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Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

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Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Transfer In Friendly

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BA Performing Arts

Musical Theatre

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Transfer In Friendly

Training

100% dedicated to undergraduate success. No competition with graduate students for roles

Triple-threat curriculum combining acting, voice, and dance

Musical Theatre History and Performance, Musical Theatre Auditions and Performance courses

Applied voice lessons and class voice instruction

Dance coursework in jazz, ballet, tap, modern, and musical theatre dance

Performance & Productions

Multiple productions per year including musicals in Fisher Theater's 451-seat proscenium

Study with Broadway vocal coaches and professional musical theatre choreographers

Professional Development

Required professional internships

Showcase work at Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.75

Admit rate

89%

school-wide

Grad rate

75%

Enrollment

25.4K

Earnings

$63K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$11,402

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$31,450

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$26,264

Before aid

Average net price

$18,589

After aid

Undergraduate Students · financialaid.iastate.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 22, 6:01 PM

Program Highlights

Training

100% dedicated to undergraduate success. No competition with graduate students for roles

Triple-threat curriculum combining acting, voice, and dance

Musical Theatre History and Performance, Musical Theatre Auditions and Performance courses

Applied voice lessons and class voice instruction

Dance coursework in jazz, ballet, tap, modern, and musical theatre dance

Performance & Productions

Multiple productions per year including musicals in Fisher Theater's 451-seat proscenium

Study with Broadway vocal coaches and professional musical theatre choreographers

Professional Development

Required professional internships

Showcase work at Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival

Program Highlights

Training

100% dedicated to undergraduate success. No competition with graduate students for roles

Triple-threat curriculum combining acting, voice, and dance

Musical Theatre History and Performance, Musical Theatre Auditions and Performance courses

Applied voice lessons and class voice instruction

Dance coursework in jazz, ballet, tap, modern, and musical theatre dance

Performance & Productions

Multiple productions per year including musicals in Fisher Theater's 451-seat proscenium

Study with Broadway vocal coaches and professional musical theatre choreographers

Professional Development

Required professional internships

Showcase work at Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

University AppApplication

Apply

Common App School Website

Fees

Domestic Fee

$55

International Fee

$65

Deadline

PriorityMar 1, 2027

Regular DecisionRolling

First Year Checklist · iastate.edu

Program AppApplication

Deadline

Iowa State admission and OneApp scholarship deadlineFeb 1, 2027

Audition

OneApp Scholarship Application Deadline (Audition/Portfolio Required)Feb 1, 2027

Theatre And Performing Arts Scholarship Information Incoming Students · music.iastate.edu

Scholarship Audition Requirements

Optional audition for scholarship consideration only; it is not required for program admission.

Monologues

Requirements

Two Contrasting PIECES, 2-3 min total

Prepare two contrasting performance pieces

One piece may be a song (no accompanist provided, supply music on your own device, speaker will be provided)

Theatre And Performing Arts Scholarship Information Incoming Students · music.iastate.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply for scholarships via ISU OneApp portal

Look for "Department of Music and Theatre - Theatre/Performing Arts" in Recommended Opportunities

Must plan to major in Performing Arts to be eligible

Admission Pathway

No audition or interview required for program admission

Admitted through standard Iowa State University application

Transfer Pathway

Transfer BA Performing Arts applicants in Musical Theatre can use Iowa State LAS AA articulation for junior-level general-education status when eligible. Major coursework is reviewed after transfer, and the Musical Theatre performance audition is optional for admission but required for scholarship consideration.

Transfer Admissions · las.iastate.edu

What's The Process

Audition Process

No audition required for program admission

Audition required for scholarship consideration

Upload audition video via ISU OneApp OR schedule an in-person audition

Contact isutheatre@iastate.edu to schedule in-person

Apply and be admitted to ISU by February 1, 2027

Complete OneApp scholarship application by February 1, 2027

Scholarship Info

Theatre Excellence Scholarship

$8,000+ total / $1,000+ per semester

Renewable for four years

Can be stacked with other ISU scholarships

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.75

Admit rate

89%

school-wide

Grad rate

75%

Enrollment

25.4K

Earnings

$63K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$11,402

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$31,450

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$26,264

Before aid

Average net price

$18,589

After aid

Undergraduate Students · financialaid.iastate.edu College Scorecard

Training

100% dedicated to undergraduate success. No competition with graduate students for roles

Triple-threat curriculum combining acting, voice, and dance

Musical Theatre History and Performance, Musical Theatre Auditions and Performance courses

Applied voice lessons and class voice instruction

Dance coursework in jazz, ballet, tap, modern, and musical theatre dance

Performance & Productions

Multiple productions per year including musicals in Fisher Theater's 451-seat proscenium

Study with Broadway vocal coaches and professional musical theatre choreographers

Professional Development

Required professional internships

Showcase work at Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival

Updated Aug 22, 6:01 PM