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Westmont College

Santa Barbara, CA

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No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewScholarship PortfolioUniversity App Required

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BA Theatre Arts

Theatre in the Liberal Arts

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewScholarship PortfolioUniversity App Required

Program Recognition

44-unit major designed for students double-majoring

Broader liberal arts approach to theatrical training

Integrates faith and the study of theatre in a Christ-centered environment

Training

Perform in Porter Theatre, Westmont's dedicated performance venue

Student-produced Fringe Festival annually

Globe Series hosting international scholars, artists, and practitioners

Collaboration with Santa Barbara International Film Festival

Faculty with MFA credentials and professional regional awards

Small class sizes with personalized mentorship

Study Abroad

England Semester and London Mayterm options (up to 8 units)

School Info

Snapshot

3.64

Avg GPA (W)

77%

Admit Rate

school-wide

70%

Grad Rate

1.3K

Enrollment

$65K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$57,960

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$79,300

Before aid

Average Net Price

$29,053

After aid

Tuition Fees · westmont.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated 3d ago

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

44-unit major designed for students double-majoring

Broader liberal arts approach to theatrical training

Integrates faith and the study of theatre in a Christ-centered environment

Training

Perform in Porter Theatre, Westmont's dedicated performance venue

Student-produced Fringe Festival annually

Globe Series hosting international scholars, artists, and practitioners

Collaboration with Santa Barbara International Film Festival

Faculty with MFA credentials and professional regional awards

Small class sizes with personalized mentorship

Study Abroad

England Semester and London Mayterm options (up to 8 units)

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

44-unit major designed for students double-majoring

Broader liberal arts approach to theatrical training

Integrates faith and the study of theatre in a Christ-centered environment

Training

Perform in Porter Theatre, Westmont's dedicated performance venue

Student-produced Fringe Festival annually

Globe Series hosting international scholars, artists, and practitioners

Collaboration with Santa Barbara International Film Festival

Faculty with MFA credentials and professional regional awards

Small class sizes with personalized mentorship

Study Abroad

England Semester and London Mayterm options (up to 8 units)

Key Info

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Application · Common App

Scholarship Audition and Portfolio Requirements

These requirements are from the Fall 2026 entry cycle. Fall 2027 requirements are typically posted between August and October and usually change only slightly — confirm on the official source before submitting.

Optional audition and portfolio for scholarship consideration only; they are not required for program admission.

Songs

16 Bars of A Song (Optional, for Performance Applicants)

If you sing

Monologues

Two Monologues (Required for Performance Applicants)

One classical monologue

One contemporary monologue

Additional Materials

Resume (Required)

Include your resume when you apply for the scholarship

Letters of Recommendation (Optional)

Any letters of recommendation from former teachers and directors

Design Portfolio (Required for Design Applicants)

Visual portfolio with samples of your work in progress

Production resume that demonstrates your design and technology experience

4652576 · westmont.tfaforms.net

Good to Know

Application Portal

Apply via Common App or Westmont's own application (both free)

No separate audition portal required

Scholarship

Festival Theatre scholarship application form: westmont.tfaforms.net/4652576

Deadline: March 1

Enrollment

Fall enrollment only

Declare Theatre Arts major upon admission

What's The Process

Audition Process

Admission is through the Westmont College university application

No prescreen or live audition required for admission to the major

Set up a live audition or interview during your campus visit, or submit an online video link (YouTube or Vimeo)

Live auditions/interviews are preferred

Total audition/interview time should not exceed five minutes; do not send full-length shows or clips of productions you have been part of

Scholarship Info

Theatre Arts Scholarship

Westmont Festival Theatre awards multiple $2,000 annual scholarships

Priority given to accepted applicants and continuing students

Tuition-only award, credited half per semester

Recipients participate in volunteer work hours per semester

Must reapply annually by the deadline

Deadline

March 1 (applications received after this date considered based on available funding)

School Info

Snapshot

3.64

Avg GPA (W)

77%

Admit Rate

school-wide

70%

Grad Rate

1.3K

Enrollment

$65K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$57,960

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$79,300

Before aid

Average Net Price

$29,053

After aid

Tuition Fees · westmont.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

44-unit major designed for students double-majoring

Broader liberal arts approach to theatrical training

Integrates faith and the study of theatre in a Christ-centered environment

Training

Perform in Porter Theatre, Westmont's dedicated performance venue

Student-produced Fringe Festival annually

Globe Series hosting international scholars, artists, and practitioners

Collaboration with Santa Barbara International Film Festival

Faculty with MFA credentials and professional regional awards

Small class sizes with personalized mentorship

Study Abroad

England Semester and London Mayterm options (up to 8 units)

Updated 3d ago