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Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
No Audition
No Interview
Virtual Only
University App Required
Program Highlights
PROGRAM RECOGNITION
•NAST-accredited theatre program (National Association of Schools of Theatre)
•Member of the Texas A&M University System
TEACHER CERTIFICATION
•Leads to EC-12 All-Level Teaching Certification in the State of Texas
•Requires successful completion of state-mandated exams in theatre and education
•Coursework in acting, design, directing, theatre history, movement, production, and education
CAMPUS & FACILITIES
•Nationally ranked in academics, campus attractiveness, and affordability
•Located in Canyon, TX — gateway to Palo Duro Canyon
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Cy Scroggins (BA Theatre Education ’06) — head theatre director at Randall High School; coached UIL State Championship-winning production of Darkside (2013)
Key Info
University AppApplication
Apply atCommon App
Apply atSchool Website
Deadlines
Priority (Scholarship)Feb 1, 2026
Rolling
International Fee
$90
Program AppApplication
Apply atAcceptd
Deadlines
Priority (Scholarship)Feb 1, 2026
Acceptd DeadlineMay 15, 2026
Submission Requirements
HEADSHOT (required)
•Current headshot or recent photo
RESUME (required)
•Brief acting resume
ESSAY (required)
•Brief essay on why you wish to be a theatre education major
Good to Know
APPLICATION PROCESS
•Step 1: Apply to West Texas A&M University via Texas Common Application
•Step 2: Submit materials via Acceptd (essay, resume, headshot)
CROSS-CONSIDERATION
•Only one Acceptd application needed — faculty can consider you for multiple theatre majors
DEADLINES
•Priority deadline for scholarship consideration: February 1
•Acceptd submission deadline: May 15
What's The Process
REVIEW PROCESS
•Submit application materials via Acceptd
•Acceptd deadline: May 15
•Faculty may request additional submission or invite for live audition/interview
LIVE AUDITION
•If invited, present the same materials uploaded to Acceptd
•Bring one copy of headshot and resume
Scholarship Info
•Scholarship consideration included in review process
•Priority deadline: February 1
Program info updated 4 days ago
Academic School Information
3.50
Avg GPA (W)
97%
Admit Rate
46%
Grad Rate
6,771
Enrollment
$50,741
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$9,101
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$10,996
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$20,841
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$17,085
Family Income $30k - $48k$17,997
Family Income $48k - $75k$20,915
Family Income $75k - $110k$23,058
Family Income $110k+$23,378
