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Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
No Audition
No Interview
University App Required
Program Highlights
TRAINING APPROACH
•BFA combines music/voice, performance, and dance coursework for a well-rounded triple-threat education
•Small class sizes allow for individualized instruction and mentorship
PRODUCTIONS & PERFORMANCE
•Five productions per academic year on the Mainstage and in the Studio Theatre
•Students perform in theatre, musical theatre, and dance productions
•Housed in the Lied Education Center for the Arts with proscenium theatre, black box theatre, and dance studio
CAREER OUTCOMES
•Alumni work on national tours, in Off-Broadway productions, in classrooms, and at non-profit organizations across the country
•Faculty are active in the Omaha professional theatre community and help students land internships and job opportunities
JESUIT EDUCATION
•Liberal arts foundation through Creighton's Jesuit core curriculum
•Emphasis on the whole person — intellectual, creative, and ethical development
Key Info
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Deadlines
Early ActionNov 1, 2025
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Good to Know
ELIGIBILITY
•Fall enrollment only
•No supplemental performing arts application or audition materials required at time of university application
APPLICATION PATHS
•Apply via Common App (free) or Creighton's Bluejay Premier Application (free)
•Do not submit both applications
SCHOLARSHIP TIMELINE
•Apply by November 1 for Early Action consideration
•Apply by December 1 for priority scholarship consideration
•Apply by March 15 for general merit scholarship consideration
What's The Process
ADMISSION PROCESS
•No pre-admission audition required — admission is through the university application
•Students enter as declared or intended Musical Theatre majors
INTERNAL BFA REVIEW
•All BFA candidates must successfully pass a faculty review through the Dance, Music, and Theatre faculty
•Must complete DAN 101 Introduction to the Dance (or equivalent) with a grade of B- or higher
•Must complete MUS 161 Applied Music I-Voice with a grade of B- or higher
•Must complete THR 131 Acting I with a grade of B- or higher
•Successful completion of these prerequisites is required before full acceptance into the BFA program
Scholarship Info
GRACE KEENAN ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
•$4,000 scholarship for incoming freshmen majoring in visual or performing arts
•Awarded annually to eligible students in the Fine and Performing Arts department
MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS
•All applicants automatically considered for merit-based scholarships
•Apply by December 1 for priority scholarship consideration
•Apply by March 15 for general merit scholarship consideration
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Academic School Information
3.88
Avg GPA (W)
72%
Admit Rate
80%
Grad Rate
4,231
Enrollment
$73,911
Earnings
10yr after
Tuition & Fees
$47,000
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$32,380
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$21,202
Family Income $30k - $48k$22,604
Family Income $48k - $75k$25,659
Family Income $75k - $110k$31,439
Family Income $110k+$35,861
