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University of the Pacific

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In-Person Only

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No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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In-Person Only

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BM Musical Theatre

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Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program Launch

New Bachelor of Music in Musical Theatre enrolling its first class in fall 2027, pending WSCUC approval

Pacific says it will be the first California school to offer a NASM-accredited Bachelor of Music in musical theatre

Training

Coursework across music, theatre, and dance

Contemporary musical theatre and commercial vocal styles alongside Pacific’s classical and operatic traditions

Annual productions in Long Theatre and interdisciplinary collaboration across the Conservatory

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.62

Admit rate

71%

school-wide

Grad rate

69%

Enrollment

3.2K

Earnings

$78K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$60,760

Before aid

Average net price

$25,447

After aid

Tuition Fees · pacific.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Sep 13, 4:33 PM

Program Highlights

Program Launch

New Bachelor of Music in Musical Theatre enrolling its first class in fall 2027, pending WSCUC approval

Pacific says it will be the first California school to offer a NASM-accredited Bachelor of Music in musical theatre

Training

Coursework across music, theatre, and dance

Contemporary musical theatre and commercial vocal styles alongside Pacific’s classical and operatic traditions

Annual productions in Long Theatre and interdisciplinary collaboration across the Conservatory

Program Highlights

Program Launch

New Bachelor of Music in Musical Theatre enrolling its first class in fall 2027, pending WSCUC approval

Pacific says it will be the first California school to offer a NASM-accredited Bachelor of Music in musical theatre

Training

Coursework across music, theatre, and dance

Contemporary musical theatre and commercial vocal styles alongside Pacific’s classical and operatic traditions

Annual productions in Long Theatre and interdisciplinary collaboration across the Conservatory

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Common App School Website

Opens

Jul 1, 2026

Deadline

Early ActionNov 15, 2026

Regular Decision / Powell Scholars Program DeadlineJan 15, 2027

Undergraduate · pacific.edu

Program AppApplication

Deadline

BM Musical Theatre Application & Pre-Screening DeadlineDec 1, 2026

Auditions

On-Campus Audition (required for Early Decision or spring admission applicants)Dec 5, 2026

On-Campus Audition (Powell Scholars deadline)Jan 24, 2027

On-Campus AuditionFeb 28, 2027

Music · pacific.edu

Good to Know

Program Status

First cohort planned for fall 2027

Program launch is pending WSCUC approval

Application Logistics

Apply to University of the Pacific

Complete the Conservatory questionnaire received after submitting the university application

Program-specific musical theatre audition repertoire has not yet been published

Scholarship Info

Music Merit Scholarships

Awarded based on audition performance

Pacific reports more than $3 million in combined academic and music merit scholarships awarded to its Fall 2020 undergraduate cohort

Powell Scholars applicants must audition by January 24, 2027

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.62

Admit rate

71%

school-wide

Grad rate

69%

Enrollment

3.2K

Earnings

$78K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$60,760

Before aid

Average net price

$25,447

After aid

Tuition Fees · pacific.edu College Scorecard

Program Launch

New Bachelor of Music in Musical Theatre enrolling its first class in fall 2027, pending WSCUC approval

Pacific says it will be the first California school to offer a NASM-accredited Bachelor of Music in musical theatre

Training

Coursework across music, theatre, and dance

Contemporary musical theatre and commercial vocal styles alongside Pacific’s classical and operatic traditions

Annual productions in Long Theatre and interdisciplinary collaboration across the Conservatory

Updated Sep 13, 4:33 PM

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