Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
Audition Required
No Interview
University App Required
Program Highlights
TRAINING
•Conservatory-style professional actor training within a BA degree
•Comprehensive curriculum covering stage and screen performance
•Camera training for film and television
•Voice, movement, and speech training across all acting styles
PRODUCTION OPPORTUNITIES
•Work alongside MFA candidates and professional guest artists through the Nevada Conservatory Theatre
•Las Vegas location provides unique proximity to the entertainment industry
FACULTY
•Led by distinguished faculty with professional careers in the acting industry
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Giovanna Sardelli (BFA 1987) — Artistic Director of TheatreWorks Silicon Valley, 2019 Tony Award for Best Regional Theatre; UNLV CFA Alumna of the Year 2019
Key Info
University AppApplication
Deadlines
Priority (Financial Aid)Nov 15, 2025
FinalJun 1, 2026
Fee
$60
Program AppApplication
Deadline
FinalJun 1, 2026
Application Fee
$60
Nonrefundable; paid by credit or debit card
Good to Know
APPLICATION PROCESS
•Apply to UNLV through the university admissions portal
•Audition for the Stage and Screen Acting concentration separately through the Department of Theatre
ELIGIBILITY
•Fall enrollment
•Open to students pursuing a professional career on stage and screen
What's The Process
ADMISSION
•Admission is by audition only
•Contact the Department of Theatre for audition dates and requirements
•Auditions are announced approximately two weeks prior with date, time, location, and material to prepare
•Sign up for an audition time slot in the theatre department office (FDH 410)
Scholarship Info
DEPARTMENT SCHOLARSHIPS
•Approximately $20,000-$25,000 in undergraduate scholarships and grant-in-aid funds awarded each academic year
•Individual awards typically range from $1,000 to $2,500 per academic year
•Based on scholastic and creative excellence in theatre
•Financial need may be considered
HOW TO APPLY
•Departmental scholarship application deadline: March 31
•Must also complete FAFSA through UNLV Financial Aid
Program info updated Apr 1, 2:49 AM
TRAINING
•Conservatory-style professional actor training within a BA degree
•Comprehensive curriculum covering stage and screen performance
•Camera training for film and television
•Voice, movement, and speech training across all acting styles
PRODUCTION OPPORTUNITIES
•Work alongside MFA candidates and professional guest artists through the Nevada Conservatory Theatre
•Las Vegas location provides unique proximity to the entertainment industry
FACULTY
•Led by distinguished faculty with professional careers in the acting industry
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Giovanna Sardelli (BFA 1987) — Artistic Director of TheatreWorks Silicon Valley, 2019 Tony Award for Best Regional Theatre; UNLV CFA Alumna of the Year 2019
Updated Apr 1, 2:49 AM
Academic School Information
3.38
Avg GPA (W)
96%
Admit Rate
50%
Grad Rate
24,622
Enrollment
$55,037
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$9,748
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$27,411
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$10,359
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$8,526
Family Income $30k - $48k$8,537
Family Income $48k - $75k$10,606
Family Income $75k - $110k$13,513
Family Income $110k+$15,905
