Manhattanville University
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Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
Audition Required
No Interview
In-Person or Virtual
University App Required
Program Highlights
TRAINING
•Thorough study in music, theatre, and dance with Broadway professionals
•Voice instruction, acting, and multiple levels and styles of dance
•Musicianship skills: music theory, ear-training, and piano
•Professional presentation and performer identity development
PRODUCTIONS & PERFORMANCE
•Six mainstage productions per year including musicals, plays, and dance concerts
•Broadway @ Manhattanville (B@M) musical theatre club
ALUMNI
•Graduates perform in national tours, off-Broadway, and regional theatres
•Alumni at Arena Stage, Trinity Rep, Pittsburgh CLO, Barrington Stage, and more
•Graduates in TV, film, print campaigns, and started their own theatre companies
LOCATION
•30 miles from Broadway and New York City
•Four on-campus performance venues and ten soundproof practice rooms
Key Info
University AppApplication
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Deadlines
Early ActionNov 18, 2025
PriorityMar 1, 2026
Rolling
Fee
$75
Program AppApplication
Apply atAcceptd
Deadline
Acceptd SubmissionJun 1, 2026
Auditions
On-Campus (Manhattanville University)Nov 16, 2025
NYC (location TBD)Jan 24, 2026
On-Campus (Manhattanville University)Feb 22, 2026
Audition Requirements
Songs
TWO CONTRASTING SONGS, any length
•One up-tempo and one ballad in different styles
•All songs must be accompanied — preferably using a live accompanist
•On-campus auditions: accompanist provided
Monologues
ONE SHORT CONTEMPORARY MONOLOGUE
Dance
DANCE IN ANY STYLE, 30-60 sec
•On-campus auditions include a short dance call
Wildcard / Special Skill
N/A
Additional Materials
HEADSHOT (required)
resume (required)
•Performance resume detailing musical theatre skills and experience
•Preferably submitted as PDF
Good to Know
APPLICATION PORTAL
•Submit audition materials and documents via Acceptd
•Acceptd submission deadline: June 1, 2026
UNIVERSITY APPLICATION
•Must apply for admission separately through Common App, Coalition App, or Manhattanville Application
•Admission offers made on a rolling basis
ADDITIONAL FEES
•BFA degree requires minimum six semesters of private voice lessons (additional fee applies)
ELIGIBILITY
•Students do not need to audition to minor in Musical Theatre
What's The Process
AUDITION FORMAT
•In-person audition or video submission via Acceptd
•Manhattanville prefers all applicants within 100 miles of campus audition in person
•Video submission is your official audition — not a prescreen
AUDITION DATES (FALL 2025 / SPRING 2026)
•Sunday, November 16 — Manhattanville University
•Saturday, January 24 — NYC (location TBD)
•Sunday, February 22 — Manhattanville University
•Exact timing and location shared after registration
EVALUATION CRITERIA
•Balance of current achievement and potential
•Students selected based on three areas: acting, singing, and dancing
CONTACT
•Erica Harris, Associate Director of Undergraduate Admissions
•914-323-1259 | Erica.Harris@mville.edu
Scholarship Info
•Audition is used to recommend scholarships for incoming students
•Performing arts scholarships available
Program info updated 4 days ago
Academic School Information
3.50
Avg GPA (W)
85%
Admit Rate
58%
Grad Rate
1,250
Enrollment
$58,832
Earnings
10yr after
Tuition & Fees
$42,950
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$25,842
after typical aid
Average annual cost is often lower than tuition because it accounts for grants and scholarships most students receive. It includes tuition, room & board, books, and supplies.
Annual Cost by Family Income
Family Income $0 - $30k$17,789
Family Income $30k - $48k$19,825
Family Income $48k - $75k$24,736
Family Income $75k - $110k$24,892
Family Income $110k+$32,501
