Program
No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredIn-Person or VirtualUniversity App Required
Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
Audition Required
Interview Required
University App Required
Program Highlights
DEGREE FLEXIBILITY
•BA degree offers foundational musical theatre skills with room to explore
•Choose a focus area in acting, dance, or music within the musical theatre curriculum
•Smaller required credit load allows for additional majors or minors across the liberal arts
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 on campus
•State-of-the-art Arts Center and Performing Arts Center with concert hall and black box theatre
•All-Steinway School — access to world-class keyboard instruments for vocal coaching
FACULTY & INDUSTRY
•Working professional faculty with active industry connections
•Guest directors and artists offer masterclasses and new perspectives throughout the year
CAREER DEVELOPMENT
•Award-winning Career and Professional Development Center (CPDC) with regional and national employer partnerships
•Strong internship and apprenticeship placement record at professional theatres
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Taylor Puc — Off-Broadway debut in "The Office! A Musical Parody" at the Jerry Orbach Theater
•Sarah Chelli — starred in original musical "Local Singles" at the New Hazlett Theatre in Pittsburgh
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)
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 Mar 27, 12:04 AM
DEGREE FLEXIBILITY
•BA degree offers foundational musical theatre skills with room to explore
•Choose a focus area in acting, dance, or music within the musical theatre curriculum
•Smaller required credit load allows for additional majors or minors across the liberal arts
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 on campus
•State-of-the-art Arts Center and Performing Arts Center with concert hall and black box theatre
•All-Steinway School — access to world-class keyboard instruments for vocal coaching
FACULTY & INDUSTRY
•Working professional faculty with active industry connections
•Guest directors and artists offer masterclasses and new perspectives throughout the year
CAREER DEVELOPMENT
•Award-winning Career and Professional Development Center (CPDC) with regional and national employer partnerships
•Strong internship and apprenticeship placement record at professional theatres
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Taylor Puc — Off-Broadway debut in "The Office! A Musical Parody" at the Jerry Orbach Theater
•Sarah Chelli — starred in original musical "Local Singles" at the New Hazlett Theatre in Pittsburgh
Updated Mar 27, 12:04 AM
Academic School Information
3.78
Avg GPA (W)
80%
Admit Rate
69%
Grad Rate
1,492
Enrollment
$51,748
Earnings
10yr after
Tuition & Fees
$42,944
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$22,204
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.
Family Income $0 - $30k$15,143
Family Income $30k - $48k$13,436
Family Income $48k - $75k$17,823
Family Income $75k - $110k$21,993
Family Income $110k+$27,764
