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BA Dance
Program snapshot
Admissions
No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App RequiredTraining
•Balanced course of study preparing students for performance, education, arts administration, health and fitness, and graduate study in dance
•Competency built across modern dance, ballet, jazz, and street/hip hop
•Coursework spans historical, socio-cultural, and scientific dimensions of dance
•Skills development in production and technological aspects of dance
•Flexible degree shape supports individual interests and career paths
Performance & Productions
•Performance opportunities at the Martha B. Knoebel Dance Theater
•Annual Contemporary Dance Concert and faculty plus guest artist concerts
•Hosted the 2026 ACDA Baja Conference (February 4-7, 2026), the American College Dance Association regional event for Southern California institutions
Professional Development
•Pathway into BS Dance Science or BFA Dance after foundational coursework
•Prepares students for graduate study in dance and related fields
Academic info
Snapshot
3.67
Avg GPA (W)
46%
Admit Rate
school-wide
69%
Grad Rate
35.9K
Enrollment
$64K
Earnings
10yr after
Costs & Aid
Average Annual Cost
$10,440
after typical aid
In-State Tuition
$7,350
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$19,950
before aid
Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.
$0-30k$7,183
$30-48k$7,831
$48-75k$9,705
$75-110k$12,630
$110k+$19,750
Program info updated 17h ago
Program Highlights
Training
•Balanced course of study preparing students for performance, education, arts administration, health and fitness, and graduate study in dance
•Competency built across modern dance, ballet, jazz, and street/hip hop
•Coursework spans historical, socio-cultural, and scientific dimensions of dance
•Skills development in production and technological aspects of dance
•Flexible degree shape supports individual interests and career paths
Performance & Productions
•Performance opportunities at the Martha B. Knoebel Dance Theater
•Annual Contemporary Dance Concert and faculty plus guest artist concerts
•Hosted the 2026 ACDA Baja Conference (February 4-7, 2026), the American College Dance Association regional event for Southern California institutions
Professional Development
•Pathway into BS Dance Science or BFA Dance after foundational coursework
•Prepares students for graduate study in dance and related fields
Training
•Balanced course of study preparing students for performance, education, arts administration, health and fitness, and graduate study in dance
•Competency built across modern dance, ballet, jazz, and street/hip hop
•Coursework spans historical, socio-cultural, and scientific dimensions of dance
•Skills development in production and technological aspects of dance
•Flexible degree shape supports individual interests and career paths
Performance & Productions
•Performance opportunities at the Martha B. Knoebel Dance Theater
•Annual Contemporary Dance Concert and faculty plus guest artist concerts
•Hosted the 2026 ACDA Baja Conference (February 4-7, 2026), the American College Dance Association regional event for Southern California institutions
Professional Development
•Pathway into BS Dance Science or BFA Dance after foundational coursework
•Prepares students for graduate study in dance and related fields
Updated 17h ago
