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BA Music

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program Recognition

The BA Music is offered through UCA's NASM-accredited Department of Music

Training

Departmental admission includes an audition in the principal applied area; no student may declare a music major without this audition

Incoming students complete piano placement and the Basic Musicianship Evaluation as part of departmental screening

Transfer applicants take examinations in music theory and music literature/history for placement or verification of transfer credits

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.59

Admit rate

89%

school-wide

Grad rate

54%

Enrollment

7.8K

Earnings

$46K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$11,384

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$19,394

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$31,237

Before aid

Average net price

$16,511

After aid

Cost Of Attendance 2627 With Out Of State.Pdf · uca.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Sep 9, 7:37 PM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

The BA Music is offered through UCA's NASM-accredited Department of Music

Training

Departmental admission includes an audition in the principal applied area; no student may declare a music major without this audition

Incoming students complete piano placement and the Basic Musicianship Evaluation as part of departmental screening

Transfer applicants take examinations in music theory and music literature/history for placement or verification of transfer credits

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

The BA Music is offered through UCA's NASM-accredited Department of Music

Training

Departmental admission includes an audition in the principal applied area; no student may declare a music major without this audition

Incoming students complete piano placement and the Basic Musicianship Evaluation as part of departmental screening

Transfer applicants take examinations in music theory and music literature/history for placement or verification of transfer credits

Key Info

Enrollment Term

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Fee

$25

Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

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Auditions

Audition Day 1Nov 21, 2026

Audition Day 2Jan 30, 2027

Audition Day 3 (last day for scholarship consideration)Feb 6, 2027

Audition Day 4Mar 13, 2027

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Good to Know

Admission Pathway

Admitted students complete music theory and music literature/history placement exams — for course placement only, not admission

Important Notes

Separate Music Department Application required in addition to university application

Application is for departmental admission and scholarship consideration

Select "Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music" as field of study

Application allows submission of recorded audition materials

Contact

Music Department: 501-450-5750 or musicadmin@uca.edu

What's The Process

Audition Process

Audition required for departmental admission; no student may declare any music major without this audition

Audition also determines scholarship eligibility

Complete the Basic Musicianship Evaluation (brief test of rudimentary music skills)

Piano placement audition also required (proficiency not required for admission)

November 22: 1st deadline for department review

January 24: 2nd deadline for department review

February 28: final deadline for scholarship consideration

May 1: NASM binding date for undergraduates

Audition Expectations

In-person by appointment on Audition Days

Zoom audition by appointment on Audition Days

URL submitted through Music Department Application (last resort)

Applied Audition

Audition on your principal applied instrument or voice (required of all music majors)

Voice: one English piece and one foreign-language piece, memorized; instrumental/piano: contrasting repertoire plus sight-reading

Scholarship Info

Music Scholarships

Auditions before February 28 qualify for scholarship consideration

The earlier you audition, the more likely scholarship funds will be available

Scholarship consideration included in departmental audition process

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.59

Admit rate

89%

school-wide

Grad rate

54%

Enrollment

7.8K

Earnings

$46K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$11,384

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$19,394

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$31,237

Before aid

Average net price

$16,511

After aid

Cost Of Attendance 2627 With Out Of State.Pdf · uca.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

The BA Music is offered through UCA's NASM-accredited Department of Music

Training

Departmental admission includes an audition in the principal applied area; no student may declare a music major without this audition

Incoming students complete piano placement and the Basic Musicianship Evaluation as part of departmental screening

Transfer applicants take examinations in music theory and music literature/history for placement or verification of transfer credits

Updated Sep 9, 7:37 PM