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Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
No Audition
No Interview
25-40 Students
University App Required
Program Highlights
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
•Liberal arts BA program — NOT a conservatory BFA
•10-course major across 4 domains: Artistic Practice, Performance Theory, Performance History, Interdisciplinary Performance
PRODUCTIONS & PERFORMANCE
•7-8 curricular productions annually (designed, stage managed, staffed by undergrads)
•Dozens of extracurricular shows per semester
•Blackbox Theater for senior projects
•Students may perform in Yale Cabaret and occasionally DGSD/Yale Rep productions
•Yale Dramat partnership with professional designers
UNIQUE OPPORTUNITIES
•Shen Curriculum for Musical Theater (7-8 courses annually, "Fridays @ Five" master class series)
•Cross-registration available with David Geffen School of Drama
DEGREE FLEXIBILITY
•More than 1/3 of majors double-major in other disciplines
•Preparation for graduate school or professional careers
Key Info
University AppApplication
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Deadlines
Restrictive Early ActionNov 1, 2025
Regular DecisionJan 2, 2026
Fee
$80Waiver
Program AppApplication
Deadline
See Yale College admission deadlines
Good to Know
IMPORTANT
•This is an academic liberal arts BA — NOT a conservatory BFA program
•Yale does not offer an undergraduate BFA in Acting
•Over one-third of TDPS majors double-major in other disciplines
What's The Process
ADMISSION PROCESS:
•Students apply to Yale College, NOT directly to TDPS
•Once admitted to Yale, students may meet the department at Bulldog Days, a Theater, Dance, and Performance Studies Information Session, or at another time
•Declare TDPS major after enrollment (typically sophomore year)
•No audition, interview, or supplemental materials needed
•Admission is based on Yale's holistic academic review
PREREQUISITES FOR MAJOR:
•TDPS 1000: Collaboration
•TDPS 1001: Modes of Performance
•Both taken as a two-semester sequence, typically freshman year
Program info updated 6 days ago
Academic School Information
4.17
Avg GPA (W)
5%
Admit Rate
97%
Grad Rate
6,811
Enrollment
$100,533
Earnings
10yr after
Tuition & Fees
$64,700
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$27,818
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$28,132
Family Income $30k - $48k$19,744
Family Income $48k - $75k$20,900
Family Income $75k - $110k$17,004
Family Income $110k+$49,347
