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Nazareth University

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In-Person Only

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No PrescreenNo AuditionInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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In-Person Only

Program profile

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BA Theatre Arts

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

Study AbroadTransfer In Friendly

Training

Specialize in acting, technical, design, or history

Study includes technical and design courses, acting, and directing

Thorough grounding in history and philosophies behind theatre works

Performance & Productions

Collaboration with Finger Lakes Musical Theatre Festival creates intensive professional track

99% of new Nazareth grads are employed or in grad school within six months

Notable Alumni

Grant Richards — off-Broadway in Amerike: The Golden Land, national tour of Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella

Connor Barton — Anastasia (regional premiere), Tootsie (North Shore Music Theater)

Study Abroad

Study abroad opportunities in South America, Europe, and more

SPARK Grant provides $1,500 for internships, research, or study abroad

School Info

Snapshot

3.60

Avg GPA (W)

75%

Admit Rate

school-wide

73%

Grad Rate

1.9K

Enrollment

$56K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$45,680

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$67,164

Before aid

Average Net Price

$29,357

After aid

Cost Attendance · www2.naz.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 26, 12:33 AM

Program Highlights

Training

Specialize in acting, technical, design, or history

Study includes technical and design courses, acting, and directing

Thorough grounding in history and philosophies behind theatre works

Performance & Productions

Collaboration with Finger Lakes Musical Theatre Festival creates intensive professional track

99% of new Nazareth grads are employed or in grad school within six months

Notable Alumni

Grant Richards — off-Broadway in Amerike: The Golden Land, national tour of Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella

Connor Barton — Anastasia (regional premiere), Tootsie (North Shore Music Theater)

Study Abroad

Study abroad opportunities in South America, Europe, and more

SPARK Grant provides $1,500 for internships, research, or study abroad

Program Highlights

Training

Specialize in acting, technical, design, or history

Study includes technical and design courses, acting, and directing

Thorough grounding in history and philosophies behind theatre works

Performance & Productions

Collaboration with Finger Lakes Musical Theatre Festival creates intensive professional track

99% of new Nazareth grads are employed or in grad school within six months

Notable Alumni

Grant Richards — off-Broadway in Amerike: The Golden Land, national tour of Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella

Connor Barton — Anastasia (regional premiere), Tootsie (North Shore Music Theater)

Study Abroad

Study abroad opportunities in South America, Europe, and more

SPARK Grant provides $1,500 for internships, research, or study abroad

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

University AppApplication

Apply

Common App School Website

Deadline

Early DecisionNov 1, 2026

Early ActionDec 1, 2026

Regular DecisionFeb 1, 2027

First Time How Apply · www2.naz.edu

Program AppApplication

Order

The university application must be submitted before the audition.

Theatre Arts Reviews · www2.naz.edu

Interview Requirements

Theatrical Resume

Upload through the Admissions Dashboard at least one week before the scheduled review

Show your best theatre work

Headshot

Upload through the Admissions Dashboard

Essay

3-4 pages, double-spaced, 12 pt. font

Select a theatre artist whose work you are passionate about

Include an introduction, at least three body paragraphs, and a closing assessing strengths and weaknesses

Include your name, date, and title on the first page - no cover page

Theatre Arts Reviews · www2.naz.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Application Logistics

After completing your university application, you will receive a confirmation email to set up your dashboard

Upload essay, resume, and headshot at least one week before your scheduled review date

Transfer Pathway

Transfer applicants to BA Theatre Arts complete the same required interview and essay review. Students entering with an earned AA, AS, or AAS are ordinarily granted 60 transfer credits and junior standing, subject to the formal course-by-course evaluation and remaining degree requirements.

Transfer Credit Policies · www2.naz.edu

What's The Process

Audition Process

Reviews held from fall to spring; dates close two weeks prior, so register early

In-person format with a virtual option if you cannot attend in person

For virtual review option, email Olivia Vescovi, ovescov1@naz.edu

For review questions, contact Matthew Ames, mames7@naz.edu

Audition Expectations

Interview and essay review with theatre & dance department faculty

Discussion of completed essay with opportunity to ask questions

Nazareth accepts students directly to programs

Scholarship Info

Visual and performing arts scholarship up to $5,000 based on review/portfolio quality

If selected, scholarship appears on financial aid award letter

School Info

Snapshot

3.60

Avg GPA (W)

75%

Admit Rate

school-wide

73%

Grad Rate

1.9K

Enrollment

$56K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$45,680

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$67,164

Before aid

Average Net Price

$29,357

After aid

Cost Attendance · www2.naz.edu College Scorecard

Training

Specialize in acting, technical, design, or history

Study includes technical and design courses, acting, and directing

Thorough grounding in history and philosophies behind theatre works

Performance & Productions

Collaboration with Finger Lakes Musical Theatre Festival creates intensive professional track

99% of new Nazareth grads are employed or in grad school within six months

Notable Alumni

Grant Richards — off-Broadway in Amerike: The Golden Land, national tour of Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella

Connor Barton — Anastasia (regional premiere), Tootsie (North Shore Music Theater)

Study Abroad

Study abroad opportunities in South America, Europe, and more

SPARK Grant provides $1,500 for internships, research, or study abroad

Updated Aug 26, 12:33 AM