Overview

At Adelphi University, you’ll get the benefits of academic advising, high-profile internships and award-winning career counseling as you pursue a BA in Music, a BFA in Theatre or Dance, or a BFA/BA in Art. The arts are thriving at Adelphi—and so will you!

Why Major in Theatre at Adelphi University in New York?

Receive one-on-one attention in small classes from our world-class faculty.
Gain experience and insight as you participate in an Adelphi production or a master class with guest stars on our award-winning stages.

Attend exciting performances in the cultural capital of the world and make valuable connections.

Exceptional Hands-On Learning

As a student in our theater arts program, you’ll participate in more than 20 productions in the Adelphi University Performing Arts Center, recently named one of the 35 Best University Performing Arts Centers in the country. And you’ll benefit from master classes taught by stars from the entertainment world.Adelphi’s close proximity to New York City gives our students the opportunity for class trips to attend musicals, plays and theatrical performances. Recently, our fourth-year students successfully landed internships with companies large and small in the metropolitan area, including:

Chautauqua Theater Company
The Irish Repertory Theatre
New York Stage and Film
Shakespeare in the Park
Williamstown Theatre Festival

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Acting Techniques
Voice and Movement
Theatre History
Dramatic Literature
Stagecraft

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

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National: Applications received after the March 1 priority date will be considered on a space-available basis.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Garden 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

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Other requirements

General requirements

A completed undergraduate application: Choose the Adelphi Application or Common Application.
Application fee: $50 nonrefundable, payable online or by U.S. bank check/money order.
Personal statement/essay: Up to 500 words responding to a prompt or your own topic. A school paper from the current year may be submitted instead.
Academic records: Official secondary school or university transcripts required. Submit originals in native language plus English translation. Photocopies must be officially stamped. Transfer students must include all college transcripts and course descriptions.
SAT/ACT or English proficiency: May be submitted via transcript or testing agency. GED or students out of school 1+ year may be exempt unless requested.
Résumé (optional): List activities, work, or volunteer experience.
Credential evaluation (international students): Required course-by-course evaluation from a NACES member organization (e.g., WES, ECE, IEE, TEC).

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

52110 USD / year

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Out-of-State

52110 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

52110 USD / year

≈ 52110 USD / year

Funding

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Overview

Why Major in Theatre at Adelphi University in New York?

Exceptional Hands-On Learning

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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