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Anderson University

Anderson, SC

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No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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In-Person OnlyMTCP Participant

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No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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BFA Musical Theatre

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No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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BA Theatre

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No PrescreenScholarship AuditionScholarship InterviewUniversity App Required

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BA Dance

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No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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BFA Theatrical Design and Production

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No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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BM Performance

Vocal Performance

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No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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In-Person Only

Program Recognition

•NAST accredited (National Association of Schools of Theatre)

•Part of the South Carolina School of the Arts

Training

•Comprehensive singer-actor-dancer training in a faith-based environment

•Advanced acting techniques specifically for musical theatre performance

•Music theory and four styles of dance

•Marketing and agent acquisition training

Notable Alumni

•Ashlyn Uribe — KCACTF Musical Theatre Initiative regional winner (2016), performed at the Kennedy Center

•Bethany Mansfield — KCACTF Musical Theatre Initiative regional winner (2017), performed at the Kennedy Center

•Adeline Wiggins — KCACTF Regional Musical Theatre Initiative 3rd place out of 71 participants (2024)

Professional Development

•Senior year week-long capstone symposium in New York City

•Showcase for talent agents and casting directors

Academic info

Snapshot

3.30

Avg GPA (W)

55%

Admit Rate

school-wide

66%

Grad Rate

3.2K

Enrollment

$42K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Average Annual Cost

$23,544

after typical aid

Tuition & Fees

$34,970

before aid

Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.

$0-30k$17,188

$30-48k$18,724

$48-75k$19,647

$75-110k$24,926

$110k+$27,080

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Program info updated May 31, 10:34 PM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•NAST accredited (National Association of Schools of Theatre)

•Part of the South Carolina School of the Arts

Training

•Comprehensive singer-actor-dancer training in a faith-based environment

•Advanced acting techniques specifically for musical theatre performance

•Music theory and four styles of dance

•Marketing and agent acquisition training

Notable Alumni

•Ashlyn Uribe — KCACTF Musical Theatre Initiative regional winner (2016), performed at the Kennedy Center

•Bethany Mansfield — KCACTF Musical Theatre Initiative regional winner (2017), performed at the Kennedy Center

•Adeline Wiggins — KCACTF Regional Musical Theatre Initiative 3rd place out of 71 participants (2024)

Professional Development

•Senior year week-long capstone symposium in New York City

•Showcase for talent agents and casting directors

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•NAST accredited (National Association of Schools of Theatre)

•Part of the South Carolina School of the Arts

Training

•Comprehensive singer-actor-dancer training in a faith-based environment

•Advanced acting techniques specifically for musical theatre performance

•Music theory and four styles of dance

•Marketing and agent acquisition training

Notable Alumni

•Ashlyn Uribe — KCACTF Musical Theatre Initiative regional winner (2016), performed at the Kennedy Center

•Bethany Mansfield — KCACTF Musical Theatre Initiative regional winner (2017), performed at the Kennedy Center

•Adeline Wiggins — KCACTF Regional Musical Theatre Initiative 3rd place out of 71 participants (2024)

Professional Development

•Senior year week-long capstone symposium in New York City

•Showcase for talent agents and casting directors

Key Info

University AppApplication

Apply

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Fee

$40

Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

Audition Requirements

Songs

MTCP Song Option B

•One musical theater song from any time period

•One contrasting song of your choice (any style)

•60-90 seconds each

Monologues

MTCP Monologue Option a

•One monologue from a published play or professional writer

•60-90 seconds

Dance

MTCP Dance Option B

•Dance/movement video required

•Show your best version of dancing/moving

•No specific technical requirements

•60-90 seconds

Ballet

MTCP Ballet Option C

•Ballet not required

Additional Materials

Letter of recommendation (required)

•One printed letter from a theatre or dance director familiar with your work

Resume (required)

•Printed theatrical resume listing theatre or dance experience

Headshot (required)

•Printed current 8x10 headshot

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Application Logistics

•Apply to Anderson University via Common App or school portal

•Register for audition dates separately

•Program participates in Musical Theater Common Prescreen (optional, not required)

•Rolling admissions

•Apply by December 1 for best scholarship consideration

•Apply no later than July 1 to begin in fall semester

What's The Process

Audition Expectations

•In-person audition on campus

•Register for available review dates after submitting university application

•Perform two songs and one monologue

•Participate in a dance placement class

•Be prepared to take direction

Contact

•scschoolofthearts@andersonuniversity.edu

Scholarship Info

Scsa Scholarship

•Compete for a South Carolina School of the Arts scholarship up to $5,000

•Scholarship consideration included in audition process

•Apply by December 1 for best scholarship consideration

Academic info

Snapshot

3.30

Avg GPA (W)

55%

Admit Rate

school-wide

66%

Grad Rate

3.2K

Enrollment

$42K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Average Annual Cost

$23,544

after typical aid

Tuition & Fees

$34,970

before aid

Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.

$0-30k$17,188

$30-48k$18,724

$48-75k$19,647

$75-110k$24,926

$110k+$27,080

View full data on College Scorecard

Program Recognition

•NAST accredited (National Association of Schools of Theatre)

•Part of the South Carolina School of the Arts

Training

•Comprehensive singer-actor-dancer training in a faith-based environment

•Advanced acting techniques specifically for musical theatre performance

•Music theory and four styles of dance

•Marketing and agent acquisition training

Notable Alumni

•Ashlyn Uribe — KCACTF Musical Theatre Initiative regional winner (2016), performed at the Kennedy Center

•Bethany Mansfield — KCACTF Musical Theatre Initiative regional winner (2017), performed at the Kennedy Center

•Adeline Wiggins — KCACTF Regional Musical Theatre Initiative 3rd place out of 71 participants (2024)

Professional Development

•Senior year week-long capstone symposium in New York City

•Showcase for talent agents and casting directors

Updated May 31, 10:34 PM

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