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Admissions

Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredScholarship InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredScholarship InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

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Theatre

Composition & music studies

Dance

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BFA Acting

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredScholarship InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Training

Conservatory approach to acting within a university setting

Integrated training in performance, voice, and movement

Preparation for work across all performance mediums — stage, film, performance art, physical theatre, dance, and community arts

Incorporates entrepreneurial education for self-creating artists

Professional Development

Four mainstage and studio productions annually

Direct faculty interaction from first year

Internship opportunities with professional theatre and film companies

Experience in peer-directed works

Facilities

520-seat Vivia Nail Locke Theater (proscenium) in Seretean Center for the Performing Arts

75-seat Jerry L. Davis Studio Theater for student-directed productions

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.59

Admit rate

75%

school-wide

Grad rate

68%

Enrollment

21.8K

Earnings

$57K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$13,920

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$29,440

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$33,700

Before aid

Average net price

$17,447

After aid

In State On Campus · go.okstate.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated 6d ago

Program Highlights

Training

Conservatory approach to acting within a university setting

Integrated training in performance, voice, and movement

Preparation for work across all performance mediums — stage, film, performance art, physical theatre, dance, and community arts

Incorporates entrepreneurial education for self-creating artists

Professional Development

Four mainstage and studio productions annually

Direct faculty interaction from first year

Internship opportunities with professional theatre and film companies

Experience in peer-directed works

Facilities

520-seat Vivia Nail Locke Theater (proscenium) in Seretean Center for the Performing Arts

75-seat Jerry L. Davis Studio Theater for student-directed productions

Program Highlights

Training

Conservatory approach to acting within a university setting

Integrated training in performance, voice, and movement

Preparation for work across all performance mediums — stage, film, performance art, physical theatre, dance, and community arts

Incorporates entrepreneurial education for self-creating artists

Professional Development

Four mainstage and studio productions annually

Direct faculty interaction from first year

Internship opportunities with professional theatre and film companies

Experience in peer-directed works

Facilities

520-seat Vivia Nail Locke Theater (proscenium) in Seretean Center for the Performing Arts

75-seat Jerry L. Davis Studio Theater for student-directed productions

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

University AppApplication

Apply

Common App School Website

Fee

$50

Deadline

PriorityFeb 1, 2027

Regular DecisionRolling

Dates Deadlines · go.okstate.edu

Program AppApplication

Auditions

Prospective Student Scholarship Day

Jan 20, 2027Feb 10, 2027

Prospective Student Scholarship Day · cas.okstate.edu

Prescreen Requirements

Optional interview for scholarship consideration only; it is not required for program admission.

Monologues

Two Contrasting Contemporary Monologues, 120 Sec Max Each

Each individual video should not exceed 120 seconds including introduction

Monologues should be contrasting in style, tone, or genre

Optional Classical Monologue

You may submit an additional classical monologue

Should not exceed 120 seconds including introduction

Additional Materials

Optional Musical Theatre Song

You may submit a 45-60 second musical theatre song

Audition BFA Degrees · cas.okstate.edu

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply to OSU via Common App or school website

Complete the Theatre Student Interest Form to express interest in BFA audition

Digital prescreen submission required

What's The Process

Audition Process

Complete the Theatre Student Interest Form to begin the audition process

Prescreen video submission steps are emailed after you complete the form

You must have applied to OSU before your prescreen will be processed

Contact Joan Korte, Director of Performance, at joan.korte@okstate.edu or 405-744-6094 for questions

Scholarship Info

Departmental scholarships available to incoming and transfer theatre students and to registered full-time theatre majors. Separate Prospective Student Scholarship Days held for scholarship consideration.

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.59

Admit rate

75%

school-wide

Grad rate

68%

Enrollment

21.8K

Earnings

$57K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$13,920

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$29,440

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$33,700

Before aid

Average net price

$17,447

After aid

In State On Campus · go.okstate.edu College Scorecard

Training

Conservatory approach to acting within a university setting

Integrated training in performance, voice, and movement

Preparation for work across all performance mediums — stage, film, performance art, physical theatre, dance, and community arts

Incorporates entrepreneurial education for self-creating artists

Professional Development

Four mainstage and studio productions annually

Direct faculty interaction from first year

Internship opportunities with professional theatre and film companies

Experience in peer-directed works

Facilities

520-seat Vivia Nail Locke Theater (proscenium) in Seretean Center for the Performing Arts

75-seat Jerry L. Davis Studio Theater for student-directed productions

Updated 6d ago

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