The Required SAT's for Colleges in Theatre

Yale University

• As a member of the Ivy League, Yale University is recognized not only for its prestigious programs and excellent theater program but also for its competitive admissions. Like most US colleges, Yale has no required score for the SAT; however, the majority of successful applicants in 2008 scored between 700 and 790 on the writing section, between 700 and 780 on the math section, and between 700 and 800 on the critical reading section.

  Yale University Admissions
  Office of Undergraduate Admissions
  38 Hillhouse Avenue
  New Haven, CT 06511
  203-432-9300
  yale.edu

The Julliard School

• One of the most renowned schools for the arts, Julliard offers a prestigious theater program, with many illustrious alumni. Unlike liberal arts schools or traditional universities, Julliard does not require SAT scores for admission. However, international students can bypass the TOEFL requirements by scoring above 550 on either the critical reading or writing sections of the test. American applicants may make their applications even stronger by scoring well on the SAT, though the audition remains the most important factor for admission.

  The Juilliard School
  60 Lincoln Center Plaza
  New York, NY 10023-6588
  212-799-5000
  julliard.edu

University of California, Los Angeles

• Located in one of the acting capitals of the world, the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) has an excellent theater program in addition to its other strong academic departments. The average UCLA student in 2008 scored between 580 and 700 on the SAT writing section, between 590 and 720 on the math section, and between 560 and 680 on the critical reading section.

  UCLA Undergraduate Admissions
  and Relations with Schools (UARS)
  1147 Murphy Hall, Box 951436
  Los Angeles, CA 90095-1436
  310-825-3101
  ucla.edu

New York University

• Many students gravitate to New York University (NYU) not only for its excellent theater program but also for its location in Manhattan, where students have the opportunity to participate in the city's lively theater scene. However, admissions to NYU can be competitive: the average admitted student in 2008 scored between 630 and 720 on the SAT math and between 620 and 720 on the SAT writing and critical reading.

  New York University Admissions
  70 Washington Square South
  New York, NY 10012
  50 West Fourth Street, Room 123
  212-998-4550
  nyu.edu