University of Central Oklahoma
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Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
No Audition
No Interview
University App Required
Program Highlights
TRAINING & PERFORMANCE
•Performance-focused BFA designed for students pursuing professional acting careers
•Intensive coursework in acting, voice, movement, audition prep, script analysis, and ensemble work
•Small class sizes with personalized coaching and a conservatory-style atmosphere
•Roles in both mainstage and black box productions from your first semester
COMPETITIONS & FESTIVALS
•Annual participation in Kennedy Center/American College Theatre Festival (KC/ACTF) Region VI
•Students compete in Irene Ryan Acting Awards and SDC Directing Initiative
•Attend USITT Annual Conference for portfolio reviews and networking
•Travel to Humana Festival of New American Plays
CAREER PATHS
•Graduates pursue careers in professional theatre, film, TV, commercials, voice-over, and acting coaching
•Strong alumni network in entertainment industry
Key Info
Good to Know
APPLICATION PROCESS
•Apply directly through the UCO application portal
•No application deadline — rolling admissions
•No separate audition portal required
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
•124 credit hours including major requirements, electives, and university core
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE
•Incoming full-time freshmen — February 1
STUDENT ORGANIZATION
•Alpha Psi Omega (APO) National Theatre Honor Society — requires 2.5 overall GPA and 2.75 in theatre courses
What's The Process
ADMISSION PROCESS
•No audition or interview required for admission
•Choose Theatre Arts - Performance as your major on the UCO application
•All incoming students complete a short Incoming Student Questionnaire with video submission
PROGRESSION INTERVIEWS
•Annual one-on-one juried progression presentations at the end of each academic year
•Year 1: Perform slate and one-minute contemporary monologue; submit portfolio with headshot, resume, artistic statement of purpose, and character analysis
•Year 2: Two contrasting one-minute monologues (contemporary and classical); expanded portfolio with stage make-up renderings
•Year 3: Dialect monologue with research; improv demonstrating clown/mime and non-linear storytelling
•Year 4: Two contrasting monologues of choice plus juror-selected monologue; acting reel or self-tape; website portfolio
Scholarship Info
•CFAD awards more than $150,000 in scholarships annually
•Over 90 scholarship opportunities available
•Scholarship deadline for incoming freshmen: February 1
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Academic School Information
3.50
Avg GPA (W)
82%
Admit Rate
36%
Grad Rate
10,132
Enrollment
$48,351
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$8,522
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$19,409
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$18,990
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$16,012
Family Income $30k - $48k$16,695
Family Income $48k - $75k$20,039
Family Income $75k - $110k$23,781
Family Income $110k+$24,282
