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- School Code: 379400
- Phone: (425) 235-2352
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ACCEPTANCE RATE
95.91%FINANCIAL AID RATE
99%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
11:1FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$22,527Average 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 Washington colleges that offer drama and theatre arts degrees.
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Saint Martin’s University
3000 NE Fourth St, Renton, WA
Saint Martin's University, a nonprofit private institution, offers an assortment of degree programs, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Lacey, WA, it resides in a suburban setting for students to study in. The Roman Catholic affiliation of this school is an important part of the history, education and curriculum that defines the school. Approximately a thousand students are enrolled per year at Saint Martin's University.
Students can choose from a few areas of study, including:
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Psychology
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Engineering
The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and standardized test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions office. An ACT or SAT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores in a range of 1320 to 1660 for the SAT exam and between 19 to 25 for the ACT exam is common among students accepted to this school. 75% of those students that apply are accepted to Saint Martin's University, of which 43 percent choose to enroll. More information on admissions can be found here.
The cost of tuition is approximately $30,000, but may change each year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's tuition calculator to better estimate their personal tuition costs. School housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is about $4,900. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the necessary requirements by way of grants or student loans.
The Saint Martin's University "Saints" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA. Sports available may include:
- Baseball (NCAA Division II)
- Basketball (NCAA Division II)
- Track & Field (NCAA Division II)
Students may visit the website to see a complete list of areas of study, programs, admissions information, and more that is available at this school.
Career Options for Graduates
Upon completion of the Drama and Theatre Arts program at Saint Martin’s University, most students have pursued careers in the following fields: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
- Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 320
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
- Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 1
- Average Hourly Rate: $34.63
- Average Annual Salary: $72040
- Tacoma-Lakewood, WA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 60
- Average Hourly Rate: $34.03
- Average Annual Salary: $70770
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 candidates Saint Martin’s University accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college or dual credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, Saint Martin’s University may offer services including:- Distance learning
- Weekend and night classes available
- Career path counseling
- Work study style employment
- Assistance to find work
Intercollegiate Athletics
Saint Martin’s University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division II without football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Great Northwest Athletic Conference)
- Basketball (Great Northwest Athletic Conference)
- Track and Field (Great Northwest Athletic Conference)
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Volleyball