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- School Code: 195500
- Phone: (502) 272-8263
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ACCEPTANCE RATE
30.26%FINANCIAL AID RATE
100%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
10:1FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$33,186Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Drama and Theatre Arts Degree
The drama and theatre arts field of study is focused on performance and performers involved in the process. The term drama comes from the Greek word meaning “action”. Today, a drama performed in a theatre by actors upon a stage before a live audience includes an active mode of production often including music and dance. Get more details below including other Kentucky colleges that offer drama and theatre arts degrees.
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Berea College
2001 Newburg Rd, Louisville, KY
Berea College, located in Berea, Kentucky, was founded in 1855 by abolitionists and radical reformers. The school continues its purpose of promoting the cause of Christ by providing a faith based liberal arts education to its students. Berea College is four year private institution, providing bachelor degrees to its graduates. The school is non-sectarian and progressive in its Christian beliefs. The school's primary focus is the betterment of the Appalachian region, primarily through education, but also through other programs and events.
Academics
Berea College provides a large number of academic programs, and through the liberal arts lens, provides students a well rounded education regardless of major. The variety of programs available allows students to focus on social or natural sciences, as well as educational and technical pursuits. The school's goal is to provide a top quality education to students hailing from the Appalachian region regardless of race.
Programs offered include:
Admissions and Financial Aid
Students interested in enrolling at Berea College must demonstrate academic excellence, with such excellence typically defined as being in the top 20% of their class. The application is available online, and students are recommended to make an appointment for the personal interview and prepare all necessary documents and transcripts for submission.
All students accepted to Berea College have their tuition covered by the school for the four years of study. This scholarship works in conjunction with other forms of financial aid to complete the cost of tuition. Students in need of additional financial aid for room, board and other costs may apply for additional aid through the school.
Students Enrolled in the Drama and Theatre Arts Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Berea College offers a bachelor's degree program in drama and theatre arts.
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 1 |
| Female | 5 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Multiple Races | 1 |
| Non Resident Alien | 1 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Students who have completed the Drama and Theatre Arts program at Berea College, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary
Description
Teach courses in drama, music, and the arts including fine and applied art, such as painting and sculpture, or design and crafts. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Actors
Description
Play parts in stage, television, radio, video, motion picture productions, or other settings for entertainment, information, or instruction. Interpret serious or comic role by speech, gesture, and body movement to entertain or inform audience. May dance and sing.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, actors employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.6% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN
- Total Employment: 40
- Average Hourly Rate: $12.65
Producers
Description
Plan and coordinate various aspects of radio, television, stage, or motion picture production, such as selecting script, coordinating writing, directing and editing, and arranging financing.
Career Outlook & Projections ()
According to the BLS, producers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.1% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN
- Total Employment: 340
- Average Hourly Rate: $25.12
- Average Annual Salary: $52250
Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All Other
Description
All entertainers and performers, sports and related workers not listed separately.
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may provide a better idea of the applicants Berea College accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, Berea College may provide student services including:- Remedial instructional courses
- Academic counseling for students
- Work study style employment
- Assistance to find work
- Day care for children
Intercollegiate Athletics
Berea College is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division III without football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Usa South Athletic Conference)
- Basketball (Usa South Athletic Conference)
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and Field, Outdoor
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball