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BA Musical Theatre
Program snapshot
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No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App RequiredAudition format
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Highly Selective12-24 StudentsProgram Recognition
•BA degree with intensive pre-professional training (accrediting agencies call it "intensive BA")
•Approximately 48 MT majors total
•Combines liberal arts education with professional arts training
Performance & Productions
•Each year: 2 musicals + 3 plays on mainstage, 5-8 student-produced shows in Studio Theatre
•Private voice lessons and one-on-one mentorship
•Any JMU student can audition for productions including first-years
Notable Alumni
•Trey Ellet '92 — Lead role of Mark in Broadway's RENT for three years
•James Moye '00 — Broadway: URINETOWN, THE FULL MONTY; national tour of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
•Michael Minarik '00 — Broadway: ROCK OF AGES (since opening); also LES MISERABLES
•Brent Comer — Broadway: THE OUTSIDERS
•Austin Colby — Broadway: THE GREAT GATSBY
•Rachel Schur — Broadway: CHICAGO
Value
•Merit scholarships based on audition strength
•3.0 GPA minimum for scholarship consideration
Verified Recent Class Sizes
•Class of 2029: 17 students
•Class of 2028: 16 students
Academic info
Snapshot
3.66
Avg GPA
72%
Admit Rate
school-wide
80%
Grad Rate
20.9K
Enrollment
$70K
Earnings
10yr after
Costs & Aid
Average Annual Cost
$23,322
after typical aid
In-State Tuition
$14,250
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$31,604
before aid
Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.
$0-30k$11,444
$30-48k$12,977
$48-75k$16,475
$75-110k$22,343
$110k+$30,147
Program info updated 3d ago
Program Highlights
Program Recognition
•BA degree with intensive pre-professional training (accrediting agencies call it "intensive BA")
•Approximately 48 MT majors total
•Combines liberal arts education with professional arts training
Performance & Productions
•Each year: 2 musicals + 3 plays on mainstage, 5-8 student-produced shows in Studio Theatre
•Private voice lessons and one-on-one mentorship
•Any JMU student can audition for productions including first-years
Notable Alumni
•Trey Ellet '92 — Lead role of Mark in Broadway's RENT for three years
•James Moye '00 — Broadway: URINETOWN, THE FULL MONTY; national tour of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
•Michael Minarik '00 — Broadway: ROCK OF AGES (since opening); also LES MISERABLES
•Brent Comer — Broadway: THE OUTSIDERS
•Austin Colby — Broadway: THE GREAT GATSBY
•Rachel Schur — Broadway: CHICAGO
Value
•Merit scholarships based on audition strength
•3.0 GPA minimum for scholarship consideration
Verified Recent Class Sizes
•Class of 2029: 17 students
•Class of 2028: 16 students
Program Recognition
•BA degree with intensive pre-professional training (accrediting agencies call it "intensive BA")
•Approximately 48 MT majors total
•Combines liberal arts education with professional arts training
Performance & Productions
•Each year: 2 musicals + 3 plays on mainstage, 5-8 student-produced shows in Studio Theatre
•Private voice lessons and one-on-one mentorship
•Any JMU student can audition for productions including first-years
Notable Alumni
•Trey Ellet '92 — Lead role of Mark in Broadway's RENT for three years
•James Moye '00 — Broadway: URINETOWN, THE FULL MONTY; national tour of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
•Michael Minarik '00 — Broadway: ROCK OF AGES (since opening); also LES MISERABLES
•Brent Comer — Broadway: THE OUTSIDERS
•Austin Colby — Broadway: THE GREAT GATSBY
•Rachel Schur — Broadway: CHICAGO
Value
•Merit scholarships based on audition strength
•3.0 GPA minimum for scholarship consideration
Verified Recent Class Sizes
•Class of 2029: 17 students
•Class of 2028: 16 students
Updated 3d ago
