal arts education with extensive theatre training

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.33

Admit rate

97%

school-wide

Grad rate

60%

Enrollment

1.5K

Earnings

$43K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$9,214

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$18,274

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$28,101

Before aid

Average net price

$15,366

After aid

Ay 25 Undergraduate Tuition 3 · westliberty.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Sep 17, 6:29 PM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Hands-on production experience from your first semester as actor, designer, crew, or leader

Season of diverse productions through the Hilltop Players, WLU's century-old theatre company

Performances staged in Kelly Theatre

Training

Small classes with personalized mentorship from faculty who are working professionals

Part of the Department of Music and Theater within the College of Liberal and Creative Arts

Degree Flexibility

Broad liberal arts core paired with extensive theatre training

Combines coursework in performance, design/technology, and theory/criticism

Ideal for students who want liberal arts education with extensive theatre training

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Hands-on production experience from your first semester as actor, designer, crew, or leader

Season of diverse productions through the Hilltop Players, WLU's century-old theatre company

Performances staged in Kelly Theatre

Training

Small classes with personalized mentorship from faculty who are working professionals

Part of the Department of Music and Theater within the College of Liberal and Creative Arts

Degree Flexibility

Broad liberal arts core paired with extensive theatre training

Combines coursework in performance, design/technology, and theory/criticism

Ideal for students who want liberal arts education with extensive theatre training

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Deadline

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Good to Know

Application Process

Apply through the WLU online application portal

No application fee

Rolling admissions

Eligibility

2.0 cumulative high school GPA required, or 3.0 GPA with test-optional admission

Test optional: SAT/ACT scores not required for admission

Accreditation

West Liberty University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

What's The Process

No Audition Required

Students apply directly to West Liberty University and declare Theatre as their major

No audition, portfolio, or prescreen is required for admission

Contact

Department of Music and Theater, College of Liberal and Creative Arts

Email: music@westliberty.edu

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.33

Admit rate

97%

school-wide

Grad rate

60%

Enrollment

1.5K

Earnings

$43K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$9,214

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$18,274

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$28,101

Before aid

Average net price

$15,366

After aid

Ay 25 Undergraduate Tuition 3 · westliberty.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

Hands-on production experience from your first semester as actor, designer, crew, or leader

Season of diverse productions through the Hilltop Players, WLU's century-old theatre company

Performances staged in Kelly Theatre

Training

Small classes with personalized mentorship from faculty who are working professionals

Part of the Department of Music and Theater within the College of Liberal and Creative Arts

Degree Flexibility

Broad liberal arts core paired with extensive theatre training

Combines coursework in performance, design/technology, and theory/criticism

Ideal for students who want liberal arts education with extensive theatre training

Updated Sep 17, 6:29 PM

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