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Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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In-Person or Virtual

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12-24 Students

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BM Musical Theatre

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BFA Theatre Arts Performance

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No PrescreenInternal AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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BFA Dance

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Teacher Cert

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BFA Theatre Arts Design and Technology

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No PrescreenNo AuditionInternal InterviewUniversity App Required

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BM Musical Theatre

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Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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BAEd Dance Education

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No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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In-Person or Virtual

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K-12

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

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 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 2026

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Fee

$40

Deadline

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Qualtrics

Audition

Callback Auditions (invite-only, late fall or early spring)

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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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

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

•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 6d ago