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Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
Audition Required
Interview Required
In-Person or Virtual
Moderately Selective
25-40 Students
University App Required
Program Highlights
TRAINING
•Fundamental skills in acting, voice, and movement through a concentrated core of classes
•Classes in stage combat, dance, dialects, musical theatre, Shakespeare, dramatic realism, sit-coms, and more
PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES
•Freshmen can be cast in shows and have performed leads in Mainstage season
•Partners with 2-3 other schools for January showcase in New York City for casting directors and agents
•Integration of theatre and film ensures skills for both stage and screen
SCHOLARSHIPS
•Upton-Cantú Scholarship awarded yearly to a BFA Acting student
Key Info
University AppApplication
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Deadlines
ScholarshipJan 10, 2026
PriorityFeb 1, 2026
Fee
$75Waiver
Program AppApplication
Audition
Spring Open House Audition (Oxford, MS)Feb 27, 2026
Audition Requirements
Monologues
CHOOSE ONE OPTION
ACTING ONLY
•Two contrasting monologues, no longer than 90 seconds each
•Monologues should be from a published play or film
•Should contrast each other (e.g., one comedic and one dramatic)
ACTING & SINGING
•One monologue, no longer than 90 seconds
•Monologue should be from a published play or film
Songs
ONE SONG, no longer than 32 bars (if choosing Acting & Singing option)
•Song should be from a Broadway musical
•Bring backing track on your phone
•Virtual auditioners must play backing track themselves
Wildcard / Special Skill
N/A
Good to Know
ADMISSION
•Must successfully complete an audition prior to enrollment
•Auditions held during Fall and Spring Open Houses in Oxford, MS
•Virtual auditions available (must notify department in advance)
ENROLLMENT
•Students audition the spring prior to first year or the weekend prior to first fall semester
What's The Process
AUDITION FORMAT
•Choose Acting Only (two monologues) or Acting & Singing (one monologue + one song)
•Brief interview portion with faculty follows the audition
VIRTUAL OPTION
•Available for students unable to attend Open House — must notify department in advance
•Follow same guidelines as in-person auditions
•Virtual auditioners receive further details during audition week
Scholarship Info
THEATRE MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS
•Up to 25 awarded annually based on auditions
•Must be a theatre major in good academic standing
NAMED SCHOLARSHIPS
•Upton-Cantú Scholarship — merit-based, awarded yearly to a BFA Acting student
•Patricia Tarr Leavitt Scholarship — for Mississippi residents pursuing BA or BFA in Theatre & Film
Program info updated 1 week ago
Academic School Information
3.50
Avg GPA (W)
98%
Admit Rate
68%
Grad Rate
18,995
Enrollment
$50,994
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$9,412
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$26,980
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$13,164
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.
Annual Cost by Family Income
Family Income $0 - $30k$8,030
Family Income $30k - $48k$9,213
Family Income $48k - $75k$15,525
Family Income $75k - $110k$19,319
Family Income $110k+$20,769
