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College of the Ozarks

Point Lookout, MO

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No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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BA Music Theatre

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Program Recognition

BA Music Theatre major in The Alice Stout Edwards School of Performing Arts

57-credit curriculum across theatre, music, voice, and dance

Training

Includes Music Theatre Vocal Performance and Interpretation, applied voice electives, vocal performance ensembles, and 12 credits of dance electives

Coursework includes Business of the Performing Arts, preparing graduates for industry realities

Performance & Productions

Theatre department produces four productions per year, including at least one major musical

Main stage productions take place in Jones Auditorium

Student-directed showcases happen in the intimate James L. Meikle Crossover Theatre

Location

Campus sits just south of Branson, with access to regional professional theatre and entertainment opportunities

Value

Full-time students receive Tuition Assurance and do not pay tuition

Work Education Program is part of the College's debt-free model

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.75

Admit rate

12%

school-wide

Grad rate

64%

Enrollment

1.4K

Earnings

$42K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$25,689

Before aid

Average net price

$6,100

After aid

Cost · cofo.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated 5h ago

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

BA Music Theatre major in The Alice Stout Edwards School of Performing Arts

57-credit curriculum across theatre, music, voice, and dance

Training

Includes Music Theatre Vocal Performance and Interpretation, applied voice electives, vocal performance ensembles, and 12 credits of dance electives

Coursework includes Business of the Performing Arts, preparing graduates for industry realities

Performance & Productions

Theatre department produces four productions per year, including at least one major musical

Main stage productions take place in Jones Auditorium

Student-directed showcases happen in the intimate James L. Meikle Crossover Theatre

Location

Campus sits just south of Branson, with access to regional professional theatre and entertainment opportunities

Value

Full-time students receive Tuition Assurance and do not pay tuition

Work Education Program is part of the College's debt-free model

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

BA Music Theatre major in The Alice Stout Edwards School of Performing Arts

57-credit curriculum across theatre, music, voice, and dance

Training

Includes Music Theatre Vocal Performance and Interpretation, applied voice electives, vocal performance ensembles, and 12 credits of dance electives

Coursework includes Business of the Performing Arts, preparing graduates for industry realities

Performance & Productions

Theatre department produces four productions per year, including at least one major musical

Main stage productions take place in Jones Auditorium

Student-directed showcases happen in the intimate James L. Meikle Crossover Theatre

Location

Campus sits just south of Branson, with access to regional professional theatre and entertainment opportunities

Value

Full-time students receive Tuition Assurance and do not pay tuition

Work Education Program is part of the College's debt-free model

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

University AppApplication

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Deadline

Initial ConsiderationDec 31, 2026

Timeline Interview · cofo.edu

Submission Requirements

First-Time Student Application Materials

HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT showing GPA and class rank

ACT, SAT, OR CLT SCORES sent directly by the testing agency or listed on the official high school transcript

Two reference forms

INTERVIEW ACKNOWLEDGMENT FORM available during the interview

Theatre · cofo.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply through the College of the Ozarks online application

After processing the application, the College emails access to its application process portal

Complete the FAFSA as part of first-time student application materials

Completed applications by December 31 receive initial consideration for the following fall class

Completed files after December 31 are reviewed as they are completed

Eligibility

Minimum 3.0 high school GPA

Preferred test score: 20 ACT / 1030 SAT / 63 CLT

Financial need is an essential requirement, waived for up to 10% of each entering class

Enrollment

Full-time students participate in the on-campus Work Education Program

Students must be at least 17 by the first day of Character Camp for the semester they are applying

What's The Process

Audition Process

No theatre prescreen, portfolio, audition, or performance interview is listed for Music Theatre

Apply to College of the Ozarks through the university application

Students can declare Music Theatre after enrollment

Admission review is handled through the general College process

Audition Expectations

The university admissions interview is required for applicants, but it is not an artistic audition

Admissions staff schedule interviews with qualified candidates after transcript and test scores are received

Phone interviews may be considered for applicants who live more than 4-5 hours away

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.75

Admit rate

12%

school-wide

Grad rate

64%

Enrollment

1.4K

Earnings

$42K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$25,689

Before aid

Average net price

$6,100

After aid

Cost · cofo.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

BA Music Theatre major in The Alice Stout Edwards School of Performing Arts

57-credit curriculum across theatre, music, voice, and dance

Training

Includes Music Theatre Vocal Performance and Interpretation, applied voice electives, vocal performance ensembles, and 12 credits of dance electives

Coursework includes Business of the Performing Arts, preparing graduates for industry realities

Performance & Productions

Theatre department produces four productions per year, including at least one major musical

Main stage productions take place in Jones Auditorium

Student-directed showcases happen in the intimate James L. Meikle Crossover Theatre

Location

Campus sits just south of Branson, with access to regional professional theatre and entertainment opportunities

Value

Full-time students receive Tuition Assurance and do not pay tuition

Work Education Program is part of the College's debt-free model

Updated 5h ago