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BFA Professional Theatre

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No PrescreenInternal AuditionInternal InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

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BFA Professional Theatre

Acting

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenInternal AuditionInternal InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

Transfer In Friendly

Program Recognition

Acting option is part of NC A&T's NAST-accredited Theatre Arts Program

Theatre Arts is ranked No. 1 among HBCU theatre programs in North Carolina and No. 3 nationally among 34 HBCU theatre programs, according to HBCU-Colleges.com

Training

Acting curriculum requires Acting I and II with at least a B for BFA candidacy

Students complete annual progress reviews during jury hearings

Senior showcase performance serves as the culminating thesis project

Professional Development

Acting students audition for all main stage productions and the Richard B. Harrison Players

Students make professional auditions at two or more events such as NCTC, SETC, Irene Ryan, URTA, MFA programs, or professional theatre companies

Students serve as assistant director or stage manager for at least one major departmental or studio production

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA

3.61

Admit rate

50%

school-wide

Grad rate

57%

Enrollment

12.2K

Earnings

$44K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$6,813

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$21,543

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$28,519

Before aid

Average net price

$10,846

After aid

Cost Of Attendance · ncat.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Jul 25, 8:31 PM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Acting option is part of NC A&T's NAST-accredited Theatre Arts Program

Theatre Arts is ranked No. 1 among HBCU theatre programs in North Carolina and No. 3 nationally among 34 HBCU theatre programs, according to HBCU-Colleges.com

Training

Acting curriculum requires Acting I and II with at least a B for BFA candidacy

Students complete annual progress reviews during jury hearings

Senior showcase performance serves as the culminating thesis project

Professional Development

Acting students audition for all main stage productions and the Richard B. Harrison Players

Students make professional auditions at two or more events such as NCTC, SETC, Irene Ryan, URTA, MFA programs, or professional theatre companies

Students serve as assistant director or stage manager for at least one major departmental or studio production

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Acting option is part of NC A&T's NAST-accredited Theatre Arts Program

Theatre Arts is ranked No. 1 among HBCU theatre programs in North Carolina and No. 3 nationally among 34 HBCU theatre programs, according to HBCU-Colleges.com

Training

Acting curriculum requires Acting I and II with at least a B for BFA candidacy

Students complete annual progress reviews during jury hearings

Senior showcase performance serves as the culminating thesis project

Professional Development

Acting students audition for all main stage productions and the Richard B. Harrison Players

Students make professional auditions at two or more events such as NCTC, SETC, Irene Ryan, URTA, MFA programs, or professional theatre companies

Students serve as assistant director or stage manager for at least one major departmental or studio production

Key Info

Enrollment Term

These Fall 2027 enrollment dates have passed — dates for the next cycle aren't available yet.

University AppApplication

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Fee

University Application Fee

$60

Opens

Aug 1, 2026

Official page · apply.ncat.edu

Program AppApplication

Dates

Dates TBA

BFA Professional Theatre · ncat.edu

Post-Enrollment Audition and Interview 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.

No audition and interview is required for the initial application. This is an internal program gate students complete after enrolling at the university.Gateway source

Monologues

Two or More Contrasting Pieces

Qualifying audition must be at least 10 minutes long

Select pieces from comedy, drama, tragedy, song, and dance

Academic advisor and performance faculty approval required before the qualifying semester

Passing average is 80%

Additional Materials

Transcript (Required)

Official high school transcript sent by postal mail or an electronic transcript service

Include the senior-year course schedule if it is not already listed on the transcript

Scores / GPA (Conditional)

Standardized test scores are optional for first-year applicants with a weighted GPA of 2.8 or above

Applicants below a 2.8 weighted GPA must submit standardized test scores

BFA Professional Theatre · ncat.edu

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply through Common App or the NC A&T undergraduate online application

Submit only one university application per term; NC A&T processes the first application received

$60 non-refundable university application fee; official fee waivers accepted

Eligibility

First-year applicants with a weighted GPA of 2.8 or above may apply test optional

First-year applicants below a 2.8 weighted GPA must submit standardized test scores

Important Notes

Recommendation letters and personal essays are not required and will not be reviewed

Transfer Pathway

NC A&T's 2024-2025 Professional Theatre, BFA transfer guide maps NCCC theatre courses including Acting I and Stage Movement into the major. Transfer students should still expect the Acting option's post-enrollment qualifying audition/interview for BFA candidacy.

1034 · coursetransfer.northcarolina.edu

What's The Process

Audition Process

No pre-enrollment theatre audition or prescreen is listed for university admission

The Acting option uses a post-enrollment qualifying audition and interview for BFA candidacy

Audition Expectations

Qualifying audition must be at least 10 minutes long

Prepare two or more contrasting pieces selected from comedy, drama, tragedy, song, and dance

Academic advisor and performance faculty must approve selections before the qualifying semester

Passing average is 80%; an unsatisfactory qualifying performance must be repeated the following semester

Post-Enrollment

Qualifying audition occurs in the second or third semester of residency at a time assigned by the Theatre Arts Program Director

Acting students complete annual jury evaluations based on production activity and academic progress

Acting students audition for all main stage productions and the Richard B. Harrison Players

Scholarship Info

Available Scholarships

Donald Eugene Coffey Scholarship Fund

Eric Raye Wooten Memorial Scholarship

Limited out-of-state tuition waivers available

Small departmental scholarships from the Theatre Arts Program

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA

3.61

Admit rate

50%

school-wide

Grad rate

57%

Enrollment

12.2K

Earnings

$44K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$6,813

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$21,543

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$28,519

Before aid

Average net price

$10,846

After aid

Cost Of Attendance · ncat.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

Acting option is part of NC A&T's NAST-accredited Theatre Arts Program

Theatre Arts is ranked No. 1 among HBCU theatre programs in North Carolina and No. 3 nationally among 34 HBCU theatre programs, according to HBCU-Colleges.com

Training

Acting curriculum requires Acting I and II with at least a B for BFA candidacy

Students complete annual progress reviews during jury hearings

Senior showcase performance serves as the culminating thesis project

Professional Development

Acting students audition for all main stage productions and the Richard B. Harrison Players

Students make professional auditions at two or more events such as NCTC, SETC, Irene Ryan, URTA, MFA programs, or professional theatre companies

Students serve as assistant director or stage manager for at least one major departmental or studio production

Updated Jul 25, 8:31 PM