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BFA Musical Theatre
Program snapshot
Admissions
No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App RequiredAudition format
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Study AbroadPROGRAM RECOGNITION
•One of only two BFA Musical Theatre programs in Arkansas
•Housed in the Department of Theatre Arts within the School of Performing Arts
•NAST (National Association of Schools of Theatre) accredited
TRAINING
•Cast in productions starting freshman year — no waiting for upper-level roles
•Musicals staged in Jones Performing Arts Center (JPAC)
•Smaller productions in Verser Theatre
•Training in acting, dance (ballet, jazz, modern, tap), and music
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Jacob Keith Watson — Broadway: The Phantom of the Opera, Amelie, Hello Dolly!, Carousel
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
•NYC Audition Intensive study trip
•Internships in Chicago and Disney College Program
•Touring opportunities in Italy
•Study abroad programs curated for performing arts
•Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (Region VI)
•NATS (National Association of Teachers in Singing) Competitions
Academic info
Snapshot
3.80
Avg GPA (W)
68%
Admit Rate
school-wide
66%
Grad Rate
1,602
Enrollment
$51,673
Earnings
10yr after
Costs & Aid
Average Annual Cost
$22,409
after typical aid
Tuition & Fees
$34,500
before aid
Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.
$0-30k$15,207
$30-48k$15,954
$48-75k$18,007
$75-110k$19,151
$110k+$26,281
Program info updated 3d ago
Program Highlights
PROGRAM RECOGNITION
•One of only two BFA Musical Theatre programs in Arkansas
•Housed in the Department of Theatre Arts within the School of Performing Arts
•NAST (National Association of Schools of Theatre) accredited
TRAINING
•Cast in productions starting freshman year — no waiting for upper-level roles
•Musicals staged in Jones Performing Arts Center (JPAC)
•Smaller productions in Verser Theatre
•Training in acting, dance (ballet, jazz, modern, tap), and music
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Jacob Keith Watson — Broadway: The Phantom of the Opera, Amelie, Hello Dolly!, Carousel
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
•NYC Audition Intensive study trip
•Internships in Chicago and Disney College Program
•Touring opportunities in Italy
•Study abroad programs curated for performing arts
•Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (Region VI)
•NATS (National Association of Teachers in Singing) Competitions
PROGRAM RECOGNITION
•One of only two BFA Musical Theatre programs in Arkansas
•Housed in the Department of Theatre Arts within the School of Performing Arts
•NAST (National Association of Schools of Theatre) accredited
TRAINING
•Cast in productions starting freshman year — no waiting for upper-level roles
•Musicals staged in Jones Performing Arts Center (JPAC)
•Smaller productions in Verser Theatre
•Training in acting, dance (ballet, jazz, modern, tap), and music
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Jacob Keith Watson — Broadway: The Phantom of the Opera, Amelie, Hello Dolly!, Carousel
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
•NYC Audition Intensive study trip
•Internships in Chicago and Disney College Program
•Touring opportunities in Italy
•Study abroad programs curated for performing arts
•Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (Region VI)
•NATS (National Association of Teachers in Singing) Competitions
Updated 3d ago
