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No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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In-Person or Virtual

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BFA Theatre Arts

Musical Theatre

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BFA Theatre Arts

Musical Theatre

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No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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BFA Theatre Arts

Performance

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No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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BFA Theatre Arts

Design and Tech Theatre

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No PrescreenNo AuditionInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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BA/BS Theatre Arts

Theatre Generalist

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No PrescreenScholarship AuditionScholarship InterviewUniversity App Required

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BA/BS Theatre Arts

Design & Technology

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No PrescreenNo AuditionScholarship InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program Recognition

•NAST accredited (National Association of Schools of Theatre)

•94% of recent graduates employed or continuing education

•Colleges of Distinction honoree

•Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival recognition — production of Alabaster awarded eight national honors including Distinguished Production of a Play

Training

•Perform in Main Stage Productions and with The Newfangled Theatre Company

•Intensive training in acting, voice, movement, dance, and musical performance

•Courses include Acting the Song, Dance Styles for Theatre, and Advanced Voice

Facilities

•Askanase Auditorium, Studio Theatre, and Festival Concert Hall in Challey Hall

•Small class sizes with personalized faculty mentorship

•Possible to be cast on main-stage during first semester

School Info

Snapshot

3.52

Avg GPA (W)

95%

Admit Rate

school-wide

64%

Grad Rate

9.5K

Enrollment

$62K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$11,537

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$16,471

Before aid

Average Net Price

$15,543

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

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Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•NAST accredited (National Association of Schools of Theatre)

•94% of recent graduates employed or continuing education

•Colleges of Distinction honoree

•Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival recognition — production of Alabaster awarded eight national honors including Distinguished Production of a Play

Training

•Perform in Main Stage Productions and with The Newfangled Theatre Company

•Intensive training in acting, voice, movement, dance, and musical performance

•Courses include Acting the Song, Dance Styles for Theatre, and Advanced Voice

Facilities

•Askanase Auditorium, Studio Theatre, and Festival Concert Hall in Challey Hall

•Small class sizes with personalized faculty mentorship

•Possible to be cast on main-stage during first semester

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•NAST accredited (National Association of Schools of Theatre)

•94% of recent graduates employed or continuing education

•Colleges of Distinction honoree

•Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival recognition — production of Alabaster awarded eight national honors including Distinguished Production of a Play

Training

•Perform in Main Stage Productions and with The Newfangled Theatre Company

•Intensive training in acting, voice, movement, dance, and musical performance

•Courses include Acting the Song, Dance Styles for Theatre, and Advanced Voice

Facilities

•Askanase Auditorium, Studio Theatre, and Festival Concert Hall in Challey Hall

•Small class sizes with personalized faculty mentorship

•Possible to be cast on main-stage during first semester

Key Info

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Fee

International Fee

$35

Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

Program AppApplication

Audition

Scholarship Application DeadlineApr 15, 2026

Audition Requirements

Songs

Requirements

•One SONG, 1 min max

•From a recognized musical

•Should showcase your vocal range and acting ability

Monologues

Requirements

•One Contrasting MONOLOGUE, 1 min max

•Should contrast the style of your song selection

•From a published play

Additional Materials

Resume (Required)

•Submit via email to Department Head Robert Hubbard

Letter of Recommendation (at Least One Required)

•Submit via email with other application materials

Transcript

•Unofficial copy of high school transcript required

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Good to Know

Enrollment

•Fall enrollment

•Rolling university admissions — no application fee for domestic students

Program Requirements

•120 credits minimum

•Minimum grade of C required in all THEA and MUSC prefix courses

•Minimum grade of B required in music, dance, and performance courses

What's The Process

Audition Process

•Apply to the university first through the Office of Admission

•Contact Department Head Robert Hubbard at robert.hubbard@ndsu.edu to schedule audition

•BFA admission granted by faculty permission after audition

•Complete the online scholarship application form

•Audition contact: robert.hubbard@ndsu.edu

Audition Expectations

•Virtual or in-person audition required for BFA admission and scholarship consideration

•Self-tape or in-person — student's preference

Scholarship Info

Theatre Arts Scholarships

•Available for both performance and technical emphases

•Both in-person and virtual scholarship auditions accepted

•Criteria: financial need, talent/potential, seriousness of intent, scholastic record

Scholarship Application Requirements

•Complete the online scholarship application form

•Self-tape or in-person audition (one 1-minute song from a recognized musical + one contrasting 1-minute monologue)

•Submit via email to Department Head Robert Hubbard: unofficial HS transcript, resume, and at least one letter of recommendation

Deadline

•April 15, 2026

•All theatre scholarships contingent on acceptance to NDSU

School Info

Snapshot

3.52

Avg GPA (W)

95%

Admit Rate

school-wide

64%

Grad Rate

9.5K

Enrollment

$62K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$11,537

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$16,471

Before aid

Average Net Price

$15,543

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Program Recognition

•NAST accredited (National Association of Schools of Theatre)

•94% of recent graduates employed or continuing education

•Colleges of Distinction honoree

•Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival recognition — production of Alabaster awarded eight national honors including Distinguished Production of a Play

Training

•Perform in Main Stage Productions and with The Newfangled Theatre Company

•Intensive training in acting, voice, movement, dance, and musical performance

•Courses include Acting the Song, Dance Styles for Theatre, and Advanced Voice

Facilities

•Askanase Auditorium, Studio Theatre, and Festival Concert Hall in Challey Hall

•Small class sizes with personalized faculty mentorship

•Possible to be cast on main-stage during first semester

Updated 45m ago