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BA Performing Arts

Theatre

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Training

Broad liberal arts theatre education with flexible coursework across theatre and related fields

Training in acting, voice and movement, directing, script analysis, and improvisation

Hands-on design and technical theatre coursework

Performance & Productions

Opportunities to perform in plays, musicals, staged readings, and more

Part of the School of Performing Arts in the College of Fine Arts

Notable Alumni

Shirley Knight — two-time Oscar nominee, Tony Award winner for Kennedy's Children

Dean Corrin (BA '77) — Associate Dean at The Theatre School, DePaul University

Gerald Goehring (BA) — producer, Executive Director/CEO of Tony-winning National Theatre of the Deaf

Professional Development

Capstone project required — self-generated or advanced participation in public performance

Theatre internship opportunity built into the curriculum

Ideal for students wanting to combine theatre with other academic interests

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.38

Admit rate

94%

school-wide

Grad rate

51%

Enrollment

10.8K

Earnings

$52K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$11,380

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$21,960

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$29,970

Before aid

Average net price

$13,194

After aid

Coa Undergrad · wichita.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Jul 19, 10:50 PM

Program Highlights

Training

Broad liberal arts theatre education with flexible coursework across theatre and related fields

Training in acting, voice and movement, directing, script analysis, and improvisation

Hands-on design and technical theatre coursework

Performance & Productions

Opportunities to perform in plays, musicals, staged readings, and more

Part of the School of Performing Arts in the College of Fine Arts

Notable Alumni

Shirley Knight — two-time Oscar nominee, Tony Award winner for Kennedy's Children

Dean Corrin (BA '77) — Associate Dean at The Theatre School, DePaul University

Gerald Goehring (BA) — producer, Executive Director/CEO of Tony-winning National Theatre of the Deaf

Professional Development

Capstone project required — self-generated or advanced participation in public performance

Theatre internship opportunity built into the curriculum

Ideal for students wanting to combine theatre with other academic interests

Program Highlights

Training

Broad liberal arts theatre education with flexible coursework across theatre and related fields

Training in acting, voice and movement, directing, script analysis, and improvisation

Hands-on design and technical theatre coursework

Performance & Productions

Opportunities to perform in plays, musicals, staged readings, and more

Part of the School of Performing Arts in the College of Fine Arts

Notable Alumni

Shirley Knight — two-time Oscar nominee, Tony Award winner for Kennedy's Children

Dean Corrin (BA '77) — Associate Dean at The Theatre School, DePaul University

Gerald Goehring (BA) — producer, Executive Director/CEO of Tony-winning National Theatre of the Deaf

Professional Development

Capstone project required — self-generated or advanced participation in public performance

Theatre internship opportunity built into the curriculum

Ideal for students wanting to combine theatre with other academic interests

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Fee

$40

Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

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Order

The university application must be submitted before the audition.

Auditions

After Major for a Day (Campus)

Oct 9, 2026Feb 26, 2027

Majorforaday · wichita.edu

Interview Requirements

Resume (Required)

Upload a current resume

Headshot (Required)

Upload a current headshot

Essay (Required)

Submit a short essay about career goals and reason for applying

Program Auditions Or Interviews · wichita.edu

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Good to Know

Application Logistics

Be admitted to Wichita State University before registering for SPA degree acceptance

Submit the SPA degree-acceptance registration for an interview

After program acceptance, complete the FAFSA

After program acceptance, submit the separate SPA Scholarship Application; March 1 is the preferred deadline

Enroll and schedule an advising appointment

Enrollment

A minimum 120 credit hours is required for graduation

A minimum 2.000 GPA is required; 2.500 is required for department scholarship consideration

What's The Process

Audition Process

Choose a published campus date, request a different in-person appointment, or select the virtual option

Audition Expectations

Interviews are scheduled in 15-minute time slots

Come prepared to discuss your interests in theatre and other areas of study

Scholarship Info

Spa Scholarship

More than $80,000 is awarded annually in undergraduate scholarships

Eligibility

Prospective students must be admitted to Wichita State University and accepted into a School of Performing Arts degree program

Most scholarships require FAFSA completion

A minimum 2.500 GPA is required for department scholarship consideration

Application

Submit the separate SPA Scholarship Application after degree-program acceptance

The scholarship application includes a short essay about financial need

March 1 is the preferred deadline; late applications may not be funded

Applications are reviewed in March

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.38

Admit rate

94%

school-wide

Grad rate

51%

Enrollment

10.8K

Earnings

$52K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$11,380

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$21,960

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$29,970

Before aid

Average net price

$13,194

After aid

Coa Undergrad · wichita.edu College Scorecard

Training

Broad liberal arts theatre education with flexible coursework across theatre and related fields

Training in acting, voice and movement, directing, script analysis, and improvisation

Hands-on design and technical theatre coursework

Performance & Productions

Opportunities to perform in plays, musicals, staged readings, and more

Part of the School of Performing Arts in the College of Fine Arts

Notable Alumni

Shirley Knight — two-time Oscar nominee, Tony Award winner for Kennedy's Children

Dean Corrin (BA '77) — Associate Dean at The Theatre School, DePaul University

Gerald Goehring (BA) — producer, Executive Director/CEO of Tony-winning National Theatre of the Deaf

Professional Development

Capstone project required — self-generated or advanced participation in public performance

Theatre internship opportunity built into the curriculum

Ideal for students wanting to combine theatre with other academic interests

Updated Jul 19, 10:50 PM