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No PrescreenNo AuditionScholarship InterviewUniversity App Required

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BSE Speech Communication and Theatre

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionScholarship InterviewUniversity App Required

Program profile

Secondary EducationTeacher Cert

Program Recognition

CAEP-accredited and NAST-accredited

Top 15% Most Focused Colleges for Education (College Factual, 2022)

Top 6% Most Popular Colleges for Education (College Factual, 2022)

100% job placement rate

Training & Performance

Dual content preparation in speech communication and theatre

15:1 or less student-to-faculty ratio

Two dedicated program advisors

Access to 442-seat Highlander Theatre and 100-seat Black Box Theatre

State champion Talking Mules speech and debate team

Career Development

Student teaching placement assistance starting junior year

International Forensics Association tournament participation

KCACTF and STAM conference participation

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.52

Admit rate

64%

school-wide

Grad rate

54%

Enrollment

5.6K

Earnings

$50K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$10,406

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$19,256

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$25,552

Before aid

Average net price

$14,462

After aid

Financial Aid Policies · ucmo.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Sep 15, 2:54 PM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

CAEP-accredited and NAST-accredited

Top 15% Most Focused Colleges for Education (College Factual, 2022)

Top 6% Most Popular Colleges for Education (College Factual, 2022)

100% job placement rate

Training & Performance

Dual content preparation in speech communication and theatre

15:1 or less student-to-faculty ratio

Two dedicated program advisors

Access to 442-seat Highlander Theatre and 100-seat Black Box Theatre

State champion Talking Mules speech and debate team

Career Development

Student teaching placement assistance starting junior year

International Forensics Association tournament participation

KCACTF and STAM conference participation

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

CAEP-accredited and NAST-accredited

Top 15% Most Focused Colleges for Education (College Factual, 2022)

Top 6% Most Popular Colleges for Education (College Factual, 2022)

100% job placement rate

Training & Performance

Dual content preparation in speech communication and theatre

15:1 or less student-to-faculty ratio

Two dedicated program advisors

Access to 442-seat Highlander Theatre and 100-seat Black Box Theatre

State champion Talking Mules speech and debate team

Career Development

Student teaching placement assistance starting junior year

International Forensics Association tournament participation

KCACTF and STAM conference participation

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Fee

International Fee

$75

Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

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Auditions

Theatre & Dance Visit Day (campus, scholarship interview)Feb 15 & 27, 2027

Theatre And Dance Audition Information · ucmo.edu

Good to Know

Application Process

Apply for admission to UCM (no separate audition required)

Encouraged to complete the Theatre & Dance Admission Form for Visit Day and scholarship consideration

Eligibility

Most students complete the BSE degree in four years

What's The Process

Admission

No audition or interview required for acceptance

Direct admission upon university acceptance

Scholarship Interview

BSE students are encouraged to attend a Theatre & Dance Visit Day

Optional interview for Theatre & Dance scholarship consideration

Contact

Dr. Aaron Scully | ascully@ucmo.edu | 660-543-8793

Sydney Crank | scrank@ucmo.edu | 660-543-4840

Scholarship Info

Theatre & Speech Scholarships

Available via optional interview at Theatre & Dance Visit Day

Named scholarships: James L. Highlander Theatre, McKean Family, Harold & Sherralyn Craven, Speech & Debate Service Awards

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.52

Admit rate

64%

school-wide

Grad rate

54%

Enrollment

5.6K

Earnings

$50K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$10,406

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$19,256

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$25,552

Before aid

Average net price

$14,462

After aid

Financial Aid Policies · ucmo.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

CAEP-accredited and NAST-accredited

Top 15% Most Focused Colleges for Education (College Factual, 2022)

Top 6% Most Popular Colleges for Education (College Factual, 2022)

100% job placement rate

Training & Performance

Dual content preparation in speech communication and theatre

15:1 or less student-to-faculty ratio

Two dedicated program advisors

Access to 442-seat Highlander Theatre and 100-seat Black Box Theatre

State champion Talking Mules speech and debate team

Career Development

Student teaching placement assistance starting junior year

International Forensics Association tournament participation

KCACTF and STAM conference participation

Updated Sep 15, 2:54 PM