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Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

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Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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BFA Theatre

Musical Theatre

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Training

Performance opportunities from the first semester

Cross-disciplinary training combining acting, voice, and dance

NASM-accredited music program supports vocal training

Performance & 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

Professional Development

Tarleton Players and Alpha Psi Omega theatre organizations

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.28

Admit rate

90%

school-wide

Grad rate

48%

Enrollment

12.7K

Earnings

$53K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$10,181

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$23,021

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$28,116

Before aid

Average net price

$20,783

After aid

Undergraduate · tarleton.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 20, 11:13 PM

Program Highlights

Training

Performance opportunities from the first semester

Cross-disciplinary training combining acting, voice, and dance

NASM-accredited music program supports vocal training

Performance & 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

Professional Development

Tarleton Players and Alpha Psi Omega theatre organizations

Program Highlights

Training

Performance opportunities from the first semester

Cross-disciplinary training combining acting, voice, and dance

NASM-accredited music program supports vocal training

Performance & 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

Professional Development

Tarleton Players and Alpha Psi Omega theatre organizations

Key Info

Enrollment Term

University AppApplication

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School Website ApplyTexas Common App

Fee

$50

Deadline

International First-Year — Summer 2027Mar 15, 2027

Domestic First-Year — Summer 2027Jun 1, 2027

Academic Calendars · tarleton.edu

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply via Common App, ApplyTexas, or the Tarleton State website

Follow Tarleton's published term-specific university deadline (domestic: Aug. 1 fall, Dec. 1 spring, June 1 summer; international deadlines are earlier)

Test-optional admissions policy

$50 application fee (waiver available)

Admission Pathway

Musical Theatre concentration also available through the BM Music degree (music department)

Program Requirements

Must earn C or better in all theatre courses

Review the Theatre Major Handbook for department policies

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

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.28

Admit rate

90%

school-wide

Grad rate

48%

Enrollment

12.7K

Earnings

$53K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$10,181

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$23,021

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$28,116

Before aid

Average net price

$20,783

After aid

Undergraduate · tarleton.edu College Scorecard

Training

Performance opportunities from the first semester

Cross-disciplinary training combining acting, voice, and dance

NASM-accredited music program supports vocal training

Performance & 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

Professional Development

Tarleton Players and Alpha Psi Omega theatre organizations

Updated Aug 20, 11:13 PM