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Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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In-Person Only

Program profile

Highly Selective12-24 Students

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Admissions

Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

Highly Selective12-24 Students

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BFA Acting

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Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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In-Person Only

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Highly Selective12-24 Students

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BFA Acting

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Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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In-Person Only

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Highly Selective12-24 Students

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BFA Music Theatre

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Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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In-Person OnlyMTCP Participant

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Highly Selective12-24 StudentsStudy Abroad

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BA Drama & Theatre Studies

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No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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12-24 StudentsStudy Abroad

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BA Arts Administration

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No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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25-40 Students

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BS Dance Science

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No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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BA Theatrical Design & Technology

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Prescreen RequiredNo AuditionInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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In-Person or Virtual

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Moderately Selective12-24 StudentsStudy Abroad

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BFA Dance Performance and Choreography

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Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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In-Person Only

Program profile

Selective12-24 Students

Program Recognition

•Conservatory-style BFA training in a liberal arts setting

•Accepts just 16 new students annually for close, personal attention

•Performance-based curriculum: movement, vocal control, character development, scene work, makeup, script analysis, direction, and design

Performance & Productions

•Stage opportunities from first semester: comedies, dramas, musicals, student-directed one-acts, ensembles, and workshops

•Most graduates leave Elon with professional credits through internships and summer theatre

Notable Alumni

•Grant Gustin — The Flash (CW), Glee, Broadway's Water for Elephants

•Julian Elijah Martinez '09 — Broadway's Network; MFA from Yale School of Drama

•Chris Wood '10 — Supergirl, The Vampire Diaries, Containment

•Mark St. Cyr '10 — High School Musical: The Musical: The Series (Disney+), Marshall

•Nicole Brydon Bloom '17 — Law and Order: SVU, The Affair

•Brent Sexton — Deadwood, Bosch

Professional Development

•Expert guidance in audition preparation, professional resumes, and industry contacts

•Annual talent-based scholarships available based on audition

•Alpha Psi Omega (national theatre honor society) and Technical Difficulties (student improv)

Study Abroad

•London semester residencies, classical studies in Greece, and other international programs

Verified Recent Class Sizes

•Class of 2030: 14 students

•Class of 2027: 14 students

School Info

Snapshot

3.85

Avg GPA (W)

66%

Admit Rate

school-wide

84%

Grad Rate

6.5K

Enrollment

$75K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$51,368

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$73,403

Before aid

Average Net Price

$41,555

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Program info updated 3d ago

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•Conservatory-style BFA training in a liberal arts setting

•Accepts just 16 new students annually for close, personal attention

•Performance-based curriculum: movement, vocal control, character development, scene work, makeup, script analysis, direction, and design

Performance & Productions

•Stage opportunities from first semester: comedies, dramas, musicals, student-directed one-acts, ensembles, and workshops

•Most graduates leave Elon with professional credits through internships and summer theatre

Notable Alumni

•Grant Gustin — The Flash (CW), Glee, Broadway's Water for Elephants

•Julian Elijah Martinez '09 — Broadway's Network; MFA from Yale School of Drama

•Chris Wood '10 — Supergirl, The Vampire Diaries, Containment

•Mark St. Cyr '10 — High School Musical: The Musical: The Series (Disney+), Marshall

•Nicole Brydon Bloom '17 — Law and Order: SVU, The Affair

•Brent Sexton — Deadwood, Bosch

Professional Development

•Expert guidance in audition preparation, professional resumes, and industry contacts

•Annual talent-based scholarships available based on audition

•Alpha Psi Omega (national theatre honor society) and Technical Difficulties (student improv)

Study Abroad

•London semester residencies, classical studies in Greece, and other international programs

Verified Recent Class Sizes

•Class of 2030: 14 students

•Class of 2027: 14 students

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•Conservatory-style BFA training in a liberal arts setting

•Accepts just 16 new students annually for close, personal attention

•Performance-based curriculum: movement, vocal control, character development, scene work, makeup, script analysis, direction, and design

Performance & Productions

•Stage opportunities from first semester: comedies, dramas, musicals, student-directed one-acts, ensembles, and workshops

•Most graduates leave Elon with professional credits through internships and summer theatre

Notable Alumni

•Grant Gustin — The Flash (CW), Glee, Broadway's Water for Elephants

•Julian Elijah Martinez '09 — Broadway's Network; MFA from Yale School of Drama

•Chris Wood '10 — Supergirl, The Vampire Diaries, Containment

•Mark St. Cyr '10 — High School Musical: The Musical: The Series (Disney+), Marshall

•Nicole Brydon Bloom '17 — Law and Order: SVU, The Affair

•Brent Sexton — Deadwood, Bosch

Professional Development

•Expert guidance in audition preparation, professional resumes, and industry contacts

•Annual talent-based scholarships available based on audition

•Alpha Psi Omega (national theatre honor society) and Technical Difficulties (student improv)

Study Abroad

•London semester residencies, classical studies in Greece, and other international programs

Verified Recent Class Sizes

•Class of 2030: 14 students

•Class of 2027: 14 students

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Fee

$60

Deadline

Early application deadlineEarly DecisionEarly ActionNov 1, 2026

Regular DecisionJan 10, 2027

Early Decision IIJan 15, 2027

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Fee

$80

Deadline

Fall on-campus prescreenSep 15, 2026

Application deadlineWinter/spring on-campus prescreenChicago Unifieds prescreenAnaheim Unifieds prescreenDec 1, 2026

International students onlyFeb 15, 2027

Auditions

On-campus fall auditionOct 23, 2026

On-campus fall auditionOct 30, 2026

On-campus winter/spring auditionJan 22, 2027

On-campus winter/spring auditionJan 29, 2027

Chicago UnifiedsFeb 1, 2027

Anaheim UnifiedsFeb 6, 2027

Prescreen Requirements

Monologues

Requirements

•Two Contemporary Contrasting MONOLOGUES, 60 sec – 2 min each

Material Selection

•Contemporary material (written after 1945)

•Please DO NOT perform Shakespeare or other classical pieces

•Characters close to your own age

•Dialects are not suggested; if you choose to use a dialect, only do so for one selection

Taping Instructions

•Record and upload each piece separately

•One monologue in close-up view (shoulders and face); one in full-body view

•Neither piece should be recorded from an actual performance

•Do not include another person in your recording

•Place your imaginary partner near the lens of the camera — avoid looking directly into the lens

Additional Materials

Resume

•PDF format

Headshot

•Recent headshot or photo

Personal Statement

•Record in close-up view (head and shoulders)

•Share something about yourself beyond performing

•Best results usually come from a response that is not fully scripted in advance

•Very short answers can feel abrupt, while responses over two minutes tend to lose focus

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Callback Requirements

Monologues

Callback Monologues

•Prepare two contemporary contrasting monologues for the private audition

•You may repeat your prescreen monologues or bring new monologues that follow the same guidelines

Callback Format

•Callback day includes an ensemble class followed by a private audition

•Details and the specific schedule are emailed to invited candidates

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Good to Know

Application Logistics

•Submit prescreen materials through Acceptd; $80 audition application fee

•Applicants may submit only one application per academic program during a given audition cycle

•Applicants who are not admitted may reapply in a future audition cycle, up to a lifetime maximum of two applications to the same academic program

•No refunds of audition or admissions application fees

Eligibility

•Acceptance to the BFA Acting program also requires separate admission to Elon University

•Department audition process and university admission may be completed in either order, so long as all relevant deadlines are met

•Elon general admission deadline listed on Acceptd: January 10, 2027

What's The Process

Audition Process

•Submit prescreen materials via Acceptd

•Current Acceptd listing gives fall on-campus prescreen deadline as September 15

•Winter/spring on-campus, Chicago Unifieds, and Anaheim Unifieds prescreen deadlines are December 1

•International-only digital application deadline is February 15

•Fall audition date invitations released by September 25

•Winter/spring audition date invitations released by December 18

•On-campus audition dates listed: October 23, October 30, January 22, and January 29

•Regional audition dates listed: February 1-3 at Chicago Unifieds and February 6-7 at Anaheim Unifieds

•There are no virtual audition dates

Audition Expectations

•Check-in, information sessions, facility tours, class visits, ensemble class, and private audition

•Students may perform the same monologues as their prescreen or present new monologues that follow the guidelines

•Details and specific schedule for the callback will be emailed to each invited candidate

Contact

•Kimberly Rippy: krippy@elon.edu

Scholarship Info

Talent-Based Scholarships

•Annual talent-based scholarships available

•Based on the same audition used for the admission process

•All offers pending until student is admitted to Elon University

School Info

Snapshot

3.85

Avg GPA (W)

66%

Admit Rate

school-wide

84%

Grad Rate

6.5K

Enrollment

$75K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$51,368

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$73,403

Before aid

Average Net Price

$41,555

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Program Recognition

•Conservatory-style BFA training in a liberal arts setting

•Accepts just 16 new students annually for close, personal attention

•Performance-based curriculum: movement, vocal control, character development, scene work, makeup, script analysis, direction, and design

Performance & Productions

•Stage opportunities from first semester: comedies, dramas, musicals, student-directed one-acts, ensembles, and workshops

•Most graduates leave Elon with professional credits through internships and summer theatre

Notable Alumni

•Grant Gustin — The Flash (CW), Glee, Broadway's Water for Elephants

•Julian Elijah Martinez '09 — Broadway's Network; MFA from Yale School of Drama

•Chris Wood '10 — Supergirl, The Vampire Diaries, Containment

•Mark St. Cyr '10 — High School Musical: The Musical: The Series (Disney+), Marshall

•Nicole Brydon Bloom '17 — Law and Order: SVU, The Affair

•Brent Sexton — Deadwood, Bosch

Professional Development

•Expert guidance in audition preparation, professional resumes, and industry contacts

•Annual talent-based scholarships available based on audition

•Alpha Psi Omega (national theatre honor society) and Technical Difficulties (student improv)

Study Abroad

•London semester residencies, classical studies in Greece, and other international programs

Verified Recent Class Sizes

•Class of 2030: 14 students

•Class of 2027: 14 students

Updated 3d ago