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Prescreen RequiredNo AuditionInternal InterviewUniversity App Required

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In-Person or Virtual

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Prescreen RequiredNo AuditionInternal InterviewUniversity App Required

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In-Person or Virtual

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SelectiveStudy Abroad

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BFA Theatre Technology and Design

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BA/BS Theatre and Entertainment Arts

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No PrescreenNo AuditionScholarship InterviewUniversity App Required

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25-40 StudentsStudy Abroad

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BFA Acting

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No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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SelectiveUnder 12 StudentsStudy Abroad

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BFA Musical Theatre

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Selective12-24 StudentsStudy Abroad

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BFA Theatre Technology and Design

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Prescreen RequiredNo AuditionInternal InterviewUniversity App Required

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BA/BS Dance

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No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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In-Person or Virtual

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Moderately Selective12-24 StudentsStudy Abroad

Training

•Specialized BFA in technology and design for theatre and entertainment

•Students choose one of six disciplines to study in depth

•Culminates in a capstone project resulting in a realized theatrical design

•120 total credits required with 75 credits in major coursework

Performance & Productions

•13-show season across mainstage, black box, and off-site venues

•Home to North Coast Dance Festival, North Coast Theatre Festival, and Superior Arts Youth Theatre

Notable Alumni

•Courtney Anderson Kelly '14 - freelance costume designer and wardrobe technician

•Kristen Priest '14 - worked with LA Opera, Disney Concert Hall, and FX Network

Professional Development

•BFA admittance occurs in sophomore year based on interview and portfolio submission

•Students begin in Theatre and Entertainment Arts foundation before declaring BFA

•Entertainment arts management training included

•Field studies, internship, and study abroad opportunities

School Info

Snapshot

3.33

Avg GPA (W)

84%

Admit Rate

school-wide

52%

Grad Rate

6.6K

Enrollment

$47K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$15,144

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$20,744

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$32,618

Before aid

Average Net Price

$14,085

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

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Program Highlights

Training

•Specialized BFA in technology and design for theatre and entertainment

•Students choose one of six disciplines to study in depth

•Culminates in a capstone project resulting in a realized theatrical design

•120 total credits required with 75 credits in major coursework

Performance & Productions

•13-show season across mainstage, black box, and off-site venues

•Home to North Coast Dance Festival, North Coast Theatre Festival, and Superior Arts Youth Theatre

Notable Alumni

•Courtney Anderson Kelly '14 - freelance costume designer and wardrobe technician

•Kristen Priest '14 - worked with LA Opera, Disney Concert Hall, and FX Network

Professional Development

•BFA admittance occurs in sophomore year based on interview and portfolio submission

•Students begin in Theatre and Entertainment Arts foundation before declaring BFA

•Entertainment arts management training included

•Field studies, internship, and study abroad opportunities

Program Highlights

Training

•Specialized BFA in technology and design for theatre and entertainment

•Students choose one of six disciplines to study in depth

•Culminates in a capstone project resulting in a realized theatrical design

•120 total credits required with 75 credits in major coursework

Performance & Productions

•13-show season across mainstage, black box, and off-site venues

•Home to North Coast Dance Festival, North Coast Theatre Festival, and Superior Arts Youth Theatre

Notable Alumni

•Courtney Anderson Kelly '14 - freelance costume designer and wardrobe technician

•Kristen Priest '14 - worked with LA Opera, Disney Concert Hall, and FX Network

Professional Development

•BFA admittance occurs in sophomore year based on interview and portfolio submission

•Students begin in Theatre and Entertainment Arts foundation before declaring BFA

•Entertainment arts management training included

•Field studies, internship, and study abroad opportunities

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2026

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Acceptd

Prescreen Requirements

This program has a required admission interview and a separate internal interview gate after enrollment. The gateway source documents the post-enrollment gate; admission requirement details may be separate.Gateway source

Wildcard / Special Skill (Optional)

•Optional Wild Card Video (not to exceed 3 minutes):

•Show personality or something about you - special skill, interesting story, passion speech, instrument you play, skit, hobby, day in your life, stand-up comedy, how-to video, etc.

Additional Materials

Resume

•Include relevant previous training in theatre and/or adjacent entertainment industries

•Include relevant previous experience in theatre and/or adjacent entertainment industries

•Include awards

Portfolio (Optional)

•May be submitted as one PDF file (preferred) or multiple PDF or JPEG files

•Total number of files may not exceed 25

•Include examples of design and/or technical work done in high school, community theatre, summer stock, or at other colleges/universities

•Present portfolio in an organized fashion

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Good to Know

Application Logistics

•Submit materials via Acceptd — no cost to applicant

•Must include ALL required materials to be considered

Admission Pathway

•Rolling admission for many programs

•Department covers the cost of your Acceptd application

Important Notes

•Applications must be submitted by January 1 for departmental scholarship consideration

•Scholarship offers sent no later than February 1

•Offers must be formally accepted by March 31

What's The Process

Audition Process

•Submit resume and optional portfolio via Acceptd, OR interview at a live event

•If attending an event that uses Acceptd or Submittable, no separate submission needed

•15-minute Zoom interview with faculty required following resume review when not attending a live event

•Be prepared to discuss your interest in the BFA Theatre Technology and Design program, resume, and any submitted portfolio materials

•Have hardcopy portfolio materials available for the interview

Post-Enrollment

•Current catalog states BFA admittance occurs in sophomore year based on interview and portfolio submission

•Once admitted into the BFA, students choose one of six technology/design disciplines

Scholarship Info

•Departmental scholarships awarded based on resume review and interview process

•Scholarship offers sent no later than February 1

•Offers must be formally accepted by March 31

School Info

Snapshot

3.33

Avg GPA (W)

84%

Admit Rate

school-wide

52%

Grad Rate

6.6K

Enrollment

$47K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$15,144

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$20,744

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$32,618

Before aid

Average Net Price

$14,085

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Training

•Specialized BFA in technology and design for theatre and entertainment

•Students choose one of six disciplines to study in depth

•Culminates in a capstone project resulting in a realized theatrical design

•120 total credits required with 75 credits in major coursework

Performance & Productions

•13-show season across mainstage, black box, and off-site venues

•Home to North Coast Dance Festival, North Coast Theatre Festival, and Superior Arts Youth Theatre

Notable Alumni

•Courtney Anderson Kelly '14 - freelance costume designer and wardrobe technician

•Kristen Priest '14 - worked with LA Opera, Disney Concert Hall, and FX Network

Professional Development

•BFA admittance occurs in sophomore year based on interview and portfolio submission

•Students begin in Theatre and Entertainment Arts foundation before declaring BFA

•Entertainment arts management training included

•Field studies, internship, and study abroad opportunities

Updated 1d ago