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BA Music

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Training

The Bachelor of Arts in Music is a flexible liberal-arts degree combining the music core with broad elective study and a world-language requirement

Students complete music theory, aural skills, music history, class piano, and applied lessons

The BA suits students pursuing music alongside another field, graduate study, or careers beyond performance

Performance & Productions

Students participate in the department's 30-plus ensembles, including Razorback Chorus, bands, and orchestra

Large ensembles perform in the 600-seat Faulkner Performing Arts Center, while chamber and solo events use Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall

Professional Development

The NASM-accredited Department of Music includes more than 300 music students and 50 faculty members

A minor in music and a Certificate of Proficiency in Music Industry are also available to UARK students

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.82

Admit rate

74%

school-wide

Grad rate

71%

Enrollment

28.7K

Earnings

$58K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$10,496

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$31,550

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$32,690

Before aid

Average net price

$18,209

After aid

Cost Of Attendance · finaid.uark.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated 2d ago

Program Highlights

Training

The Bachelor of Arts in Music is a flexible liberal-arts degree combining the music core with broad elective study and a world-language requirement

Students complete music theory, aural skills, music history, class piano, and applied lessons

The BA suits students pursuing music alongside another field, graduate study, or careers beyond performance

Performance & Productions

Students participate in the department's 30-plus ensembles, including Razorback Chorus, bands, and orchestra

Large ensembles perform in the 600-seat Faulkner Performing Arts Center, while chamber and solo events use Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall

Professional Development

The NASM-accredited Department of Music includes more than 300 music students and 50 faculty members

A minor in music and a Certificate of Proficiency in Music Industry are also available to UARK students

Program Highlights

Training

The Bachelor of Arts in Music is a flexible liberal-arts degree combining the music core with broad elective study and a world-language requirement

Students complete music theory, aural skills, music history, class piano, and applied lessons

The BA suits students pursuing music alongside another field, graduate study, or careers beyond performance

Performance & Productions

Students participate in the department's 30-plus ensembles, including Razorback Chorus, bands, and orchestra

Large ensembles perform in the 600-seat Faulkner Performing Arts Center, while chamber and solo events use Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall

Professional Development

The NASM-accredited Department of Music includes more than 300 music students and 50 faculty members

A minor in music and a Certificate of Proficiency in Music Industry are also available to UARK students

Key Info

Enrollment Term

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Fees

Arkansas Resident Fee

$40

Out-of-State Fee

$60

Common App Fee

$60

Opens

Jul 15, 2026

Deadline

PriorityNov 1, 2026

FinalAug 1, 2027

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Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply to the University of Arkansas through the New Student Center or Common App

BA in Music students are not required to apply to the Department of Music for admission

Students seeking scholarship consideration must apply to the Department of Music and audition

Contact the Undergraduate Studies Coordinator to discuss the program and studio placement

Important Notes

Admitted music majors take a music theory and aural-skills placement assessment — for course placement only, not admission

Studio placement is required before private applied study begins

What's The Process

Admission Process

No audition is required for admission to the Bachelor of Arts in Music

Students enter through standard University of Arkansas admission

Before private applied study can begin, BA in Music students must seek placement into a studio

An audition is required only for students who want to be considered for departmental scholarships

Scholarship Audition

BA in Music students auditioning for scholarship may present one contemporary song plus one standard-repertoire selection on voice, or area-appropriate repertoire on their instrument

Scholarship auditions include a short sight-reading and ear-training excerpt

Fall 2027 audition dates are TBA

Scholarship Info

Scholarship Support

Department of Music scholarships require an audition for BA in Music applicants

The scholarship audition is held with area faculty and also informs studio placement

Ensemble and area scholarships are available across the department

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.82

Admit rate

74%

school-wide

Grad rate

71%

Enrollment

28.7K

Earnings

$58K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$10,496

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$31,550

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$32,690

Before aid

Average net price

$18,209

After aid

Cost Of Attendance · finaid.uark.edu College Scorecard

Training

The Bachelor of Arts in Music is a flexible liberal-arts degree combining the music core with broad elective study and a world-language requirement

Students complete music theory, aural skills, music history, class piano, and applied lessons

The BA suits students pursuing music alongside another field, graduate study, or careers beyond performance

Performance & Productions

Students participate in the department's 30-plus ensembles, including Razorback Chorus, bands, and orchestra

Large ensembles perform in the 600-seat Faulkner Performing Arts Center, while chamber and solo events use Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall

Professional Development

The NASM-accredited Department of Music includes more than 300 music students and 50 faculty members

A minor in music and a Certificate of Proficiency in Music Industry are also available to UARK students

Updated 2d ago