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BA Commercial Music

Business of Commercial Music

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

Prescreen RequiredNo AuditionInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Transfer In Friendly

Program Recognition

UNT calls its College of Music "the largest public university music program in the United States" (music.unt.edu)

Business of Commercial Music track pairs artistic training with music-industry coursework

Training

Track-specific coursework: Music Entrepreneurship Practicum/Internship and Marketing for Musicians, plus one of Music Leadership and Performing Arts Management, Music Law and Finance, or Artist Management and Touring

Senior Commercial Music Capstone project designed around the student's own career goals

Professional Development

Music agent, publishing, tour promotion, artist management, and music-business entrepreneurship

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.35

Admit rate

72%

school-wide

Grad rate

61%

Enrollment

34.3K

Earnings

$57K

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

Undergraduate · financialaid.unt.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated 4d ago

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

UNT calls its College of Music "the largest public university music program in the United States" (music.unt.edu)

Business of Commercial Music track pairs artistic training with music-industry coursework

Training

Senior Commercial Music Capstone project designed around the student's own career goals

Professional Development

Music agent, publishing, tour promotion, artist management, and music-business entrepreneurship

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

UNT calls its College of Music "the largest public university music program in the United States" (music.unt.edu)

Business of Commercial Music track pairs artistic training with music-industry coursework

Training

Senior Commercial Music Capstone project designed around the student's own career goals

Professional Development

Music agent, publishing, tour promotion, artist management, and music-business entrepreneurship

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

University AppApplication

Apply

ApplyTexas Common App

Fees

Domestic Fee

$75

International Fee

$85

Deadline

Derived UNT app cutoff for December audition considerationOct 23, 2026

Derived UNT app cutoff for January/February audition priorityNov 19, 2026

Derived UNT app cutoff for final music submissionJan 22, 2027

Faqs · music.unt.edu

Program AppApplication

Order

The university application must be submitted before the prescreen.

Apply

Acceptd

Fee

Acceptd Fee

$40

Opens

Sep 1, 2026

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, 2027Feb 6 & 27, 2027

Undergraduate · music.unt.edu Deadlines · music.unt.edu Index · music.unt.edu

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

Undergraduate Repertoire · music.unt.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

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

Transfer Pathway

UNT publishes a BA Commercial Music Transfer Guide/TCCNS course map, giving transfer students a course-planning path before applying. Commercial Music applicants still complete the Acceptd materials review and track-specific interview process.

Transfer Resources · unt.edu

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

Avg GPA (W)

3.35

Admit rate

72%

school-wide

Grad rate

61%

Enrollment

34.3K

Earnings

$57K

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

Undergraduate · financialaid.unt.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

UNT calls its College of Music "the largest public university music program in the United States" (music.unt.edu)

Business of Commercial Music track pairs artistic training with music-industry coursework

Training

Senior Commercial Music Capstone project designed around the student's own career goals

Professional Development

Music agent, publishing, tour promotion, artist management, and music-business entrepreneurship

Updated 4d ago