<p>Thanks, MT Coach. That list is helpful. Southwestern is listed but only as a BFA in Theater…LOL. I think we will just have to apply (another essay–aargh!) and sort it out later. If they end up not offering MT, we will just take them off our list later. UT (Austin)is another school that is transitioning too. (Sort of adding MT for next year, but it’s early days, and unsettled, to put it nicely).</p>
<p>Nova Southeastern University (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) offers a BA in Musical Theater through their Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences. I looked at the program and catalog online and couldn’t find any audition requirements.</p>
<p>I don’t know anything about the program-- only found out about it because husband is a law school grad from there, and a mention of the program was in the latest booklet we received from them. </p>
<p>Maybe add to the Non-Audition list?</p>
<p>OK, next update will include it - thanks.</p>
<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 ¶
– 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) ¶
– Northern Oklahoma College (AA) (OK)
– Northern State University (SD)
– Northwestern State University (BS in Theatre with MT Perf. concentration) (LA)
– Nova Southeastern University (FL)
– 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 “Professional 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) ¶
– 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) ¶
– 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) ¶
– 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) ¶
– Temple University (BA Theater w/MT emphasis/concentration) ¶
– 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 (16) (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 (30) (NY)
– Weber State University (BA or BS) (UT)
– West Chester University (BA Theatre w/ MT emphasis) ¶
– West Texas A&M (TX)
– Western Carolina University (BM and BFA) (NC)
– Wilkes University (BA) ¶
– 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) ¶
– 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) ¶ *
– Rider University (30) (NJ)
– 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 (14) (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) ¶
– 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)
– William Peace College (NC)
– 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-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) ¶
– 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) ¶
– 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)</p>
<p>Thanks for updating the list. A few notes:</p>
<p>Rider University is transitioning from BM to BFA but has not been approved yet. Most likely all new applicants will graduate BFA.</p>
<p>Also, Pace University requires a pre-screen.</p>
<p>Johnson State College now requires either a DVD or online video audition to accompany the application for the BA Musical Theatre program.</p>
<p>DeSales is actually an audition school although that is not clear from the online/website information. My daughter recently auditioned at that school, so I spent plenty of time talking to the staff ensuring that I clearly understood all the requirements. The website led me to believe that the audition was for scholarship only, but upon further emails and phone calls, it is now an audition-based school</p>
<p>Lon Morris College is no longer in operation. They declared bankruptcy in May, ceased operations, and the school is up for auction.</p>
<p>University of Hawaii (Manoa Campus) has a BA Degree in Music with an emphasis on Musical Theatre.
The program is not as strong as ones on the mainland I believe (due to separation/not as much film/theatre opportunities), but is still something to those living in Hawaii that are inexperienced and do have the money or scholarships to afford schooling in the mainland.</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)
– 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)
– Muhlenberg College (BA Theater-Performance; BA Music-Performance, BA Dance…can double major…optional audition) ¶
– Northern Oklahoma College (AA) (OK)
– Northern State University (SD)
– Northwestern State University (BS in Theatre with MT Perf. concentration) (LA)
– Nova Southeastern University (FL)
– 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 Hawaii, Manoa (BA Music, MT emphasis) (HI)
– 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)
– 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 “Professional 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)
– DeSales University ¶
– 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) ¶
– James Madison University (BA and BM) (14) (VA)
– Johnson State College (recorded audition only) (VT)
– Manhattanville College (BA Music w/concentration in MT) (NY)
– Marymount Manhattan (BA with MT Minor)
– Marywood University (BA) ¶
– 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) ¶
– 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) ¶
– Temple University (BA Theater w/MT emphasis/concentration) ¶
– 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 (16) (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 (30) (NY)
– Weber State University (BA or BS) (UT)
– West Chester University (BA Theatre w/ MT emphasis) ¶
– West Texas A&M (TX)
– Western Carolina University (BM and BFA) (NC)
– Wilkes University (BA) ¶
– 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) ¶
– 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) ¶ *
– Rider University (30) (NJ)
– 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 (14) (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) ¶
– 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)
– William Peace College (NC)
– 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-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) ¶
– 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) ¶
– 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>The program has changed, so this now should probably say “audition early in 1st year for Mt Certificate”.</p>
<p>Western Connecticut State University does require auditions (they have for years). You receive a provisional acceptance into the school first - then have to audition into MT. In prior years they have only accepted about 7 a year. I heard last year they took 13 or 14 and that they may be doing that going forward. If you don’t get into MT but go to the school you can re-audition your sophmore year.</p>
<p>bumping for the newbies</p>
<p>Nebraska Wesleyan is no longer non-audition. The information on the website is not up to date from what I could find, but I had a student apply there as a non-audition safety and was told she needed to audition at Unifieds as a new requirement this year.</p>
<p>The University of Texas at Austin now offers a BA in Theatre and Dance with a Musical Theatre emphasis - admission by audition (only 6 admitted per year).</p>
<p>[Musical</a> Theatre - Department of Theatre & Dance | The University of Texas at Austin](<a href=“http://www.utexas.edu/finearts/tad/undergraduate/ba-theatre-dance/musical-theatre]Musical”>http://www.utexas.edu/finearts/tad/undergraduate/ba-theatre-dance/musical-theatre)</p>
<p>UT is also going to offer an audition-for-entry BFA in Acting beginning in 2014.</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)
– 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)
– Muhlenberg College (BA Theater-Performance; BA Music-Performance, BA Dance…can double major…optional audition) ¶
– Northern Oklahoma College (AA) (OK)
– Northern State University (SD)
– Northwestern State University (BS in Theatre with MT Perf. concentration) (LA)
– Nova Southeastern University (FL)
– 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 Hawaii, Manoa (BA Music, MT emphasis) (HI)
– 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 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)
– Marietta College (OH)
– University of South Alabama (AL)
– Mars Hill College (NC)
– 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 “Professional 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)
– DeSales University ¶
– 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) ¶
– James Madison University (BA and BM) (14) (VA)
– Johnson State College (recorded audition only) (VT)
– Manhattanville College (BA Music w/concentration in MT) (NY)
– Marymount Manhattan (BA with MT Minor)
– Marywood University (BA) ¶
– 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) ¶
– 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) ¶
– Temple University (BA Theater w/MT emphasis/concentration) ¶
– 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 (16) (CO)
– University of Southern Maine (BM) (ME)
– University of Tampa (FL)
– University of Texas at Arlington (BM) (TX)
– University of Texas at Austin (BA Theater & Dance, MT emphasis) (6) (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 (30) (NY)
– Weber State University (BA or BS) (UT)
– West Chester University (BA Theatre w/ MT emphasis) ¶
– West Texas A&M (TX)
– Western Carolina University (BM and BFA) (NC)
– Western Connecticut State University (CT)
– Wilkes University (BA) ¶
– 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) ¶
– 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)
– Nebraska Wesleyan (NE)
– 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) ¶ *
– Rider University (30) (NJ)
– 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 (14) (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) ¶
– 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)
– 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) ¶
– 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 early in the 1st yr for MT certificate) (IL)
– Point Park University (audition for BA-MT, then for BFA at middle of 2nd yr) ¶
– 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>
<p>Bumping for the newbies. This format helped me so much in my search!</p>
<p>MODERATORS - PLEASE CONSIDER PINNING!</p>
<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 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>Recent update: Added Rockford University, Changed name from Southwest Missouri State to Missouri State
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)
– 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)
– Muhlenberg College (BA Theater-Performance; BA Music-Performance, BA Dance…can double major…optional audition) ¶
– Northern Oklahoma College (AA) (OK)
– Northern State University (SD)
– Northwestern State University (BS in Theatre with MT Perf. concentration) (LA)
– Nova Southeastern University (FL)
– 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 Hawaii, Manoa (BA Music, MT emphasis) (HI)
– 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 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)
– Marietta College (OH)
– University of South Alabama (AL)
– Mars Hill College (NC)
– 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 “Professional 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)
– DeSales University ¶
– 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) ¶
– James Madison University (BA and BM) (14) (VA)
– Johnson State College (recorded audition only) (VT)
– Manhattanville College (BA Music w/concentration in MT) (NY)
– Marymount Manhattan (BA with MT Minor)
– Marywood University (BA) ¶
– 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) ¶
– 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) ¶
– Temple University (BA Theater w/MT emphasis/concentration) ¶
– 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 (16) (CO)
– University of Southern Maine (BM) (ME)
– University of Tampa (FL)
– University of Texas at Arlington (BM) (TX)
– University of Texas at Austin (BA Theater & Dance, MT emphasis) (6) (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 (30) (NY)
– Weber State University (BA or BS) (UT)
– West Chester University (BA Theatre w/ MT emphasis) ¶
– West Texas A&M (TX)
– Western Carolina University (BM and BFA) (NC)
– Western Connecticut State University (CT)
– Wilkes University (BA) ¶
– 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) ¶
– 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 State (MO)</p>
<p>-- Missouri Valley College (MO)
– Montclair State University (NJ)
– Nebraska Wesleyan (NE)
– 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) ¶ *
– Rider University (30) (NJ)
– Rockford College (IL)
– Rockford University (TX)
– 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)
– State University of New York, Buffalo (NY)
– State University of New York, Fredonia (14) (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) ¶
– 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)
– 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) ¶
– 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 early in the 1st yr for MT certificate) (IL)
– Point Park University (audition for BA-MT, then for BFA at middle of 2nd yr) ¶
– 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>
<p>Next update to include: Troy University, non-audition BA w/MT concentration, Alabama</p>
<p>Just to clarify, Troy is a non-audition BA Theatre with an auditioned concentration in MT. And you can double major in non-auditioned BM Vocal Performance or auditioned BFA Dance.</p>