Overview

The Theatre program at Illinois College will connect you with unique learning opportunities, including the chance to travel each year to see other collegiate and professional theatre productions, learn from guest artists, participate in the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival and compete in the College Improv Tournament.

Key facts:

You will develop your craft throughout the program with hands-on experiences in the areas of acting, directing, design, improv, playwriting, collective theatre creation and theatre management.
You will work closely with caring faculty who will provide personalized attention and guide you on your individualized path.
As a member of the theatre community, you will encounter like-minded theatre artists who will encourage and empower you to discover your strengths and unleash your highest potential.
You will learn to create theatre that not only entertains, but also challenges the audience, inspiring them to make the world a better place.
TheatreWorks, the producing arm of the theatre program, produces two faculty-directed shows and several student-directed shows each academic year and provides opportunities for all IC students to participate in improv troupes, cabarets and poetry slams.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Stagecrafts
Theatre Through the Ages
Theatre on the Edge
Advanced Acting
Elements of Design
Light and Sound

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-28 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Jacksonville, 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.

English requirements

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IELTS

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General requirements

Apply for Admission
Submit Official High School Transcript
Submit Test Scores (ACT or SAT)

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

39154 USD / year

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Out-of-State

39154 USD / year

≈ 39154 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

39154 USD / year

≈ 39154 USD / year

Living costs

Jacksonville

United States

1100 - 1500 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Illinois College offers merit-based scholarships to admitted international students with strong academic achievement and test scores. International Student Scholarships range from $10,000 - $18,000 per year and are renewable until you graduate. Illinois College will also offer two renewable #YouAreWelcomeHere Scholarships to international students. Apply by February 15 to guarantee scholarship consideration.

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Key information

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Credits

Delivered

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Jacksonville

Funding

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