University of Missouri - Columbia
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Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
No Audition
No Interview
University App Required
Study Abroad
Program Highlights
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Tennessee Williams (Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright)
•George C. Scott (Academy Award-winning actor)
•Jon Hamm (Emmy-winning actor, Mad Men)
•Chris Cooper (Academy Award-winning actor)
•Tom Berenger (Academy Award-nominated actor)
TRAINING & PRODUCTIONS
•Performance emphasis covers acting and directing
•4-5 mainstage productions per year in Rhynsburger Theatre (278-seat proscenium)
•Additional productions in Studio 4 (125-seat flexible black box)
•Mizzou New Play Series and Life and Literature Series feature student-created work
DEGREE FLEXIBILITY
•No audition required to declare the Performance emphasis
•Double majors encouraged
•Study abroad opportunities through Mizzou international programs
•Arts Entrepreneurship Certificate available
Key Info
University AppApplication
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Deadlines
PriorityNov 15, 2026
Rolling
Domestic Fee
$55Waiver
International Fee
$65
Good to Know
ENROLLMENT
•Declare the major immediately upon arrival or wait two to three semesters
•17 credits in core courses required of all majors, plus emphasis area credits
CONTACT
•Email: umct@missouri.edu
•Phone: 573-882-7529
What's The Process
ADMISSION PROCESS
•No audition required — students are admitted through the university application
•Declare the Performance emphasis upon arriving at MU or after exploring the program
•Contact academic advisor Lauren Hynes (hynesl@missouri.edu) for guidance
DEPARTMENTAL HONORS
•Minimum 3.3 overall MU GPA and 3.5 GPA in theatre courses required to graduate with honors
Program info updated 2h ago
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Tennessee Williams (Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright)
•George C. Scott (Academy Award-winning actor)
•Jon Hamm (Emmy-winning actor, Mad Men)
•Chris Cooper (Academy Award-winning actor)
•Tom Berenger (Academy Award-nominated actor)
TRAINING & PRODUCTIONS
•Performance emphasis covers acting and directing
•4-5 mainstage productions per year in Rhynsburger Theatre (278-seat proscenium)
•Additional productions in Studio 4 (125-seat flexible black box)
•Mizzou New Play Series and Life and Literature Series feature student-created work
DEGREE FLEXIBILITY
•No audition required to declare the Performance emphasis
•Double majors encouraged
•Study abroad opportunities through Mizzou international programs
•Arts Entrepreneurship Certificate available
Updated 2h ago
Academic School Information
3.60
Avg GPA (W)
78%
Admit Rate
76%
Grad Rate
23,929
Enrollment
$63,403
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$14,837
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$36,056
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$20,268
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$13,841
Family Income $30k - $48k$13,378
Family Income $48k - $75k$13,722
Family Income $75k - $110k$19,762
Family Income $110k+$26,304
