Seton Hill University
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Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
Audition Required
Interview Required
In-Person or Virtual
University App Required
Program Highlights
DEGREE FLEXIBILITY
•BA degree offers foundational musical theatre skills
•Choose a focus area: acting, dance, or music
•Smaller required credit load allows for additional majors or minors
PRODUCTIONS & PERFORMANCE
•Three full-length theatre productions, two dance concerts, and studio productions annually
•First-year students encouraged to audition from their very first week
•State-of-the-art Arts Center and Performing Arts Center
FACULTY & INDUSTRY
•Working professional faculty with industry connections
•Guest directors and artists offer masterclasses
CAREER DEVELOPMENT
•Award-winning Career and Professional Development Center (CPDC)
•Strong internship and apprenticeship placement record
Key Info
Program AppApplication
Auditions
Immersive Arts Day & Auditions/Interviews (Campus)Jan 24, 2026
Auditions/Interviews (Campus)Feb 16, 2026
Immersive Arts Day for Juniors & Auditions/Interviews (Campus)Mar 21, 2026
Audition Requirements
Songs
ONE SONG SELECTION FROM A MUSICAL
•Preferably contrasting tone with monologue (comic song if monologue is serious, ballad if monologue is comic)
•Must bring clearly marked sheet music in the correct key
•Live accompanist provided for in-person auditions
Monologues
ONE MONOLOGUE FROM A FULL-LENGTH PLAY
•All selections must be memorized
•Part of a two-piece audition (contrasting with song selection)
Wildcard / Special Skill
N/A
Submission Specifications
•Record in landscape orientation
•Use your phone's best camera (rear-facing recommended)
•Ensure well-lit area
•Neutral background — plain wall or clean, organized space
•Post as unlisted YouTube video
Good to Know
ENROLLMENT
•Rolling admissions — apply online for free any time
BA VS BFA
•BA offers foundational skills plus your choice of a focus in acting, dance, or music
•BFA provides more comprehensive training
SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY
•Completing the audition makes you eligible for Visual & Performing Arts scholarships
What's The Process
AUDITION FORMAT
•Prepare two contrasting memorized pieces, each about 1.5-2 minutes long
•Audition in person on campus or submit a video online
•Interview with theatre & dance faculty immediately following audition
VIDEO SUBMISSIONS
•Same requirements as in-person
•Record in landscape orientation with neutral background
•Post as unlisted YouTube video and submit link via Audition Request Form
Scholarship Info
•Visual & Performing Arts scholarships available
•Must complete audition process to be eligible
Program info updated 4 days ago
Academic School Information
3.78
Avg GPA (W)
76%
Admit Rate
71%
Grad Rate
1,581
Enrollment
$51,748
Earnings
10yr after
Tuition & Fees
$41,414
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$22,558
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$14,651
Family Income $30k - $48k$15,307
Family Income $48k - $75k$18,474
Family Income $75k - $110k$22,424
Family Income $110k+$28,577
