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No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

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No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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Program profile

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Transfer In Friendly

Program Recognition

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

The Bachelor of Arts in Music offers greater curricular flexibility than the Bachelor of Music

Training

Liberal-arts music degree pairing core music study with electives in business, computer science, media, or other fields

Audition on a principal instrument or voice at the concentration level

Ideal for students combining music with a second academic interest

Facilities

Murchison Performing Arts Center, over 300 practice rooms, and one of the nation's largest music libraries

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 6d ago

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

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

The Bachelor of Arts in Music offers greater curricular flexibility than the Bachelor of Music

Training

Liberal-arts music degree pairing core music study with electives in business, computer science, media, or other fields

Audition on a principal instrument or voice at the concentration level

Ideal for students combining music with a second academic interest

Facilities

Murchison Performing Arts Center, over 300 practice rooms, and one of the nation's largest music libraries

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

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

The Bachelor of Arts in Music offers greater curricular flexibility than the Bachelor of Music

Training

Liberal-arts music degree pairing core music study with electives in business, computer science, media, or other fields

Audition on a principal instrument or voice at the concentration level

Ideal for students combining music with a second academic interest

Facilities

Murchison Performing Arts Center, over 300 practice rooms, and one of the nation's largest music libraries

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

University AppApplication

Apply

ApplyTexas Common App

Fees

Domestic Fee

$75

International Fee

$85

Deadline

Priority Scholarship DeadlineMar 1, 2027

International Fall Application DeadlineJul 15, 2027

Fall Application DeadlineJul 31, 2027

Deadlines Fees · unt.edu

Program AppApplication

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Acceptd

Fee

Acceptd Fee

$40

Opens

Sep 1, 2026

Deadline

December Audition ConsiderationNov 1, 2026

Priority (Jan/Feb Auditions)Dec 1, 2026

Final Video AuditionFeb 15, 2027

Auditions

In-Person Audition/Interview (Denton, TX)

Dec 4, 2026Jan 30, 2027Feb 6 & 27, 2027

OR — Recorded Video Audition

Piano applicants — final video audition deadlineFeb 1, 2027

Most other areas — final video audition deadlineFeb 15, 2027

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

Audition Requirements

Repertoire List (Principal Instrument or Voice)

Prepare your principal instrument or voice repertoire using that area's concentration-level (Education/Composition/BA) requirements

See the relevant instrument or voice listing for repertoire, scales, and sight-reading expectations

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 your audition instrument/area, then indicate the Bachelor of Arts as your desired degree

Deadlines

November 1 for consideration at the December audition date

December 1 preferred for January and February audition dates

February 15 final deadline for the music application and final video auditions

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 Music Transfer Guide/TCCNS course map, giving transfer students a course-planning path before applying. Applicants still complete the College of Music application and required principal-area audition or review.

Transfer Resources · unt.edu

What's The Process

Audition Process

Audition on your principal instrument or voice through Acceptd, then on campus or by final video

Applicants invited for a live audition are notified through Acceptd messaging after faculty review

Audition Expectations

Live auditions occur on scheduled Denton campus dates

Sight-reading may be included at the audition

Scholarship Info

College of Music Scholarships

Application and audition also serve 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

Competitive Scholarship Waiver

Out-of-state students awarded a competitive scholarship of $1,000+ attend at the resident tuition rate

Oklahoma residents with qualifying tuition rate save approximately $2,400 annually

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

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

The Bachelor of Arts in Music offers greater curricular flexibility than the Bachelor of Music

Training

Liberal-arts music degree pairing core music study with electives in business, computer science, media, or other fields

Audition on a principal instrument or voice at the concentration level

Ideal for students combining music with a second academic interest

Facilities

Murchison Performing Arts Center, over 300 practice rooms, and one of the nation's largest music libraries

Updated 6d ago