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William Carey University

Hattiesburg, MS

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Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

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BFA Theatre

Musical Theatre

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program Recognition

Active participant in the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF)

Training

Department led by Associate Professor Tim Matheny with 25+ years of professional experience

Productions include classics and musicals such as Macbeth, Oklahoma, and Mamma Mia

Performance & Productions

Unique summer stock dinner theatre with a 50+ year tradition of excellence

Students perform alongside peers from schools like Juilliard, Wake Forest, Duke, and Eastman

Company members receive working scholarships

Notable Alumni

Philip Fortenberry — Broadway pianist and associate conductor for Rocky; keyboardist on national tour of Cats; musical director for Hair revival and Seussical

Keith Thompson — Broadway musical director (Les Miserables); NYU adjunct professor in Musical Theater; co-founded The Composers Showcase in Las Vegas

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.41

Admit rate

60%

school-wide

Grad rate

60%

Enrollment

2.2K

Earnings

$43K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$15,900

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$32,810

Before aid

Average net price

$14,258

After aid

Cost Of Attendance · wmcarey.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated 2d ago

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Active participant in the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF)

Training

Department led by Associate Professor Tim Matheny with 25+ years of professional experience

Productions include classics and musicals such as Macbeth, Oklahoma, and Mamma Mia

Performance & Productions

Unique summer stock dinner theatre with a 50+ year tradition of excellence

Students perform alongside peers from schools like Juilliard, Wake Forest, Duke, and Eastman

Company members receive working scholarships

Notable Alumni

Philip Fortenberry — Broadway pianist and associate conductor for Rocky; keyboardist on national tour of Cats; musical director for Hair revival and Seussical

Keith Thompson — Broadway musical director (Les Miserables); NYU adjunct professor in Musical Theater; co-founded The Composers Showcase in Las Vegas

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Active participant in the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF)

Training

Department led by Associate Professor Tim Matheny with 25+ years of professional experience

Productions include classics and musicals such as Macbeth, Oklahoma, and Mamma Mia

Performance & Productions

Unique summer stock dinner theatre with a 50+ year tradition of excellence

Students perform alongside peers from schools like Juilliard, Wake Forest, Duke, and Eastman

Company members receive working scholarships

Notable Alumni

Philip Fortenberry — Broadway pianist and associate conductor for Rocky; keyboardist on national tour of Cats; musical director for Hair revival and Seussical

Keith Thompson — Broadway musical director (Les Miserables); NYU adjunct professor in Musical Theater; co-founded The Composers Showcase in Las Vegas

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

These Fall 2027 enrollment dates have passed — dates for the next cycle aren't available yet.

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Aug 1, 2026

Deadline

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Eligibility

Must meet undergraduate admissions requirements

Minimum 2.0 high school GPA and 20 ACT or 1030 SAT

Enrollment

120 credit hours for BFA degree

Majority of courses delivered in-person with select virtual/hybrid options

What's The Process

Audition Process

Theatre talent scholarships are available to majors and non-majors

Contact the Theatre office to schedule an audition

Video submissions are accepted

Scholarship Info

Talent Scholarships

Available for theatre majors and non-majors

Awards based on audition, interview, and portfolio review

Reduced scholarship amounts may be offered for non-majors

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.41

Admit rate

60%

school-wide

Grad rate

60%

Enrollment

2.2K

Earnings

$43K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$15,900

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$32,810

Before aid

Average net price

$14,258

After aid

Cost Of Attendance · wmcarey.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

Active participant in the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF)

Training

Department led by Associate Professor Tim Matheny with 25+ years of professional experience

Productions include classics and musicals such as Macbeth, Oklahoma, and Mamma Mia

Performance & Productions

Unique summer stock dinner theatre with a 50+ year tradition of excellence

Students perform alongside peers from schools like Juilliard, Wake Forest, Duke, and Eastman

Company members receive working scholarships

Notable Alumni

Philip Fortenberry — Broadway pianist and associate conductor for Rocky; keyboardist on national tour of Cats; musical director for Hair revival and Seussical

Keith Thompson — Broadway musical director (Les Miserables); NYU adjunct professor in Musical Theater; co-founded The Composers Showcase in Las Vegas

Updated 2d ago