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Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
No Audition
No Interview
In-Person or Virtual
University App Required
Program Highlights
DEGREE FLEXIBILITY
•Traditional liberal arts degree with broad theatre foundation
•Must pair with a minor or second major — common pairings include Film, Broadcasting, Creative Writing, Dance, Music, and Arts Administration
•No audition required for admission
TRAINING & PRODUCTIONS
•15-20 department productions annually with approximately 75 performances
•Coursework spans performance, design/production, and history/theory
•45 credit hours with 10 hours of restricted electives for customization
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
•College Days weekends at Actors Theatre of Louisville
•Trips to London and New York City
•Prepares students for graduate study or professional careers
Key Info
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Deadline
Rolling
Application Fee
$50Waiver
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Audition
Theatre Scholarship Day (WKU Campus)Feb 21, 2026
Good to Know
ENROLLMENT
•No separate program application — admission via WKU university application
•Rolling university admissions
SCHOLARSHIP TIMELINE
•December 31: WKU priority deadline for automatic academic scholarship consideration
•February 15: Apply and be admitted to WKU for theatre scholarship consideration
•Set up TopDollar Scholarship Source account to receive funds
•February 21: Theatre Scholarship Day — auditions and interviews on campus
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
•Minor or second major required
•50% of degree hours must be upper-division (300+ level)
What's The Process
ADMISSION PROCESS
•No audition required — admission via university acceptance
•Must maintain 2.0 cumulative GPA
•Participation in Jury/Portfolio Review process required
SCHOLARSHIP AUDITIONS
•Scholarship auditions available but not required for program admission
•Theatre Scholarship Day includes workshops and campus tours
•Audition and/or interview based on area of interest
CONTACT
•Christopher Gilly-Forrer: christopher.gilly-forrer@wku.edu
Scholarship Info
JERRY E. BAKER FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS
•$500 to several thousand dollars
•Typically split between fall and spring semesters of first year
•One-time award; may reapply for current-student scholarships in future years
POTTER COLLEGE CREATIVE ARTS SCHOLARSHIPS
•$1,000 to several thousand dollars per year
•Renewable for 4 years (8 semesters)
•Requires 3.0+ cumulative GPA and full-time enrollment
•Must complete minimum 9 credit hours yearly in major
IN-STATE TUITION
•Students from bordering states qualify for in-state tuition rates
Program info updated Yesterday
Academic School Information
3.46
Avg GPA (W)
97%
Admit Rate
53%
Grad Rate
12,267
Enrollment
$43,889
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$11,436
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$27,000
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$10,916
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.
Annual Cost by Family Income
Family Income $0 - $30k$10,075
Family Income $30k - $48k$16,624
Family Income $48k - $75k$17,417
Family Income $75k - $110k$18,219
Family Income $110k+$18,601
