Wichita State University
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Program
No PrescreenScholarship AuditionInterview RequiredIn-Person or VirtualUniversity App Required
Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
Scholarship Audition
Interview Required
University App Required
Program Highlights
TRAINING & CURRICULUM
•Broad liberal arts theatre education with 86 credit hours of major courses
•Training in acting, voice and movement, directing, script analysis, and improvisation
•Hands-on design and technical theatre coursework
APPLIED LEARNING
•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
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
Key Info
Program AppApplication
Auditions
After Major for a Day (Campus)Oct 9, 2026
After Major for a Day (Campus)Feb 26, 2027
Audition Requirements
Optional audition for scholarship consideration — not required for program admission.
SPA PROGRAM ACCEPTANCE/SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION (required)
•Resume
•Headshot
•Short essay about career goals and reason for applying
•Short essay about financial need
Good to Know
ADMISSION STEPS
•Apply to Wichita State University first
•Complete the FAFSA
•Fill out the SPA Scholarship Form (bio, headshot, resume, essay)
•Register for an interview date via the SPA registration form
ENROLLMENT
•120 credit hours required for graduation
•Minimum 2.000 GPA required (2.500 for scholarship consideration)
•Great option for students with multiple areas of interest
What's The Process
INTERVIEW FORMAT
•15-minute interview time slot
•Come prepared to discuss your interests in theatre and other areas of study
•Virtual interview option available
SCHEDULING
•Interviews held after Major for a Day events
•Register via the SPA registration form on the auditions page
•You will be given a time slot based on your program interest
Scholarship Info
SPA SCHOLARSHIP
•More than $80,000 awarded annually in undergraduate scholarships
•Requires Program Acceptance/Scholarship Application (resume, headshot, essays)
•Audition or interview required for scholarship consideration
•Minimum 2.500 GPA required for scholarship consideration
•Complete FAFSA for additional financial aid opportunities
•Scholarship renewal deadline: March 1
•Must be enrolled by June 1 for fall semester or scholarship will not be awarded
Program info updated 4d ago
TRAINING & CURRICULUM
•Broad liberal arts theatre education with 86 credit hours of major courses
•Training in acting, voice and movement, directing, script analysis, and improvisation
•Hands-on design and technical theatre coursework
APPLIED LEARNING
•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
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
Updated 4d ago
Academic School Information
3.38
Avg GPA (W)
94%
Admit Rate
51%
Grad Rate
10,780
Enrollment
$51,532
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$9,684
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$19,869
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$13,194
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$9,734
Family Income $30k - $48k$9,696
Family Income $48k - $75k$13,564
Family Income $75k - $110k$16,893
Family Income $110k+$19,184
