Program
No PrescreenGateway AuditionGateway InterviewIn-Person OnlyUniversity App RequiredStudy Abroad
Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
Gateway Audition
Gateway Interview
University App Required
Study Abroad
SELECTIVE ADMISSION
•Special major designation — selective, petition-based acceptance by the Chair of Dance
•Requires demonstrated technical expertise and readiness for Modern Dance III-level coursework
TRAINING
•Broad technique training in modern, ballet, West African dance, contact improvisation, jazz, and moving anatomy
•Semaphore Repertory Dance Company — recognized at the American College Dance Conference
FACILITIES
•Dedicated dance studios in the Weitz Center for Creativity
SENIOR CAPSTONE
•Comprehensive exercise featuring original choreography, work with a professional choreographer, and a public concert
STUDY ABROAD
•Required off-campus conservatory study at programs such as the American Dance Festival (Duke University) or Bates Dance Festival
University AppApplication
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Deadline
Early DecisionNov 15, 2025
Early Decision IIJan 15, 2026
Regular DecisionJan 15, 2026
ADMISSION
•No audition required for initial admission to Carleton — apply through the university application
•Apply via Common App, Coalition App, or QuestBridge
SPECIAL MAJOR PROCESS
•Dance is a "special major" — students must petition the department after enrollment
•70-credit major with five components: technique, choreography, history/theory, off-campus study, and comprehensive exercise
•At least three 300-level courses required
GATEWAY PROCESS
•Students apply to the Chair of Dance for the special major after enrolling at Carleton
•Petition recommended by the beginning of junior year
ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA
•Personal interviews with dance faculty
•Demonstrated readiness for Modern Dance III: Technique and Theory
•Submission of a Special Major Petition including a short essay and detailed course schedule
•Prior completion of introductory and intermediate dance coursework expected
Program info updated 2h ago
SELECTIVE ADMISSION
•Special major designation — selective, petition-based acceptance by the Chair of Dance
•Requires demonstrated technical expertise and readiness for Modern Dance III-level coursework
TRAINING
•Broad technique training in modern, ballet, West African dance, contact improvisation, jazz, and moving anatomy
•Semaphore Repertory Dance Company — recognized at the American College Dance Conference
FACILITIES
•Dedicated dance studios in the Weitz Center for Creativity
SENIOR CAPSTONE
•Comprehensive exercise featuring original choreography, work with a professional choreographer, and a public concert
STUDY ABROAD
•Required off-campus conservatory study at programs such as the American Dance Festival (Duke University) or Bates Dance Festival
Updated 2h ago
Academic School Information
4.13
Avg GPA (W)
20%
Admit Rate
90%
Grad Rate
2,086
Enrollment
$75,525
Earnings
10yr after
Tuition & Fees
$68,892
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$25,407
after typical aid
Average annual cost is often lower than tuition because it accounts for grants and scholarships most students receive. It includes tuition, room & board, books, and supplies.
Family Income $0 - $30k$7,881
Family Income $30k - $48k$8,203
Family Income $48k - $75k$9,680
Family Income $75k - $110k$18,485
Family Income $110k+$44,082
