Texas Christian University
Faith-BasedTest-OptionalGreek Life
Program Characteristics
Prescreen Required
No Audition
No Interview
University App Required
Program Highlights
PROGRAM FLEXIBILITY
•Flexibility to craft a degree plan that suits your professional goals
•Option to double-major in another discipline
•Foreign language requirement as part of BA degree
•Optional annual juries with theatre faculty
TRAINING
•Comprehensive training alongside BFA students
•Focused mentorship from performance, design, and production faculty
•Four semesters of hands-on production crew experience
PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES
•6-8 department productions annually — first-years eligible and often cast first semester
•Biannual co-productions with professional companies alongside Equity actors
•Casting based on who is right for the role, not class rank or major
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Betty Buckley — Tony Award winner for Best Featured Actress in a Musical (Cats), American Theater Hall of Fame inductee
•Strong track record of alumni accepted into top graduate theatre programs nationwide
Key Info
University AppApplication
Apply atSchool Website
Apply atCommon App
Deadlines
Early ActionNov 1, 2025
Early DecisionNov 1, 2025
Early Decision IIFeb 1, 2026
Regular DecisionFeb 1, 2026
Fee
$50Waiver
Program AppApplication
Apply atAcceptd
Prescreen Requirements
Monologues
ONE MONOLOGUE, SONG, OR PORTFOLIO (optional)
•Optional submission as part of your Acceptd prescreen
•Monologue, song, or portfolio — your choice
Wildcard / Special Skill
WILDCARD VIDEO (required)
•Two minutes or less
•Explain your interest in theatre and any past experience
Additional Materials
resume (required)
•Complete resume of theatre work and experience
HEADSHOT (optional)
•Professional quality not required
Good to Know
APPLICATION PROCESS
•Submit prescreen materials via Acceptd
•University application required via TCU Admissions or Common App
AUTOMATIC CONSIDERATION
•Students auditioning for BFA programs are automatically considered for BA degree — no separate application needed
ELIGIBILITY
•BA students not eligible for departmental theatre scholarships but may apply for university academic and need-based aid
•BA program recommended for students wanting to double-major due to BFA credit hour requirements
What's The Process
PRESCREEN ONLY — NO LIVE AUDITION
•Submit complete profile via Acceptd
•No additional audition or interview is needed after submitting your prescreen
•BA program admittance decisions shared by mid-March
WHAT TO SUBMIT
•resume (required)
•Headshot (optional)
•Wildcard Video explaining your interest in theatre (required, 2 min max)
•Monologue, song, or portfolio (optional)
Program info updated Mar 24, 12:34 AM
PROGRAM FLEXIBILITY
•Flexibility to craft a degree plan that suits your professional goals
•Option to double-major in another discipline
•Foreign language requirement as part of BA degree
•Optional annual juries with theatre faculty
TRAINING
•Comprehensive training alongside BFA students
•Focused mentorship from performance, design, and production faculty
•Four semesters of hands-on production crew experience
PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES
•6-8 department productions annually — first-years eligible and often cast first semester
•Biannual co-productions with professional companies alongside Equity actors
•Casting based on who is right for the role, not class rank or major
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Betty Buckley — Tony Award winner for Best Featured Actress in a Musical (Cats), American Theater Hall of Fame inductee
•Strong track record of alumni accepted into top graduate theatre programs nationwide
Updated Mar 24, 12:34 AM
Academic School Information
3.70
Avg GPA (W)
44%
Admit Rate
86%
Grad Rate
11,026
Enrollment
$68,424
Earnings
10yr after
Tuition & Fees
$61,740
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$36,660
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$17,956
Family Income $30k - $48k$16,980
Family Income $48k - $75k$17,940
Family Income $75k - $110k$34,990
Family Income $110k+$53,450
