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Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionInternal InterviewUniversity App Required

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Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionInternal InterviewUniversity App Required

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BFA Theatre Arts Design and Technology

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionInternal InterviewUniversity App Required

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

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

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 2027

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Fee

$40

Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

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Post-Enrollment Interview Requirements

These requirements are from the Fall 2026 entry cycle. Fall 2027 requirements are typically posted between August and October and usually change only slightly — confirm on the official source before submitting.

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

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

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 Sep 9, 2:38 PM