University of Wisconsin - Madison
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Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
No Audition
No Interview
University App Required
Program Highlights
TRAINING
•Combines broad-based undergraduate education with specified training in performing arts including acting, design, dramaturgy, technology, and theatre engineering
•Students may informally select areas of emphasis such as design, stage management, directing, acting, or theatre technology
PRODUCTIONS & EXPERIENCE
•Centerpiece curriculum is production program including University Theatre (UT) and Second Stage supporting experimental and student work
•Year-round season of productions serves as vibrant arena for experiential and collaborative learning
FACULTY & ENVIRONMENT
•Faculty and staff are professional artists, technicians, and scholars working actively in their fields
•Environment combines one-on-one mentoring, small classes, and opportunities for applied work in production
CAREER PREPARATION
•Prepares students for careers in professional theatre and entertainment industry, gaming, education, as well as graduate studies and fields like law, communications, business
Key Info
Good to Know
ENROLLMENT
•Must list Theatre and Drama as intended major on university application
•Incoming freshmen enter directly into the degree program upon admission to UW–Madison — no additional departmental application required
TRANSFER STUDENTS
•Transfer students enter directly upon admission — no additional departmental application required
•Strongly encouraged to meet with the Department of Theatre and Drama academic advisor before arriving on campus
What's The Process
ADMISSION
•Incoming freshmen enter directly into the degree program upon admission to UW–Madison
•No additional application to Theatre and Drama is required for new freshmen and transfer students
CURRENT & TRANSFER STUDENTS
•Current UW–Madison students must apply for admission to the program and make appointment with departmental advisor to complete declaration form
•Transfer students strongly encouraged to meet with Department of Theatre and Drama academic advisor before coming to campus
Program info updated Mar 23, 12:35 AM
TRAINING
•Combines broad-based undergraduate education with specified training in performing arts including acting, design, dramaturgy, technology, and theatre engineering
•Students may informally select areas of emphasis such as design, stage management, directing, acting, or theatre technology
PRODUCTIONS & EXPERIENCE
•Centerpiece curriculum is production program including University Theatre (UT) and Second Stage supporting experimental and student work
•Year-round season of productions serves as vibrant arena for experiential and collaborative learning
FACULTY & ENVIRONMENT
•Faculty and staff are professional artists, technicians, and scholars working actively in their fields
•Environment combines one-on-one mentoring, small classes, and opportunities for applied work in production
CAREER PREPARATION
•Prepares students for careers in professional theatre and entertainment industry, gaming, education, as well as graduate studies and fields like law, communications, business
Updated Mar 23, 12:35 AM
Academic School Information
3.90
Avg GPA (W)
45%
Admit Rate
89%
Grad Rate
36,902
Enrollment
$73,792
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$11,603
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$42,103
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$17,354
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$4,200
Family Income $30k - $48k$4,101
Family Income $48k - $75k$8,134
Family Income $75k - $110k$17,763
Family Income $110k+$27,292
