Utah Valley University
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Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
No Audition
Interview Required
In-Person Only
Selective
University App Required
Program Highlights
TRAINING
•Conservatory-style BFA with an emphasis in Design & Production (126 credits)
•Tracks in costume design, set design, lighting design, stage management, and technical direction
•Hands-on, intensive work in the student's chosen area of focus
FACILITIES
•Performances and productions at the state-of-the-art Noorda Center for the Performing Arts
CAREER PREPARATION
•Prepares students for a professional career in their design/production specialty
Key Info
Program AppApplication
Apply atSchool Website
Deadlines
Application DueMar 1, 2026
Interview & Portfolio Review
Interview Requirements
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE (required)
•Summarize reasons for pursuing a BFA and a career in theatre
PORTFOLIO (required)
•10+ examples of designs, artwork, class work, or other items demonstrating talent, academic ability, and potential
•All examples must have been executed within the last 2 years
•May be presented in physical or digital form
TRANSCRIPTS (required)
•Submit with application
Good to Know
SUBMISSION
•Apply via Qualtrics form on the department website
•Must be admitted to UVU before acceptance into the BFA
ENROLLMENT
•Apply during freshman year or first year of study at UVU
•Admission not guaranteed — annual portfolio review required for continuation
What's The Process
ADMISSION PROCESS
•No performance audition required — admission determined through application, portfolio review, and interview
•Meet with a theatre arts academic advisor for BFA and BA plan before applying
•Sign up for interview and portfolio review after application review (scheduled mid-March)
TRACKS
•Costume design, set design, lighting design, stage management, and technical direction
CONTACT
•Questions: la.beene@uvu.edu
Scholarship Info
DEPARTMENTAL TUITION WAIVERS
•Available for theatre majors (minors not eligible)
•Must be full-time (12+ credits/semester) with minimum 2.5 GPA (most recipients have 3.5+)
•Waivers cannot exceed full tuition
•Annual portfolio review required for Design majors
•Awards are annual and do not carry over
•Apply through the central UVU scholarship system in the spring
Program info updated 6 days ago
Academic School Information
3.43
Avg GPA (W)
40%
Grad Rate
27,481
Enrollment
$55,486
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$6,270
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$17,830
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$8,463
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.
Annual Cost by Family Income
Family Income $0 - $30k$6,381
Family Income $30k - $48k$7,303
Family Income $48k - $75k$8,871
Family Income $75k - $110k$11,410
Family Income $110k+$14,064
