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BA Music

Applied Vocal Performance

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BA Theatre and Screen Arts

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BA Theatre Arts

Musical Theatre

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BA Theatre Arts

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BA Theatre Arts

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BA Theatre Arts

Production Design

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BA Music

Applied Vocal Performance

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BA Music

Applied Instrumental Performance

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BA Music

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BA Music

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BA Music

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BA Music

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Teacher Prep

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Minor Music

Applied Vocal Performance

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Minor Music

Applied Instrumental Performance

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Minor Music

Worship Arts

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Minor Music

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Minor Songwriting

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Training

•Complete the BA Music core plus focused study in the selected emphasis.

School Info

Snapshot

3.61

Avg GPA (W)

63%

Admit Rate

school-wide

83%

Grad Rate

3.6K

Enrollment

$83K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$75,202

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$100,328

Before aid

Average Net Price

$58,098

After aid

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Program Highlights

Training

•Complete the BA Music core plus focused study in the selected emphasis.

Program Highlights

Training

•Complete the BA Music core plus focused study in the selected emphasis.

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Deadline

Early application deadlineNov 1, 2026

Early Decision IIRegular DecisionTransfer ApplicationJan 15, 2027

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Program AppApplication

Deadline

Fine Arts Application (Early Action/Early Decision)Nov 11, 2026

Fine Arts Application (Regular Decision/Transfer)Jan 27, 2027

Auditions

Live Audition Day - Early Action/Early Decision (virtual only)Oct 31, 2026

Live Audition Day - Early Action/Early Decision (virtual or in-person)Nov 14, 2026

Live Audition Day - Regular Decision (virtual only)Jan 16, 2027

Live Audition Day - Regular Decision (virtual or in-person)Jan 30, 2027

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Audition Requirements

•Music resume

•Performance portfolio: English or American art song; non-English art song or aria; one song of the applicant’s choice

•Two Fine Arts letters of recommendation

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Application Logistics

•Submit the Seaver College application and the Fine Arts supplemental application by the published Fine Arts deadline.

What's The Process

Audition Process

•Complete a live audition in person or via Zoom and submit recorded audition materials through the Pepperdine Application Portal.

•Complete the Music Fundamentals and Skills Assessment.

Scholarship Info

•Auditioning music applicants are automatically considered for Fine Arts division scholarships unless they opt out.

School Info

Snapshot

3.61

Avg GPA (W)

63%

Admit Rate

school-wide

83%

Grad Rate

3.6K

Enrollment

$83K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$75,202

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$100,328

Before aid

Average Net Price

$58,098

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Training

•Complete the BA Music core plus focused study in the selected emphasis.

Updated 1h ago