University of Northern Colorado
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Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
No Audition
Interview Required
In-Person or Virtual
Moderately Selective
12-24 Students
University App Required
Program Highlights
TRAINING & FOCUS AREAS
•BFA program with focus areas in Costume Design and Technology, Lighting Design and Technology, Sound Design and Technology, Scene Design and Technology, and Stage Management
•Hands-on experience working on mainstage productions in a professional-grade environment
•120-credit program located in Greeley, Colorado
PRODUCTIONS & OPPORTUNITIES
•Home to the Little Theatre of the Rockies — the oldest professional summer stock theatre west of the Mississippi River
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Susan Crabtree ('80), co-author of three editions of 'Scenic Art for the Theatre' and scenic artist at the Denver Center Theatre
•Melissa Kidd ('06), costumer for 'True Blood' and 'Angie Tribeca'
•Danny Griego ('91), charge artist at the Old Globe Theater for 10 years
Key Info
University AppApplication
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Deadlines
Early ActionDec 1, 2025
PriorityFeb 1, 2026
Final DeadlineAug 1, 2026
Fee
$50Waiver
Free Application Days: Oct 1, Dec 1, Feb 1, Apr 1 (code UNCFREEAPPDAY)
Program AppApplication
Auditions
Interview (On Campus)Nov 15, 2025
Virtual InterviewJan 24, 2026
Interview (On Campus)Feb 14, 2026
Interview (On Campus)Mar 7, 2026
Interview Requirements
REQUIRED MATERIALS
•AUDITION FORM (found in UNC Application Portal after submission of UNC Application)
•Contact information for 2 REFERENCES
•Copy of current transcript (same one submitted for university application)
•WORK SAMPLES of theatre production work
-Examples: show paperwork, images, sketches
OPTIONAL MATERIALS
•Theatre resume or list of relevant performance, production, or work experience
•VIDEO INTRODUCTION
Good to Know
ELIGIBILITY
•Applicants with a GPA of 2.7 or below may be ineligible to interview pending transcript review
•UNC will contact applicants after reviewing transcripts
What's The Process
INTERVIEW FORMAT
•15-minute interview with Design and Technology faculty member(s)
•Conducted in-person or virtually
•Present/show work samples during interview
ON-CAMPUS DATES
•November 15, 2025
•February 14, 2026
•March 7, 2026
VIRTUAL OPTION
•Virtual interview date: January 24, 2026
•Request a virtual interview through the UNC Application Portal
•Video Audition & Virtual Interview Deadline: March 7, 2026
LOGISTICS
•Auditions and interviews held at UNC's Campus Commons and Frasier Hall in Greeley, CO
•Decision deadline: May 1, 2026
Scholarship Info
The College of Performing and Visual Arts awards over $1.8 million in student scholarships, with $485,000 specifically for Theatre majors each year. Talent scholarships and foundation scholarships are available.
Program info updated 1 week ago
Academic School Information
3.48
Avg GPA (W)
86%
Admit Rate
52%
Grad Rate
5,693
Enrollment
$52,231
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$12,010
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$26,204
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$18,457
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$14,505
Family Income $30k - $48k$15,864
Family Income $48k - $75k$16,792
Family Income $75k - $110k$19,842
Family Income $110k+$22,647
