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MFA Dance

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Training

Two-year full-residency program focused on developing new work through sustained studio practice and research

Candidates collaborate with faculty, graduate peers, and undergraduates while refining technical and artistic practices

Facilities

Access includes a fully equipped 100-by-100-foot black box dance theater, two dedicated studios, galleries, theaters, and outdoor performance spaces

Degree Flexibility

Part-time enrollment is available at eight credits per term

Spring entry is permitted

School Info

Snapshot

3.53

Avg GPA (W)

45%

Admit Rate

school-wide

71%

Grad Rate

780

Enrollment

$38K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$72,900

Before aid

Average Net Price

$30,947

After aid

Tuition And Fees · bennington.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Jul 27, 1:53 PM

Program Highlights

Training

Two-year full-residency program focused on developing new work through sustained studio practice and research

Candidates collaborate with faculty, graduate peers, and undergraduates while refining technical and artistic practices

Facilities

Access includes a fully equipped 100-by-100-foot black box dance theater, two dedicated studios, galleries, theaters, and outdoor performance spaces

Degree Flexibility

Part-time enrollment is available at eight credits per term

Spring entry is permitted

Program Highlights

Training

Two-year full-residency program focused on developing new work through sustained studio practice and research

Candidates collaborate with faculty, graduate peers, and undergraduates while refining technical and artistic practices

Facilities

Access includes a fully equipped 100-by-100-foot black box dance theater, two dedicated studios, galleries, theaters, and outdoor performance spaces

Degree Flexibility

Part-time enrollment is available at eight credits per term

Spring entry is permitted

Key Info

Enrollment Term

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Deadline

Early application deadlineNov 1, 2026

Early Decision IIRegular DecisionJan 10, 2027

Optional interview requestFeb 1, 2027

Fall transfer priorityApr 7, 2027

Late DecisionApr 15, 2027

Fall transfer finalApr 30, 2027

Admissions Application Financial Aid Deadlines · bennington.edu

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MFA Dance · bennington.edu

Interview Requirements

These requirements are from the Fall 2026 entry cycle. Fall 2027 requirements are typically posted between August and October and usually change only slightly — confirm on the official source before submitting.

Resume (Creative, Performance, and Teaching Experience)

Dance Portfolio (Links, Video/Audio, or Physical Media)

Essay (Research and New-Work Proposal)

Letters of Recommendation (Three Professional References)

Transcripts (Official; All Colleges and Universities)

MFA Dance · bennington.edu

Good to Know

Application Status

Apply through the Bennington graduate application

The published priority deadline is March 15, but the page does not identify a current entry year

As of July 26, 2026, MFA Dance is not listed among applications currently available to start

Eligibility

Intended for accomplished artists with substantial professional choreography, performance, or related experience

What's The Process

Application Review

Faculty review completed applications and portfolios

Selected applicants are contacted after review

Interviews are offered by faculty invitation only

School Info

Snapshot

3.53

Avg GPA (W)

45%

Admit Rate

school-wide

71%

Grad Rate

780

Enrollment

$38K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$72,900

Before aid

Average Net Price

$30,947

After aid

Tuition And Fees · bennington.edu College Scorecard

Training

Two-year full-residency program focused on developing new work through sustained studio practice and research

Candidates collaborate with faculty, graduate peers, and undergraduates while refining technical and artistic practices

Facilities

Access includes a fully equipped 100-by-100-foot black box dance theater, two dedicated studios, galleries, theaters, and outdoor performance spaces

Degree Flexibility

Part-time enrollment is available at eight credits per term

Spring entry is permitted

Updated Jul 27, 1:53 PM