University of South Florida
Program
Program Characteristics
Program Highlights
PROGRAM PHILOSOPHY
•Training future innovators, not conformists
•Maximum flexibility in an interdisciplinary BA degree
FACULTY & GUESTS
•Classes from nationally and internationally acclaimed faculty in Theatre, Dance, and Music
•Guest directors, choreographers, and designers with Broadway and West End credits
•Head of Musical Theatre: Michelle Haché
PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES
•Two musicals produced per year
•Student-produced shows, cabarets, dance concerts, and vocal performances
Key Info
University AppApplication
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Deadlines
Early ActionNov 1, 2025
Regular DecisionDec 15, 2025
Scholarship PriorityJan 15, 2026
FinalMar 1, 2026
Fee
$30Waiver
Good to Know
ADMISSION
•No audition required — apply to USF and declare Musical Theatre as your major
•Fall enrollment available
VOLUNTARY AUDITION
•Submit via Acceptd for scholarship consideration and class placement
•Students are NOT required to submit materials
MTCP
•USF participates in the Musical Theater Common Prescreen
What's The Process
VOLUNTARY SUBMISSION
•No audition required for admission — simply apply to USF and declare Musical Theatre as your major
•Optional video audition/portfolio submission via Acceptd for scholarship consideration and class placement
•Deadline: May 1, 2026
IF SUBMITTING (OPTIONAL)
•TWO CONTRASTING MONOLOGUES from a published play, any time period or genre, max 1 minute each
•TWO CONTRASTING MUSICAL THEATRE SONGS, 32-bar cuts
•resume
•Letters of recommendation (optional but encouraged)
Scholarship Info
•Voluntary audition/portfolio submission via Acceptd puts students in consideration for departmental scholarships
•Additional endowment support through the Holloway Endowed Chair Fund and Macy's Visiting Artist Endowment
Program info updated 4d ago
PROGRAM PHILOSOPHY
•Training future innovators, not conformists
•Maximum flexibility in an interdisciplinary BA degree
FACULTY & GUESTS
•Classes from nationally and internationally acclaimed faculty in Theatre, Dance, and Music
•Guest directors, choreographers, and designers with Broadway and West End credits
•Head of Musical Theatre: Michelle Haché
PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES
•Two musicals produced per year
•Student-produced shows, cabarets, dance concerts, and vocal performances
Updated 4d ago
Academic School Information
4.06
Avg GPA (W)
43%
Admit Rate
76%
Grad Rate
37,207
Enrollment
$57,743
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$6,410
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$17,324
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$9,812
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$4,122
Family Income $30k - $48k$5,444
Family Income $48k - $75k$9,326
Family Income $75k - $110k$15,224
Family Income $110k+$18,497
