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No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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Program snapshot

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No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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BFA Theatre Arts

Musical Theatre

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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

Avg GPA (W)

3.35

Admit rate

100%

school-wide

Grad rate

50%

Enrollment

21K

Earnings

$51K

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

Cost Of Attendance · utep.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Sep 25, 12:35 PM

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

Key Info

Enrollment Term

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Fee

International Fee

$65

Deadline

Priority (Fall)May 1, 2027

Regular DecisionRolling

Application Dates Fees · catalog.utep.edu

Good to Know

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

Avg GPA (W)

3.35

Admit rate

100%

school-wide

Grad rate

50%

Enrollment

21K

Earnings

$51K

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

Cost Of Attendance · utep.edu 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 Sep 25, 12:35 PM

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