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Western Oregon University

Monmouth, OR

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No PrescreenNo AuditionInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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BFA Theatre Teacher Education

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BA Theatre Arts

General

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No PrescreenScholarship AuditionScholarship InterviewUniversity App Required

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BA Theatre Arts

Acting

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No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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BA Theatre Arts

Design and Tech

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BA Dance

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No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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BA Dance

Dance Education and Studio Management

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No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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BA Dance

Dance Film and Technology

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No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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BA Dance

Dance Performance and Choreography

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No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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BFA Theatre Teacher Education

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No PrescreenNo AuditionInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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In-Person Only

Training

•Comprehensive curriculum covering acting, directing, all technical areas, and history

•Stage speech and dialects coursework

•Three full design courses: costume, scenic, and lighting

Degree Flexibility

•Leads to licensure to teach theatre at middle school and high school level

•Rigorous 136-credit pre-professional program

•Fourth-year immersion in the School of Education with clinical experiences

Academic info

Snapshot

3.30

Avg GPA (W)

98%

Admit Rate

school-wide

46%

Grad Rate

3.1K

Enrollment

$52K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Average Annual Cost

$17,237

after typical aid

In-State Tuition

$11,879

before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$32,534

before aid

Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.

$0-30k$15,575

$30-48k$14,585

$48-75k$16,151

$75-110k$17,974

$110k+$20,243

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Program info updated 6d ago

Program Highlights

Training

•Comprehensive curriculum covering acting, directing, all technical areas, and history

•Stage speech and dialects coursework

•Three full design courses: costume, scenic, and lighting

Degree Flexibility

•Leads to licensure to teach theatre at middle school and high school level

•Rigorous 136-credit pre-professional program

•Fourth-year immersion in the School of Education with clinical experiences

Program Highlights

Training

•Comprehensive curriculum covering acting, directing, all technical areas, and history

•Stage speech and dialects coursework

•Three full design courses: costume, scenic, and lighting

Degree Flexibility

•Leads to licensure to teach theatre at middle school and high school level

•Rigorous 136-credit pre-professional program

•Fourth-year immersion in the School of Education with clinical experiences

Key Info

University AppApplication

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Deadline

Early ActionNov 1, 2025

PriorityJan 15, 2026

Regular DecisionRolling

Interview Requirements

Bfa application form (required)

•Available from the Theatre Department website

Letter of intent (required)

•Highlights of previous theatre experience

•Plans for future development

Resume (required)

•Sample resume format available from department

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Application Logistics

•BFA Application form (available from department)

•Letter of intent highlighting previous theatre experience and future plans

•Resume submitted via email to Professor Michael Phillips

Enrollment

•This program is not currently accepting new students

Important Notes

•Interview may also serve for scholarship consideration

•General Scholarship Application deadline: March 1

What's The Process

Audition Process

•Admission by application and interview only

•Must be formally accepted to Western Oregon University before interviewing

•Private interviews scheduled as application materials are received

•Both existing WOU students and new/potential students may interview

Contact

•Professor Michael Phillips (phillipm@wou.edu)

•Submit all application materials via email

Scholarship Info

Theatre Laurel Scholarship

•Interview may also serve as scholarship consideration

•Complete General Scholarship Application at WOU Scholarship Universe

•Scholarship application deadline: March 1

Academic info

Snapshot

3.30

Avg GPA (W)

98%

Admit Rate

school-wide

46%

Grad Rate

3.1K

Enrollment

$52K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Average Annual Cost

$17,237

after typical aid

In-State Tuition

$11,879

before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$32,534

before aid

Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.

$0-30k$15,575

$30-48k$14,585

$48-75k$16,151

$75-110k$17,974

$110k+$20,243

View full data on College Scorecard

Training

•Comprehensive curriculum covering acting, directing, all technical areas, and history

•Stage speech and dialects coursework

•Three full design courses: costume, scenic, and lighting

Degree Flexibility

•Leads to licensure to teach theatre at middle school and high school level

•Rigorous 136-credit pre-professional program

•Fourth-year immersion in the School of Education with clinical experiences

Updated 6d ago

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