Virginia Union University
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Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
No Audition
No Interview
University App Required
Program Highlights
HBCU HERITAGE
•One of the nation's leading HBCUs, founded in 1865 in Richmond, VA
•Strong tradition of producing leaders in the arts, civil rights, and public service
•Faith-based institution with a nurturing, close-knit campus community
TRAINING
•Comprehensive BFA covering performance, design, and technical theatre
•Coursework includes Acting, Stage Craft, Scene Design, Stage Lighting, Directing, Script Analysis, and African American Theatre
•Senior Capstone project and internship required for all theatre majors
PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES
•University Players — students participate across all four years (9 credit hours required)
•Department productions provide hands-on experience in performance and technical roles
•Theatre Workshop course explores spoken word, music, dance, and theatre technology
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
•120 credit hours with 36 hours of general education
•12 hours of Fine Arts electives across Music, Sacred Music, Theatre, or Visual Arts
•Students encouraged to pursue a minor supporting post-graduation goals
Key Info
University AppApplication
Apply atSchool Website
Deadlines
Regular DecisionJun 30, 2026
Spring Regular DecisionNov 30, 2026
Fee
$25Waiver
Good to Know
APPLICATION PORTAL
•Apply through the VUU website — no separate arts application required
ENROLLMENT
•Fall and spring enrollment available
•SACSCOC-accredited institution
What's The Process
ADMISSION PROCESS
•No audition or prescreen required for admission to the BFA Theatre program
•Students are admitted through the university application process
CONTACT
•Fine Arts Department: academic_affairs@vuu.edu
•Admissions: admissions@vuu.edu | 800-368-3227
Program info updated 6d ago
HBCU HERITAGE
•One of the nation's leading HBCUs, founded in 1865 in Richmond, VA
•Strong tradition of producing leaders in the arts, civil rights, and public service
•Faith-based institution with a nurturing, close-knit campus community
TRAINING
•Comprehensive BFA covering performance, design, and technical theatre
•Coursework includes Acting, Stage Craft, Scene Design, Stage Lighting, Directing, Script Analysis, and African American Theatre
•Senior Capstone project and internship required for all theatre majors
PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES
•University Players — students participate across all four years (9 credit hours required)
•Department productions provide hands-on experience in performance and technical roles
•Theatre Workshop course explores spoken word, music, dance, and theatre technology
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
•120 credit hours with 36 hours of general education
•12 hours of Fine Arts electives across Music, Sacred Music, Theatre, or Visual Arts
•Students encouraged to pursue a minor supporting post-graduation goals
Updated 6d ago
Academic School Information
2.71
Avg GPA (W)
98%
Admit Rate
39%
Grad Rate
1,203
Enrollment
$38,275
Earnings
10yr after
Tuition & Fees
$17,450
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$13,235
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$11,424
Family Income $30k - $48k$12,372
Family Income $48k - $75k$14,420
Family Income $75k - $110k$21,362
Family Income $110k+$18,301
