Big List of MT Colleges by Program Type

College Majors Musical Theater Major
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<p>wisdomesomehow - Would you please clarify? Are you saying that the School of Theatre does not allow a minor in MT while pursuing a BFA?</p>

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<p>I went to the information day and I’m pretty sure the BFA acting which is the audition program cannot be done with the MT minor. BA drama + MT minor is what you would do if the interest is in MT. There is no BA drama audition but I think there is an audition for the minor after you are accepted to the school although I have been told not to worry a lot about that since it’s not super selective.</p>

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<p>So when I move this college from the BFA section to BA, would you recommend I put it under audition or non-audition BA’s? I am leaning towards non-audition, with a descriptive note. Opinions?</p>

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<p>Correct. No audition for the BA, but there is an audition for the MT minor. When I auditioned, the minor wasn’t very competitive (they let me in, and I did not have a great audition). I don’t know how competitive it is now, but I imagine they’ve been trying to make it more so. </p>

<p>Non-audition BA with a note sounds fine to me. Alternately, our system seems kind of similar to the one at Northwestern, and that’s listed as BA to BFA, so whichever you deem better.</p>

<p>Very, very, very few people can get the MT minor while doing the BFA. I’ve only heard of one, and apparently he was admitted as a BA, accepted into the minor, and then transferred into the BFA program (and this is all hearsay, so take it with a grain of saltβ€”he might not even be a musical theater minor for all I know). That is not a realistic path for most students, so don’t count on it. Many BFA students are very involved in the musical theater community at USC, they’re just not musical theater minors.</p>

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<p>It does sound similar to Northwestern, but at NU I’d say getting in to the MT Certificate is quite competitive (ie the 15 admitted freshmen were also admitted to top BFA programs and/or nationally recognized MT performers). Is the MT minor at USC capped,and if so any idea how many audition for how many slots?</p>

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<p>haha true, I had forgotten about the competitive factor. Based on what you’re telling me about Northwestern’s program, USC’s is easier to get into as far as I know. </p>

<p>I like to say that we’re self-selecting, since most of the people studying acting at USC want to go into film and TV, so the musical theater minor is more of a self-selection thing than a de facto this-is-what-you-should-want-to-do-if-you’re-at-USC thing. While musical theater is not necessarily what we’re known for, that doesn’t mean that we have a bad program.</p>

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<p>I started with the Big List of MT Colleges (Post #2) already on CC, of which I am so very thankful for. I removed graduate programs. I sorted the schools into categories: Non-Audition BAΒ’s/BMΒ’s, Non-Audition BFAΒ’s, Audition BAΒ’s/BMΒ’s, Audition BFAΒ’s, and BA-to-BFA programs. Please be aware that many non-audition schools may require an audition to be considered for scholarships. Also, I urge you to do your research Β– there are many BA programs that act like BFAΒ’s, and many BFA programs that have full general education requirements. Look at the curriculum, read the CC posts, and talk to current students and professors to find the right match.</p>

<p>Following the name of the school in parentheses is a note if the program is other than a BA or BFA in MT, the state where the school is located, and in some cases, the number of students the school yields each year. I have done away with the mark of a + to indicate difficulty of admittance. Most audition programs are very difficult to get in to. Some are not quite as difficult, but cut students. Do your research. I added an * if the school requires a pre-screening DVD to be invited to audition.</p>

<p>Please do not use this thread as a discussion on the various programs. LetΒ’s keep it as much of a pure resource as possible.</p>

<p>For the most part, the details on this list were compiled by CC moderators and updated by parents. Please help to keep this list updated. If you know of any colleges that offer a musical theater degree that are not listed on this page, if you know a school has changed from BA to a BFA or vice versa, or you know the number of students in an entering freshman class, please copy and paste and mark your change in red. If you prefer, you can PM me and I will make the change. I hope this helps!</p>

<p>COLLEGES OFFERING UNDERGRADUATE MUSICAL THEATER DEGREES</p>

<p>NON-AUDITION BAΒ’s, BMΒ’s and AAΒ’s
– Asbury University (KY)
– Bethel University (BA w/MT Track) (MN)
– Birmingham-Southern College (review at the end of sophomore year) (AL)
– Bowie State University (BS w/MT Concentration) (MD)
– Brandeis University (BA in Theatre Arts w/ MT Track) (MA)
– Bryan College (BS Music w/MT Option) (TN)
– California Lutheran University (BA w/MT emphasis) (CA)
– California State University, Chico (CA)
– California State University, East Bay (BA w/MT option) (CA)
– California State University, Northridge (BA Theatre, MT Minor) (CA)
– California State University, San Bernadino (BA w/MT emphasis) (CA)
– Carthage College (WI)
– Catawba College (non-audition BA-MT and audition BFA-MT) (NC)
– Christopher Newport University (BA Theater w/MT Track) (VA)
– Coker College (BA-Theater, MT concentration via College of Music) (SC)
– College of the Ozarks (BA w/MT Emphasis) (MO)
– Columbia College (IL)
– Dean College (AA, 2-year program) (MA)
– DeSales University ΒΆ
– Edgewood College (BA MT Major) (WI)
– Emmanuel College (MT Minor) (MA)
– Five Towns College (BM w/MT Concentration) (NY)
– Friends University (KS)
– Kennesaw State University (BA w/Concentration in MT) (GA)
– Limestone College (SC)
– Loyola University of Chicago (MT Minor) (IL)
– Johnson State College (VT)
– Muhlenberg College (BA Theater-Performance; BA Music-Performance, BA Dance…can double major…optional audition) ΒΆ
– Northern Oklahoma College (AA) (OK)
– Northern State University (SD)
– Northwestern State University (BS in Theatre with MT Perf. concentration) (LA)
– Ouachita Baptist University (BM) (AR)
– Rollins College (BA Theatre w/MT concentration) (FL)
– St. Edward’s University (BA w/MT concentration) (TX)
– Santa Clara University (BA in Music w/MT Minor) (CA)
– Siena Heights University (BA Theatre/MT) (MI)
– Southwestern College (BA w/MT Emphasis) (KS)
– State University of New York, Oswego (BA with MT track) (NY)
– Sweet Briar College (BA and Minor) (VA)
– University of Akron (OH)
– University of Southern California (BA in Acting-no audition, Minor in MT-audition at School of Music; BFA Acting does not allow Minor) (CA)
– University of Findlay (OH)
– University of Indianapolis (BA w/MT Combination) (IN)
– University of Nebraska (BA Performance, MT Minor) (NE)
– University of New Hampshire (BA and Minor) (NH)
– University of Tulsa (BA and Minor) (OK)
– Vincennes University (AS, 2 year degree) (IN)
– West Virginia Wesleyan College (BA and Minor) (WV)
– Western Connecticut State University (CT)
– Western Oregon University (BM Contemporary Music w/MT Emphasis) (OR)
– William Woods University (BA w/MT Concentration) (MO)</p>

<p>NON-AUDITION BFAΒ’s, AFAΒ’s and 2-year Certificates
– Avila University (MO)
– Brenau University (GA)
– Creighton University (NE)
– Ferrum College (BFA or Minor) (VA)
– Lipscomb University (TN)
– Lon Morris College (AFA MT) (TX)
– Marietta College (OH)
– University of South Alabama (AL)
– Mars Hill College (NC)
– Nebraska Wesleyan (NE)
– North Dakota State (BFA in Theatre with an MT Track) (ND)
– Notre Dame de Namur University (CA)
– Peace College (NC)
– Southeast Missouri State University (BFA) (MO)
– Southwestern University (BFA Theater w/MT emphasis) (TX)
– University of Southern Mississippi (BFA in Theatre with MT β€œProfessional Training” option) (MS)
– Virginia Intermont College (VA)
– Young Harris College (AFA-Associate of Fine Arts) (GA)</p>

<p>AUDITION BAΒ’S AND BMΒ’S
– Adrian College (MI)
– American University (DC)
– Arizona State University (BM) (AZ)
– Ashland University (BA Theatre w/MT concentration) (OH)
– Baldwin-Wallace College (BM) (10-12) (OH)
– Belmont University (BM & BFA) (TN)
– Berklee College of Music (BM w/MT Minor) (MA)
– Bowling Green State University (BA Communications Specializing in MT) (OH)
– Capital University (BM VP w/MT Emphasis) (OH)
– Casper College (AA) (WY)
– Catholic University (BM) (DC)
– Elmhurst College (IL)
– Emory and Henry College (BA MT Pre-Professional Track) (VA)
– Fairleigh Dickinson University (Madison/Florham) (BA w/MT Concentration) (NJ)
– Florida State University (BM and BFA) (FL)
– Guildford School of Acting (BA Hons in MT or the National Diploma in Professional MT) (London, England)
– Heidelberg University (BA/BS Theatre with MT Emphasis) (OH)
– Illinois State University (IL)
– Indiana University of Pennsylvania (BA in Interdisciplinary Fine Arts - MT Track) ΒΆ
– James Madison University (BA and BM) (14) (VA)
– Manhattanville College (BA Music w/concentration in MT) (NY)
– Marymount Manhattan (BA with MT Minor)
– Marywood University (BA) ΒΆ
– Meredith College (NC)
– Mesa State College (BA w/MT Concentration) (CO)
– Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts (Hons) (London, UK)
– Nazareth College (BA) (NY)
– New Jersey City University (BA Music in MT) (NJ)
– New York University: Steinhardt School of Education (BM) (20-30) (NY) *
– North Central College (IL)
– Northeastern University (BA or BS in Music with MT minor) (MA)
– Oklahoma City University (BM) (27) (OK)
– Palm Beach Atlantic University (FL)
– Plymouth State University (NH)
– Rhode Island College (BA Theatre w/ MT concentration)
– Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (BA Hons) (18) (Glasgow, Scotland)
– Russell Sage College with NYSTI (BS) (NY)
– Samford University (AL)
– Seton Hill University (BA Theatre w/ MT emphasis) ΒΆ
– Southeastern Oklahoma State University (BA w/MT Option) (OK)
– State University of New York, Cortland (BA, and Minor) (NY)
– State University of New York, Geneseo (NY)
– Susquehanna University (BA Theatre w/ MT emphasis) ΒΆ
– Temple University (BA Theater w/MT emphasis/concentration) ΒΆ
– University of Alabama (AL)
– University of California - Los Angeles (12-15) (CA)
– University of Central Oklahoma (BM) (OK)
– University of Miami (BM and BFA) (FL)
– University of Missouri, Kansas City (BA Music with Theatre concentration) (MO)
– University of Mobile (BM) (AL)
– University of North Carolina at Pembroke (BM) (NC)
– University of Northern Colorado (CO)
– University of Southern Maine (BM) (ME)
– University of Tampa (FL)
– University of Texas at Arlington (BM) (TX)
– University of Wisconsin, Green Bay (WI)
– University of Wisconsin, La Crosse (WI)
– Vanguard University of Southern California (BA w/MT Concentration) (CA)
– Wagner College (approximately 30) (NY)
– Weber State University (BA or BS) (UT)
– West Chester University (BA Theatre w/ MT emphasis) ΒΆ
– West Texas A&M (TX)
– Western Carolina University (BM and BFA) (NC)
– Wilkes University (BA) ΒΆ
– William Carey University (BA w/MT emphasis) (MS)</p>

<p>AUDITION BFAΒ’s, AFAΒ’s and 2-yr Certifications
– Abilene Christian University (TX)
– American Musical and Dramatic Academy (2 year certificate or BFA) (CA/NY)
– Ball State University (IN)
– Belmont University (BM & BFA) (TN)
– Boston Conservatory (50) (MA)
– Brigham Young University (BFA in Music Dance Theatre) (UT)
– CAP21 Professional MT Training Program (2 year Certificate in MT) (NY)
– Carnegie-Mellon University (12) ΒΆ
– Catawba College (BFA or a non-audition BA-MT) (NC)
– Central Michigan University (MI)
– Central Washington University (WA)
– Circle in the Square Theatre School (2 year program) (NY)
– Coastal Carolina University (16) (SC) *
– Cornish College of the Arts (BFA Performing Arts w/MT emphasis) (WA)
– Culver Stockton College (MO)
– Drake University (IA)
– East Carolina University (NC) *
– Elon University (18)(NC)
– Emerson College (24) (MA)
– Florida State University (BM and BFA) (BM-3,BFA-6) (FL)
– Hardin-Simmons University (BFA MT Track) (TX)
– Howard University (DC)
– Illinois Wesleyan University (IL)
– Indiana University (IN) *
– Ithaca College (16) (NY)
– Jacksonville University (FL)
– KD Studio (2 year program) (TX)
– Kent State University (OH)
– Lindenwood (MO)
– Long Island University - C.W. Post (NY)
– Millikin University (IL)
– Minnesota State University (Mankato) (BFA) (MN)
– Missouri Valley College (MO)
– Montclair State University (NJ)
– New World School of the Arts (AA and BFA) (FL)
– New York University: Tisch School of the Arts: New Studio on Broadway for MT and Acting, other studios offer some MT courses (NY)
– Northern Kentucky University (KY)
– Oakland University (MI)
– Ohio Northern University (OH)
– Otterbein University (8) (OH) *
– Pace University (NY)
– Pennsylvania State University (15-20) ΒΆ *
– Rockford College (IL)
– Roosevelt University (IL)
– Sam Houston State University (TX)
– Santa Fe University of Art and Design (NM)
– Shenandoah Conservatory (18) (VA) *
– Sheridan College (BAA - Bachelor of Applied Arts - in MT Perf) (Ontario, Canada)
– Shorter University (13-15) (GA)
– Southern Illinois University, Carbondale (IL)
– Southern Oregon University (BFA Theater, Minor in MT) (OR)
– Southwest Missouri State (MO)
– State University of New York, Buffalo (NY)
– State University of New York, Fredonia (NY)
– Syracuse University (25-30) (NY)
– Texas Christian University (TX)
– Texas State University, San Marcos (12) (TX) *
– Tulane University (BFA through Music department) (LA)
– University of Arizona (9) (AZ)
– University of Central Florida (FL)
– University of Cincinnati - College Conservatory of Music (18) (OH)
– University of Colorado at Boulder (CO) *
– University of Florida (FL)
– University of Hartford–The Hartt School (25-30) (CT)
– University of Idaho (ID)
– University of Kansas (BFA Theatre & Voice, through Music) (KS)
– University of Memphis (10) (TN)
– University of Miami (BM and BFA) (FL)
– University of Michigan (24) (MI) *
– University of Nebraska at Kearney (BFA through Music department) (NE)
– University of North Dakota (ND)
– University of Oklahoma (12) (OK) *
– University of South Dakota (SD)
– University of Texas at El Paso (TX)
– University of the Arts (BFA - also offers MT Minor) ΒΆ
– University of Utah (UT)
– University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee (Inter-Arts BFA MT) (WI)
– University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point (7-8) (WI)
– University of Wyoming (WY)
– Valdosta University (GA)
– Viterbo University (WI)
– Webster University (MO)
– Western Carolina University (BFA and BM) (NC)
– Western Illinois University (IL)
– Western Kentucky University (KY)
– Western Michigan University (MI)
– Westminster College of the Arts at Rider University (NJ)
– Wichita State University (KS)
– Wright State University (13) (OH)
– Youngstown State University (OH)</p>

<ul>
<li>Pre-screening DVD/digital audition required for invitation to audition</li>
</ul>

<p>BA-to-BFAΒ’s
– California State University, Fullerton (BA; audition for BFA at end of 2nd yr) (CA)
– Clarion Univ. of Pennsylvania (audition for BFA during 2nd or 3rd semester) ΒΆ
– Dalhousie University (BA Hons Β– Music & Theater Β– audition to progress into certain required classes) (Nova Scotia, Canada)
– Hofstra Univ. (audition for BFA in Theater Performance, MT Minor after 2 yrs) (NY)
– Lees-McCrae College (audition for BFA at end of 1st year) (NC)
– Metropolitan State College of Denver (audition for BFA once you enter the college to get into the degree program) (CO)
– Northwestern University (BA Theater or BM Music, audition at the end of 1st yr for MT certificate) (IL)
– Point Park University (audition for BA-MT, then for BFA at middle of 2nd yr) ΒΆ
– Southern Utah University (audition at end of 1st yr for BFA in Theatre w/MT Emphasis) (UT)
– Stephens College (audition for BFA at end of 1st year) (MO)
– University of California, Irvine (audition for MT after certain coursework complete)
– University of Minnesota, Duluth (audition for BFA at end of 1st yr) (MN)
– University of Mississippi (audition for BFA after 1st yr) (MS)
– University of West Florida (audition for BFA at end of 1st yr) (10) (FL)</p>

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<p>Bumping to help the newcomers.</p>

49

<p>UMiami is no longer offering this degree to incoming students. They only offer a BFA in musical theater. I inquired for my D.</p>

50

<p>My D and I visited Dean College in MA last week. They also offer a BA in Theatre. According to their website, students must submit an audition DVD or electronic upload. However, the admissions person we met with told us they will be requiring in-person auditions for the coming year.</p>

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<p>Thanks debsterc and 3daughters, next time I repost the list these changes will be included.</p>

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<p>As far as I can tell, Dean College is on the list correctly: 2 year AA in Theatre with an MT concentration. The BA in Theatre at Dean is not a specific MT degree or MT concentration.</p>

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<p>William Peace University (formally Peace College) is now audition for BFA. I’m not completely sure of BA program, whether it is audition or non-audition. They are also now co-ed, rather than all women. </p>

<p>This is one of those programs most have heard nothing about because it is new. Although we have lived in NC for the past 12 years, we had never heard of WPU until my daughter attended NCTC. She never would have considered it, based on the reviews of the college, but she researched the faculty, got to know some of the students in the department, and observed not only a finished production, but the audition skills of several students she happened to see at an audition here in the Charlotte area. So far, she has no regrets about her decision! </p>

<p>They will be at NCTC again in October, and I know they have several audition dates scheduled. (I will post those dates in the appropriate thread.)</p>

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<p>I started with the Big List of MT Colleges (Post #2) already on CC, of which I am so very thankful for. I removed graduate programs. I sorted the schools into categories: Non-Audition BA’s/BM’s, Non-Audition BFA’s, Audition BA’s/BM’s, Audition BFA’s, and BA-to-BFA programs. Please be aware that many non-audition schools may require an audition to be considered for scholarships. Also, I urge you to do your research – there are many BA programs that act like BFA’s, and many BFA programs that have full general education requirements. Look at the curriculum, read the CC posts, and talk to current students and professors to find the right match.</p>

<p>Following the name of the school in parentheses is a note if the program is other than a BA or BFA in MT, the state where the school is located, and in some cases, the number of students the school yields each year. I have done away with the mark of a + to indicate difficulty of admittance. Most audition programs are very difficult to get in to. Some are not quite as difficult, but cut students. Do your research. I added an * if the school requires a pre-screening DVD to be invited to audition.</p>

<p>Please do not use this thread as a discussion on the various programs. Let’s keep it as much of a pure resource as possible.</p>

<p>For the most part, the details on this list were compiled by CC moderators and updated by parents. Please help to keep this list updated. If you know of any colleges that offer a musical theater degree that are not listed on this page, if you know a school has changed from BA to a BFA or vice versa, or you know the number of students in an entering freshman class, please copy and paste and mark your change in red. If you prefer, you can PM me and I will make the change. I hope this helps!</p>

<p>COLLEGES OFFERING UNDERGRADUATE MUSICAL THEATER DEGREES</p>

<p>NON-AUDITION BA’s, BM’s and AA’s
– Asbury University (KY)
– Bethel University (BA w/MT Track) (MN)
– Birmingham-Southern College (review at the end of sophomore year) (AL)
– Bowie State University (BS w/MT Concentration) (MD)
– Brandeis University (BA in Theatre Arts w/ MT Track) (MA)
– Bryan College (BS Music w/MT Option) (TN)
– California Lutheran University (BA w/MT emphasis) (CA)
– California State University, Chico (CA)
– California State University, East Bay (BA w/MT option) (CA)
– California State University, Northridge (BA Theatre, MT Minor) (CA)
– California State University, San Bernadino (BA w/MT emphasis) (CA)
– Carthage College (WI)
– Catawba College (non-audition BA-MT and audition BFA-MT) (NC)
– Christopher Newport University (BA Theater w/MT Track) (VA)
– Coker College (BA-Theater, MT concentration via College of Music) (SC)
– College of the Ozarks (BA w/MT Emphasis) (MO)
– Columbia College (IL)
– Dean College (AA w/MT concentration, maybe similar BA) (MA)
– DeSales University ΒΆ
– Edgewood College (BA MT Major) (WI)
– Emmanuel College (MT Minor) (MA)
– Five Towns College (BM w/MT Concentration) (NY)
– Friends University (KS)
– Kennesaw State University (BA w/Concentration in MT) (GA)
– Limestone College (SC)
– Loyola University of Chicago (MT Minor) (IL)
– Johnson State College (VT)
– Muhlenberg College (BA Theater-Performance; BA Music-Performance, BA Dance…can double major…optional audition) ΒΆ
– Northern Oklahoma College (AA) (OK)
– Northern State University (SD)
– Northwestern State University (BS in Theatre with MT Perf. concentration) (LA)
– Ouachita Baptist University (BM) (AR)
– Rollins College (BA Theatre w/MT concentration) (FL)
– St. Edward’s University (BA w/MT concentration) (TX)
– Santa Clara University (BA in Music w/MT Minor) (CA)
– Siena Heights University (BA Theatre/MT) (MI)
– Southwestern College (BA w/MT Emphasis) (KS)
– State University of New York, Oswego (BA with MT track) (NY)
– Sweet Briar College (BA and Minor) (VA)
– University of Akron (OH)
– University of Southern California (BA in Acting-no audition, Minor in MT-audition at School of Music; BFA Acting does not allow Minor) (CA)
– University of Findlay (OH)
– University of Indianapolis (BA w/MT Combination) (IN)
– University of Nebraska (BA Performance, MT Minor) (NE)
– University of New Hampshire (BA and Minor) (NH)
– University of Tulsa (BA and Minor) (OK)
– Vincennes University (AS, 2 year degree) (IN)
– West Virginia Wesleyan College (BA and Minor) (WV)
– Western Connecticut State University (CT)
– Western Oregon University (BM Contemporary Music w/MT Emphasis) (OR)
– William Woods University (BA w/MT Concentration) (MO)</p>

<p>NON-AUDITION BFA’s, AFA’s and 2-year Certificates
– Avila University (MO)
– Brenau University (GA)
– Creighton University (NE)
– Ferrum College (BFA or Minor) (VA)
– Lipscomb University (TN)
– Lon Morris College (AFA MT) (TX)
– Marietta College (OH)
– University of South Alabama (AL)
– Mars Hill College (NC)
– Nebraska Wesleyan (NE)
– North Dakota State (BFA in Theatre with an MT Track) (ND)
– Notre Dame de Namur University (CA)
– Southeast Missouri State University (BFA) (MO)
– Southwestern University (BFA Theater w/MT emphasis) (TX)
– University of Southern Mississippi (BFA in Theatre with MT β€œProfessional Training” option) (MS)
– Virginia Intermont College (VA)
– Young Harris College (AFA-Associate of Fine Arts) (GA)</p>

<p>AUDITION BA’S AND BM’S
– Adrian College (MI)
– American University (DC)
– Arizona State University (BM) (AZ)
– Ashland University (BA Theatre w/MT concentration) (OH)
– Baldwin-Wallace College (BM) (16) (OH)
– Belmont University (BM & BFA) (TN)
– Berklee College of Music (BM w/MT Minor) (MA)
– Bowling Green State University (BA Communications Specializing in MT) (OH)
– Capital University (BM VP w/MT Emphasis) (OH)
– Casper College (AA) (WY)
– Catholic University (BM) (DC)
– Elmhurst College (IL)
– Emory and Henry College (BA MT Pre-Professional Track) (VA)
– Fairleigh Dickinson University (Madison/Florham) (BA w/MT Concentration) (NJ)
– Florida State University (BM and BFA) (FL)
– Guildford School of Acting (BA Hons in MT or the National Diploma in Professional MT) (London, England)
– Heidelberg University (BA/BS Theatre with MT Emphasis) (OH)
– Illinois State University (IL)
– Indiana University of Pennsylvania (BA in Interdisciplinary Fine Arts - MT Track) ΒΆ
– James Madison University (BA and BM) (14) (VA)
– Manhattanville College (BA Music w/concentration in MT) (NY)
– Marymount Manhattan (BA with MT Minor)
– Marywood University (BA) ΒΆ
– Meredith College (NC)
– Mesa State College (BA w/MT Concentration) (CO)
– Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts (Hons) (London, UK)
– Nazareth College (BA) (NY)
– New Jersey City University (BA Music in MT) (NJ)
– New York University: Steinhardt School of Education (BM) (20-30) (NY) *
– North Central College (IL)
– Northeastern University (BA or BS in Music with MT minor) (MA)
– Oklahoma City University (BM) (27) (OK)
– Palm Beach Atlantic University (FL)
– Plymouth State University (NH)
– Rhode Island College (BA Theatre w/ MT concentration)
– Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (BA Hons) (18) (Glasgow, Scotland)
– Russell Sage College with NYSTI (BS) (NY)
– Samford University (AL)
– Seton Hill University (BA Theatre w/ MT emphasis) ΒΆ
– Southeastern Oklahoma State University (BA w/MT Option) (OK)
– State University of New York, Cortland (BA, and Minor) (NY)
– State University of New York, Geneseo (NY)
– Susquehanna University (BA Theatre w/ MT emphasis) ΒΆ
– Temple University (BA Theater w/MT emphasis/concentration) ΒΆ
– University of Alabama (AL)
– University of California - Los Angeles (12-15) (CA)
– University of Central Oklahoma (BM) (OK)
– University of Missouri, Kansas City (BA Music with Theatre concentration) (MO)
– University of Mobile (BM) (AL)
– University of North Carolina at Pembroke (BM) (NC)
– University of Northern Colorado (CO)
– University of Southern Maine (BM) (ME)
– University of Tampa (FL)
– University of Texas at Arlington (BM) (TX)
– University of Wisconsin, Green Bay (WI)
– University of Wisconsin, La Crosse (WI)
– Vanguard University of Southern California (BA w/MT Concentration) (CA)
– Wagner College (approximately 30) (NY)
– Weber State University (BA or BS) (UT)
– West Chester University (BA Theatre w/ MT emphasis) ΒΆ
– West Texas A&M (TX)
– Western Carolina University (BM and BFA) (NC)
– Wilkes University (BA) ΒΆ
– William Carey University (BA w/MT emphasis) (MS)</p>

<p>AUDITION BFA’s, AFA’s and 2-yr Certifications
– Abilene Christian University (TX)
– American Musical and Dramatic Academy (2 year certificate or BFA) (CA/NY)
– Ball State University (17) (IN)
– Belmont University (BM & BFA) (TN)
– Boston Conservatory (65) (MA)
– Brigham Young University (BFA in Music Dance Theatre) (UT)
– CAP21 Professional MT Training Program (2 year Certificate in MT) (NY)
– Carnegie-Mellon University (12) ΒΆ
– Catawba College (BFA or a non-audition BA-MT) (NC)
– Central Michigan University (MI)
– Central Washington University (WA)
– Circle in the Square Theatre School (2 year program) (NY)
– Coastal Carolina University (10?) (SC) *
– Cornish College of the Arts (BFA Performing Arts w/MT emphasis) (WA)
– Culver Stockton College (MO)
– Drake University (IA)
– East Carolina University (NC) *
– Elon University (18)(NC)
– Emerson College (24) (MA)
– Florida State University (BM and BFA) (BM-3,BFA-6) (FL)
– Hardin-Simmons University (BFA MT Track) (TX)
– Howard University (DC)
– Illinois Wesleyan University (IL)
– Indiana University (IN) *
– Ithaca College (21) (NY)
– Jacksonville University (FL)
– KD Studio (2 year program) (TX)
– Kent State University (OH)
– Lindenwood (MO)
– Long Island University - C.W. Post (NY)
– Millikin University (IL)
– Minnesota State University (Mankato) (BFA) (MN)
– Missouri Valley College (MO)
– Montclair State University (NJ)
– New World School of the Arts (AA and BFA) (FL)
– New York University: Tisch School of the Arts: New Studio on Broadway for MT and Acting, other studios offer some MT courses (NY)
– Northern Kentucky University (KY)
– Oakland University (MI)
– Ohio Northern University (OH)
– Otterbein University (8) (OH) *
– Pace University (35) (NY)
– Pennsylvania State University (12-14) ΒΆ *
– Rockford College (IL)
– Roosevelt University (IL)
– Sam Houston State University (TX)
– Santa Fe University of Art and Design (NM)
– Shenandoah Conservatory (18) (VA) *
– Sheridan College (BAA - Bachelor of Applied Arts - in MT Perf) (Ontario, Canada)
– Shorter University (13-15) (GA)
– Southern Illinois University, Carbondale (IL)
– Southern Oregon University (BFA Theater, Minor in MT) (OR)
– Southwest Missouri State (MO)
– State University of New York, Buffalo (NY)
– State University of New York, Fredonia (NY)
– Syracuse University (25-30) (NY)
– Texas Christian University (TX)
– Texas State University, San Marcos (12) (TX) *
– Tulane University (BFA through Music department) (LA)
– University of Arizona (9) (AZ)
– University of Central Florida (FL)
– University of Cincinnati - College Conservatory of Music (18) (OH)
– University of Colorado at Boulder (CO) *
– University of Florida (4) (FL)
– University of Hartford–The Hartt School (25-30) (CT)
– University of Idaho (ID)
– University of Kansas (BFA Theatre & Voice, through Music) (KS)
– University of Memphis (10) (TN)
– University of Miami (BM and BFA) (FL)
– University of Michigan (24) (MI) *
– University of Nebraska at Kearney (BFA through Music department) (NE)
– University of North Dakota (ND)
– University of Oklahoma (12) (OK) *
– University of South Dakota (SD)
– University of Texas at El Paso (TX)
– University of the Arts (BFA - also offers MT Minor) ΒΆ
– University of Utah (22) (UT)
– University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee (Inter-Arts BFA MT) (WI)
– University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point (7-8) (WI)
– University of Wyoming (WY)
– Valdosta University (GA)
– Viterbo University (WI)
– Webster University (19) (MO)
– Western Carolina University (BFA and BM) (NC)
– Western Illinois University (IL)
– Western Kentucky University (KY)
– Western Michigan University (MI)
– Westminster College of the Arts at Rider University (NJ)
– William Peace College (NC)
– Wichita State University (KS)
– Wright State University (13) (OH)
– Youngstown State University (OH)</p>

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<li>Pre-screening DVD/digital audition required for invitation to audition</li>
</ul>

<p>BA-to-BFA’s
– California State University, Fullerton (BA; audition for BFA at end of 2nd yr) (CA)
– Clarion Univ. of Pennsylvania (audition for BFA during 2nd or 3rd semester) ΒΆ
– Dalhousie University (BA Hons – Music & Theater – audition to progress into certain required classes) (Nova Scotia, Canada)
– Hofstra Univ. (audition for BFA in Theater Performance, MT Minor after 2 yrs) (NY)
– Lees-McCrae College (audition for BFA at end of 1st year) (NC)
– Metropolitan State College of Denver (audition for BFA once you enter the college to get into the degree program) (CO)
– Northwestern University (BA Theater or BM Music, audition at the end of 1st yr for MT certificate) (IL)
– Point Park University (audition for BA-MT, then for BFA at middle of 2nd yr) ΒΆ
– Southern Utah University (audition at end of 1st yr for BFA in Theatre w/MT Emphasis) (UT)
– Stephens College (audition for BFA at end of 1st year) (MO)
– University of California, Irvine (audition for MT after certain coursework complete)
– University of Minnesota, Duluth (audition for BFA at end of 1st yr) (MN)
– University of Mississippi (audition for BFA after 1st yr) (MS)
– University of West Florida (audition for BFA at end of 1st yr) (10) (FL)</p>

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<p>Last I heard, from an Admissions Officer at the Colleges that Change Lives college fair, Southwestern in Georgetown TX (just outside of Austin) is no longer offering a BFA in Musical Theater. She said the BFA was discontinued due to β€œlack of interest.” Seems odd to me in this day and age when MT is just exploding…Anyone know more?</p>

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<p>They list a BFA in Theater and a minor in dance…they say they do musical productions and have an upper level class in MT. I am going to need to find out if that really means a degree in MT or not, or at least a real MT track no matter what it’s called. One person from the school said they definitely have degree in MT, but it’s now a BA. Another person at the school just told me they don’t have a degree in MT, and that seems kind of confirmed by the website. Anyone know the real story? Also, the website says the auditions are for admission AND scholarships, but I called the school and they said the auditions are just for scholarships. I find this rather confusing. I think it’s clearer at other schools–for example, when MT is listed as a major & when a school says clearly, β€œAn audition is/is not required for admission to the MT program”</p>

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<p>Thanks for the update. Next time I post the list, I will take Southwestern off the list. This thread is just for updates, so if you want to ask questions about their program you may want to try in another thread.</p>

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<p>Thanks. My questions run more to How should Southwestern appear on the MT List, if at all? BFA or BA? Audition or not? Seems like the program is in a state of transition. One thing we are looking at for safeties is non-audition BFA programs. The sub-list of those is kind of short to begin with, and I just haven’t heard of many on the already short list. I have heard of Southwestern–just trying to pin down its truthful spot on your list…</p>

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<p>If a school’s degree is not in MT, I think it should not be on the list. I would guess there are several schools that would allow training in 2 or 3 of the main MT training areas by combining a degree in Acting or Vocal Performance with a minor in Dance, but if the program is not designed to do that, it is not a true MT program.</p>

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<p>[The</a> MT Project List of Musical Theatre Programs](<a href=β€œhttp://www.themtproject.org/?page_id=40]The”>http://www.themtproject.org/?page_id=40)</p>

<p>^^ there is a big list of a schools there but they’re MT only. You might find it helpful because all of the program websites are linked though!</p>