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McMurry University

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Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionScholarship InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

Teacher Cert

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Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionScholarship InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

Teacher Cert

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BA Theatre Arts Education

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Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionScholarship InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

Teacher Cert

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BFA Theatre

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Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionScholarship InterviewUniversity App Required

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In-Person Only

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BA Theatre

ProgramOfficial Program Page

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Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionScholarship InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

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BA Theatre Arts Education

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionScholarship InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

Teacher Cert

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BA Music

Voice

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Training Approach

•Theatre education program preparing students for teacher certification

•Requires Curriculum and Instruction minor

•Covers acting, stagecraft, design, directing, theatre history, and arts in education

•Includes Theatre Arts in the Secondary School course

Hands-on Experience

•Students participate in department productions alongside BA and BFA peers

•Senior capstone project in theatre

•Department operates like a nonprofit theatre arts company

Recognition

•Multiple TETA PlayFest awards from McMurry theatre students

•Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF) participation

School Info

Snapshot

3.59

Avg GPA (W)

57%

Admit Rate

school-wide

44%

Grad Rate

1.2K

Enrollment

$49K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$34,814

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$44,720

Before aid

Average Net Price

$19,581

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Program info updated Jul 3, 12:34 AM

Program Highlights

Training Approach

•Theatre education program preparing students for teacher certification

•Requires Curriculum and Instruction minor

•Covers acting, stagecraft, design, directing, theatre history, and arts in education

•Includes Theatre Arts in the Secondary School course

Hands-on Experience

•Students participate in department productions alongside BA and BFA peers

•Senior capstone project in theatre

•Department operates like a nonprofit theatre arts company

Recognition

•Multiple TETA PlayFest awards from McMurry theatre students

•Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF) participation

Program Highlights

Training Approach

•Theatre education program preparing students for teacher certification

•Requires Curriculum and Instruction minor

•Covers acting, stagecraft, design, directing, theatre history, and arts in education

•Includes Theatre Arts in the Secondary School course

Hands-on Experience

•Students participate in department productions alongside BA and BFA peers

•Senior capstone project in theatre

•Department operates like a nonprofit theatre arts company

Recognition

•Multiple TETA PlayFest awards from McMurry theatre students

•Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF) participation

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2026

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Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

Scholarship Audition 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.

Optional audition for scholarship consideration - not required for program admission.

Resume (Required for Scholarship Audition)

•Include training and performance experience

Portfolio (Required for Scholarship Audition)

•Submit as part of scholarship audition package

Letters of Recommendation (Required for Scholarship Audition)

•Required for theatre scholarship consideration

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Good to Know

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

•Curriculum and Instruction minor required for this degree

What's The Process

Scholarship Audition

•No audition required for admission to the program

•Incoming freshmen and transfer students may audition for theatre scholarships

•Scholarships awarded over four academic years toward tuition costs

•Scholarship audition includes a sample performance, portfolio review, and interview

•Letters of recommendation also required for scholarship consideration

•Contact the Theatre Department at mclain.neena@mcm.edu or 325-793-3838

Scholarship Info

Theatre Scholarships

•Scholarship audition available for incoming freshmen and transfer students

•Awards cover tuition costs over four academic years

•Additional department scholarships for outstanding academic performance

•Faculty awards: Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor, Most Promising Freshman/Newcomer, Outstanding Junior, and Golden Mask Award

School Info

Snapshot

3.59

Avg GPA (W)

57%

Admit Rate

school-wide

44%

Grad Rate

1.2K

Enrollment

$49K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$34,814

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$44,720

Before aid

Average Net Price

$19,581

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Training Approach

•Theatre education program preparing students for teacher certification

•Requires Curriculum and Instruction minor

•Covers acting, stagecraft, design, directing, theatre history, and arts in education

•Includes Theatre Arts in the Secondary School course

Hands-on Experience

•Students participate in department productions alongside BA and BFA peers

•Senior capstone project in theatre

•Department operates like a nonprofit theatre arts company

Recognition

•Multiple TETA PlayFest awards from McMurry theatre students

•Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF) participation

Updated Jul 3, 12:34 AM