West Texas A&M University
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Program Characteristics
Prescreen Required
No Audition
Interview Required
In-Person or Virtual
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
TRAINING
•Pre-professional conservatory-style design and technology training
•Beginning to advanced coursework in design, technology, and production
•Intensive format with hands-on production experience
CAMPUS & FACILITIES
•Nationally ranked in academics, campus attractiveness, and affordability
•Located in Canyon, TX — gateway to Palo Duro Canyon
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
Prescreen Requirements
RESUME (required)
•Brief design or technical resume
HEADSHOT (required)
•Current headshot or recent photo
PORTFOLIO (required)
•Upload as PDF or JPEG images
•Include renderings, drawings, sketches, stage management documents, sound plots, light plots, or similar work
•May bring additional images or complete portfolio to interview
Good to Know
APPLICATION PROCESS
•Step 1: Apply to West Texas A&M University via Texas Common Application
•Step 2: Submit portfolio via Acceptd
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
PORTFOLIO REVIEW
•Submit portfolio and materials via Acceptd
•Acceptd deadline: May 15
•Faculty review submissions and may extend invitation for interview
INTERVIEW
•If invited, present the same designs and documents uploaded to Acceptd
•May bring additional images or complete portfolio
•Bring one copy of resume
Scholarship Info
•Scholarship consideration included in audition/review process
•Priority deadline: February 1
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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
