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Central College

Pella, IA

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Program

BA Musical Theatre

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Concentration

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Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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BA Musical Theatre

Acting/Directing

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Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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Concentration Focus

•Performance track within the Musical Theatre major, emphasizing acting, directing and on-stage collaboration

•Coursework spans acting, directing, dance and vocal/music techniques alongside theatre history and literature

•Frequent performance opportunities across three mainstage productions and student-directed shows each year

•Open to all musical theatre majors — no audition is required for entry

School Info

Snapshot

3.56

Avg GPA (W)

86%

Admit Rate

school-wide

66%

Grad Rate

1.1K

Enrollment

$54K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$22,874

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$34,934

Before aid

Average Net Price

$23,377

After aid

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Program Highlights

Concentration Focus

•Performance track within the Musical Theatre major, emphasizing acting, directing and on-stage collaboration

•Coursework spans acting, directing, dance and vocal/music techniques alongside theatre history and literature

•Frequent performance opportunities across three mainstage productions and student-directed shows each year

•Open to all musical theatre majors — no audition is required for entry

Program Highlights

Concentration Focus

•Performance track within the Musical Theatre major, emphasizing acting, directing and on-stage collaboration

•Coursework spans acting, directing, dance and vocal/music techniques alongside theatre history and literature

•Frequent performance opportunities across three mainstage productions and student-directed shows each year

•Open to all musical theatre majors — no audition is required for entry

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2026

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Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

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Application Process

•Apply directly to Central College through the school's online application — there is no application fee

•No audition is required for admission; the musical theatre major is open to all admitted students

•Test-optional — SAT/ACT scores are not required but are considered if submitted

•Rolling admission, with most applicants receiving a decision within about two weeks

•Declare Musical Theatre as your major and choose the Acting/Directing or Design/Tech track

School Info

Snapshot

3.56

Avg GPA (W)

86%

Admit Rate

school-wide

66%

Grad Rate

1.1K

Enrollment

$54K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$22,874

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$34,934

Before aid

Average Net Price

$23,377

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Concentration Focus

•Performance track within the Musical Theatre major, emphasizing acting, directing and on-stage collaboration

•Coursework spans acting, directing, dance and vocal/music techniques alongside theatre history and literature

•Frequent performance opportunities across three mainstage productions and student-directed shows each year

•Open to all musical theatre majors — no audition is required for entry

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