Overview

You value a balance of knowing and doing, collaboration, active pedagogy, invention, multiplicity, diversity, experimentation, humane practices, and welcoming every body. Productions and performances, as well as scholarship about them, are placed at the center of what you do.

Key facts

With the Theatre, Dance and Performance Studies degree at Grinnell College you can experience theatre and dance from several different perspectives — by performing, directing, designing sets, creating your own performances, and critically reading and interpreting performance texts. You have plenty of opportunities to explore multiple perspectives, which will further your understanding of the field and help you sharpen your skills.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

On-Stage Live Performance
Backstage Live Performance
Stage Management
Production Design
Production Management and Artistry
Movement for the Performer

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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TOEFL^® IBT

105

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Grinnell, 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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130

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TOEFL^® IBT

105

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Other requirements

General requirements

2 teacher evaluations (we prefer the Common Application Teacher Recommendation forms)
Secondary/high school counselor recommendation (we prefer the Common Application Counselor Recommendation form). Home-school applicants may have a parent complete this form.
Common Application Secondary School Report. Home-school applicants may have a parent complete this form.
Official copy of your secondary/high school transcript with original stamp, signature, or seal

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

71788 USD / year

≈ 71788 USD / year
Out-of-State

71788 USD / year

≈ 71788 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

71788 USD / year

≈ 71788 USD / year

Living costs

Grinnell

United States

1104 - 1714 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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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Theatre, Dance and Performance Studies.

Available Scholarships

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Overview

Key facts

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Grinnell

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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