Western Oregon University
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Program
No PrescreenScholarship AuditionScholarship InterviewIn-Person OnlyUniversity App Required
Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
Scholarship Audition
Scholarship Interview
University App Required
Program Highlights
FLEXIBLE CURRICULUM
•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
PRODUCTIONS & PERFORMANCE
•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
CAPSTONE
•Senior capstone experience integrating all aspects of training
Key Info
University AppApplication
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Deadlines
Early ActionNov 1, 2025
PriorityJan 15, 2026
Rolling
Good to Know
APPLICATION
•Apply through Common App or WOU website
•Application is free — no fee required
•Rolling admissions with scholarship priority deadlines
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE
•General Scholarship Application deadline: March 1
•Must have WOU Portal username and password to access
What's The Process
ADMISSION
•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
SCHOLARSHIP AUDITION (OPTIONAL)
•Theatre Laurel Scholarship available for incoming majors
•Audition or interview depending on area of interest
•Contact Professor David Janoviak (janovid@wou.edu, 503-838-8310) to schedule
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
Program info updated 2h ago
FLEXIBLE CURRICULUM
•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
PRODUCTIONS & PERFORMANCE
•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
CAPSTONE
•Senior capstone experience integrating all aspects of training
Updated 2h ago
Academic School Information
3.30
Avg GPA (W)
98%
Admit Rate
46%
Grad Rate
3,103
Enrollment
$51,815
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$11,879
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$32,534
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$17,237
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$15,575
Family Income $30k - $48k$14,585
Family Income $48k - $75k$16,151
Family Income $75k - $110k$17,974
Family Income $110k+$20,243
