Overview

To earn the BFA in Theatre with Acting Emphasis at Lindenwood University, students must complete the BFA Theatre core curriculum (36 credits). Lindenwood University’s Theatre Program has earned 9 Certificates of Meritorious Achievement from Region 5 of the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF) since Spring 2021!

The Theatre faculty at Lindenwood University includes a mix of full-time and adjunct professionals with years of theatrical experience. From acting, to directing, to design, and stage/production management, Lindenwood theatre faculty excel in their craft and will help you excel in yours too.

Career

There are many career paths you can take in the world of theatre and getting the right experience and foundation at Lindenwood is a great place to start. Some potential career paths that can come from this amazing program include: Performing, Designing, Stage Management, Directing, Dramaturgy, Education, Arts Management and more. 

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Stage Management
Creating Theatre
Script Analysis
Directing
Survey of Dramatic Literature
History of Theatre

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-30 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Saint Charles, 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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Other requirements

General requirements

Admission into the BFA in Theatre requires an audition/interview.
Official High School Transcripts:

If you attended school outside the United States: Please refer to the Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) website to view the required documents needed for admission.

Standardized Test Score:

Lindenwood requires ONE of the following tests for undergraduate admission consideration.

ACT – Minimum Score 20
SAT – Minimum Score 1020
TOEFL – Minimum Score 61
IELTS – Minimum Score 5.5
Duolingo – Minimum Score 85

Have your score submitted directly from the testing company, we will not accept emailed or uploaded copies as official.

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

21094 USD / year

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Out-of-State

21094 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

21094 USD / year

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Living costs

Saint Charles

United States

800 - 1300 USD / month

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Career

Programme Structure

Courses include:

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

Saint Charles

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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