Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
No Audition
No Interview
University App Required
Program Highlights
PROGRAM RECOGNITION
•NAST-accredited (National Association of Schools of Theatre)
•Part of the West Georgia Theatre Company, producing 5-6 mainstage productions per year
TRAINING & FACILITIES
•Perform at the Townsend Center for the Performing Arts (455-seat mainstage + intimate black box)
•Emphasis on acting, directing, designing, constructing, and playwriting
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Gabrielle Elisabeth '14 — Broadway cast of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (Little Eva/Shirelle); UWG 30 Under 30 honoree
•Terrence J. Smith '14 — featured in the Spielberg/Winfrey-produced film The Color Purple; credits include Ozark, Doom Patrol, and The Tomorrow War
•Candy McLellan '16 — Atlanta-based actor seen at Aurora Theatre, Horizon Theatre, and Actors Express; credits include Sweet Magnolias
CAREER PATHWAYS
•Located near Atlanta — Georgia's booming film and television industry
•Pathway to the BFA program for students who want intensive professional training
Key Info
University AppApplication
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Deadlines
Early ActionOct 31, 2025
PriorityJan 31, 2026
Fee
$40Waiver
Program AppApplication
Deadlines
Early ActionOct 31, 2025
PriorityJan 31, 2026
Final Admission DeadlineAug 8, 2026
Good to Know
APPLICATION PROCESS
•Apply through the UWG application portal
•No separate audition portal required
What's The Process
ADMISSION
•No audition required — admission is through the university application
•Declare Theatre as your major upon applying to UWG
BFA PATHWAY
•BA students may audition into the BFA program after completing THEA 1000 (typically in second year)
•Requires 15 credit hours, 2.5 overall GPA, and 3.0 GPA in Theatre courses
Scholarship Info
INCOMING FRESHMEN
•Friends of Theatre New Talent Award (~$800/year, endowed) — 3.0 GPA required
•Encore Theatre Company Achievement Scholarship (~$800-$1,000/year, endowed) — talent demonstration via audition or interview
•Presidents' Day Scholarship Program — annual scholarship audition/interview event for high school seniors who have been accepted to UWG
CONTINUING STUDENTS
•Multiple endowed scholarships ranging from $400-$1,000/year
•Awards based on GPA, dedication, and financial need
•Apply through the UWG scholarships portal
Program info updated Mar 24, 12:24 AM
PROGRAM RECOGNITION
•NAST-accredited (National Association of Schools of Theatre)
•Part of the West Georgia Theatre Company, producing 5-6 mainstage productions per year
TRAINING & FACILITIES
•Perform at the Townsend Center for the Performing Arts (455-seat mainstage + intimate black box)
•Emphasis on acting, directing, designing, constructing, and playwriting
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Gabrielle Elisabeth '14 — Broadway cast of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (Little Eva/Shirelle); UWG 30 Under 30 honoree
•Terrence J. Smith '14 — featured in the Spielberg/Winfrey-produced film The Color Purple; credits include Ozark, Doom Patrol, and The Tomorrow War
•Candy McLellan '16 — Atlanta-based actor seen at Aurora Theatre, Horizon Theatre, and Actors Express; credits include Sweet Magnolias
CAREER PATHWAYS
•Located near Atlanta — Georgia's booming film and television industry
•Pathway to the BFA program for students who want intensive professional training
Updated Mar 24, 12:24 AM
Academic School Information
3.46
Avg GPA (W)
52%
Admit Rate
43%
Grad Rate
7,520
Enrollment
$49,587
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$6,088
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$17,800
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$12,786
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$10,339
Family Income $30k - $48k$10,523
Family Income $48k - $75k$12,957
Family Income $75k - $110k$15,471
Family Income $110k+$16,810
