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. We've also included details on how Samford ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in theater.
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The bachelor's program at Samford was ranked #121 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #1 in Alabama.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 117 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 121 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Samford University handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is an increase of 43% over the previous year when 14 degrees were handed out.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Samford paid an average of $1,243 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $37,144 | $37,144 |
| Fees | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,160 | $12,160 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,952 | $5,952 |
Learn more about Samford tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 10% of theater bachelor's degrees went to men and 90% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 95% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Samford University with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Samford 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 Samford Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at Samford University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 26 |
| Music | 7 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.