by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at WKU, HILLTOPPERS. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level. Its best result is a rank of #3 out of 4 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks WKU, HILLTOPPERS highly for drama & theater arts, placing at #210 out of 359 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 210 of 359 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in Kentucky | 3 of 4 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in the Southeast Region | 41 of 76 |
The following degree levels are granted in drama & theater arts at WKU, HILLTOPPERS, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 33 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Western Kentucky University awarded 33 bachelor’s degrees in drama & theater arts.
WKU, HILLTOPPERS holds a strong position among schools offering drama & theater arts at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
To complete a bachelor’s at WKU, HILLTOPPERS, drama & theater arts students borrow a median amount of $21,821 in student loans. This is below $24,535, the typical median for all majors at WKU, HILLTOPPERS.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,992 | $27,000 |
Learn more about WKU, HILLTOPPERS tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 33% of drama & theater arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of drama & theater arts bachelor’s degree graduates at WKU, HILLTOPPERS are White. About 76% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Kentucky University with a bachelor’s in drama & theater arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
WKU, HILLTOPPERS conferred 17 bachelor’s degrees in dramatic/theatre arts and stagecraft, other in the latest year of data — 71% to women and 29% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (88%).
WKU, HILLTOPPERS granted 16 bachelor’s completions in drama and dramatics/theatre arts, general in the latest year of data — 62% to women and 38% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (62%).