<p>Perfect timing on that Columbia College note as I was just about to post an update incorporating the above notes and those on the Big List by State. I think they Columbia College used to be completely non-audition, but I will now move them to BA-to-BFA. Thanks!</p>
<p>I started with the Big List of MT Colleges 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>Updates: UCF now requires a pre-screen; In BA-to-BFA section: SMU offers an auditioned MT Minor to Voice, Acting or Dance Majors; In BA-to-BFA section: North Dakota State Univeristy; Columbia College still offers BA Theatre with MT Concentration, but now also offers an auditioned BFA-MT with auditions at end of 2nd semester so school is listed in both places
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 (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 (BA Theatre/MT conc – also offers BA-to-BFA by audition) (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 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 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) ¶
– Troy University (BA in Theatre-not auditioned, MT concentration-auditioned)(AL)
– 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 New Hampshire (BA and Minor) (NH)
– University of North Carolina at Pembroke (BM) (NC)
– University of Northern Colorado (16) (CO)
– 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 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 Washington, Seattle (WA)
– 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 University (MO)
– 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>
<ul>
<li>Pre-screening DVD/digital audition required for invitation to audition</li>
</ul>
<p>BA-to-BFA’s (or other MT programs which are auditioned in after already attending)
– 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) ¶
– Columbia College (non-auditioned BA Theatre/MT conc – can audition for BFA-MT starting 2nd semester) (IL)
– 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)
– North Dakota State University (non-auditioned BA-Theater, then audition no later than end of sophomore year for the BFA Theatre Arts-MT track) (ND)
– 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 Methodist University (audition for BM-Voice, BFA-Acting or BFA-Dance, then audition for MT Minor in Spring for next Fall start) (TX)
– 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>Great minds, Shaun, great minds! 
Thanks!</p>
<p>For a future update, Northwestern University (Il) also offers an auditioned BM. Both those in the auditioned BM and in the Theatre BA program may audition for the MT Certificate program.</p>
<p>MomCares - It already shows that in the BA-to-BFA section. Should it be stated in a different way?</p>
<p>I did see it there, but wasn’t sure if maybe it should also be included on the list of auditioned BM programs, since that is a different route to NU’s auditioned MT Certificate. It’s probably not important, but NU is an option for those only interested in auditioned BM programs with an MT focus.</p>
<p>Suggested correction: Northeastern Univ. in Boston does not require an audition, and you can take a BA/BS in Theatre with a minor in MT.</p>
<p>The MT minor can also be combined with one of three BS or BA degrees in Music, which are non-audition also (History, Industry, Comp & Technology) - only requirement is a portfolio review for the BS in Music Comp & Technology:
[Academics</a> | Theatre | College of Arts, Media and Design | Northeastern University](<a href=“http://www.northeastern.edu/camd/theatre/academics/]Academics”>Academics at CAMD | CAMD Northeastern University)</p>
<p>Thanks for this list - very helpful!!</p>
<p>Shaun: What a terrific labor of love! Thank you for the efforts in researching and representing the various MT programs. Terrific!!!</p>
<p>Calif State University Fullerton tried intake auditions 3 years ago, but haven’t done any since (and don’t plan to). Just wanted to put that out there, and the reason why… We found that after our first offers failed to accept admission offer (without notice to us of their intent to go elsewhere), it was too late for those on the waitlist to accept their admission offers.</p>
<p>Thank you, again!</p>
<p>I noticed that Seton Hill University (in Greensburg, PA) is missing under the list of BFA MT audition schools. They’re accepting 4 boys and 4 girls this year for that program. Would you please add them to the list?</p>
<p>Prof Himmelheber: Being the “keeper of the list” is my pleasure - an opportunity to give back a little to the CC community after all the help I received when my daughter was going thru the audition process. Can you please tell us if Cal State U Fullerton is on the list properly? I show that the school is a non-auditioned BA, but requires an audition after the 2nd year? </p>
<p>DoReMiMom - I had Seton Hill as an auditioned BA. I wonder if that was an error or if they recently switched to BFA. Either way, next time I post an update I will show it as BFA. Thanks for the info!</p>
<p>psa6819 - Thanks, I will add Northeastern to the list of non-auditioned BAs</p>
<p>Any other updates?</p>
<p>Thanks Shaun. Seton Hill offers BFA MT and BA MT. The kids who audition for BFA and aren’t accepted are sometimes invited for the BA. I’m not sure when they started requiring auditions, but I’m hearing it’s now very competitive. The audition was fairly long with dance, vocals, and monologues for a panel of 5 or 6. At my daughter’s audition, they said they plan on accepting 4-5 boys and 4-5 girls. The school is beautiful and they’ve put a ton of money into the performing arts facilities and they plan to continue building. The Dept does 6 shows a year, and the students have a lot of opportunities to work with local community theater as well.</p>
<p>University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) is a BA-BFA program. Students take several intro-level classes in the first year and can then be considered for admission to the BFA program if they would like.</p>
<p>lovetoact: The UMBC website shows that the BA-BFA program is for Acting. I do not see a MT track there, so I have left it off the list. If there is a new MT program, please let us know. Thanks!</p>
<p>I started with the Big List of MT Colleges 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>Updates: Northeastern U offers a MT Minor alongside various Majors that do NOT require auditions. Seton Hill now offers an auditioned BFA in addition to the auditioned BA so is listed in both places
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 (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 (BA Theatre/MT conc – also offers BA-to-BFA by audition) (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) ¶
– Northeastern University (BA or BS in Theatre, Music, etc with MT minor) (MA)
– 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 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 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)
– 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 (also offers an auditioned BFA MT) ¶
– 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) ¶
– Troy University (BA in Theatre-not auditioned, MT concentration-auditioned)(AL)
– 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 New Hampshire (BA and Minor) (NH)
– University of North Carolina at Pembroke (BM) (NC)
– University of Northern Colorado (16) (CO)
– 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 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 Washington, Seattle (WA)
– 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 University (MO)
– 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)
– Seton Hill University (also offers an auditioned BA MT) ¶
– 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 (or other MT programs which are auditioned in after already attending)
– 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) ¶
– Columbia College (non-auditioned BA Theatre/MT conc – can audition for BFA-MT starting 2nd semester) (IL)
– 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)
– North Dakota State University (non-auditioned BA-Theater, then audition no later than end of sophomore year for the BFA Theatre Arts-MT track) (ND)
– 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 Methodist University (audition for BM-Voice, BFA-Acting or BFA-Dance, then audition for MT Minor in Spring for next Fall start) (TX)
– 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>Big news: CAP21 now offers a BFA in conjunction with Molloy College. Next update will include Molloy College/CAP21</p>
<p>University of West Florida is now an auditioned program, despite their website. Next updated list will reflect that change.</p>
<p>Messiah College, in Grantham PA now has a BFA in Musical Theatre, auditioned. I believe it is new as of last year. Might want to add that to the list?</p>
<p>Hi! I can’t locate any info on the U Akron site re a musical theater program, in theater or in music. Diverse music degrees, none MT, and theater is standard BA theater.</p>
<p>I can’t find it either. I wonder if they ever had it or not, but next time we update the list it should drop off.</p>
<p>I believe Akron has dropped their theater program from a major to only available as a minor</p>