Overview

Key Features

The Department offers a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Theatre and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) with concentrations in either performance or technology. Our comprehensive degree programs at Jacksonville University are designed for the student seeking careers as professional actors, designers, and for the student seeking advanced degrees.

The BA degree in Theatre will provide students with a well-rounded structure and background in liberal arts as well as extensive studies in various aspects of theatre. The BA curriculum is structured to allow students to minor in other subjects of interest as well as double-major. This degree is well accepted if the student actor plans to attend graduate school.

The BFA degree is a pre-professional degree, dedicated to training and preparing students for a professional career in theatre that is competitive with current industry standards. A JU Theatre Major has opportunities to perform major roles for the stage beginning in his/her first year at college and set/lighting design students will see their work produced on our main stage as early as his/her junior year. Our students enjoy small class sizes, one on one instruction, hands-on experience, individual mentoring and a high degree of professionalism.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Theatre

Music

Arts

Fine Arts

Theory
Broadway stage

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-20 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , National

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Jacksonville University uses rolling admission with soft deadlines.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Jacksonville, United States

Disciplines

Drama Fine Arts View 458 other Bachelors in Fine Arts in United States

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

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General requirements

Prepare 2 two-minute monologues of a contrasting nature. One monologue may be of a dramatic nature and the other a comedic. If you choose to do a classical piece, make sure that they are also of a contrasting nature, i.e. classical/dramatic and contemporary/comedic, or vice versa. Contrast can be demonstrated through type of character and material. Look for selections with contrasts in mood, intention, rhythm, emotional level, content, etc.

Be sure to state your name and the name/character of your pieces. Say, “Hi, my name is (your name) and I will be doing character from name of play. Then begin your audition
Submit Audition Video or Link to Erik DeCicco, Chair, Department of Theatre

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

48500 USD / year

≈ 48500 USD / year
Out-of-State

48500 USD / year

≈ 48500 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

48500 USD / year

≈ 48500 USD / year

Living costs

Jacksonville

United States

1033 - 1668 USD / month

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

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