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BA Dance

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Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionInternal InterviewUniversity App Required

Program profile

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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

Professional Development

Comprehensive exercise featuring original choreography, work with a professional choreographer, and a public concert

Facilities

Dedicated dance studios in the Weitz Center for Creativity

Study Abroad

Required off-campus conservatory study at programs such as the American Dance Festival (Duke University) or Bates Dance Festival

School Info

Snapshot

4.13

Avg GPA (W)

20%

Admit Rate

school-wide

90%

Grad Rate

2.1K

Enrollment

$76K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$75,666

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$97,870

Before aid

Average Net Price

$25,407

After aid

Cost · carleton.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 1, 1:05 PM

Program Highlights

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

Professional Development

Comprehensive exercise featuring original choreography, work with a professional choreographer, and a public concert

Facilities

Dedicated dance studios in the Weitz Center for Creativity

Study Abroad

Required off-campus conservatory study at programs such as the American Dance Festival (Duke University) or Bates Dance Festival

Program Highlights

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

Professional Development

Comprehensive exercise featuring original choreography, work with a professional choreographer, and a public concert

Facilities

Dedicated dance studios in the Weitz Center for Creativity

Study Abroad

Required off-campus conservatory study at programs such as the American Dance Festival (Duke University) or Bates Dance Festival

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Common App Coalition App QuestBridge

Deadline

Fall Early DecisionNov 15, 2026

Winter Early DecisionRegular DecisionJan 15, 2027

TransferMar 31, 2027

Materials · carleton.edu

Post-Enrollment Interview Requirements

No interview is required for the initial application. This is an internal program gate students complete after enrolling at the university.Gateway source

Dance Major · carleton.edu

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Good to Know

Enrollment

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

Admission Pathway

No audition required for initial admission to Carleton — apply through the university application

Apply via Common App, Coalition App, or QuestBridge

Transfer Pathway

After enrolling at Carleton, advanced students may apply for the special Dance major through faculty interviews, readiness for Modern Dance III, and a Special Major Petition. Carleton's transfer policy requires at least two years in residence to graduate.

Dance Major · carleton.edu

What's The Process

Audition Process

Post-enrollment special-major gate: advanced students may apply to the Chair of Dance after enrolling at Carleton

Acceptance is based on personal interviews with faculty, readiness for Modern Dance III, and submission of a Special Major Petition

The petition includes a short essay and a detailed schedule of required courses and activities

The petition is recommended by the beginning of the junior year; many faculty contacts take place before the major is declared

School Info

Snapshot

4.13

Avg GPA (W)

20%

Admit Rate

school-wide

90%

Grad Rate

2.1K

Enrollment

$76K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$75,666

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$97,870

Before aid

Average Net Price

$25,407

After aid

Cost · carleton.edu College Scorecard

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

Professional Development

Comprehensive exercise featuring original choreography, work with a professional choreographer, and a public concert

Facilities

Dedicated dance studios in the Weitz Center for Creativity

Study Abroad

Required off-campus conservatory study at programs such as the American Dance Festival (Duke University) or Bates Dance Festival

Updated Aug 1, 1:05 PM