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BFA Theatre

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionScholarship InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Conservatory-Style Training

The BFA in Theatre is the focused professional degree within McMurry's theatre offerings, built around sustained study, practice, performance and production.

Training can include acting, stagecraft, Production I, theatre and fine arts management, lighting and scenic design, playwriting and directing, with small classes and close faculty guidance.

Performance & Productions

Students work in a department organized much like a nonprofit theatre company. Underclass students regularly perform, while upperclass students take responsibility for directing and designing full-length productions.

Capstone

A culminating theatre capstone asks students to bring together creative, technical and production work developed across the degree.

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.59

Admit rate

57%

school-wide

Grad rate

44%

Enrollment

1.2K

Earnings

$49K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$34,814

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$44,720

Before aid

Average net price

$19,581

After aid

Tuition Financial Aid Scholarships · mcm.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 27, 9:59 PM

Program Highlights

Conservatory-Style Training

The BFA in Theatre is the focused professional degree within McMurry's theatre offerings, built around sustained study, practice, performance and production.

Training can include acting, stagecraft, Production I, theatre and fine arts management, lighting and scenic design, playwriting and directing, with small classes and close faculty guidance.

Performance & Productions

Capstone

A culminating theatre capstone asks students to bring together creative, technical and production work developed across the degree.

Program Highlights

Conservatory-Style Training

The BFA in Theatre is the focused professional degree within McMurry's theatre offerings, built around sustained study, practice, performance and production.

Training can include acting, stagecraft, Production I, theatre and fine arts management, lighting and scenic design, playwriting and directing, with small classes and close faculty guidance.

Performance & Productions

Capstone

A culminating theatre capstone asks students to bring together creative, technical and production work developed across the degree.

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

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Application Process

Apply via Common App or McMurry's application portal

No application fee for domestic students

No essay required for admission

Test optional (ACT/SAT scores optional)

Enrollment

Rolling admission

Admission decisions typically within 48 hours

What's The Process

Audition Process

No audition is required for admission to the program

Incoming freshmen and transfer students majoring in theatre may audition for scholarships

The scholarship package includes a sample performance audition, portfolio and resume, interview, and letters of recommendation

Scholarships are awarded toward tuition costs over four academic years

Scholarship Info

Theatre Scholarships

Incoming freshmen and transfer students majoring in theatre may audition

Awards support tuition costs over four academic years

Additional department scholarships recognize academic performance and faculty-selected achievement

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.59

Admit rate

57%

school-wide

Grad rate

44%

Enrollment

1.2K

Earnings

$49K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$34,814

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$44,720

Before aid

Average net price

$19,581

After aid

Tuition Financial Aid Scholarships · mcm.edu College Scorecard

Conservatory-Style Training

The BFA in Theatre is the focused professional degree within McMurry's theatre offerings, built around sustained study, practice, performance and production.

Training can include acting, stagecraft, Production I, theatre and fine arts management, lighting and scenic design, playwriting and directing, with small classes and close faculty guidance.

Performance & Productions

Capstone

A culminating theatre capstone asks students to bring together creative, technical and production work developed across the degree.

Updated Aug 27, 9:59 PM

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