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Bachelor of Arts in Theatre and Performance Studies (STEM) Kennesaw State University Kennesaw State University, USA

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USD 18050

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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USD 40

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48 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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79

TOEFL

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73%

Min GPA

Program Overview

The Kennesaw State University Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre and Performance Studies is offered by the Geer College of the Arts in Kennesaw, Georgia. Choose a degree concentration in one of the areas below:

  • Acting
  • Performance Studies
  • Design/Technology
  • Musical Theatre.

In the theatre and performance degree coursework, you’ll learn from exceptional faculty who are professional artists and published scholars. Our small classes provide you with individualized instruction, combining the breadth of a liberal arts education with the depth of professional training in the disciplines of theatre and performance studies. You’ll experience an innovative production season that includes classic and experimental material ranging from published plays to adaptations of literature, storytelling, performance art, performance ethnography, comedy improv, musical theatre, and spectacle performances. Depending on your passion, you will have multiple opportunities to perform, design, direct, and write material.

You'll appreciate other signature elements, including education abroad programs, global performance tours, internships with professional theatre and performance organizations, and the development of world premieres alongside faculty and professional theatre partners.

The Kennesaw State University Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre and Performance Studies is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre. The Department of Theatre and Performance Studies' mission is to cultivate scholar-artists with various transferable skills to pursue graduate studies, careers in professional theatre, and employment in related fields after graduation.

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Additional Information

Program Level 4-Year Bachelor's Degree

College/University Processing Time 21 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Aug 2026

Closed

Jan 2026

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma or equivalent.

    6.5 IELTS Score
    79 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    58 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    500 Sat Minimum Overall Score
    73% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

    The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.

    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    18050

    Tuition Fee
    (USD)

    USD 40

    Application Fee
    (USD)

    14146 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
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    Scholarships

    Only tuition waiver available for international students at Undergrad Level

    Tuition waiver is set for all 4 years if they get. They need Maintain GPA. The Out-of-state waiver will waive out-of-country tuition. The waiver does not reclassify a student as a resident. It deducts the out-of state or out-of country portion of the tuition down to the in-state portion.

    Domestic F1 First Time Freshmen waiver eligibility

    • Accepted into Kennesaw State University.
    • Have a minimum 3.3 or higher GPA as calculated by KSU.
    • Submit an essay explaining why you should receive a waiver.
    • Preference will be given to students who have exceeded GPA requirements and demonstrate superior academic potential.

    International First Time Freshman waiver eligibility

    • Accepted to Kennesaw State University.
    • Have a minimum of a 3.3 or higher GPA listed on student’s foreign credential evaluation.
    • Submit an essay explaining why you should receive a waiver.
    • Preference will be given to students who have exceeded GPA requirements and demonstrate superior academic potential.

    Students applying for graduate programs can avail scholarship via ScholarshipUniverse once they are admitted at KSU

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