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Central College

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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

Avg GPA (W)

3.56

Admit rate

86%

school-wide

Grad rate

66%

Enrollment

1.1K

Earnings

$54K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$22,874

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$34,934

Before aid

Average net price

$23,377

After aid

Tuition · central.edu College Scorecard

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 2027

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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

Avg GPA (W)

3.56

Admit rate

86%

school-wide

Grad rate

66%

Enrollment

1.1K

Earnings

$54K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$22,874

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$34,934

Before aid

Average net price

$23,377

After aid

Tuition · central.edu 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