Wichita State University
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Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
Audition Required
Interview Required
In-Person or Virtual
University App Required
Program Highlights
TRAINING & CURRICULUM
•Intensive interdisciplinary BFA-level training in music, theatre, and dance
•Equal emphasis across all three disciplines
•Collaboration between School of Performing Arts and School of Music
•Six semesters of applied voice instruction
PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES
•Musicals, plays, opera, staged readings, and dance productions
•Students encouraged to audition for professional and community theatres in Wichita
•Career counseling and business of performing arts emphasized
CURRICULUM HIGHLIGHTS
•Musical Theatre Repertoire, Scene Study, and Audition Technique courses
•Tap, jazz, ballet, contemporary, hip hop, and MT dance training
•Acting for the Camera and Directing the Musical
Key Info
Program AppApplication
Auditions
After Major for a Day (Campus)Oct 9, 2026
After Major for a Day (Campus)Feb 26, 2027
Audition Requirements
Monologues
ONE MONOLOGUE
•Prepare one monologue for the audition
Songs
TWO 32-BAR SONGS
•Bring double-sided sheet music in a 3-ring binder
•An accompanist will be provided
•Be prepared to perform both selections
Dance
DANCE CALL
•Group dance call held before individual auditions
•Evaluates movement ability across styles
Wildcard / Special Skill
N/A
Additional Materials
SPA SCHOLARSHIP FORM (required)
•Bio
•HEADSHOT
•RESUME
•Essay
SHEET MUSIC
•Bring double-sided sheet music in a 3-ring binder for accompanist
Good to Know
ADMISSION STEPS
•Apply to Wichita State University first
•Complete the FAFSA
•Fill out the SPA Scholarship Form (bio, headshot, resume, essay)
•Register for an audition date via the SPA registration form
ENROLLMENT
•Admittance by competitive audition only
•Fall enrollment
•Minimum 2.000 GPA required (2.500 for scholarship consideration)
•MT majors must audition for all department musicals
What's The Process
AUDITION FORMAT
•Dance call followed by individual 15-minute audition slots
•Dance call: 3:00-3:30 PM on audition day
•Individual auditions and interviews: 3:45-5:00 PM
•Virtual audition option available
CROSS-CONSIDERATION
•Due to the interdisciplinary nature of the program, students who audition for Musical Theatre are also considered for the Acting and Dance programs
SCHEDULING
•Auditions held after Major for a Day events
•Register via the SPA registration form on the auditions page
Scholarship Info
SPA SCHOLARSHIP
•Competitive scholarships available through the School of Performing Arts
•Requires SPA Scholarship Form with bio, headshot, resume, and essay
•Minimum 2.500 GPA required for scholarship consideration
•Complete FAFSA for additional financial aid opportunities
Program info updated Yesterday
Academic School Information
3.38
Avg GPA (W)
95%
Admit Rate
52%
Grad Rate
10,493
Enrollment
$51,532
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$9,322
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$19,240
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$13,776
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$10,914
Family Income $30k - $48k$11,084
Family Income $48k - $75k$14,240
Family Income $75k - $110k$17,670
Family Income $110k+$18,751
