✓ From the official admissions page
Nov 1, 2026
Early Decision
Binding
Closed
Dec 1, 2026
Priority
22 days left
Jan 15, 2027
Regular Decision
Non-binding
67 days left
“Early Decision Application Deadline* Early Decision notifications of admission begin mid-December”
Regular Decision (Regional Campuses): May 1 (see official page)
Application
Common Application, Coalition Application
Testing
Test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are not required.
Essays
2 essay prompts listed on the official page
Fee
$80
Programs that add a portfolio, an audition or their own steps. Check details on the linked page.
Elisabeth DeLuca School of Nursing
Applicants are prompted with an additional nursing question as part of the application.
Separate admission
Acting (BFA)
Submit audition materials via SlideRoom by January 1; may be selected for in-person callback
Audition · January 1
Art (BFA and BA)
Submit portfolio via SlideRoom
Portfolio
Design and Technical Theatre
Submit portfolio via SlideRoom; may be selected for virtual interview
Portfolio · January 1
Digital Media Design BFA (Game Design, 3D Animation, Motion Design & Animation, Digital Fi
Submit portfolio via SlideRoom; BA concentrations require no additional component
Portfolio
Jazz Studies (BM), Music (BM), Music (BA)
Schedule in-person audition
Audition · January 1
Puppet Arts
Schedule audition
Audition · January 1
- In-state tuition
- $21,334
- Out-of-state tuition
- $44,002
- Median earnings, 10 yrs
- $82,098
- 6-year graduation
- 84%