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Providence College

Providence, RI

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No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

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BA Music

Musical Theatre

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Training

The published Musical Theatre plan combines the four-semester music-theory and lab sequence with Introduction to Acting, Voice and Diction, American Musical Theatre, a dance elective, and Advanced Analysis and Performance

Students continue applied lessons and ensemble participation throughout the plan, then complete a senior recital

Performance & Productions

The curriculum joins music, acting, and dance rather than treating musical theatre as a performance-only add-on

Department offerings include Opera Workshop, choral and instrumental ensembles, studio recitals, master classes, and musical-theatre workshops

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.54

Admit rate

51%

school-wide

Grad rate

86%

Enrollment

4.2K

Earnings

$87K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$68,480

Before aid

Average net price

$48,523

After aid

Tuition · bursar.providence.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Sep 11, 7:50 PM

Program Highlights

Training

Students continue applied lessons and ensemble participation throughout the plan, then complete a senior recital

Performance & Productions

The curriculum joins music, acting, and dance rather than treating musical theatre as a performance-only add-on

Department offerings include Opera Workshop, choral and instrumental ensembles, studio recitals, master classes, and musical-theatre workshops

Program Highlights

Training

Students continue applied lessons and ensemble participation throughout the plan, then complete a senior recital

Performance & Productions

The curriculum joins music, acting, and dance rather than treating musical theatre as a performance-only add-on

Department offerings include Opera Workshop, choral and instrumental ensembles, studio recitals, master classes, and musical-theatre workshops

Key Info

Enrollment Term

University AppApplication

Apply

Common App School Website

Fee

$70

Deadline

First-year applicants

Early application deadlineNov 1, 2026

Early Decision IIRegular DecisionJan 15, 2027

Transfer applicants

Fall Transfer Priority DeadlineApr 1, 2027

Fall TransferJun 1, 2027

Deadlines · admission.providence.edu

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Dates

Dates TBA

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Prospective Students · music.providence.edu

Scholarship Audition Requirements

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

Songs

Two Memorized Songs

One upbeat Broadway selection

One slow ballad

Prospective Students · music.providence.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Application Process

Apply through the Common Application and register separately only when seeking the music scholarship

The Musical Theatre concentration is available through either the Music or Theatre major

What's The Process

Major Declaration

Providence College admission is required before declaring a Music Department major

Students admitted to Providence may pursue the major without a department audition

Scholarship Audition

The Class of 2030 audition registration is closed

Auditioning is required only for Gail Himrod, O.P. Music Scholarship consideration

Scholarship Info

Gail Himrod, O.P. Music Scholarship

Six scholarships are available for incoming music majors

Current published award: $25,000 per year for four years

Department audition is required for scholarship consideration

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.54

Admit rate

51%

school-wide

Grad rate

86%

Enrollment

4.2K

Earnings

$87K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$68,480

Before aid

Average net price

$48,523

After aid

Tuition · bursar.providence.edu College Scorecard

Training

Students continue applied lessons and ensemble participation throughout the plan, then complete a senior recital

Performance & Productions

The curriculum joins music, acting, and dance rather than treating musical theatre as a performance-only add-on

Department offerings include Opera Workshop, choral and instrumental ensembles, studio recitals, master classes, and musical-theatre workshops

Updated Sep 11, 7:50 PM