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Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
No Audition
No Interview
University App Required
Program Highlights
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
•62-unit broad-based liberal arts dance program
•Training in multiple dance forms: modern, contemporary, ballet, hip hop, jazz, Folklorico, Latin dance
•Curriculum spans technique, cultural literacy, body literacy, pedagogy, composition, and production/performance
PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES
•Students audition for fall and spring dance concerts
•Course credit available through Choreography, Dance Production, and Dance Concert Modes classes
•All dance courses open to every CSUN student
CAREER PREPARATION
•Foundation for careers in arts/entertainment, pedagogy, and dance-related fields
•Preparation for graduate schools or conservatories
•K-12 Single Subject Dance Teaching Credential pathway available
Key Info
University AppApplication
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Deadlines
PriorityJan 31, 2026
Regular DecisionMay 15, 2026
Fee
$70Waiver
Good to Know
APPLICATION PROCESS
•Apply through CSU Apply by the university deadline
•No separate department application required
ENROLLMENT
•Open to freshmen and transfer students
•Transfer students need 60+ transferable units with 2.0+ GPA
What's The Process
ADMISSION
•No audition required for the BA in Dance
•Students are admitted through the university application to CSUN
•Once enrolled, a level placement assessment may be required for placement in higher-level courses
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Academic School Information
3.33
Avg GPA (W)
93%
Admit Rate
57%
Grad Rate
32,691
Enrollment
$59,115
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$7,458
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$20,058
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$7,021
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.
Annual Cost by Family Income
Family Income $0 - $30k$4,905
Family Income $30k - $48k$5,450
Family Income $48k - $75k$7,744
Family Income $75k - $110k$11,262
Family Income $110k+$18,040
