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Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Training

Liberal arts theatre curriculum spanning acting, directing, design, dance, playwriting, and production, with theatre treated "as an extension of the humanities, a mode of critical inquiry and creative expression" and emphasis on interdisciplinarity, collaborative creation, and community engagement

Three faculty-directed and two student-directed productions per season plus the Linnell Festival of New Plays

Study Abroad

Access to Tricklock Company's Revolutions International Theatre Festival, bringing prominent artists to Albuquerque annually

Regular artist residencies with distinguished companies including La Pocha Nostra, Spiderwoman Theater, and Pig Iron Theatre Company

Degree Flexibility

Liberal arts degree with fluency across multiple areas of theatre practice

Strong preparation for MFA, MA, and PhD programs

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.38

Admit rate

95%

school-wide

Grad rate

55%

Enrollment

17.2K

Earnings

$45K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$11,585

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$34,734

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$31,223

Before aid

Average net price

$15,489

After aid

Index · admissions.unm.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated 2d ago

Program Highlights

Training

Three faculty-directed and two student-directed productions per season plus the Linnell Festival of New Plays

Study Abroad

Access to Tricklock Company's Revolutions International Theatre Festival, bringing prominent artists to Albuquerque annually

Regular artist residencies with distinguished companies including La Pocha Nostra, Spiderwoman Theater, and Pig Iron Theatre Company

Degree Flexibility

Liberal arts degree with fluency across multiple areas of theatre practice

Strong preparation for MFA, MA, and PhD programs

Program Highlights

Training

Three faculty-directed and two student-directed productions per season plus the Linnell Festival of New Plays

Study Abroad

Access to Tricklock Company's Revolutions International Theatre Festival, bringing prominent artists to Albuquerque annually

Regular artist residencies with distinguished companies including La Pocha Nostra, Spiderwoman Theater, and Pig Iron Theatre Company

Degree Flexibility

Liberal arts degree with fluency across multiple areas of theatre practice

Strong preparation for MFA, MA, and PhD programs

Key Info

Enrollment Term

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Fee

$25

Deadline

Priority (Fall)Jun 1, 2027

Regular DecisionRolling

Freshmen · admissions.unm.edu

Good to Know

Eligibility

Minimum 26 hours of earned credit

GPA of at least 2.50 in all hours attempted, or 2.50 in the last 30 hours attempted

English writing competency (ACT English 26+, SAT Verbal 660+, or completion of qualifying English courses)

Math competency (ACT Math 22+, SAT Math 540+, or completion of qualifying math courses)

Enrollment

Applications accepted for fall and spring semesters only

What's The Process

Audition Process

No audition or portfolio required for admission

Students must first be admitted to UNM as a university student

After completing 26 credit hours with a 2.50 GPA, apply for admission to the College of Fine Arts

Notification by email within 1-3 weeks of CFA application submission

Scholarship Info

Departmental Scholarships

Eligibility

All Theatre, Design, and Dance majors are eligible for 2025-2026 scholarships

Deadline

Application materials must be sent by February 13, 2026

Materials

Submit a comprehensive statement of research, creative, and educational goals, motivation for applying, and merit/need

Include an updated CV and current unofficial transcript

Submission

Email theatre@unm.edu for submission or questions

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.38

Admit rate

95%

school-wide

Grad rate

55%

Enrollment

17.2K

Earnings

$45K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$11,585

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$34,734

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$31,223

Before aid

Average net price

$15,489

After aid

Index · admissions.unm.edu College Scorecard

Training

Three faculty-directed and two student-directed productions per season plus the Linnell Festival of New Plays

Study Abroad

Access to Tricklock Company's Revolutions International Theatre Festival, bringing prominent artists to Albuquerque annually

Regular artist residencies with distinguished companies including La Pocha Nostra, Spiderwoman Theater, and Pig Iron Theatre Company

Degree Flexibility

Liberal arts degree with fluency across multiple areas of theatre practice

Strong preparation for MFA, MA, and PhD programs

Updated 2d ago

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