Overview

This Is Rhetoric in Action

As old as Western civilization itself, Theatre endures because plays don’t exist in a cultural vacuum—they reflect history, economics, religion, philosophy, psychology, and sociology. Similarly, theatre artists are more than just craftspeople. You must strive to create ideas.

Hillsdale College will continually challenge you to make connections between seemingly disparate things—which is actually excellent preparation not only for the stage, but for life itself.

Every student who wishes to emphasize theatre studies within the Theatre and Dance Department must take a “Theatre Core” consisting of the following courses within the major. Although not strictly required in every case, it is strongly recommended that students complete the Theatre Core Practical Essentials classes before moving to Upper Division classes.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Understanding Theatre
Performance Techniques
Theatre Technology
Theatre in History
History of Dance

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

124 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Michigan City, 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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Two Academic Letters Of Recommendation
Official High School Transcripts
Essay and Short Answers
Official ACT, CLT, or SAT Scores
Résumé
Admissions Interview

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

32730 USD / year

≈ 32730 USD / year
Out-of-State

32730 USD / year

≈ 32730 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

32730 USD / year

≈ 32730 USD / year

Living costs

Michigan City

United States

978 - 1583 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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