BA in Theatre and Performance Studies
University of Chicago — Chicago, IL
About this program
The University of Chicago (UChicago) is one of the world's leading research universities, consistently ranked among the top 5 universities globally. Founded in 1890 in Hyde Park on Chicago's South Side, UChicago enrolls approximately 7,000 undergraduates and is renowned for its rigorous intellectual culture, Core Curriculum, and commitment to inquiry-driven learning. Performing arts at UChicago are resolutely academic and interdisciplinary — both the music and theater programs are situated within the College of Arts and Sciences, not within a conservatory. No entry audition is required for any UChicago undergraduate degree. The Logan Center for the Arts (opened 2012) is a state-of-the-art 180,000-square-foot facility housing performance venues, rehearsal studios, and recording spaces that anchor a thriving performing arts culture on campus. Chicago's South Side and the broader metropolitan area provide rich arts industry connections: UChicago's TAPS program draws actively from the Goodman Theatre, Steppenwolf Theatre, Second City, and many of the city's leading professional companies. Tuition: approximately $63,000/year (verify at uchicago.edu). UChicago's acceptance rate is approximately 5%; admission is extraordinarily competitive.
Audition & application overview
- Requires a dance audition
- Requires an essay
Not Required
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