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BFA Musical Theatre
Program snapshot
Admissions
No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App RequiredAudition format
In-Person or VirtualProgram Recognition
•NAST accredited — one of only 150 programs in the U.S.
•Designated Center of Excellence in the Arts by the University of Louisiana System
Training
•Intensive conservatory-style training in acting, singing, and dance
•4-6 full stage productions per semester including musicals, straight plays, and dance concerts
•Small cohorts with personalized attention from 15 faculty members
Professional Development
•Summer dinner theatre productions
•Industry connections and career-ready portfolio building
•Located in historic Natchitoches, LA — filming location of Steel Magnolias
Facilities
•1,400-seat proscenium stage (A.A. Fredericks Auditorium)
•125-seat thrust stage (Theatre West)
•60-75 seat black box theatre (The Wann Theatre)
Academic info
Snapshot
93%
Admit Rate
school-wide
44%
Grad Rate
5.5K
Enrollment
$47K
Earnings
10yr after
Costs & Aid
Average Annual Cost
$13,606
after typical aid
In-State Tuition
$8,864
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$19,652
before aid
Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.
$0-30k$11,693
$30-48k$12,261
$48-75k$12,549
$75-110k$17,777
$110k+$19,077
Program info updated Apr 27, 11:11 PM
Program Highlights
Program Recognition
•NAST accredited — one of only 150 programs in the U.S.
•Designated Center of Excellence in the Arts by the University of Louisiana System
Training
•Intensive conservatory-style training in acting, singing, and dance
•4-6 full stage productions per semester including musicals, straight plays, and dance concerts
•Small cohorts with personalized attention from 15 faculty members
Professional Development
•Summer dinner theatre productions
•Industry connections and career-ready portfolio building
•Located in historic Natchitoches, LA — filming location of Steel Magnolias
Facilities
•1,400-seat proscenium stage (A.A. Fredericks Auditorium)
•125-seat thrust stage (Theatre West)
•60-75 seat black box theatre (The Wann Theatre)
Program Recognition
•NAST accredited — one of only 150 programs in the U.S.
•Designated Center of Excellence in the Arts by the University of Louisiana System
Training
•Intensive conservatory-style training in acting, singing, and dance
•4-6 full stage productions per semester including musicals, straight plays, and dance concerts
•Small cohorts with personalized attention from 15 faculty members
Professional Development
•Summer dinner theatre productions
•Industry connections and career-ready portfolio building
•Located in historic Natchitoches, LA — filming location of Steel Magnolias
Facilities
•1,400-seat proscenium stage (A.A. Fredericks Auditorium)
•125-seat thrust stage (Theatre West)
•60-75 seat black box theatre (The Wann Theatre)
Updated Apr 27, 11:11 PM
