University of Central Oklahoma
Test-OptionalGreek LifeLGBTQ+
Program
Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredNo InterviewIn-Person or VirtualUniversity App Required
Program Characteristics
Prescreen Required
Audition Required
No Interview
University App Required
Program Highlights
NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED PROGRAM
•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
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"
PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES
•Two mainstage musicals per year
•Two spotlight musicals as part of the Jazz Lab Production Series
•Productions range from new works to classics
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
Key Info
Program AppApplication
Deadline
Prescreen Submission DeadlineJan 30, 2026
Audition
Callback Auditions (Invite Only)
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
•Current headshot
RESUME
•Performance resume
ARTIST STATEMENT
•Maximum 1,000 words
Good to Know
APPLICATION PROCESS
•Apply to UCO through the university application portal — rolling admissions
•Submit prescreen materials via the UCOMT Prescreen Submission Portal
ENROLLMENT
•125 credit hours required for degree completion
•Two years of a second language in high school recommended
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE
•Incoming full-time freshmen — February 1
What's The Process
PRESCREEN PROCESS
•Submit video prescreen via the UCOMT Prescreen Submission Portal (Qualtrics link on auditions page)
•Prescreen deadline: January 30, 2026
•Applicants who advance receive invite-only callbacks in late fall or early spring
CALLBACK AUDITION
•Invited applicants audition on campus
•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
Program info updated Mar 27, 2:02 AM
NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED PROGRAM
•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
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"
PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES
•Two mainstage musicals per year
•Two spotlight musicals as part of the Jazz Lab Production Series
•Productions range from new works to classics
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
Updated Mar 27, 2:02 AM
Academic School Information
3.50
Avg GPA (W)
78%
Admit Rate
37%
Grad Rate
10,170
Enrollment
$48,351
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$8,818
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$19,704
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$18,309
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.
Family Income $0 - $30k$15,275
Family Income $30k - $48k$15,828
Family Income $48k - $75k$17,776
Family Income $75k - $110k$23,249
Family Income $110k+$24,183
