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University of Dayton

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No PrescreenNo AuditionScholarship InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

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BA Theatre, Dance and Performance Technology

Applied Theatre

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionScholarship InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Training Philosophy

Uses performance for social change and community engagement

Grounded in Marianist tradition of service and social justice

100% of students receive one-on-one mentoring

Community Engagement

Common Good Players social justice performance troupe

Community Arts Engagement internship opportunities

Social Justice and Dramatic Literature coursework

Facilities

Roger Glass Center for the Arts

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.79

Admit rate

65%

school-wide

Grad rate

80%

Enrollment

7.7K

Earnings

$76K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$52,510

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$74,940

Before aid

Average net price

$29,533

After aid

Tuition Cost · udayton.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 30, 11:50 PM

Program Highlights

Training Philosophy

Uses performance for social change and community engagement

Grounded in Marianist tradition of service and social justice

100% of students receive one-on-one mentoring

Community Engagement

Common Good Players social justice performance troupe

Community Arts Engagement internship opportunities

Social Justice and Dramatic Literature coursework

Facilities

Roger Glass Center for the Arts

Program Highlights

Training Philosophy

Uses performance for social change and community engagement

Grounded in Marianist tradition of service and social justice

100% of students receive one-on-one mentoring

Community Engagement

Common Good Players social justice performance troupe

Community Arts Engagement internship opportunities

Social Justice and Dramatic Literature coursework

Facilities

Roger Glass Center for the Arts

Key Info

Enrollment Term

University AppApplication

Apply

Common App School Website

Opens

Aug 1, 2026

Deadline

Early ActionNov 1, 2026

Regular DecisionFeb 1, 2027

Undergraduate · udayton.edu Admission Process · udayton.edu

Program AppApplication

Order

The university application must be submitted before the audition.

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Acceptd

Auditions

Early Decision Audition DayNov 21, 2026

Audition Day #2Feb 6, 2027

Audition Day #3Feb 13, 2027

Off-schedule or virtual scholarship audition by appointmentFeb 15, 2027

Application portal · Acceptd

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply for university admission first through the Common App or UD Application

Academic admission to UD is separate from the Department of Music and Theatre Program application/audition process

Acceptd registration is used for Audition Day and Performing Arts Scholarship consideration

Important Notes

Theatre, dance, and performance technology majors must participate in Audition Day to be considered for the Performing Arts Scholarship

Applications must be received at least two weeks before the chosen audition date

What's The Process

Audition Process

No prepared performance audition requirement is listed for Applied Theatre

Students pursuing the Performing Arts Scholarship participate in Audition Day through the Department Admissions Portal on Acceptd

Theatre majors who participate in Audition Day interview with at least one professor

Interview covers previous theatre or performance experience, career goals, and topics specific to the degree area

Contact

Musadms@udayton.edu or 937-229-3936

Scholarship Info

Performing Arts Scholarship

$2,500 per year for up to four years

Complete an Audition Day to qualify

Renewable by remaining enrolled and participating in ensembles

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.79

Admit rate

65%

school-wide

Grad rate

80%

Enrollment

7.7K

Earnings

$76K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$52,510

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$74,940

Before aid

Average net price

$29,533

After aid

Tuition Cost · udayton.edu College Scorecard

Training Philosophy

Uses performance for social change and community engagement

Grounded in Marianist tradition of service and social justice

100% of students receive one-on-one mentoring

Community Engagement

Common Good Players social justice performance troupe

Community Arts Engagement internship opportunities

Social Justice and Dramatic Literature coursework

Facilities

Roger Glass Center for the Arts

Updated Aug 30, 11:50 PM