BFA Theatre and Dance at University of Wyoming

Programme overview

Join the highly immersive program of theatre and dance and earn a B.F.A. This program dives deep into career-specific aspects to prepare graduates for an artistic specialization through specific training in dance, design, musical theatre and theatre performance.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Study mode: full-time | Location: Laramie, WY, United States

Career pathways

A B.F.A. in Theatre or Dance is designed for students pursuing a professional career in the performing arts. With intensive training and hands-on experience, our graduates are prepared for work as actors, dancers, choreographers, directors, designers, stage managers and more.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Those interested in the B.F.A. in dance performance will apply for the program in the spring of their first year in the B.A. in dance program. | University-wide admission (all undergraduate programmes): First-year applicants: cumulative unweighted high school GPA of 3.00-4.00 on a 4.0 scale are assured admission and 2.50-2.99 are admitted with support; High School Success Curriculum of 4 years English, 4 years math, 4 years science, 3 years social sciences and 4 years additional coursework. ACT or SAT scores are not required. Transfer applicants: cumulative 2.0 GPA and 12 transferable credit hours.

Domestic applicants: USD 5,610 a year (2026-27). Estimated academic year tuition for the Undergrad-Standard block tuition band (12-18 credits per semester), Wyoming resident. Excludes fees, housing and other costs. Source

International applicants: USD 22,470 a year (2026-27). Estimated academic year tuition for the Undergrad-Standard block tuition band, non-resident or international. Excludes fees, housing and other costs. Source

Undergraduate admission is rolling: there is no single application deadline and applicants can apply any time before the start of the next available semester. Enrollment must be confirmed by May 1 to be considered for financial aid.

The application fee is $40 and non-refundable, paid when the application is submitted through the online application. ACT or SAT scores are not part of the admissions requirements.

Apply through the official page: https://www.uwyo.edu/admissions/apply.html

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