Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
No Audition
No Interview
University App Required
Program Highlights
ALUMNI
•Alumni currently featured on Broadway in Oh Mary!, Aladdin, The Play that Goes Wrong, Wicked, and Book of Mormon
•Past graduates appeared in Broadway productions including Mean Girls, Hadestown, Suffs, Fun Home, Cher, Escape to Margaritaville, Spring Awakening, Hair, Spamalot, South Pacific, King and I, Moulin Rouge, All Shook Up, Grease, The Producers, and Jersey Boys
TRAINING & PERFORMANCE
•New York Satellite Program — unique 4-week intensive in Manhattan open to all CTSA students
•Drama produces 5 Mainstage productions including 2 musicals, one exclusively for undergraduates
•BFA students create and perform Showcase in both Irvine and Manhattan for industry professionals
•Development of new musicals is part of the training program
ACADEMIC
•Honors in Music Theatre available for students maintaining 3.2 overall GPA and 3.4 in MT classes
Key Info
University AppApplication
Apply atSchool Website
Deadline
Regular DecisionDec 1, 2025
Domestic Fee
$80Waiver
International Fee
$95Waiver
Program AppApplication
Deadline
UC Application DeadlineDec 1, 2025
Submission Requirements
Songs
TWO ONE-MINUTE SONG CUTS
•Contrasting musical styles
Monologues
ONE CONTEMPORARY MONOLOGUE, 1 min
Additional Materials
HEADSHOT
RESUME
SELF-STATEMENT
•One page about who you are as a developing artist
OPTIONAL VIDEO ADDITIONS (1 min each)
•Dance
•Tumbling
•Piano, guitar, or instrumental proficiency
•Original work you've written/composed/designed (include materials)
Good to Know
APPLICATION PROCESS
•Must apply as Drama major — no separate Music Theatre application
•Supplemental video portfolio does NOT guarantee BFA admission
BFA PROGRAM
•Admission to the BFA happens through auditions once enrolled at UCI
•Students audition for BFA track each quarter after completing one quarter of Level III Music Theatre Workshop
What's The Process
PORTFOLIO SUBMISSION
•Optional but highly encouraged for all undergraduate applicants
•All materials submitted digitally — no in-person auditions conducted
•UCI Admissions emails Drama applicants after December 1 with submission instructions
FACULTY REVIEW
•Faculty look for sophistication, talent, range, and capacity for growth
•Not looking for the most well-produced video — just your best work
Program info updated Mar 28, 3:18 PM
ALUMNI
•Alumni currently featured on Broadway in Oh Mary!, Aladdin, The Play that Goes Wrong, Wicked, and Book of Mormon
•Past graduates appeared in Broadway productions including Mean Girls, Hadestown, Suffs, Fun Home, Cher, Escape to Margaritaville, Spring Awakening, Hair, Spamalot, South Pacific, King and I, Moulin Rouge, All Shook Up, Grease, The Producers, and Jersey Boys
TRAINING & PERFORMANCE
•New York Satellite Program — unique 4-week intensive in Manhattan open to all CTSA students
•Drama produces 5 Mainstage productions including 2 musicals, one exclusively for undergraduates
•BFA students create and perform Showcase in both Irvine and Manhattan for industry professionals
•Development of new musicals is part of the training program
ACADEMIC
•Honors in Music Theatre available for students maintaining 3.2 overall GPA and 3.4 in MT classes
Updated Mar 28, 3:18 PM
Academic School Information
4.00
Avg GPA (W)
29%
Admit Rate
86%
Grad Rate
30,197
Enrollment
$80,735
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$15,722
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$49,922
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$14,251
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$8,123
Family Income $30k - $48k$9,313
Family Income $48k - $75k$11,642
Family Income $75k - $110k$15,164
Family Income $110k+$30,546
