by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how WUSTL ranks in comparison to other schools with theater programs.
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The theater major at WUSTL is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Drama & Theater Arts. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Washington University in St Louis handed out 4 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is a decrease of 50% over the previous year when 8 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in theater from WUSTL. This makes it the #86 most popular school for theater master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at WUSTL was $2,573 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $61,750 | $61,750 |
| Fees | $1,232 | $1,232 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,264 | $1,264 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $20,778 | $20,778 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,464 | $3,464 |
Learn more about WUSTL tuition and fees.
Of the 4 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in theater from WUSTL in 2022, 25% were men and 75% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington University in St Louis with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
WUSTL does not offer an online option for its theater bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the WUSTL Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 4 students earned a master's degree in theater from WUSTL. About 75% of these graduates were women and the other 25% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington University in St Louis with a master's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at Washington University in St Louis.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 74 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 51 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 16 |
| Music | 11 |
| Dance | 4 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.