by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. In addition, we cover how KU ranks in comparison to other schools with theater programs.
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The bachelor's program at KU was ranked #128 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #1 in Kansas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 124 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 128 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Kansas handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 26 degrees were handed out.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at KU paid an average of $944 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $353 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,596 | $28,308 |
| Fees | $1,104 | $1,104 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,224 | $1,224 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,818 | $10,818 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,390 | $3,390 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 24 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in theater from KU. About 38% were men and 63% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at KU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 83% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kansas with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the KU theater bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the KU Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in theater from KU in 2022 were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at KU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kansas with a master's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at University of Kansas.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 83 |
| Music | 63 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 58 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 54 |
| Dance | 21 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.