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Undergraduate Admissions

Theatre Studies

College of Fine & Applied Arts

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What is Theatre Studies?

Theatre Studies is a concentration within Theatre. This program lays the groundwork for students who are planning to pursue advanced training or graduate studies. Our curriculum includes a comprehensive study of theatre. Students will learn about both historical and current theatre practices. In this program, you'll also discover new theatre practices and learn how to apply them in the future. This concentration has a lot of flexibility, allowing for individual exploration. Applications of this degree range from playwriting to theatre management. You must submit a portfolio before being accepted into this program.

Career Options

  • Arts administration
  • Casting
  • Directing
  • Performance
  • Playwriting
  • Producing
  • Screenwriting
  • Scriptwriting
  • Teaching
  • Theatre management

Post-Graduation Success1

78% employed or continuing education

64% employed after graduation

14% attending graduate school

Insufficient survey data is available for average starting annual income.

Sample employer destinations: UPSTAGING, Des Moines Metro Opera, Broadway at The National, The Juilliard School, Ogunquit Playhouse, Technical Theatre Services, Creative Artists Agency, Tricoci, Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, Next Generation School View All

Sample grad school destinations: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign View All

Review Criteria

First-Year Major-Specific Criteria

  • Strong talent review (audition or portfolio)

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Transfer Criteria

Transfer Handbook

Graduation & Retention2

4.7 years to degree

97% first-year retention rate

74% four-year graduation rate

83% six-year graduation rate

Annual Program Costs3

Illinois Resident

  • Tuition: $14,912
  • Fees: $5,182
  • Expenses: $19,558
  • Total: $39,652

Non-Resident

  • Tuition: $37,588
  • Fees: $5,182
  • Expenses:$19,898
  • Total: $62,668

International

  • Tuition: $38,630
  • Fees: $5,182
  • Expenses: $19,898
  • Total: $63,710
Undergraduate Admissions
901 West Illinois Street
Urbana, IL 61801
217-333-0302
admissions@illinois.edu
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