The University of Texas at Dallas
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Program
No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewModerately Selective40+ StudentsUniversity App Required
Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
No Audition
No Interview
University App Required
TRAINING & PRODUCTIONS
•Covers acting, directing, stage management, design, and technical theatre
•Productions directed by faculty and guest artists from Dallas-area professional companies
-Past guest directors include Terry Martin (Artistic Director, WaterTower Theatre) and Raphael Parry (Executive Director, Dallas Shakespeare)
•Past productions include A Midsummer Night's Dream, Hedda Gabler, The Seagull, The Fantasticks, and A Clockwork Orange
FACILITIES & OPPORTUNITIES
•Performances hosted at University Theatre
•Senior capstone project showcasing artistic and academic growth
•Independent projects, senior honors projects, and interdisciplinary collaborations encouraged
•Interdisciplinary coursework across nine arts concentrations
University AppApplication
Deadline
PriorityDec 1, 2025
Regular DecisionMay 1, 2026
Fee
Fee amount
$75Waiver
APPLICATION
•Apply via Common App or ApplyTexas
•No separate arts application or portfolio required
ADMISSION PROCESS
•No audition required — admission is through the standard UT Dallas university application
•Students are admitted to the BA in Visual and Performing Arts and select the Theatre concentration
INVOLVEMENT
•Students can audition for stage productions at University Theatre after enrollment
•Productions range from classic works to contemporary plays and musicals
Program info updated 16h ago
TRAINING & PRODUCTIONS
•Covers acting, directing, stage management, design, and technical theatre
•Productions directed by faculty and guest artists from Dallas-area professional companies
-Past guest directors include Terry Martin (Artistic Director, WaterTower Theatre) and Raphael Parry (Executive Director, Dallas Shakespeare)
•Past productions include A Midsummer Night's Dream, Hedda Gabler, The Seagull, The Fantasticks, and A Clockwork Orange
FACILITIES & OPPORTUNITIES
•Performances hosted at University Theatre
•Senior capstone project showcasing artistic and academic growth
•Independent projects, senior honors projects, and interdisciplinary collaborations encouraged
•Interdisciplinary coursework across nine arts concentrations
Updated 16h ago
Academic School Information
3.69
Avg GPA (W)
65%
Admit Rate
75%
Grad Rate
21,751
Enrollment
$68,227
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$14,644
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$40,144
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$18,267
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$12,814
Family Income $30k - $48k$13,510
Family Income $48k - $75k$14,030
Family Income $75k - $110k$19,892
Family Income $110k+$26,596
