BA Theatre (Acting) at Arizona State University

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Arts program in theatre with a concentration in acting provides you with a hands-on education that emphasizes performance in both live theatre and recorded media. Within the context of a comprehensive liberal arts education, the program prepares you for advanced graduate study in the field and for entry-level careers in acting and performance. Students in the theatre program enjoy an oasis of support within the larger university.

Faculty: Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts | Department: School of Music, Dance and Theatre | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tempe, AZ, United States

What you will study

Sample courses THE 320 History of the Theatre I THE 321 History of the Theatre II THF 126 Professional Development: Communication and Collaboration THF 160 Introduction to Storytelling THF 215 Design and Composition for Theatre and Film THF 220 Principles of Dramatic Analysis What If Current ASU students, see how your courses can apply to another major and find out how to change your major .

Career pathways

Our graduates are prepared for a variety of career paths, including: Career Growth Median Salary More Information Actor Growth: 0.0% Median Salary: Not available Learn more Art Professor Growth: 2.2% Median Salary: $78,620 Learn more Casting Director Growth: 4.0% Median Salary: $90,360 Learn more Certified Recreational Therapist Growth: 4.8% Median Salary: $61,960 Learn more College Program Director Growth: 1.8% Median Salary: $104,590 Learn more Executive Producer Growth: 4.0% Median Salary: $90,360 Learn more Fundraising Consultant Growth: 5.5% Median Salary: $72,550 Learn more High School Teacher Growth: -0.2% Median Salary: $72,040 Learn more Public Relations Specialist Growth: 1.8% Median Salary: $74,750 Learn more Recreation Coordinator Growth: 4.3% Median Salary: $36,560 Learn more Show more Example job titles and salaries listed are not necessarily entry level, and students should take into consideration how years of experience and geographical location may affect pay scales.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Students interested in the BA in theatre with a concentration in acting are admitted directly into the major by indicating their degree preference on their ASU admission application. Transfer admission requirements: Direct transfer of courses from other accredited institutions to the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts is subject to the existence of parallel and equal courses in the college's curriculum and to departmental or school evaluation of studio courses with respect to performance standards. Every candidate for the bachelor's degree must earn a minimum of 30 hours in resident credit at ASU. Transfer students enrolled in the college must complete a minimum of 15 hours of resident credit in the major as approved by the faculty. Change of major requirements An ASU student who would like to change majors to this program and would be new to the major must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.25 and understand that their GPA must be brought up to a 2.50 or higher within one semester to remain in good standing.

Domestic applicants: USD 12,177 a year (2026-27). Arizona resident tuition. Tuition only for the undergraduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit Source

International applicants: USD 22,792 a year (2026-27). International tuition. Tuition only for the undergraduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit loa Source

Entry terms: Fall and Spring semesters plus Summer; the estimator lists Fall 2026, Spring 2027 and Summer 2027 admit terms. Transfer students may start in multiple terms throughout the year.

First-year applications open on or around July 1. ASU's priority admission date is Nov. 1. The application fee is $55 for Arizona residents, $85 for domestic nonresidents, $75 for ASU Online and $90 for international nonresidents; apply with the ASU application or the Common Application (one only). ACT or SAT scores are not required for admission. FAFSA priority filing date: Jan. 15.

Transfer students apply with the ASU application or the Transfer Common Application; ASU uses rolling admission without hard deadlines for transfer applicants and decisions follow two to four weeks after all items are received. The application fee is $55 for Arizona residents, $85 for domestic nonresidents, $75 for ASU Online and $90 for international nonresidents. ACT or SAT scores are not required.

Apply through the official page: https://admission.asu.edu/apply

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