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Stephens College

Columbia, MO

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Prescreen RequiredNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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BFA Theatrical Costume Design & Production

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BFA Musical Theatre

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Moderately Selective12-24 Students

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MFA TV & Screenwriting

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BFA Theatre Design & Production

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BFA Interdisciplinary Theatre Studies

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BFA Theatrical Costume Design & Production

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BFA Acting for Stage & Screen

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No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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BFA Filmmaking

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No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Training

•Theatrical Costume Design & Production training pairs costume design with collaborative technical theatre and stage management work

•Significant opportunities to work with guest actors, directors, and designers

•Career preparation and personalized feedback from mentors begin in the first semester

Performance & Productions

•Varied production schedule across a wide range of styles and genres

•Numerous production opportunities to build a strong design portfolio

•Two intensive summers at Okoboji Summer Theatre (OST), owned and operated by Stephens since 1958

Notable Alumni

•Ashley Harrison - Costume designer for film, dance, and theatre; cutter/draper at Columbia Performing Arts Centre

•Cami Huebert - Instructor at University of Alabama; Utah Shakespeare Festival

Degree Flexibility

•Accelerated BFA program - three years/two summers (eight-semester program)

•Prepares graduates to go directly into the industry or to a competitive MFA program

School Info

Snapshot

3.27

Avg GPA

77%

Admit Rate

school-wide

43%

Grad Rate

391

Enrollment

$43K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$28,300

Before aid

Average Net Price

$23,459

After aid

College Scorecard

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Program Highlights

Training

•Theatrical Costume Design & Production training pairs costume design with collaborative technical theatre and stage management work

•Significant opportunities to work with guest actors, directors, and designers

•Career preparation and personalized feedback from mentors begin in the first semester

Performance & Productions

•Varied production schedule across a wide range of styles and genres

•Numerous production opportunities to build a strong design portfolio

•Two intensive summers at Okoboji Summer Theatre (OST), owned and operated by Stephens since 1958

Notable Alumni

•Ashley Harrison - Costume designer for film, dance, and theatre; cutter/draper at Columbia Performing Arts Centre

•Cami Huebert - Instructor at University of Alabama; Utah Shakespeare Festival

Degree Flexibility

•Accelerated BFA program - three years/two summers (eight-semester program)

•Prepares graduates to go directly into the industry or to a competitive MFA program

Program Highlights

Training

•Theatrical Costume Design & Production training pairs costume design with collaborative technical theatre and stage management work

•Significant opportunities to work with guest actors, directors, and designers

•Career preparation and personalized feedback from mentors begin in the first semester

Performance & Productions

•Varied production schedule across a wide range of styles and genres

•Numerous production opportunities to build a strong design portfolio

•Two intensive summers at Okoboji Summer Theatre (OST), owned and operated by Stephens since 1958

Notable Alumni

•Ashley Harrison - Costume designer for film, dance, and theatre; cutter/draper at Columbia Performing Arts Centre

•Cami Huebert - Instructor at University of Alabama; Utah Shakespeare Festival

Degree Flexibility

•Accelerated BFA program - three years/two summers (eight-semester program)

•Prepares graduates to go directly into the industry or to a competitive MFA program

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Deadline

Priority AdmissionFeb 1, 2027

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Acceptd

Fee

$35

Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

Prescreen Requirements

These requirements are from the Fall 2026 entry cycle. Fall 2027 requirements are typically posted between August and October and usually change only slightly — confirm on the official source before submitting.

Wildcard / Special Skill (Optional)

Wild Card (Optional)

Prompt

•Tell us about what inspires you to be a costume designer and why

Timing

•Duration: minimum of 30 seconds, maximum of 3 minutes

Recording

•Speak directly to the camera

•Does not require professional equipment; cellphone cameras or consumer cameras are fine

Content

•May share a special skill, story, instrument, or anything else you want Stephens to know

Additional Materials

Resume

•Required: upload a current resume

Portfolio

•Required: submit as a PDF, PowerPoint, or website link

•Suggested examples include artwork, photography, drawing, painting, drafting, production photos, figure drawings, costume sketches or renderings, concept statements or boards, and sewing or cutting samples

Statement of Purpose

•Required: describe where you see yourself in 10 years and why you want to pursue a career on stage or screen

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Good to Know

Application Logistics

•Submit portfolio and materials via Acceptd

•University application via Stephens College online application (free)

Eligibility

•Conservatory welcomes artists of all gender identities

•Acceptd lists Fall 2027 cohort applications as opening in August

Admission Pathway

•Applications without portfolio automatically considered for Interdisciplinary Theatre Studies BFA

Important Notes

•Submit FAFSA to Stephens College (code 002512)

•FAFSA priority filing date: February 1

What's The Process

Portfolio Review

•Portfolio review is required for the BFA Theatrical Costume Design & Production program

•Stephens may also request a virtual interview

•Applications received without an accompanying portfolio are automatically considered for the Interdisciplinary Theatre Studies BFA

Contact

•performingarts@stephens.edu for portfolio requirements or submission questions

•Acceptd Help Desk for technical questions

Scholarship Info

•All applicants are automatically considered for talent award scholarships

•The Promise Program provides up to four years of tuition funding for eligible full-time students whose adjusted family income does not exceed $75,000 annually

School Info

Snapshot

3.27

Avg GPA

77%

Admit Rate

school-wide

43%

Grad Rate

391

Enrollment

$43K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$28,300

Before aid

Average Net Price

$23,459

After aid

College Scorecard

Training

•Theatrical Costume Design & Production training pairs costume design with collaborative technical theatre and stage management work

•Significant opportunities to work with guest actors, directors, and designers

•Career preparation and personalized feedback from mentors begin in the first semester

Performance & Productions

•Varied production schedule across a wide range of styles and genres

•Numerous production opportunities to build a strong design portfolio

•Two intensive summers at Okoboji Summer Theatre (OST), owned and operated by Stephens since 1958

Notable Alumni

•Ashley Harrison - Costume designer for film, dance, and theatre; cutter/draper at Columbia Performing Arts Centre

•Cami Huebert - Instructor at University of Alabama; Utah Shakespeare Festival

Degree Flexibility

•Accelerated BFA program - three years/two summers (eight-semester program)

•Prepares graduates to go directly into the industry or to a competitive MFA program

Updated 1d ago