Here 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
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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%).