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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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BFA Design and Production

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BFA Acting

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BFA Musical Theatre

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BFA Design and Production

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No PrescreenNo AuditionInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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BA Theatre Education

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BM Commercial Music

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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

•Mentor-based professional training in theatrical design and production

•Hands-on experience with lighting, scenic design, costumes, stage management, and technical direction

•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 opportunities at professional Nashville venues and regional summer stock theatres

•Cross-training with Film and Animation departments

•Located in Nashville — a growing entertainment industry hub

Study Abroad

•Senior-year NYC trip — industry workshops and Broadway productions

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

Verified Recent Class Sizes

•Class of 2028: 2 students

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

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Program Highlights

Training

•Mentor-based professional training in theatrical design and production

•Hands-on experience with lighting, scenic design, costumes, stage management, and technical direction

•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 opportunities at professional Nashville venues and regional summer stock theatres

•Cross-training with Film and Animation departments

•Located in Nashville — a growing entertainment industry hub

Study Abroad

•Senior-year NYC trip — industry workshops and Broadway productions

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

Verified Recent Class Sizes

•Class of 2028: 2 students

Program Highlights

Training

•Mentor-based professional training in theatrical design and production

•Hands-on experience with lighting, scenic design, costumes, stage management, and technical direction

•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 opportunities at professional Nashville venues and regional summer stock theatres

•Cross-training with Film and Animation departments

•Located in Nashville — a growing entertainment industry hub

Study Abroad

•Senior-year NYC trip — industry workshops and Broadway productions

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

Verified Recent Class Sizes

•Class of 2028: 2 students

Key Info

Enrollment Term

University AppApplication

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Common App Coalition App School Website

Deadline

PriorityDec 1, 2026

Regular DecisionRolling

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Interview Requirements

These requirements are from the Fall 2026 entry cycle. Fall 2027 requirements are typically posted between August and October and usually change only slightly — confirm on the official source before submitting.

Portfolio

•Required — prepare a paper or digital portfolio of your theatrical production work

•Include designs, renderings, script analysis, research, and/or production photos

•Should demonstrate your interest and experience in theatre design and production

Headshot

•Required — upload via Bison Portal after selecting theatre as your major

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

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 design and production

•Interview conducted by department faculty

•No performance audition required — this is a portfolio review and interview

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

•Equal consideration for virtual and in-person interviews

Scholarship Info

Scholarship Notes

•Lipscomb lists university scholarships and notes that departmental colleges may award program-based scholarships with their own criteria

•Current official theatre pages do not publish a department-specific scholarship-selection process for BFA applicants

•Contact the College of Entertainment & the Arts, Department of Theatre, or Financial Aid for current scholarship details

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

•Mentor-based professional training in theatrical design and production

•Hands-on experience with lighting, scenic design, costumes, stage management, and technical direction

•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 opportunities at professional Nashville venues and regional summer stock theatres

•Cross-training with Film and Animation departments

•Located in Nashville — a growing entertainment industry hub

Study Abroad

•Senior-year NYC trip — industry workshops and Broadway productions

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

Verified Recent Class Sizes

•Class of 2028: 2 students

Updated 1h ago