The University of Texas at Arlington
Test-OptionalGreek Life
Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
Scholarship Audition
No Interview
University App Required
Program Highlights
PROGRAM FOCUS
•Concentration on creating new works: playwriting, directing, dramaturgy, and scholarship
•Emphasis on breadth of experience and depth of inquiry
•Pairs well with a double major or variety of minors
HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE
•Students work as assistant directors, dramaturgs, and production crew
•Opportunities for student-devised works and dramaturgy projects
•May audition for season productions (performance is optional, not required)
FACULTY
•Program Head: Sebastian Trainor (PhD in Theatre History, Theory & Criticism)
•Department Chair: Jeanmarie Higgins (PhD in Theatre History, Theory & Criticism)
CAREER PATHS
•Graduates pursue graduate programs, producing, teaching, casting, marketing, arts administration, dramaturgy, and applied theatre
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Lou Diamond Phillips — BFA Drama '85; starred in La Bamba, Tony-nominated for The King and I on Broadway, Longmire
•Morgan Woodward — began in drama at Arlington State College (now UTA); 200+ film and TV credits including Gunsmoke, Cool Hand Luke, and Dallas
Key Info
University AppApplication
Apply atCommon App
Apply atapplytexas.org
Deadlines
PriorityFeb 15, 2026
Rolling
Fee
$75Waiver
Program AppApplication
Apply atAcceptd
Good to Know
ADMISSION
•No audition required — admission through standard UTA application
PLAYWRITING SCHOLARSHIP
•Playwrights should apply via Acceptd and upload playwriting sample(s)
•Select "BA-Theatre Arts" on Acceptd to submit samples
Scholarship Info
PLAYWRITING SCHOLARSHIP
•Playwrights should apply for the Playwriting Scholarship
•Upload playwriting sample(s) via Acceptd when selecting BA-Theatre Arts
Program info updated Mar 27, 2:02 AM
PROGRAM FOCUS
•Concentration on creating new works: playwriting, directing, dramaturgy, and scholarship
•Emphasis on breadth of experience and depth of inquiry
•Pairs well with a double major or variety of minors
HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE
•Students work as assistant directors, dramaturgs, and production crew
•Opportunities for student-devised works and dramaturgy projects
•May audition for season productions (performance is optional, not required)
FACULTY
•Program Head: Sebastian Trainor (PhD in Theatre History, Theory & Criticism)
•Department Chair: Jeanmarie Higgins (PhD in Theatre History, Theory & Criticism)
CAREER PATHS
•Graduates pursue graduate programs, producing, teaching, casting, marketing, arts administration, dramaturgy, and applied theatre
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Lou Diamond Phillips — BFA Drama '85; starred in La Bamba, Tony-nominated for The King and I on Broadway, Longmire
•Morgan Woodward — began in drama at Arlington State College (now UTA); 200+ film and TV credits including Gunsmoke, Cool Hand Luke, and Dallas
Updated Mar 27, 2:02 AM
Academic School Information
3.37
Avg GPA (W)
80%
Admit Rate
55%
Grad Rate
32,294
Enrollment
$63,199
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$11,950
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$29,582
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$13,951
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$11,893
Family Income $30k - $48k$12,003
Family Income $48k - $75k$12,612
Family Income $75k - $110k$16,371
Family Income $110k+$24,692
