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Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
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In-Person or Virtual
University App Required
Program Highlights
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
•Two-year BFA degree building on BA foundational courses
•Liberal arts education combined with applied performance skills
•Serves undergrad actors seeking graduate school placement or professional employment
TRAINING
•Studio acting, voice, and movement training with professional actors
•Coursework includes scene study, text analysis, voice, speech, dialects, mask work, makeup, on-camera training, and audition workshops
•Working professional actors and producers teach and mentor students
•Guest artists include Christine Ebersole (Tony Award), Jonathan Freeman (Tony nom), Michael O'Neill (West Wing, Grey's Anatomy)
RECOGNITION & CAREER PREP
•NAST (National Association of Schools of Theatre) accredited institution
•Productions registered with Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival
•Students nominated for Kennedy Center's prestigious Irene Ryan Award
•Department encourages professional summer theatre work through SETC
Key Info
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Deadlines
Early ActionSep 15, 2025
Early Action IIOct 15, 2025
PriorityDec 1, 2025
Regular DecisionFeb 1, 2026
Domestic Fee
$50Waiver
International Fee
$60Waiver
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Deadline
Scholarship Application DeadlineOct 15, 2025
Audition
Scholarship DayOct 17, 2026
Good to Know
Must indicate theatre as intended major when applying to Auburn University. BFA audition is internal in spring of sophomore year.
What's The Process
PATHWAY:
•Students enter as BA Theatre majors and audition for the BFA Performance track in spring of sophomore year
•BFA coursework begins fall of junior year
SCHOLARSHIP DAY (incoming freshmen):
•October 17, 2026 for 2026-2027 cycle
•Includes auditions, interviews, and presentations — in person or via virtual submission
•Location: Telfair Peet Theatre — 350 W. Samford Avenue, Auburn, Alabama
•All prospective students meet faculty for a short interview
REGISTRATION:
•Must also register through the AUSOM scholarship portal (auburn.edu/scholarship/ausom)
Scholarship Info
•One-year departmental-level scholarship awards available through competitive Scholarship Day auditions
•Open to students intending to major in Theatre with 3.0 GPA
•Must also register through AUSOM scholarship portal for university-level scholarships
•Larger scholarship amounts awarded through AUSOM at College of Liberal Arts and university level
Program info updated 1 week ago
Academic School Information
4.09
Avg GPA (W)
50%
Admit Rate
80%
Grad Rate
25,732
Enrollment
$65,337
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$12,536
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$33,944
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$23,897
after typical aid
Average annual cost is often lower than tuition because it accounts for grants and scholarships most students receive. It includes tuition, room & board, books, and supplies.
Annual Cost by Family Income
Family Income $0 - $30k$16,332
Family Income $30k - $48k$17,633
Family Income $48k - $75k$21,834
Family Income $75k - $110k$26,957
Family Income $110k+$29,310
