The University of Texas at El Paso
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Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
Scholarship Audition
No Interview
University App Required
Program Highlights
TRAINING
•Versatile BA degree offering broad training across all areas of theatre
•Requires a minor in another field, providing dual-discipline flexibility
•Coursework in acting, design, directing, stage management, and theatre history
PRODUCTION EXPERIENCE
•Department hosts approximately 20 productions per year
•Performance venues: Wise Family Theater, Studio Theatre, and Dinner Theatre
•Opportunities in both performance and production roles
COMMUNITY & CULTURE
•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
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Deadlines
Priority (Fall)May 1, 2025
Priority (Spring)Oct 1, 2025
Priority (Summer)Mar 1, 2026
Rolling
International Fee
$65
Good to Know
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
•120 credit hours required for graduation
•45 credit hours must be at the 3300-4300 level
•Minor required (18 credit hours)
•42 credits of University Core and 18 credits of Liberal Arts General Education
CONTACT
•Program information: rfmayer@utep.edu | 915-747-5502
What's The Process
ADMISSION PROCESS
•No audition required for program admission
•Apply to UTEP through Common App or ApplyTexas
•Open admissions — 100% acceptance rate
SCHOLARSHIP AUDITIONS
•Departmental scholarship auditions available for incoming and current students
•Submit scholarship application form by March 27, 2026
•Minimum 3.0 GPA required
•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
Program info updated 4h ago
TRAINING
•Versatile BA degree offering broad training across all areas of theatre
•Requires a minor in another field, providing dual-discipline flexibility
•Coursework in acting, design, directing, stage management, and theatre history
PRODUCTION EXPERIENCE
•Department hosts approximately 20 productions per year
•Performance venues: Wise Family Theater, Studio Theatre, and Dinner Theatre
•Opportunities in both performance and production roles
COMMUNITY & CULTURE
•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 4h ago
Academic School Information
3.35
Avg GPA (W)
100%
Admit Rate
48%
Grad Rate
21,005
Enrollment
$50,923
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$9,744
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$25,502
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$9,403
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$7,863
Family Income $30k - $48k$8,136
Family Income $48k - $75k$10,120
Family Income $75k - $110k$14,093
Family Income $110k+$18,282
