University of Central Oklahoma
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Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
No Audition
No Interview
University App Required
Program Highlights
TRAINING & EXPERIENCE
•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
COMPETITIONS & 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
ACCREDITATION
•NAST-accredited program within UCO's College of Fine Arts and Design
Key Info
Good to Know
APPLICATION PROCESS
•Apply directly through the UCO application portal
•No application deadline — rolling admissions
•No separate audition or portfolio submission portal required
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
•124 credit hours including major requirements, electives, and university core
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE
•Incoming full-time freshmen — February 1
What's The Process
ADMISSION PROCESS
•No audition, interview, or portfolio required for admission
•Choose Theatre Arts - Design and Technology as your major on the UCO application
•All incoming students complete a short Incoming Student Questionnaire with video submission
PROGRESSION REVIEWS
•Annual one-on-one progression interviews at the end of each academic year
•Design and technology majors present portfolio work and receive faculty feedback
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
