North Carolina A&T State University
HBCUTest-Optional
Program
No PrescreenGateway AuditionGateway InterviewIn-Person OnlyUniversity App Required
Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
Gateway Audition
Gateway Interview
University App Required
Program Highlights
PROGRAM RECOGNITION
•NAST accredited since 1981 — one of the oldest accredited theatre programs among HBCUs
•First accredited BFA at an HBCU in North Carolina; second in the nation
•Ranked #1 theatre program among HBCUs in NC and #3 nationally out of 34 HBCU theatre programs
TRAINING & PERFORMANCE
•Senior showcase performance as culminating thesis project
•Required participation in main stage productions and the Richard B. Harrison Players
•Professional audition experience at SETC, URTA, Irene Ryan Competition, and more
•Must serve as Assistant Director or Stage Manager for at least one major production
STUDENT LIFE
•Richard B. Harrison Players — department's varsity theatre organization
•Alpha Psi Omega Theatre Honorary Society
Key Info
University AppApplication
Apply atCommon App
Apply atSchool Website
Deadlines
Early ActionNov 1, 2026
Regular DecisionFeb 1, 2027
Rolling
Fee
$60Waiver
Military fee waiver available for active service members and veterans
Audition Requirements
No audition required to apply. Students audition for the program after enrolling at the university.
Monologues
TWO OR MORE CONTRASTING PIECES
•Select from: comedy, drama, tragedy, and song and dance
•Total audition must be 10 minutes in length
•Minimum passing average of 80%
Additional Materials
REQUIRED MATERIALS
•Headshot and resume recommended for audition
•Official high school transcript (sent via postal mail or electronic service)
Good to Know
APPLICATION PROCESS
•Apply via Common App or NC A&T's online application portal
•$60 non-refundable application fee (waivers accepted: College Board, ACT, NACAC)
•Test optional for students with weighted GPA of 2.8 or above
•No personal essay or recommendation letters required
What's The Process
AUDITION FORMAT
•10-minute in-person acting audition and interview
•Minimum passing average of 80% required
AFTER ADMISSION
•Qualifying audition held in 2nd or 3rd semester to continue in the BFA program
•Annual faculty evaluation during jury hearings
•All Acting students must 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 number of out-of-state tuition waivers available
•Small departmental scholarships from the Theatre Arts Program
Program info updated Mar 23, 12:59 AM
PROGRAM RECOGNITION
•NAST accredited since 1981 — one of the oldest accredited theatre programs among HBCUs
•First accredited BFA at an HBCU in North Carolina; second in the nation
•Ranked #1 theatre program among HBCUs in NC and #3 nationally out of 34 HBCU theatre programs
TRAINING & PERFORMANCE
•Senior showcase performance as culminating thesis project
•Required participation in main stage productions and the Richard B. Harrison Players
•Professional audition experience at SETC, URTA, Irene Ryan Competition, and more
•Must serve as Assistant Director or Stage Manager for at least one major production
STUDENT LIFE
•Richard B. Harrison Players — department's varsity theatre organization
•Alpha Psi Omega Theatre Honorary Society
Updated Mar 23, 12:59 AM
Academic School Information
3.61
Avg GPA
50%
Admit Rate
56%
Grad Rate
12,182
Enrollment
$44,440
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$6,813
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$20,673
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$10,846
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$8,223
Family Income $30k - $48k$9,462
Family Income $48k - $75k$11,973
Family Income $75k - $110k$16,454
Family Income $110k+$17,311
