Tarleton State University
Test-OptionalGreek Life
Program
No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewIn-Person OnlyUniversity App Required
Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
Scholarship Audition
No Interview
University App Required
Program Highlights
TRAINING APPROACH
•Performance opportunities from the first semester
•Cross-disciplinary training combining acting, voice, and dance
•NASM-accredited music program supports vocal training
PRODUCTIONS
•Full-scale spring musical production every year
•Past shows include West Side Story, Fiddler on the Roof, Sister Act, and Shrek the Musical
•Musical Theatre/Opera Workshop ensemble
ORGANIZATIONS
•Tarleton Players and Alpha Psi Omega theatre organizations
Key Info
University AppApplication
Apply atCommon App
Apply atapplytexas.org
Apply atSchool Website
Deadline
Rolling
Fee
$50Waiver
Good to Know
APPLICATION PROCESS
•Apply via Common App, ApplyTexas, or the Tarleton State website
•Rolling admissions — no specific deadline
•Test-optional admissions policy
•$50 application fee (waiver available)
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
•Must earn C or better in all theatre courses
•Review the Theatre Major Handbook for department policies
DEGREE OPTIONS
•Musical Theatre concentration also available through the BM Performance degree (music department)
What's The Process
AUDITION PROCESS
•Schedule a scholarship audition via the department online form
•Auditions are for scholarship consideration — not required for program admission
•Admitted via university application (Common App, ApplyTexas, or school website)
Scholarship Info
TALENT SCHOLARSHIPS
•Scholarship auditions available — schedule via the department audition form
•Visit tarleton.edu/scholarships for additional university scholarship opportunities
Program info updated 2h ago
TRAINING APPROACH
•Performance opportunities from the first semester
•Cross-disciplinary training combining acting, voice, and dance
•NASM-accredited music program supports vocal training
PRODUCTIONS
•Full-scale spring musical production every year
•Past shows include West Side Story, Fiddler on the Roof, Sister Act, and Shrek the Musical
•Musical Theatre/Opera Workshop ensemble
ORGANIZATIONS
•Tarleton Players and Alpha Psi Omega theatre organizations
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Academic School Information
3.28
Avg GPA (W)
90%
Admit Rate
50%
Grad Rate
12,673
Enrollment
$53,040
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$8,302
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$18,142
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$20,783
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$15,574
Family Income $30k - $48k$16,980
Family Income $48k - $75k$20,396
Family Income $75k - $110k$23,466
Family Income $110k+$24,076
