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BA Commercial Music

Business of Commercial Music

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BA Theatre

General

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BA Theatre

Acting

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BA Theatre

Theatre Studies

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BA Theatre

Design/Tech

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BM Performance

Brass

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BM Performance

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Harp

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Harpsichord

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Organ

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Percussion

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Piano

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Voice

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Woodwinds

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Multiple Woodwinds

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Composition

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Electronics

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BM Music Education with Cert

Choral Music Education

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Instrumental Music Education

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BA Music

General Music Studies

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BM Jazz Studies

Jazz Studies

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BM Jazz Studies

Jazz Voice

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BM Jazz Studies

Jazz Composition

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BA Commercial Music

Business of Commercial Music

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BA Commercial Music

Commercial Music and Production

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BA Commercial Music

Commercial Music General

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BA Commercial Music

Music for Media

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BA Critical Studies in Music and Society

Critical Studies in Music and Society

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Program Recognition

•Part of the largest public university music program in the United States

•Industry-focused degree emphasizing artistic leadership and an entrepreneurial mindset

•Collaboration across UNT's world-class faculty and 70+ ensembles

Training

•Bachelor of Arts in Commercial Music with four tracks: Commercial Music & Production, Business of Commercial Music, Music for Media, and General

•Hands-on, project-based coursework with a senior Capstone Project designed around your career goals

Career Outlook

•Music producer, film/game composer, music agent, publishing, sound engineer, tour promotion, and copyright

School Info

Snapshot

3.35

Avg GPA (W)

72%

Admit Rate

school-wide

61%

Grad Rate

34.3K

Enrollment

$57K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$12,092

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$24,932

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$29,698

Before aid

Average Net Price

$15,649

After aid

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Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•Part of the largest public university music program in the United States

•Industry-focused degree emphasizing artistic leadership and an entrepreneurial mindset

•Collaboration across UNT's world-class faculty and 70+ ensembles

Training

•Bachelor of Arts in Commercial Music with four tracks: Commercial Music & Production, Business of Commercial Music, Music for Media, and General

•Hands-on, project-based coursework with a senior Capstone Project designed around your career goals

Career Outlook

•Music producer, film/game composer, music agent, publishing, sound engineer, tour promotion, and copyright

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•Part of the largest public university music program in the United States

•Industry-focused degree emphasizing artistic leadership and an entrepreneurial mindset

•Collaboration across UNT's world-class faculty and 70+ ensembles

Training

•Bachelor of Arts in Commercial Music with four tracks: Commercial Music & Production, Business of Commercial Music, Music for Media, and General

•Hands-on, project-based coursework with a senior Capstone Project designed around your career goals

Career Outlook

•Music producer, film/game composer, music agent, publishing, sound engineer, tour promotion, and copyright

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Fees

Domestic Fee

$75Waiver

International Fee

$85Waiver

Deadline

PriorityMar 1, 2026

Regular DecisionRolling

Program AppApplication

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Acceptd

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Acceptd Fee

$40

Deadline

December Interview ConsiderationNov 1, 2026

Preferred (Jan/Feb Interviews)Dec 1, 2026

Final DeadlineFeb 1, 2027

Auditions

Interview Day (Denton, TX or Virtual)Jan 30, 2027

Interview Day (Denton, TX or Virtual)Feb 6, 2027

Interview Day (Denton, TX or Virtual)Feb 27, 2027

Prescreen Requirements

Introduction Video

•60-second video sharing something about yourself or your work

Essay

•Personal Statement (250 words or less) on your career goals and reasons for applying

•Capstone Project Pitch (250 words or less) describing an idea for your senior Capstone Project

Resume

•Comprehensive resume including relevant artist/personal websites and profiles

Portfolio

•Music Business Portfolio (single PDF) showcasing your work (concert flyers, tour schedules, websites, merchandise designs, etc.)

•Music Business Video (60 seconds) on how you plan to use your music business education to drive positive change in the industry

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Good to Know

Application Logistics

•Step 1: Apply to UNT via Common App, ApplyTexas, or the UNT website

•Step 2: Complete the separate College of Music application via Acceptd (opens September 1 annually)

•Step 3: Select Commercial Music as your area and your intended track

Deadlines

•December 1 preferred for January and February interview dates

•February 1 final deadline to submit video auditions and/or portfolios

•Commercial Music does not accept spring-semester applications

Placement

•Admitted students take music theory and aural-skills placement exams at orientation — for course placement only, not admission

What's The Process

Admission Process

•Submit the four shared materials plus your track-specific materials through Acceptd as the screening round

•The faculty review completed applications and invite qualified applicants to a track-specific interview

•Live audition/interview requirements differ by track and are communicated about two weeks before the scheduled date

Interview Expectations

•Interviews occur on scheduled January and February dates (on campus or virtual)

•Commercial Music does not accept spring-semester applications

Scholarship Info

College of Music Scholarships

•The College of Music application also serves as the music scholarship application

•Competitive music scholarships are based on talent and professional promise

•Scholarship recipients and award amounts are determined by faculty committees

Academic Scholarships

•Create a profile in the Eagle Scholarship Portal by March 1

•Auto-matched to eligible scholarship opportunities

School Info

Snapshot

3.35

Avg GPA (W)

72%

Admit Rate

school-wide

61%

Grad Rate

34.3K

Enrollment

$57K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$12,092

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$24,932

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$29,698

Before aid

Average Net Price

$15,649

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Program Recognition

•Part of the largest public university music program in the United States

•Industry-focused degree emphasizing artistic leadership and an entrepreneurial mindset

•Collaboration across UNT's world-class faculty and 70+ ensembles

Training

•Bachelor of Arts in Commercial Music with four tracks: Commercial Music & Production, Business of Commercial Music, Music for Media, and General

•Hands-on, project-based coursework with a senior Capstone Project designed around your career goals

Career Outlook

•Music producer, film/game composer, music agent, publishing, sound engineer, tour promotion, and copyright

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