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Admissions

Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

12-24 Students

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Admissions

Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

12-24 Students

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BM Musical Theatre

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

12-24 Students

Program Recognition

Ranked among the top 10 BM Musical Theatre programs in the nation (OnStage Blog)

NASM-accredited program within an All-Steinway School

Part of UCO's College of Fine Arts and Design

Training

Intensive coursework in voice, dance, and acting

Courses include music theory, aural skills, piano, stage make-up, musical theatre history, directing, stagecraft, and applied voice

Faculty are seasoned performers and directors with professional experience

Performance & Productions

Two mainstage musicals per year

Two spotlight musicals as part of the Jazz Lab Production Series

Productions range from new works to classics

Notable Alumni

Caleb Barnett — Broadway cast of "Aladdin"

Erin Clemons — "Hamilton" on Broadway and North American tour

Jay Krottinger — Grammy-winning producer for "Come From Away," "Pippin," "Waitress," and "The Outsiders"

Verified Recent Class Sizes

Class of 2026: 16 students

Class of 2025: 18 students

Class of 2024: 21 students

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.50

Admit rate

78%

school-wide

Grad rate

37%

Enrollment

10.2K

Earnings

$48K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$10,600

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$23,175

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$33,466

Before aid

Average net price

$18,309

After aid

Cost · uco.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Sep 9, 2:38 PM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Ranked among the top 10 BM Musical Theatre programs in the nation (OnStage Blog)

NASM-accredited program within an All-Steinway School

Part of UCO's College of Fine Arts and Design

Training

Intensive coursework in voice, dance, and acting

Courses include music theory, aural skills, piano, stage make-up, musical theatre history, directing, stagecraft, and applied voice

Faculty are seasoned performers and directors with professional experience

Performance & Productions

Two mainstage musicals per year

Two spotlight musicals as part of the Jazz Lab Production Series

Productions range from new works to classics

Notable Alumni

Caleb Barnett — Broadway cast of "Aladdin"

Erin Clemons — "Hamilton" on Broadway and North American tour

Jay Krottinger — Grammy-winning producer for "Come From Away," "Pippin," "Waitress," and "The Outsiders"

Verified Recent Class Sizes

Class of 2026: 16 students

Class of 2025: 18 students

Class of 2024: 21 students

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Ranked among the top 10 BM Musical Theatre programs in the nation (OnStage Blog)

NASM-accredited program within an All-Steinway School

Part of UCO's College of Fine Arts and Design

Training

Intensive coursework in voice, dance, and acting

Courses include music theory, aural skills, piano, stage make-up, musical theatre history, directing, stagecraft, and applied voice

Faculty are seasoned performers and directors with professional experience

Performance & Productions

Two mainstage musicals per year

Two spotlight musicals as part of the Jazz Lab Production Series

Productions range from new works to classics

Notable Alumni

Caleb Barnett — Broadway cast of "Aladdin"

Erin Clemons — "Hamilton" on Broadway and North American tour

Jay Krottinger — Grammy-winning producer for "Come From Away," "Pippin," "Waitress," and "The Outsiders"

Verified Recent Class Sizes

Class of 2026: 16 students

Class of 2025: 18 students

Class of 2024: 21 students

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

University AppApplication

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School Website

Fee

$40

Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

Official page · uco.edu

Program AppApplication

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Qualtrics

Deadline

Prescreen Submission Deadline (Round 1)Nov 20, 2026

Prescreen Submission Deadline (Round 2)Feb 5, 2027

Auditions

Callback Auditions (invite-only)

Dec 4, 2026Feb 19, 2027

Auditions · uco.edu

Prescreen Requirements

Songs

Two 32-Bar Cuts

One contemporary musical theatre piece (up-tempo or ballad)

One golden age musical theatre piece (up-tempo or ballad)

Must sing to musical accompaniment — no a cappella

Monologues

One Monologue, 60-90 Sec

No Shakespeare

No dialects

Dance

Dance Video, 2-3 Min Total

Must include ballet, tap, and/or musical theatre-style jazz

May do one song/style or multiple songs/styles to make up the 2-3 minute video

Additional Materials

Headshot (Required)

Submit a current headshot.

Resume (Required)

Submit a performance resume.

Artist Statement (Required)

Maximum 1,000 words.

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Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply to UCO through the university application portal; undergraduate admission has no posted deadline

Submit prescreen materials through the UCOMT Prescreen Submission Portal

Enrollment

125 credit hours required for degree completion

Two years of a second language in high school recommended

What's The Process

Audition Process

Submit video prescreen materials through the UCOMT Prescreen Submission Portal

The prescreen portal opens each fall and resets in June for the upcoming 2026-27 academic year

Applicants who advance receive invite-only callbacks in late fall or early spring

Musical Theatre auditions are held separately from general music auditions

Contact

UCO College of Fine Arts and Design: 405-974-3771

Email: cfad@uco.edu

Scholarship Info

Cfad Scholarships

More than $150,000 in scholarships awarded annually

Over 90 scholarship opportunities available

Music Scholarships

Audition performance may qualify students for music scholarships

Scholarship deadline for incoming freshmen: February 1

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.50

Admit rate

78%

school-wide

Grad rate

37%

Enrollment

10.2K

Earnings

$48K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$10,600

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$23,175

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$33,466

Before aid

Average net price

$18,309

After aid

Cost · uco.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

Ranked among the top 10 BM Musical Theatre programs in the nation (OnStage Blog)

NASM-accredited program within an All-Steinway School

Part of UCO's College of Fine Arts and Design

Training

Intensive coursework in voice, dance, and acting

Courses include music theory, aural skills, piano, stage make-up, musical theatre history, directing, stagecraft, and applied voice

Faculty are seasoned performers and directors with professional experience

Performance & Productions

Two mainstage musicals per year

Two spotlight musicals as part of the Jazz Lab Production Series

Productions range from new works to classics

Notable Alumni

Caleb Barnett — Broadway cast of "Aladdin"

Erin Clemons — "Hamilton" on Broadway and North American tour

Jay Krottinger — Grammy-winning producer for "Come From Away," "Pippin," "Waitress," and "The Outsiders"

Verified Recent Class Sizes

Class of 2026: 16 students

Class of 2025: 18 students

Class of 2024: 21 students

Updated Sep 9, 2:38 PM

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