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BA Theatre Arts

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionScholarship InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Training

Covers acting, directing, technical theatre, design, performance, history, and theory

Freedom to explore areas of specialized interest without declaring a concentration

85-credit program with 28 credits of theatre electives

Performance & Productions

One Mainstage production per term plus staged readings and studio shows

Summer Theatre program with students, faculty, and guest professionals

Free student tickets to all WOU theatre performances

Professional Development

Senior capstone experience integrating all aspects of training

School Info

Snapshot

3.30

Avg GPA (W)

98%

Admit Rate

school-wide

47%

Grad Rate

3.1K

Enrollment

$52K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$12,633

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$32,883

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$30,654

Before aid

Average Net Price

$17,237

After aid

Cost Of Attendance · wou.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Jul 31, 1:20 AM

Program Highlights

Training

Covers acting, directing, technical theatre, design, performance, history, and theory

Freedom to explore areas of specialized interest without declaring a concentration

85-credit program with 28 credits of theatre electives

Performance & Productions

One Mainstage production per term plus staged readings and studio shows

Summer Theatre program with students, faculty, and guest professionals

Free student tickets to all WOU theatre performances

Professional Development

Senior capstone experience integrating all aspects of training

Program Highlights

Training

Covers acting, directing, technical theatre, design, performance, history, and theory

Freedom to explore areas of specialized interest without declaring a concentration

85-credit program with 28 credits of theatre electives

Performance & Productions

One Mainstage production per term plus staged readings and studio shows

Summer Theatre program with students, faculty, and guest professionals

Free student tickets to all WOU theatre performances

Professional Development

Senior capstone experience integrating all aspects of training

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Common App School Website

Deadline

Early Action DeadlineNov 1, 2026

Priority Decision DeadlineJan 15, 2027

Regular DecisionRolling

Official page · wou.edu

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply through Common App or WOU website

Application is free — no fee required

Rolling admissions with scholarship priority deadlines

General Scholarship Application deadline: March 1

Must have WOU Portal username and password to access

What's The Process

Audition Process

No audition or interview required for program admission

Apply to Western Oregon University and declare a Theatre Arts major

All students admitted to WOU are eligible to pursue the BA

Theatre Laurel Scholarship available for incoming majors

Audition or interview depending on area of interest for scholarship consideration

Contact the Department of Theatre and Dance (theatredance@wou.edu, 503-838-8340)

Scholarship Info

Theatre Laurel Scholarship

Available to new, incoming theatre majors

Must be full-time student and declared theatre major

Requires cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better

Renewable with 3.0+ cumulative GPA

Audition or interview depending on area of interest

Contact Professor David Janoviak (janovid@wou.edu, 503-838-8310) to schedule

School Info

Snapshot

3.30

Avg GPA (W)

98%

Admit Rate

school-wide

47%

Grad Rate

3.1K

Enrollment

$52K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$12,633

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$32,883

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$30,654

Before aid

Average Net Price

$17,237

After aid

Cost Of Attendance · wou.edu College Scorecard

Training

Covers acting, directing, technical theatre, design, performance, history, and theory

Freedom to explore areas of specialized interest without declaring a concentration

85-credit program with 28 credits of theatre electives

Performance & Productions

One Mainstage production per term plus staged readings and studio shows

Summer Theatre program with students, faculty, and guest professionals

Free student tickets to all WOU theatre performances

Professional Development

Senior capstone experience integrating all aspects of training

Updated Jul 31, 1:20 AM