Overview

Learn from visiting professional performers, Fulbright scholars, playwrights, directors, designers, choreographers and others. Become a better actor, singer and dancer with the help of accomplished and experienced faculty in our music theatre program. And broaden your knowledge in playwriting, choreography, set design, or directing depending on your goals. As a well-rounded performer, you'll be ready for anything – whether on stage or behind it.

Starting your very first year, you'll demonstrate what you've learned in the classroom onstage. Each year our program sponsors over 25 productions for students, including six major productions, studio and summer theatre productions and more.

Plus, our unique Summer Music Theatre program gives you the opportunity to perform in venues across the state, such as Beaver Island's BIC Center and The Playhouse at White Lake–all while earning money and college credit. Our alumni consider this opportunity to be one of their most valued experiences at CMU.

Careers & Outcomes

With a Music Theatre degree from Central Michigan University you’ll be prepared for a variety of careers in music, theatre, film and television and other related fields.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Ballet

Jazz

Movement-Rhythmic Form and Structure

Fundamentals of MUSiC Theory

Theory and Analysis of Popular Music

Sight Singing and Ear Training

Piano Class

The Art of Theatre: From 'Hamlet' to 'Hamilton'

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

National Fall start : Rolling admission

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Mount Pleasant, United States

Disciplines

Music Drama View 1334 other Bachelors in Drama in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.8

If your GPA is at least 2.8, we will accept your application using the GPA you provide when you apply.
If your GPA is below 2.8, a transcript is required.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

100

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TOEFL^® IBT

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

We take several things into consideration when evaluating applications for admission, including GPA, test scores (optional) and academic improvement over time.

As part of the online application, you’ll need to pay a $40 application fee. If your family is experiencing financial hardship, speak to your high school guidance counselor to see whether you qualify for a fee waiver.

You may submit an unofficial transcript with your application, or ask your school counselor to submit your official transcript. We can provide an admission decision and merit scholarship with either one. Keep us updated with new transcripts at the end of each semester. It may mean an upgrade in your scholarship.

You don’t have to submit a test score in order to be admitted and earn a merit award.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

22200 USD / year

≈ 22200 USD / year
Out-of-State

13248 USD / year

≈ 13248 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

13248 USD / year

≈ 13248 USD / year

Additional Details

Lower level (less than 56 credit hours) tuition: For U.S. residents: $11,976 per year, for International students: $21,000 per year

Living costs

Mount Pleasant

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Music Theatre.

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Overview

Careers & Outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

Mount Pleasant

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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