Overview

On the Theater programme offered by Saint Olaf College there are courses in acting, directing, history, theory and design are seen through the lens of theatrical production, and the interdisciplinary process of creating live theater is at the heart of everything they teach.

Key facts

Building on these foundations, the St. Olaf Theater stages four productions a year which are integral to the campus and community and are our working labs in the development of the creative artist.

The major includes an introductory course in theater texts and performances as well as coursework in acting, directing, design, production, and history of theater, plus two upper-level electives.

The requirements for the major are designed to provide a well-rounded course of study in the theater discipline. The co-curricular theater production program serves as a lab for our courses and offers extended learning and experience for St. Olaf students.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Public Speaking

Musical Theater

Text and Performance

Intermediate Acting

Stage Direction

Theater Lab: Acting, Directing, Dramaturgy

Scenery and Costume Design and Production

Dress the Part: Costume and Character Design

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Northfield, 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

TOEFL^® IBT

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Other requirements

General requirements

The Common Application or Coalition Application

TOEFL (minimum score 90), Academic IELTS (minimum band 6.5), or Duolingo (minimum score of 120). This requirement will be waived automatically if English is your first language and/or your primary language of instruction.

Optional: SAT or ACT scores. If you submit either of these test scores, we will accept self-reported test scores. Should you choose to enroll at St. Olaf, you will need to provide official test score reports from College Board, ACT, or on your official high school transcript.

One teacher evaluation from an academic subject area.

Secondary school transcripts or reports with progress grades (the last 3-4 years of schooling)

Official college/university transcripts

Official external examination results and/or diploma

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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

62700 USD / year

≈ 62700 USD / year
Out-of-State

62700 USD / year

≈ 62700 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

62700 USD / year

≈ 62700 USD / year

Living costs

Northfield

United States

900 - 1400 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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