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Nazareth University

Rochester, NY

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BA Theatre Arts

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BFA Musical Theatre

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In-Person or VirtualMTCP Participant

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BA Theatre Arts

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BFA Theatre Design and Technology

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BFA Acting for Stage & Screen

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BS Dance Studies

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Moderately Selective12-24 StudentsStudy Abroad

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

Academic info

Snapshot

3.60

Avg GPA (W)

75%

Admit Rate

school-wide

73%

Grad Rate

1.9K

Enrollment

$56K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Average Annual Cost

$29,357

after typical aid

Tuition & Fees

$42,450

before aid

Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.

$0-30k$22,796

$30-48k$22,827

$48-75k$25,663

$75-110k$31,634

$110k+$34,267

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Program info updated May 27, 1:16 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

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Deadline

Early DecisionNov 1, 2025

Early ActionDec 1, 2025

Regular DecisionFeb 1, 2026

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

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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

What's The Process

Audition Process

•Reviews held from fall to spring — all dates close two weeks prior, so register early

•In-person format with virtual option available

•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

•Theatre scholarship up to $5,000 based on review/portfolio quality

•If selected, scholarship appears on financial aid award letter

Academic info

Snapshot

3.60

Avg GPA (W)

75%

Admit Rate

school-wide

73%

Grad Rate

1.9K

Enrollment

$56K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Average Annual Cost

$29,357

after typical aid

Tuition & Fees

$42,450

before aid

Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.

$0-30k$22,796

$30-48k$22,827

$48-75k$25,663

$75-110k$31,634

$110k+$34,267

View full data on 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 May 27, 1:16 AM

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