University of Alabama at Birmingham
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Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
No Audition
No Interview
In-Person or Virtual
University App Required
Program Highlights
FLEXIBLE CURRICULUM
•Broad survey of courses in acting, design, theatre history, playwriting, stage management, directing, and more
•Tailor your degree program to meet your unique goals
•No audition required for admission — focus on academic preparation
PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES
•Theatre UAB produces at least four main stage shows per year plus studio productions and showcases
•State-of-the-art production facilities and performance venues
•Touring company opportunities available
Key Info
Program AppApplication
Apply atAcceptd
Deadline
Scholarship Application DeadlineMar 1, 2026
Audition
On-Campus Scholarship Audition/InterviewJan 24, 2026
Submission Requirements
HEADSHOT (optional — for scholarship applicants)
•Upload via Acceptd
RESUME (optional — for scholarship applicants)
•Theatre resume uploaded via Acceptd
DIGITAL PORTFOLIO (optional — for scholarship applicants)
•PowerPoint, Word, or PDF document with images
•Up to a dozen good quality photographs with brief descriptions
•Design work, technical work, or stage management documents
Good to Know
APPLICATION PORTAL
•Scholarship applicants submit via Acceptd
•University application via UAB Admissions portal
SCHOLARSHIPS
•Talent-based scholarships available ($1,000-$3,000/year, renewable up to four years)
•Complete BSMART scholarship application (requires BlazerID — apply to UAB first)
•Deadline for scholarship applications: March 1, 2026
What's The Process
ADMISSION
•No audition or interview required for General Theatre track
•Apply to UAB through the university admissions portal
SCHOLARSHIP AUDITIONS (OPTIONAL)
•Students interested in talent-based scholarships may submit audition videos and/or portfolio via Acceptd
•Two contrasting 60-second monologues (one comedic, one serious) — OR digital portfolio — OR both
•On-campus audition/interview: January 24, 2026
•Contact: Davis Haines, dmhaines@uab.edu
Scholarship Info
TALENT-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS
•Annual awards typically range from $1,000 to $3,000
•May be renewed for up to four years
•Must remain active in department activities and current in core requirements
•Complete BSMART scholarship application (requires BlazerID — apply to UAB first)
•Attend on-campus audition or portfolio presentation
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Academic School Information
3.80
Avg GPA (W)
88%
Admit Rate
63%
Grad Rate
11,635
Enrollment
$54,501
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$9,098
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$22,562
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$18,749
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.
Annual Cost by Family Income
Family Income $0 - $30k$16,172
Family Income $30k - $48k$15,500
Family Income $48k - $75k$19,161
Family Income $75k - $110k$21,805
Family Income $110k+$22,597
