Program
No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewIn-Person or VirtualModerately Selective12-24 StudentsUniversity App RequiredStudy Abroad
Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
Audition Required
No Interview
Moderately Selective
12-24 Students
University App Required
Study Abroad
Program Highlights
PROGRAM RECOGNITION
•Nationally recognized BFA program ranked among the best in the nation
•More than 80 UNC graduates have appeared on Broadway, plus national tours and film/TV roles
TRAINING
•Comprehensive training in acting, voice, and dance through a carefully sequenced curriculum
•Faculty philosophy focuses on organic and honest communication through song, dance, and spoken dialogue — interested in where a student is and where they might go, not where they have been
•Study abroad in Reykjavík, Iceland each January through a two-week program at the Iceland University of the Arts
•120-credit BFA degree located in Greeley, Colorado
PRODUCTIONS & OPPORTUNITIES
•30+ shows each year, with performance opportunities beginning in the first year
•Little Theatre of the Rockies summer stock program provides real-world professional experience
•Guest artists from New York, Los Angeles, and beyond
•Center for Arts Entrepreneurship supports career development and creative networking
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Jason Veasey '02 — Broadway's A Strange Loop (Tony Award for Best Musical), The Lion King; Obie Award winner
•Aisha Jackson '13 — Broadway's Frozen (first Black actor to play Anna), Waitress, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
•Autumn Hurlbert — Broadway's Legally Blonde: The Musical; MTV's Legally Blonde: The Search for Elle Woods runner-up
•Andy Kelso — Broadway's Kinky Boots, covering the lead role of Charlie Price
Key Info
University AppApplication
Apply atSchool Website
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
CAP UnitedNov 14, 2025
On CampusNov 15, 2025
CAP UnitedNov 16, 2025
Colorado Thespian ConferenceDec 11–13, 2025
Audition Requirements
Songs
VIDEO AUDITIONS:
•TWO FULL SONGS required
-One musical theatre song selection prior to 1970
-One song written during or after 1970 (can be from any time period or era of the musical theatre repertoire, or another genre entirely such as rock, pop, gospel, etc.)
IN-PERSON AUDITIONS:
•TWO FULL SONGS required; student chooses which song to perform first
-One musical theatre song selection written prior to 1970
-One song written during or after 1970 (can be from any time period or era of the musical theatre repertoire, or another genre entirely such as rock, pop, gospel, etc.)
•If faculty wish to hear more, they will ask to hear a cut or all of the second song
•Students must bring their own sheet music
-Music should be double-sided on 8.5" x 11" paper, 3-hole punched and placed in a 3-ring binder for the accompanist
-No bound books or loose-leaf paper music permitted
•Live accompanist provided; no pre-recorded tracks permitted unless specifically requested by adjudicating faculty prior to audition day
Monologues
VIDEO AUDITIONS:
•ONE 60-SECOND MONOLOGUE
IN-PERSON AUDITIONS:
ONE 60-SECOND MONOLOGUE
•Faculty will ask to hear the monologue if they wish to hear more after the first song
Dance
•No dance audition is required in the application process
•Should admitted students commit to the program, there will be a dance placement call held at the start of the school year to place students in a suitable level of dance courses
Additional Materials
AUDITION FORM (found in UNC Application Portal after submission of the UNC Application)
•Contact information for TWO REFERENCES
•PHOTO/HEADSHOT (optional)
•VIDEO INTRODUCTION (optional — no specific guidelines published)
Good to Know
APPLICATION PROCESS
•Complete UNC Application first, then submit the Audition Form in the UNC Application Portal
ELIGIBILITY
•Minimum GPA of 3.0 required
What's The Process
AUDITION FORMAT
•In-person auditions scheduled in 10-minute slots
•Students perform their chosen first song; faculty will ask to hear a cut or all of the second song and monologue if they wish to hear more
•Students may be given adjustments and asked to work with adjudicating faculty to gain a better sense of training and potential
•resumes will not be permitted in the audition room; headshots accepted but not required
VIDEO/VIRTUAL OPTION
•Virtual/video audition option available for those unable to attend in person — upload through UNC Application Portal
•Video audition deadline: March 7, 2026
ON-CAMPUS DATES
•November 15, 2025
•January 24, 2026 (virtual)
•February 14, 2026
•March 7, 2026
OFF-CAMPUS & UNIFIED AUDITIONS
•CAP United: November 14–16, 2025
•Colorado Thespian Conference: December 11–13, 2025
•Chicago Unified Auditions: February 2–4, 2026
•Los Angeles Unified Auditions: February 7, 2026
•For Chicago or Los Angeles Unifieds, contact the program directly to schedule
•For CAP United or Colorado Thespian Conference, register directly through that organization
•If auditioning off-site, may be asked to submit additional audition materials via video upload
DECISION TIMELINE
•Undergraduate decision deadline: May 1
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 4d ago
PROGRAM RECOGNITION
•Nationally recognized BFA program ranked among the best in the nation
•More than 80 UNC graduates have appeared on Broadway, plus national tours and film/TV roles
TRAINING
•Comprehensive training in acting, voice, and dance through a carefully sequenced curriculum
•Faculty philosophy focuses on organic and honest communication through song, dance, and spoken dialogue — interested in where a student is and where they might go, not where they have been
•Study abroad in Reykjavík, Iceland each January through a two-week program at the Iceland University of the Arts
•120-credit BFA degree located in Greeley, Colorado
PRODUCTIONS & OPPORTUNITIES
•30+ shows each year, with performance opportunities beginning in the first year
•Little Theatre of the Rockies summer stock program provides real-world professional experience
•Guest artists from New York, Los Angeles, and beyond
•Center for Arts Entrepreneurship supports career development and creative networking
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Jason Veasey '02 — Broadway's A Strange Loop (Tony Award for Best Musical), The Lion King; Obie Award winner
•Aisha Jackson '13 — Broadway's Frozen (first Black actor to play Anna), Waitress, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
•Autumn Hurlbert — Broadway's Legally Blonde: The Musical; MTV's Legally Blonde: The Search for Elle Woods runner-up
•Andy Kelso — Broadway's Kinky Boots, covering the lead role of Charlie Price
Updated 4d ago
Academic School Information
3.48
Avg GPA (W)
86%
Admit Rate
51%
Grad Rate
5,598
Enrollment
$52,231
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$12,416
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$27,266
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$17,760
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$12,695
Family Income $30k - $48k$13,290
Family Income $48k - $75k$16,038
Family Income $75k - $110k$18,441
Family Income $110k+$24,306
