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Oral Roberts University

Tulsa, OK

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Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

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Theatre

Dance

Music performance

Music education

Composition & music studies

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BFA Theatre

Performance

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Faith Integration

Spirit-empowered, Christ-centered artistic development

Faculty who are faith-grounded theatre professionals

Training

Advanced training in acting, movement, and voice

Preparation for careers in stage, film, and television

Scene work, performance labs, and main stage productions

Student Life

Alpha Psi Omega national honorary theatre society

Current students and alumni have appeared on Broadway, film, television, and in major theaters across the country

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.53

Admit rate

99%

school-wide

Grad rate

57%

Enrollment

3.5K

Earnings

$47K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$38,430

Before aid

Average net price

$25,365

After aid

Undergraduate Tuition And Fin Aid Detailed · oru.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 5, 7:25 PM

Program Highlights

Faith Integration

Spirit-empowered, Christ-centered artistic development

Faculty who are faith-grounded theatre professionals

Training

Advanced training in acting, movement, and voice

Preparation for careers in stage, film, and television

Scene work, performance labs, and main stage productions

Student Life

Alpha Psi Omega national honorary theatre society

Current students and alumni have appeared on Broadway, film, television, and in major theaters across the country

Program Highlights

Faith Integration

Spirit-empowered, Christ-centered artistic development

Faculty who are faith-grounded theatre professionals

Training

Advanced training in acting, movement, and voice

Preparation for careers in stage, film, and television

Scene work, performance labs, and main stage productions

Student Life

Alpha Psi Omega national honorary theatre society

Current students and alumni have appeared on Broadway, film, television, and in major theaters across the country

Key Info

Enrollment Term

University AppApplication

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Common App School Website

Deadline

Undergraduate DeadlineNov 1, 2026

Apply · oru.edu

Program AppApplication

Audition

OR — Recorded Video Audition

Video audition submission (rolling — ORU Talent Audition Submission Form)Rolling

View · forms.oru.edu

Audition Requirements

These requirements are from the Fall 2026 entry cycle. Fall 2027 requirements are typically posted between August and October and usually change only slightly — confirm on the official source before submitting.

Monologues

Monologue Audition

Option A: two 60-second monologues, one comedic and one dramatic

Option B: one 60-second monologue plus 32 bars of a musical theatre song

Guidelines

Accompaniment required for song; no a cappella

Introduce yourself and state piece titles at the beginning

View · forms.oru.edu

Good to Know

Enrollment

On-campus and ORU Flex study options

Admission Pathway

ORU admission does not guarantee admission to the BFA Theatre program

After university admission, submit the ORU Talent Audition Submission Form with Theatre Performance audition materials

Program Requirements

ORU is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

What's The Process

Program Admission Audition

Theatre Performance applicants submit ORU's Talent Audition Submission Form for program admission

Video submissions are accepted; in-person auditions may be scheduled when faculty are available

Submit two 60-second monologues, one comedic and one dramatic, or one 60-second monologue plus 32 bars of a musical theatre song

Introduce yourself and your intended major at the beginning of the video

Contact: admissions@oru.edu or 918.495.6518

Scholarship Info

Talent Scholarships

Arts & Media Quest lists auditions for theatre program admission and talent scholarships

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.53

Admit rate

99%

school-wide

Grad rate

57%

Enrollment

3.5K

Earnings

$47K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$38,430

Before aid

Average net price

$25,365

After aid

Undergraduate Tuition And Fin Aid Detailed · oru.edu College Scorecard

Faith Integration

Spirit-empowered, Christ-centered artistic development

Faculty who are faith-grounded theatre professionals

Training

Advanced training in acting, movement, and voice

Preparation for careers in stage, film, and television

Scene work, performance labs, and main stage productions

Student Life

Alpha Psi Omega national honorary theatre society

Current students and alumni have appeared on Broadway, film, television, and in major theaters across the country

Updated Aug 5, 7:25 PM

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