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Nazareth University

Rochester, NY

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Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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In-Person or VirtualMTCP Participant

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Selective25-40 StudentsStudy Abroad

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BFA Musical Theatre

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Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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In-Person or VirtualMTCP Participant

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Selective25-40 StudentsStudy Abroad

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BFA Musical Theatre

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Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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In-Person or VirtualMTCP Participant

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Selective25-40 StudentsStudy Abroad

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BA Theatre Arts

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No PrescreenNo AuditionInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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In-Person or Virtual

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BFA Theatre Design and Technology

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No PrescreenNo AuditionInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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In-Person or Virtual

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12-24 StudentsStudy Abroad

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BFA Acting for Stage & Screen

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Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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In-Person or Virtual

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Selective12-24 StudentsStudy Abroad

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BS Dance Studies

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No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Moderately Selective12-24 StudentsStudy Abroad

Training

•Pre-professional degree integrating voice, acting, and dance

•Classes taught by industry professionals, faculty, and visiting guest artists

•Specialty courses include Theatre Business, Shakespeare, and Acting for Camera

Performance & Productions

•Students perform all 4 years; audition for regional theaters, StrawHat, and NETC

•Real-world experience with The REV Theatre Company nearby

•Senior Showcase in NYC for agents and casting directors

•Broadway guests include Telly Leung, Michael Park, Hunter Foster, and Adam Pascal

Notable Alumni

•Ty-Gabriel Jones — Aladdin understudy in Disney's Aladdin on Broadway

•Anna Kostakis — title role in Romeo & Bernadette off-Broadway

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

•Christopher Salvaggio — Skimbleshanks in Cats 40th Anniversary national tour

•Grant Richards — Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella national tour

Study Abroad

•12-day spring London intensive or full-tuition-exchange semester

Verified Recent Class Sizes

•Class of 2029: 34 students

•Class of 2028: 27 students

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

Program info updated May 27, 2:56 AM

Program Highlights

Training

•Pre-professional degree integrating voice, acting, and dance

•Classes taught by industry professionals, faculty, and visiting guest artists

•Specialty courses include Theatre Business, Shakespeare, and Acting for Camera

Performance & Productions

•Students perform all 4 years; audition for regional theaters, StrawHat, and NETC

•Real-world experience with The REV Theatre Company nearby

•Senior Showcase in NYC for agents and casting directors

•Broadway guests include Telly Leung, Michael Park, Hunter Foster, and Adam Pascal

Notable Alumni

•Ty-Gabriel Jones — Aladdin understudy in Disney's Aladdin on Broadway

•Anna Kostakis — title role in Romeo & Bernadette off-Broadway

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

•Christopher Salvaggio — Skimbleshanks in Cats 40th Anniversary national tour

•Grant Richards — Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella national tour

Study Abroad

•12-day spring London intensive or full-tuition-exchange semester

Verified Recent Class Sizes

•Class of 2029: 34 students

•Class of 2028: 27 students

Program Highlights

Training

•Pre-professional degree integrating voice, acting, and dance

•Classes taught by industry professionals, faculty, and visiting guest artists

•Specialty courses include Theatre Business, Shakespeare, and Acting for Camera

Performance & Productions

•Students perform all 4 years; audition for regional theaters, StrawHat, and NETC

•Real-world experience with The REV Theatre Company nearby

•Senior Showcase in NYC for agents and casting directors

•Broadway guests include Telly Leung, Michael Park, Hunter Foster, and Adam Pascal

Notable Alumni

•Ty-Gabriel Jones — Aladdin understudy in Disney's Aladdin on Broadway

•Anna Kostakis — title role in Romeo & Bernadette off-Broadway

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

•Christopher Salvaggio — Skimbleshanks in Cats 40th Anniversary national tour

•Grant Richards — Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella national tour

Study Abroad

•12-day spring London intensive or full-tuition-exchange semester

Verified Recent Class Sizes

•Class of 2029: 34 students

•Class of 2028: 27 students

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Deadline

Early DecisionNov 1, 2025

Early ActionDec 1, 2025

Regular DecisionFeb 1, 2026

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Acceptd

Fee

$25Waiver

Deadline

PrescreenJan 15, 2026

Final Audition (On Campus)Mar 6, 2026

Auditions

On-CampusDec 5, 2025

On-CampusJan 19, 2026

NYC UnifiedsJan 24, 2026

NYC UnifiedsJan 25, 2026

Chicago UnifiedsFeb 2, 2026

Chicago UnifiedsFeb 3, 2026

Chicago UnifiedsFeb 4, 2026

On-CampusFeb 16, 2026

On-CampusMar 6, 2026

Prescreen Requirements

Songs

MTCP Song Option C

•Applicant chooses Option A or B:

•Option A: One pre-1970 + one post-1970 song (contrasting styles)

•Option B: One MT song + one contrasting song (any style)

•60-90 seconds each

Monologues

MTCP Monologue Option a

•One monologue from a published play or professional writer

•60-90 seconds

Dance

MTCP Dance Option a

•Dance/movement video required

•Must include at least one turn, one jump, and one kick

•Or suitable rotation, elevation, and extension

•60-90 seconds

Ballet

MTCP Ballet Option a

•Ballet video required

•Include: plié, tendu, grand battement series, pirouettes en dehors (both sides), grand jeté

Optional Wild Card, 60 Sec Max

•Opportunity to show your personality or share something about yourself

•May be any media you want, such as a special skill, story, passion speech, or instrument

•Does not need a slate

Additional Materials

Slate Video

•State your name and pronouns if desired

•No longer than 10 seconds

Headshot

•Submit with prescreen materials

Resume

•Submit with prescreen materials

Official Source

Callback Requirements

Songs

Live Audition Songs

•Prepare two contrasting songs, 60-90 sec each

•At least one should be musical theatre

•Other can be pop/contemporary

•Both must be memorized

•Preferably different from prescreen material

Monologues

Requirements

•One Contemporary MONOLOGUE, under 2 min

•Select characters within 5 years of your current age

•Preferably different from prescreen material

Dance

Dance Call

•Group warm-up and dance combination taught by faculty

•Dance portion begins the audition day

Attire

•Appropriate dance attire required

Additional Materials

Headshot

•Bring a printed copy

Resume

•Bring a printed copy

Official Source

Good to Know

Application Logistics

•$25 Acceptd fee - waivers available through Acceptd (up to 5) or by contacting Catherine Gregory

•Nazareth follows Musical Theatre Common Prescreen guidelines

•Direct Admission students still must complete the prescreen/audition process for the program

•Visit the MTCP website for tips and resources

What's The Process

Audition Process

•Complete prescreen on Acceptd before signing up for an audition

•Prescreen deadline: January 15

•Those who pass will be invited to schedule a live audition

•If not admitted to Musical Theatre, you may not audition again for the same program

Audition Expectations

•Begins with group dance call

•Followed by individual song/monologue sessions

•Includes brief interview with faculty and Q&A

•Students are accepted directly to programs — you will not hear from Nazareth until after audition is completed

Scholarship Info

•Performing arts scholarships up to $5,000 based on audition 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

•Pre-professional degree integrating voice, acting, and dance

•Classes taught by industry professionals, faculty, and visiting guest artists

•Specialty courses include Theatre Business, Shakespeare, and Acting for Camera

Performance & Productions

•Students perform all 4 years; audition for regional theaters, StrawHat, and NETC

•Real-world experience with The REV Theatre Company nearby

•Senior Showcase in NYC for agents and casting directors

•Broadway guests include Telly Leung, Michael Park, Hunter Foster, and Adam Pascal

Notable Alumni

•Ty-Gabriel Jones — Aladdin understudy in Disney's Aladdin on Broadway

•Anna Kostakis — title role in Romeo & Bernadette off-Broadway

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

•Christopher Salvaggio — Skimbleshanks in Cats 40th Anniversary national tour

•Grant Richards — Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella national tour

Study Abroad

•12-day spring London intensive or full-tuition-exchange semester

Verified Recent Class Sizes

•Class of 2029: 34 students

•Class of 2028: 27 students

Updated May 27, 2:56 AM

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Nazareth University

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Good to Know

What's The Process

Scholarship Info

Academic info

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Key Info

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Good to Know

What's The Process

Scholarship Info

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