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Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
No Audition
No Interview
University App Required
Program Highlights
TRAINING & FACILITIES
•Contemporary professional training in costume, lighting, and scenic design
•State-of-the-art training facilities with hands-on experience
•Practical experience bringing designs to reality across the full performance spectrum
PRODUCTION OPPORTUNITIES
•Three faculty-directed and two student-directed productions per season
•Linnell Festival of New Plays provides additional design opportunities
CAREER PREPARATION
•Prepares students for professional careers or graduate study in design and technology
Key Info
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Deadlines
Priority (Spring)Dec 13, 2025
Priority (Fall)Jun 1, 2026
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Good to Know
CFA ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
•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 and math competency requirements (see university admissions)
ENROLLMENT
•Applications accepted for fall and spring semesters only
What's The Process
ADMISSION PROCESS
•No audition, portfolio, or interview 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
•All Theatre, Design, and Dance majors eligible for annual scholarships
•Application includes a comprehensive statement expressing research, creative, and educational goals
•Applications due early fall each academic year
•Contact the Department of Theatre & Dance for details
Program info updated 22h ago
TRAINING & FACILITIES
•Contemporary professional training in costume, lighting, and scenic design
•State-of-the-art training facilities with hands-on experience
•Practical experience bringing designs to reality across the full performance spectrum
PRODUCTION OPPORTUNITIES
•Three faculty-directed and two student-directed productions per season
•Linnell Festival of New Plays provides additional design opportunities
CAREER PREPARATION
•Prepares students for professional careers or graduate study in design and technology
Updated 22h ago
Academic School Information
3.38
Avg GPA (W)
95%
Admit Rate
54%
Grad Rate
17,244
Enrollment
$44,792
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$10,140
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$33,060
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$15,489
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$11,938
Family Income $30k - $48k$13,045
Family Income $48k - $75k$16,196
Family Income $75k - $110k$17,906
Family Income $110k+$19,053
