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No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

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BFA Acting

On-Camera

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Selective

Training

7 semesters of on-camera acting training

Graduate as content creators — ready to write, direct, act in, and edit your own digital content

5 Screen Actors Guild (SAG) members on faculty

Specialized screen acting techniques and film production coursework

Performance & Productions

Cast in Capstone films and produce fully realized on-screen projects over four years

Notable Alumni

Kristin Chenoweth — Emmy Award winner (Pushing Daisies), recurring roles on The West Wing and Glee

Manchu Lakshmi — actress and TV presenter in Telugu cinema and American television

Professional Development

LA Senior Showcase with professional industry exposure

School Info

Snapshot

3.83

Avg GPA

77%

Admit Rate

school-wide

65%

Grad Rate

1.5K

Enrollment

$55K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$35,948

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$57,120

Before aid

Average Net Price

$22,857

After aid

Undergraduate Costs · okcu.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 6, 10:54 PM

Program Highlights

Training

7 semesters of on-camera acting training

Graduate as content creators — ready to write, direct, act in, and edit your own digital content

5 Screen Actors Guild (SAG) members on faculty

Specialized screen acting techniques and film production coursework

Performance & Productions

Cast in Capstone films and produce fully realized on-screen projects over four years

Notable Alumni

Kristin Chenoweth — Emmy Award winner (Pushing Daisies), recurring roles on The West Wing and Glee

Manchu Lakshmi — actress and TV presenter in Telugu cinema and American television

Professional Development

LA Senior Showcase with professional industry exposure

Program Highlights

Training

7 semesters of on-camera acting training

Graduate as content creators — ready to write, direct, act in, and edit your own digital content

5 Screen Actors Guild (SAG) members on faculty

Specialized screen acting techniques and film production coursework

Performance & Productions

Cast in Capstone films and produce fully realized on-screen projects over four years

Notable Alumni

Kristin Chenoweth — Emmy Award winner (Pushing Daisies), recurring roles on The West Wing and Glee

Manchu Lakshmi — actress and TV presenter in Telugu cinema and American television

Professional Development

LA Senior Showcase with professional industry exposure

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Fee

$55

Deadline

Fall 2027 Priority Competitive Scholarship Application DeadlineDec 15, 2026

Regular DecisionRolling

Admissions Overview · okcu.edu

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Admissions Auditions · okcu.edu

Audition Requirements

Monologues

Two Contrasting Contemporary Monologues (3 Minutes Total Maximum)

Memorized, from published plays

Choose age-appropriate contemporary material

Do not audition with monologues from musicals or classical material such as Shakespeare or Molière

Additional Materials

Theatre Resume

Bring a current theatre resume to the audition

Include your name on the resume

Headshot

Bring a recent headshot to the audition

Include your name on the headshot

Admissions Auditions · okcu.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply to Oklahoma City University before auditioning

Indicate interest in BFA Acting on the university application

Use the official Theatre Audition Request form for on-campus audition scheduling

What's The Process

Audition Process

OCU will attend the 2027 Chicago Unified Auditions; schedule through the official School of Theatre admissions page

On-campus auditions are scheduled through the Theatre Audition Request form

Contact: ocutheatreauditions@okcu.edu

Audition Expectations

On-campus auditions include a mandatory voice and movement improvisation session — bring clothes to move freely; no additional preparation is required

A short interview with the audition panel is included

Scholarship Info

Talent awards based on audition results

Competitive scholarship deadline: December 15

School Info

Snapshot

3.83

Avg GPA

77%

Admit Rate

school-wide

65%

Grad Rate

1.5K

Enrollment

$55K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$35,948

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$57,120

Before aid

Average Net Price

$22,857

After aid

Undergraduate Costs · okcu.edu College Scorecard

Training

7 semesters of on-camera acting training

Graduate as content creators — ready to write, direct, act in, and edit your own digital content

5 Screen Actors Guild (SAG) members on faculty

Specialized screen acting techniques and film production coursework

Performance & Productions

Cast in Capstone films and produce fully realized on-screen projects over four years

Notable Alumni

Kristin Chenoweth — Emmy Award winner (Pushing Daisies), recurring roles on The West Wing and Glee

Manchu Lakshmi — actress and TV presenter in Telugu cinema and American television

Professional Development

LA Senior Showcase with professional industry exposure

Updated Aug 6, 10:54 PM