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BFA Theatre Arts

Musical Theatre

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BFA Theatre Arts

Musical Theatre

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BFA Theatre Arts

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BFA Theatre Arts

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BFA Theatre Arts

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BA Theatre Arts

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BA Theatre Arts

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BFA Dance

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BFA Dance

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BA Dance with Cert

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BM Performance

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BM Performance

Percussion

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BM Performance

Strings

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BM Performance

Voice

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Keyboard Pedagogy

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BM Performance

Woodwinds and Brass

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BM Music Education with Cert

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BM Music Education with Cert

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BM Music Education with Cert

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BM Music Education with Cert

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BA Music Technology

Music Technology

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BM Commercial Music

Commercial Music

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BM Theory and Composition

Music Theory and Composition

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Training

•BFA Musical Theatre concentration combining acting, singing, and dance training

•Intensive program preparing students for professional careers or further conservatory study

Performance & Productions

•Department produces musicals — recent seasons include CATS and RENT

•Approximately 20 productions per year across three venues

•Wise Family Theater, Studio Theatre, and UTEP Dinner Theatre

Professional Development

•Located in El Paso on the US-Mexico border at the nation's leading Hispanic-Serving Institution

•Chican@/Latin@ Theatre series

•Social justice mission integrated into artistic training

School Info

Snapshot

3.35

Avg GPA (W)

100%

Admit Rate

school-wide

50%

Grad Rate

21K

Enrollment

$51K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$8,800

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$22,000

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$24,800

Before aid

Average Net Price

$9,403

After aid

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Program info updated 6d ago

Program Highlights

Training

•BFA Musical Theatre concentration combining acting, singing, and dance training

•Intensive program preparing students for professional careers or further conservatory study

Performance & Productions

•Department produces musicals — recent seasons include CATS and RENT

•Approximately 20 productions per year across three venues

•Wise Family Theater, Studio Theatre, and UTEP Dinner Theatre

Professional Development

•Located in El Paso on the US-Mexico border at the nation's leading Hispanic-Serving Institution

•Chican@/Latin@ Theatre series

•Social justice mission integrated into artistic training

Program Highlights

Training

•BFA Musical Theatre concentration combining acting, singing, and dance training

•Intensive program preparing students for professional careers or further conservatory study

Performance & Productions

•Department produces musicals — recent seasons include CATS and RENT

•Approximately 20 productions per year across three venues

•Wise Family Theater, Studio Theatre, and UTEP Dinner Theatre

Professional Development

•Located in El Paso on the US-Mexico border at the nation's leading Hispanic-Serving Institution

•Chican@/Latin@ Theatre series

•Social justice mission integrated into artistic training

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Fee

International Fee

$65

Deadline

Priority (Fall)May 1, 2027

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Program Requirements

•120 credit hours required for graduation

•BFA is intensive — students cannot carry a minor or second major

•45 credit hours must be at the 3300-4300 level

Contact

•Program information: rfmayer@utep.edu | 915-747-5502

•Season information: hwmaccarthy@utep.edu | 915-747-5118

What's The Process

Audition Process

•No audition required for program admission

•Apply to UTEP through Common App or ApplyTexas

•Open admissions — 100% acceptance rate

•Departmental scholarship auditions available for incoming and current students

•Submit scholarship application form by March 27, 2026

•Minimum 3.0 GPA required for all departmental scholarships

•Contact: mvbalmaceda@utep.edu

Scholarship Info

Departmental Scholarships

•Multiple named scholarships for Theatre majors

•Minimum 3.0 GPA required

•Scholarship auditions held annually — deadline March 27, 2026

School Info

Snapshot

3.35

Avg GPA (W)

100%

Admit Rate

school-wide

50%

Grad Rate

21K

Enrollment

$51K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$8,800

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$22,000

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$24,800

Before aid

Average Net Price

$9,403

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Training

•BFA Musical Theatre concentration combining acting, singing, and dance training

•Intensive program preparing students for professional careers or further conservatory study

Performance & Productions

•Department produces musicals — recent seasons include CATS and RENT

•Approximately 20 productions per year across three venues

•Wise Family Theater, Studio Theatre, and UTEP Dinner Theatre

Professional Development

•Located in El Paso on the US-Mexico border at the nation's leading Hispanic-Serving Institution

•Chican@/Latin@ Theatre series

•Social justice mission integrated into artistic training

Updated 6d ago

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