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Program Characteristics

No Prescreen
No Audition
Interview Required
In-Person Only
University App Required

Program Highlights

PLACEMENT & OUTCOMES

Over 75% of graduates secure paid professional work, paid internships, or graduate school within 12 months
Department placement rate is more than four times the national average
One of the strongest performance programs in the southeast

TRAINING

Comprehensive acting sequence: Acting I through Acting IV
Voice and Diction I & II, Stage Movement, and Directing
Theatre History, Dramatic Literature, and History of Musical Theatre
Stagecraft, Stage Management, and Introduction to Theatrical Design
Choose THEA or DANC electives above 2000 level

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES

International theatre tours (London, Toronto/Stratford, Italy)
Internship placements include Disney College Program, Second City Chicago, Cincinnati Shakespeare Company
Theatre for Young Audiences productions seen by 6,000+ children annually
Alumni placed at Metropolitan Opera, Atlanta Opera, Horizon Theatre, and in film/TV

Key Info

University App

Deadline
Rolling

Program App

Good to Know

APPLICATION

Submit university application through the YHC application portal
Optional: complete the Theatre scholarship inquiry form for scholarship consideration

SCHOLARSHIPS

Fine Arts Scholarships available for Theatre Performance majors
Selection based on audition, interview, portfolio survey, and written recommendations

ENROLLMENT

Rolling admissions — no fixed application deadline

What's The Process

ADMISSION PROCESS

Admitted through the university application — no performance audition required for program admission
Fine Arts Scholarship candidates audition on campus with interview

SCHOLARSHIP AUDITION

Contact the Fine Arts office to schedule: (706) 379-5182 or finearts@yhc.edu
Includes on-campus audition, interview, and written recommendations

Scholarship Info

Fine Arts Scholarships awarded based on audition, interview, portfolio survey, and written recommendations
Contact Fine Arts office: (706) 379-5182 or finearts@yhc.edu
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Academic School Information

64%
Admit Rate
48%
Grad Rate
810
Enrollment
$47,195
Earnings
10yr after
Tuition & Fees
$32,305
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$11,008
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$11,154
Family Income $30k - $48k$7,888
Family Income $48k - $75k$9,309
Family Income $75k - $110k$13,219
Family Income $110k+$12,588