Overview

The BFA in Musical Theatre program from Lindenwood University is intended to challenge and prepare you to enter this challenging field.

The course of study for a BFA in musical theatre requires 92 credit hours. You will learn in areas of musical theatre such as musical theatre dance, stage voice, and acting the song. All aspects of musical theatre are covered in this degree, as you will also study tap, voice, piano, and more. A degree in musical theatre will open the following career paths: Actor, community arts worker, dancer, music therapist, theatre director, and many more.

An audition and/or interview is required for admission into the Lindenwood Bachelor of Fine Arts theatre programs.

Lindenwood University Music Faculty

The music faculty at Lindenwood University includes some of the region’s most sought-after performers and educators. Our faculty members have earned degrees from some of the highest-rated music programs in the nation, and have performed in venues around the world. Our students can make the most of the faculty’s professional and scholastic experience, ensuring a unique and comprehensive musical education.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Stage Management
Script Analysis
Directing
Survey of Dramatic Literature
History of Theatre
Career and Portfolio Seminar

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-30 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00 , International

Language

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Saint Charles, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

If you attended school within the United States: Have your school send your official transcripts directly to Lindenwood.

If you attended school outside the United States: Please refer to the Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) website to view the required documents needed for admission.

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Lindenwood University operates on a holistic, rolling admissions process, meaning that we look beyond test scores and GPA’s to evaluate each applicant on a more personal level.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

21094 USD / year

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Out-of-State

21094 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

21094 USD / year

≈ 21094 USD / year

Living costs

Saint Charles

United States

800 - 1300 USD / month

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Lindenwood University Music Faculty

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Saint Charles

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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