Overview

The Theater program from Christopher Newport University offers a bachelor of arts in fine and performing arts with a major in theater, as well as minors in theater and dance.

Key Facts

Theoretical learning is paired with hands-on work through the entire program. Faculty work alongside students on all creative endeavors, so you’ll learn firsthand how to problem-solve, communicate and lead.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Acting

Scene Design and Technology

Costume Design and Technology

Theater History

Thesis Project

Scene Design

Lighting Design

Costume Design

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Newport News, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

Essay
$65 non-refundable application fee or fee waiver
Virginia In-State Tuition Rates Eligibility You must complete all questions in the Residency and Parent/Legal Guardian Residency sections of the application to be eligible for in-state tuition.
Submit your most recent official high school transcript. Paper transcripts are accepted, but we encourage electronically submitted transcripts.
Have your SAT, ACT and/or CLT scores sent directly to Christopher Newport (unless you choose to apply test-optional).

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

32038 USD / year

≈ 32038 USD / year
Out-of-State

32038 USD / year

≈ 32038 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

17616 USD / year

≈ 17616 USD / year

Additional Details

Mandatory comprehensive rate of USD 293 per credit hour.

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Overview

Key Facts

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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