Public school5.9K
Program
BFA Musical Theatre
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No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App RequiredAudition format
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BFA Musical Theatre
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Program snapshot
Admissions
No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App RequiredAudition format
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BFA Musical Theatre
Program snapshot
Admissions
No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App RequiredAudition format
In-Person or VirtualPROGRAM RECOGNITION
•One of only three SUNY institutions offering a BFA in Musical Theatre
•Musical Theatre is the only major in the Performing Arts Department — all productions and resources are dedicated to MT students
•Housed in the renovated Dowd Fine Arts Center ($22 million renovation in 2014)
TRAINING
•Seven semesters of ballet training
•Private voice instruction with a dedicated teacher
•Comprehensive curriculum in acting, spoken voice, theatre history, jazz dance, tap dance, and theatre dance
•124-credit intensive studio program
•Small class sizes foster meaningful mentorship and a tight-knit artistic community
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
•Industry showcase in New York City for seniors and alumni
•Full year of performance opportunities including mainstage musicals, classic and contemporary plays, student-directed projects, and cabaret-style showcases
•Approximately 20 faculty and staff members across acting, ballet, piano, voice, and technical theatre
FACILITIES
•400-seat mainstage theater, intimate recital hall, flexible black-box space, dedicated dance studio, and ample rehearsal and practice rooms
Academic info
Snapshot
3.48
Avg GPA (W)
60%
Admit Rate
school-wide
68%
Grad Rate
5.9K
Enrollment
$60K
Earnings
10yr after
Costs & Aid
Average Annual Cost
$22,345
after typical aid
In-State Tuition
$8,874
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$18,784
before aid
Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.
$0-30k$12,550
$30-48k$16,453
$48-75k$20,102
$75-110k$21,636
$110k+$25,853
Program info updated Apr 27, 5:47 PM
Program Highlights
PROGRAM RECOGNITION
•One of only three SUNY institutions offering a BFA in Musical Theatre
•Musical Theatre is the only major in the Performing Arts Department — all productions and resources are dedicated to MT students
•Housed in the renovated Dowd Fine Arts Center ($22 million renovation in 2014)
TRAINING
•Seven semesters of ballet training
•Private voice instruction with a dedicated teacher
•Comprehensive curriculum in acting, spoken voice, theatre history, jazz dance, tap dance, and theatre dance
•124-credit intensive studio program
•Small class sizes foster meaningful mentorship and a tight-knit artistic community
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
•Industry showcase in New York City for seniors and alumni
•Full year of performance opportunities including mainstage musicals, classic and contemporary plays, student-directed projects, and cabaret-style showcases
•Approximately 20 faculty and staff members across acting, ballet, piano, voice, and technical theatre
FACILITIES
•400-seat mainstage theater, intimate recital hall, flexible black-box space, dedicated dance studio, and ample rehearsal and practice rooms
PROGRAM RECOGNITION
•One of only three SUNY institutions offering a BFA in Musical Theatre
•Musical Theatre is the only major in the Performing Arts Department — all productions and resources are dedicated to MT students
•Housed in the renovated Dowd Fine Arts Center ($22 million renovation in 2014)
TRAINING
•Seven semesters of ballet training
•Private voice instruction with a dedicated teacher
•Comprehensive curriculum in acting, spoken voice, theatre history, jazz dance, tap dance, and theatre dance
•124-credit intensive studio program
•Small class sizes foster meaningful mentorship and a tight-knit artistic community
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
•Industry showcase in New York City for seniors and alumni
•Full year of performance opportunities including mainstage musicals, classic and contemporary plays, student-directed projects, and cabaret-style showcases
•Approximately 20 faculty and staff members across acting, ballet, piano, voice, and technical theatre
FACILITIES
•400-seat mainstage theater, intimate recital hall, flexible black-box space, dedicated dance studio, and ample rehearsal and practice rooms
Updated Apr 27, 5:47 PM
