Overview

At Theatre Arts from Dordt University you will not only learn the technical skills necessary for the industry, but you will have the chance to actively be part of the stage production process.

You can choose a focus such as acting and directing, design and technical, playwriting, drama ministry, and theatre management.

Careers

Dordt's theatre arts program will give you the skills needed to enter a broad range of careers. You will gain communication and interpersonal skills, as well as gain practical experience in the theatre.

Our graduates have gone to graduate school, worked in film in Los Angeles, performed on stage, worked in theatre management with professional companies. They have also become teachers, drama therapists, business people, pastors, and designers.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Makeup Design

Stagecraft

Costume Design

Playwritng/Playscript Analysis

Scenic Design

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

Application for admission should be made well in advance of the semester a student wishes to enter Dordt.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sioux Center, United States

Disciplines

Art History Drama Fine Arts View 1333 other Bachelors in Drama in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.2

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete an application: Completing an application is free for all international applicants.

ACT or SAT Scores: All students must submit official copies of their scores on either the ACT or SAT in order to be approved for admission to Dordt College.

Transcripts of high school or university coursework: Dordt College requires the submission of official English transcripts of all high school (grades 9-12) and prior university coursework.

Statement of faith and essay

International students may also be interviewed or asked to submit a brief (350 to 500) word essay about their faith background and why they are interested in studying within the Christian setting at Dordt College.

A minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.25 on a 4.0 scale is required of all students for admission.

English-language proficiency
Scanned copies of test results may be sent for review, but official copies will be required before an I-20 is issued.

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

38050 USD / year

≈ 38050 USD / year
Out-of-State

38050 USD / year

≈ 38050 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

38050 USD / year

≈ 38050 USD / year

Living costs

Sioux Center

United States

1188 - 1844 USD / month

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

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Overview

Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Sioux Center

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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