About Theatre (thtr) in University of Arkansas
The Department of Theatre offers the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Theatre, a broad spectrum program in the context of a liberal arts education, and the Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) degree in six concentrations: Acting, Directing, Playwriting, Costume Design, Scene Design and Lighting Design. (Please see the Graduate Catalog for information regarding the M.F.A. Theatre degree.) Classes at both undergraduate and graduate levels are focused on providing a strong, professional orientation to theatre performance and technology in conjunction with appropriate research-based course work to address the required foundations in theatre history, dramatic literature and dramatic criticism.
The educational objectives of the Department of Theatre are centered on producing graduates prepared to enter the competitive world of professional play production as well as a variety of teaching and research fields. In addition a background in Theatre has proven to be a valuable asset to those wishing to pursue a wide range of corporate and industrial occupations.
The play production program is the “laboratory” for study in Theatre. To that end the department produces an average of 10 plays each year involving students in virtually all aspects of production. Auditions are open to all students on campus.
The Department of Theatre also supports course work in Dance, offering a variety of basic and advanced studio courses.
Academic qualification equivalents
- Applicants must have passed 12 years of schooling
English language requirements
- IELTS : 6.5
- TOEFL IBT: 79
- PTE:58
University of Arkansas Highlights
| College Type |
Public Research |
| Location |
2105 East, Aggie Rd, Jonesboro, AR 72401 |
| Application Fee(international student) |
50 USD |
| 2018 Endowment |
76.1 million USD |
| Acceptance rate |
66% |
| Average Cost after aid |
12,000 USD |
| Acceptance rate |
70% |
| Cost of Attendance |
40,000USD |
| The student to Faculty Ratio |
17:1 |
University of Arkansas Annual Cost to Attend
| Fee |
Cost |
| Arkansas Resident Tuition |
$6,540 |
| Books and Supplies |
$1,250 |
| Other Fees |
$2,360 |
| Room and Board |
$9,672 |
| Budget for Other Expenses |
$4,566 |
| Total One Year Cost |
$24,388 |
| Fee |
Cost |
| Out of State Resident Tuition |
$13,500 |
| Books and Supplies |
$1,250 |
| Other Fees |
$2,360 |
| Room and Board |
$9,672 |
| Budget for Other Expenses |
$4,566 |
| Total One Year Cost |
$31,348 |
