North Dakota State University
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Program
No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewIn-Person or VirtualUniversity App Required
Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
Audition Required
No Interview
University App Required
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 & PRODUCTIONS
•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 & ENVIRONMENT
•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
Program AppApplication
Audition
Scholarship Application DeadlineApr 15, 2026
Audition Requirements
Songs
ONE SONG, 1 min max
•From a recognized musical
•Should showcase your vocal range and acting ability
Monologues
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 Associate Professor Tiffany Fier
LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION (at least one required)
•Submit via email with other application materials
TRANSCRIPT
•Unofficial copy of high school transcript required
Good to Know
ENROLLMENT
•Fall enrollment
•Rolling university admissions — no application fee for domestic students
DEGREE 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 FORMAT
•Virtual or in-person audition required for BFA admission and scholarship consideration
•Self-tape or in-person — student's preference
ADMISSION PROCESS
•Apply to the university first through the Office of Admission
•Contact Associate Professor Tiffany Fier at tiffany.fier@ndsu.edu to schedule audition
•BFA admission granted by faculty permission after audition
SCHOLARSHIP AUDITION
•Complete the online scholarship application form
•Audition contact: tiffany.fier@ndsu.edu
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 Associate Professor Tiffany Fier: unofficial HS transcript, resume, and at least one letter of recommendation
DEADLINE
•April 15, 2026
•All theatre scholarships contingent on acceptance to NDSU
Program info updated Mar 24, 12:37 AM
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 & PRODUCTIONS
•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 & ENVIRONMENT
•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 Mar 24, 12:37 AM
Academic School Information
3.52
Avg GPA (W)
95%
Admit Rate
64%
Grad Rate
9,471
Enrollment
$62,203
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$11,110
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$15,764
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$15,543
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$9,370
Family Income $30k - $48k$11,343
Family Income $48k - $75k$11,923
Family Income $75k - $110k$16,082
Family Income $110k+$18,856
