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BFA Design and Technology for Performance

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BA Theatre

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BA Dance

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MFA Dance

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BM Performance

Keyboard Performance

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BM Performance

Instrumental Performance

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BM Performance

Vocal Performance

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MFA Dramatic Writing

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MA Theatre & Dance

Dance History and Criticism

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BME Music Education

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BME Music Education

Vocal

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BA Music

General Music Studies

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BFA Design and Technology for Performance

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MM Performance

Vocal Performance

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BM Jazz Studies

Jazz Studies

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BM Theory and Composition

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BM String Pedagogy

String Pedagogy

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Training

•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

Performance & Productions

•Three faculty-directed and two student-directed productions per season

•Linnell Festival of New Plays provides additional design opportunities

Professional Development

•Prepares students for professional careers or graduate study in design and technology

School Info

Snapshot

3.38

Avg GPA (W)

95%

Admit Rate

school-wide

55%

Grad Rate

17.2K

Enrollment

$45K

Earnings

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

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Program Highlights

Training

•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

Performance & Productions

•Three faculty-directed and two student-directed productions per season

•Linnell Festival of New Plays provides additional design opportunities

Professional Development

•Prepares students for professional careers or graduate study in design and technology

Program Highlights

Training

•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

Performance & Productions

•Three faculty-directed and two student-directed productions per season

•Linnell Festival of New Plays provides additional design opportunities

Professional Development

•Prepares students for professional careers or graduate study in design and technology

Key Info

Enrollment Term

These Fall 2026 enrollment dates have passed — dates for the next cycle aren't available yet.

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$25

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Priority (Fall)Jun 1, 2026

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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 and math competency requirements (see university admissions)

Enrollment

•Applications accepted for fall and spring semesters only

What's The Process

Audition 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

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

3.38

Avg GPA (W)

95%

Admit Rate

school-wide

55%

Grad Rate

17.2K

Enrollment

$45K

Earnings

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

Official source College Scorecard

Training

•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

Performance & Productions

•Three faculty-directed and two student-directed productions per season

•Linnell Festival of New Plays provides additional design opportunities

Professional Development

•Prepares students for professional careers or graduate study in design and technology

Updated Jun 29, 3:41 PM