Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
No Audition
No Interview
University App Required
Program Highlights
CURRICULUM
•Five core courses including acting, stagecraft, and theatre history
•Three focus areas: Performance, History/Literature/Playwriting, and Design/Management/Technology
•Capstone course required in senior year
TRAINING PHILOSOPHY
•Well-rounded education in all areas of theatre
•Taught by full-time professional instructors
•Emphasizes creative and critical approaches to the study and practice of theatre arts
DEGREE FLEXIBILITY
•Option of choosing a second major for related study
•Meets Florida state requirements for teaching Theatre Arts at secondary level
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Jerry Herman — Tony Award-winning composer/lyricist of Hello, Dolly!, Mame, and La Cage aux Folles; the department's Ring Theatre is named in his honor
•Ray Liotta (BFA '78) — acclaimed film actor known for Goodfellas and Field of Dreams
•Steven Bauer — Golden Globe-nominated actor known for Scarface and Ray Donovan
Key Info
University AppApplication
Apply atCommon App
Deadlines
Early DecisionNov 1, 2025
Early ActionNov 1, 2025
Regular Decision (Frost School of Music)Dec 1, 2025
Early Decision IIJan 5, 2026
Fee
$75Waiver
Good to Know
ELIGIBILITY
•Must meet all requirements of the College of Arts and Sciences
•No audition or interview required — admission is through the university application only
Program info updated Mar 27, 1:24 PM
CURRICULUM
•Five core courses including acting, stagecraft, and theatre history
•Three focus areas: Performance, History/Literature/Playwriting, and Design/Management/Technology
•Capstone course required in senior year
TRAINING PHILOSOPHY
•Well-rounded education in all areas of theatre
•Taught by full-time professional instructors
•Emphasizes creative and critical approaches to the study and practice of theatre arts
DEGREE FLEXIBILITY
•Option of choosing a second major for related study
•Meets Florida state requirements for teaching Theatre Arts at secondary level
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Jerry Herman — Tony Award-winning composer/lyricist of Hello, Dolly!, Mame, and La Cage aux Folles; the department's Ring Theatre is named in his honor
•Ray Liotta (BFA '78) — acclaimed film actor known for Goodfellas and Field of Dreams
•Steven Bauer — Golden Globe-nominated actor known for Scarface and Ray Donovan
Updated Mar 27, 1:24 PM
Academic School Information
3.80
Avg GPA (W)
19%
Admit Rate
84%
Grad Rate
12,913
Enrollment
$75,328
Earnings
10yr after
Tuition & Fees
$62,616
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$37,244
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.
Family Income $0 - $30k$15,978
Family Income $30k - $48k$17,941
Family Income $48k - $75k$21,768
Family Income $75k - $110k$27,982
Family Income $110k+$50,352
