2024 Best Colleges with Drama and Theatre Production Degrees in the Milwaukee Area

• Milwaukee, WI•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.63 out of 5  2,134 reviews

Freshman: Caring people, lovely campus, and courses that grasp your interest! The core classes are perfectly geared to students that are reaching their potential as they bring out your best tendencies and serve their purpose without being as overbearing as typical 'gen-eds.' Another advantage of Marquette is the fact that the campus is located within the city of Milwaukee which is experiencing an unprecedented urban renaissance! The city atmosphere provides countless employment, cultural, and internship opportunities. The basketball program is also great to follow! The games are mental and the rallying atmosphere around the team brings campus together!... Read 2,134 reviews

• grade B+

• Acceptance rate 86%

• Net price $33,566

• SAT range 1180-1360

• Milwaukee, WI•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.78 out of 5  482 reviews

Junior: Overall 5/5, Pros: It's a small campus in Tosa. It's a safe and intimate setting; most classes only have 30 people or less. Labs only have about 15 or fewer people. The campus is small, but not crowded. (across campus in less than 10 min) I love that the professors are available nearly 24/7, along with TAs (Tutors). This campus also encourages you to build professional relationships not only with your professors but also with peers. Activities are posted daily throughout campus. Housing is 6/5! Freshman and Sophomore housing are usually 2 people for 1 bathroom. (PLENTY of room for housing.) Cons: Due to the placement in Wauwatosa, you can't do much without a car. Having a car is HIGHLY encouraged. Milwaukee is exciting! Take advantage of the culture nearby. The food is also a 4/5, there isn't much diversity, and it doesn't cater well to those with food allergies/ diseases (like Crohn's). The Party scene is nonexistent on campus, but Marquette, UWM, and MSOE are close by.... Read 482 reviews

• grade B

• Acceptance rate 98%

• Net price $21,761

• SAT range 1010-1170

• Milwaukee, WI•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.55 out of 5  3,321 reviews

Junior: My time at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee started with my freshman year in the height of the pandemic. As an incoming freshman, I was weary about being in a heavily populated college during a time of troubled health. However, UWM provided most classes online in formats that best suited student engagement and learning. This also allowed me to stay home for my first year and save some money! My sophomore year began on campus and the transition to rural living to being in a city was quite the change, however UWM provided numerous ways to bring students together and feel comfortable on campus and in the city. My time academically here has been wonderful, as I am able to be fully immersed in my passions. I'm allowed an abundance of creative freedom and following feedback, preparing me for the real world.... Read 3,321 reviews

• grade B

• Acceptance rate 89%

• Net price $17,083

• SAT range —

• Kenosha, WI•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.59 out of 5  548 reviews

Senior: As a commuter biomed student who never really got into the social scene at parkside, I can’t complain much. I started online which wasn’t bad overall. My first year psych teacher was subpar and I had to drop biology because the teacher was non accommodating. Throughout my 3 years, about 90% of my teachers put noticeable effort into assuring they accommodated your schedule and spent time outside of class answering questions. Some were tough graders, but others made up for it for being excellent teachers with great personalities, engaging with students one-on-one, and frequently asked the class for feedback to improve their course/teaching style. As for the food, it’s okay. I usually stay on campus for 8 hours on my busy days. I’m gluten sensitive and they have a few options I can have a day as well as a Starbucks. The dinners are good. There are a decent number of clubs but I could rarely find one that interested me and worked with my schedule. It’s a safe and affordable option.... Read 548 reviews

• grade B

• Acceptance rate 75%

• Net price $10,531

• SAT range —

• Kenosha, WI•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.56 out of 5  1,278 reviews

Senior: I loved my experience at Carthage, but as with many other things, it was much better before COVID hit. Things were more lively and there were more opportunities on campus, but I wouldn't go anywhere else. I met some of my best friends here and built strong connections with faculty. There were lots of issues with food on campus last year, but I had no such issues this year with living off campus!... Read 1,278 reviews

• grade B minus

• Acceptance rate 76%

• Net price $26,643

• SAT range 980-1200

• Waukesha, WI•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.54 out of 5  1,253 reviews

Alum: I was a music major at Carroll and I was pretty happy with the opportunities I had to perform and grow as a musician. Especially considering the fact that the University is largely focused on the DPT and Nursing programs. That being said, the music facilities could use some upgrades. A few renovations have taken place since I graduated, but the building itself is very old and needs some work. One of the biggest frustrations was the amount of times the music building is used for science lectures or other activities, when they just completed building 2 beautiful science buildings within the past couple of years. The small class sizes made it possible to develop close relationships with many of my professors, which was especially helpful when it came time to seek employment post-graduation. Don’t be scared away by the price tag either, there are various scholarships available for incoming students!... Read 1,253 reviews

• grade B minus

• Acceptance rate 70%

• Net price $24,050

• SAT range 1070-1290