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2015 Drama 4 College Research Information Sheet
Name of School: University of Massachusetts (UMASS)
Number of Students: 2013 Undergrad Enrollment: 22,000
2013 Undergrad Accepted: 4,650
Average GPA/SAT/ACT: SAT Reading: 540 - 640
SAT Math: 570 - 670
GPA: 3.72
You must send your SAT and ACT scores through the College Board or ACT website.
Their code to send them is on their website.
Tuition/Cost of Attendance: Estimated Tuition Total In-State:
Tuition/Fees:
$14,171
Room/Board:
$11,503
Total:
$25,674
Estimated Total Tuition Out-of-State
Tuition/Fees:
$30,504
Room/Board:
$11,503
Total:
$42,007
Application Deadline:
Early Action: November 1
Regular Decision: January 15
Does this school offer a BFA in Acting? No but they offer a B.A.
If so, what are the audition requirements? N/A
How many students are admitted into the BFA acting program each year? N/A
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Does this school offer a BFA in Musical Theater? If so, what are the audition
requirements? No
How many students are admitted into the BFA musical theater program each year? N/A
Will you require an accompaniment track? N/A
Does this school require a pre-screen audition video? N/A
What is the pre-screen due date? N/A
What are the pre-screen requirements? N/A
Will this school be holding auditions at Unifieds? No
Does this school also offer an MFA program? Yes
If this school offers a BFA program, do they make cuts/have a “re-audition” policy? If so,
please discuss. No
Please discuss the highlights of the training methods offered by this school, including
acting, voice, movement and dance techniques that appear to be central to this school’s
training.
They have three main focuses of study which are Dramaturgy, Performance, and Design and
Production. Added to that they take a very liberal arts approach to their studies saying that
students will be able to
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Engage in rigorous critical thinking.
Execute precise methods of research.
Be able to read, understand, analyze, and interpret a wide variety of texts for theater.
Have a basic understanding of all of the professional fields of theater making, as well as
an understanding of how to continue developing your specific skills.
Engage effectively in teamwork and collaboration, hallmarks of the theatrical process.
Communicate effectively in both written and verbal forms, as well as develop an
appreciation for visual and aural forms of communications.
Express yourself creatively.
Have a thorough understanding of the production process.
Present yourself professionally in attitude, approach, and dedication.
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Show respectfulness and open-mindedness in working with your fellow theater makers.
Please provide any other information you feel may be useful for a student considering this
school.
 Wide range of sports including intermural sports
 Does not offer a theater minor
 A various number of events and shopping centers in Downtown Amherst
 Students are allowed to live off campus
 Has 8 schools with over 90 different majors