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Lipscomb University

Nashville, TN

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No PrescreenNo AuditionInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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In-Person or Virtual

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BA Theatre Education

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BFA Theatre

Musical Theatre

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BFA Theatre

Acting

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BFA Theatre

Design and Production

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No PrescreenNo AuditionInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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BA Theatre Education

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No PrescreenNo AuditionInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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BM Commercial Music

Production

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Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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BM Commercial Music

Songwriting

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Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Training

•Combines theatre performance and production skills with education pedagogy

•Mentor-based professional training with experienced faculty

•Integrated liberal arts education with Christ-centered community

Professional Development

•Collaborations with Nashville Repertory Theatre, Nashville Shakespeare Festival, Studio Tenn Theatre Company, and Nashville Children's Theatre

•Internship and teaching opportunities at Nashville venues

Study Abroad

•Senior-year NYC trip — attend Broadway shows and educational workshops

•10-day London theatre study — National Theatre, Globe Theatre, and West End (course credit)

School Info

Snapshot

3.86

Avg GPA (W)

68%

Admit Rate

school-wide

72%

Grad Rate

Enrollment

$56K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$44,486

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$69,210

Before aid

Average Net Price

$24,739

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Program info updated Jun 27, 7:48 PM

Program Highlights

Training

•Combines theatre performance and production skills with education pedagogy

•Mentor-based professional training with experienced faculty

•Integrated liberal arts education with Christ-centered community

Professional Development

•Collaborations with Nashville Repertory Theatre, Nashville Shakespeare Festival, Studio Tenn Theatre Company, and Nashville Children's Theatre

•Internship and teaching opportunities at Nashville venues

Study Abroad

•Senior-year NYC trip — attend Broadway shows and educational workshops

•10-day London theatre study — National Theatre, Globe Theatre, and West End (course credit)

Program Highlights

Training

•Combines theatre performance and production skills with education pedagogy

•Mentor-based professional training with experienced faculty

•Integrated liberal arts education with Christ-centered community

Professional Development

•Collaborations with Nashville Repertory Theatre, Nashville Shakespeare Festival, Studio Tenn Theatre Company, and Nashville Children's Theatre

•Internship and teaching opportunities at Nashville venues

Study Abroad

•Senior-year NYC trip — attend Broadway shows and educational workshops

•10-day London theatre study — National Theatre, Globe Theatre, and West End (course credit)

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2026

University AppApplication

Apply

Common App Coalition App School Website

Fee

$50

Deadline

PriorityDec 1, 2025

Regular DecisionRolling

Program AppApplication

Auditions

On-Campus Interview DayNov 15, 2025

On-Campus Interview DayJan 17, 2026

On-Campus Interview DayFeb 21, 2026

On-Campus Interview DayFeb 28, 2026

Interview Requirements

Portfolio

•Required — prepare a paper or digital portfolio of your theatre experience

•Include performance, tech, directing, choreographing, or teaching work

Monologue

•Optional — if you have an acting background, you may prepare a monologue

Headshot

•Required — upload via Bison Portal

Resume

•Required — upload via Bison Portal

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Good to Know

Application Logistics

•Apply to Lipscomb University via Common App, Coalition App, or Lipscomb Application

•After applying, access the Bison Portal to schedule your interview and upload materials

•Select theatre as your major to see the "Theatre Major" tab

Program Requirements

•If pursuing a degree that leads to teacher licensure, an ACT, SAT, or Praxis I test score is required per Tennessee Department of Education requirements

What's The Process

Audition Process

•Apply to the university first, then schedule your interview via the Bison Portal under the "Theatre Major" tab

Audition Expectations

•Present your portfolio and discuss your interest in theatre education

•Interview conducted by department faculty

•No performance audition required — admission is based on portfolio and interview

•Optional monologue if you have acting experience

•Digital portfolio submission accepted via email to the Department of Theatre

•Equal consideration for virtual and in-person interviews

School Info

Snapshot

3.86

Avg GPA (W)

68%

Admit Rate

school-wide

72%

Grad Rate

Enrollment

$56K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$44,486

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$69,210

Before aid

Average Net Price

$24,739

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Training

•Combines theatre performance and production skills with education pedagogy

•Mentor-based professional training with experienced faculty

•Integrated liberal arts education with Christ-centered community

Professional Development

•Collaborations with Nashville Repertory Theatre, Nashville Shakespeare Festival, Studio Tenn Theatre Company, and Nashville Children's Theatre

•Internship and teaching opportunities at Nashville venues

Study Abroad

•Senior-year NYC trip — attend Broadway shows and educational workshops

•10-day London theatre study — National Theatre, Globe Theatre, and West End (course credit)

Updated Jun 27, 7:48 PM