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BFA Theatre Arts Design and Technology

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BFA Theatre Arts Performance

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BFA Dance

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BFAEd Theatre/Communication Education

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Teacher Cert

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BFA Theatre Arts Design and Technology

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BM Vocal Performance

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BM Musical Theatre

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BAEd Dance Education

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In-Person or Virtual

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K-12

Program Recognition

•NAST-accredited program within UCO's College of Fine Arts and Design

Training

•Hands-on training in set design, lighting, costumes, sound, and technical production

•Combines creative vision with practical skills for immersive theatrical productions

•Work on mainstage productions alongside performance students

Professional Development

•Compete in KC/ACTF Design/Technology/Management Awards

•Attend USITT Annual Conference for portfolio reviews, workshops, and industry networking

•Travel to Humana Festival of New American Plays

School Info

Snapshot

3.50

Avg GPA (W)

78%

Admit Rate

school-wide

37%

Grad Rate

10.2K

Enrollment

$48K

Earnings

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

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Program info updated Jun 27, 2:41 PM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•NAST-accredited program within UCO's College of Fine Arts and Design

Training

•Hands-on training in set design, lighting, costumes, sound, and technical production

•Combines creative vision with practical skills for immersive theatrical productions

•Work on mainstage productions alongside performance students

Professional Development

•Compete in KC/ACTF Design/Technology/Management Awards

•Attend USITT Annual Conference for portfolio reviews, workshops, and industry networking

•Travel to Humana Festival of New American Plays

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•NAST-accredited program within UCO's College of Fine Arts and Design

Training

•Hands-on training in set design, lighting, costumes, sound, and technical production

•Combines creative vision with practical skills for immersive theatrical productions

•Work on mainstage productions alongside performance students

Professional Development

•Compete in KC/ACTF Design/Technology/Management Awards

•Attend USITT Annual Conference for portfolio reviews, workshops, and industry networking

•Travel to Humana Festival of New American Plays

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2026

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$40

Deadline

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Qualtrics

Post-Enrollment Audition Requirements

No interview is required for the initial application. This is an internal program gate students complete after enrolling at the university.Gateway source

Questionnaire (Required)

•Complete the Incoming Student Questionnaire so Theatre Arts faculty can learn about your goals and support needs.

Video (Required)

•Upload a 3-5 minute video.

•Address why Theatre is your major, your educational/professional goals, your theatre history and experience, and why you chose UCO.

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Good to Know

Application Logistics

•Apply directly through the UCO application portal; undergraduate admission has no posted deadline.

•Complete the Incoming Student Questionnaire before starting classes.

Enrollment

•Annual one-on-one progression interviews at the end of each academic year

•Design and Technology majors present portfolio work and receive faculty feedback

Program Requirements

•124 credit hours including major requirements, electives, and university core

What's The Process

Audition Process

•No audition, interview, or portfolio is required for acceptance into UCO Theatre Arts.

•Choose Theatre Arts - Design and Technology as your major on the UCO application.

•All incoming Theatre Arts students complete the Incoming Student Questionnaire with a 3-5 minute video.

Post-Enrollment

•Theatre Arts students attend informal group interviews or meetings at the start of each semester.

•Design and Technology majors complete annual one-on-one progression interviews at the end of each academic year to continue in the program.

Scholarship Info

•CFAD awards more than $150,000 in scholarships annually

•Over 90 scholarship opportunities available

•Scholarship deadline for incoming freshmen: February 1

School Info

Snapshot

3.50

Avg GPA (W)

78%

Admit Rate

school-wide

37%

Grad Rate

10.2K

Enrollment

$48K

Earnings

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

Official source College Scorecard

Program Recognition

•NAST-accredited program within UCO's College of Fine Arts and Design

Training

•Hands-on training in set design, lighting, costumes, sound, and technical production

•Combines creative vision with practical skills for immersive theatrical productions

•Work on mainstage productions alongside performance students

Professional Development

•Compete in KC/ACTF Design/Technology/Management Awards

•Attend USITT Annual Conference for portfolio reviews, workshops, and industry networking

•Travel to Humana Festival of New American Plays

Updated Jun 27, 2:41 PM