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CUNY Hunter College

New York, NY

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Training

•42-credit curriculum spanning technique, creative work, dance studies, and electives

•Styles include contemporary dance, ballet, global dance, hip-hop, improvisation, and composition

•Required performances in minimum two student-choreographed pieces during studies

•Anatomy and Kinesiology for Dancers course

•Composition sequence leading to Dance Workshop and full Production experience

•Repertory courses and lecture/demonstration touring group

Location

•Located in the heart of Manhattan with access to NYC's vibrant dance community

•Internship opportunities available through the department

Academic info

Snapshot

4.00

Avg GPA (W)

54%

Admit Rate

school-wide

59%

Grad Rate

16.3K

Enrollment

$63K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Average Annual Cost

$2,984

after typical aid

In-State Tuition

$7,382

before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$15,332

before aid

Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.

$0-30k$1,029

$30-48k$1,935

$48-75k$6,003

$75-110k$8,810

$110k+$12,259

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Program Highlights

Training

•42-credit curriculum spanning technique, creative work, dance studies, and electives

•Styles include contemporary dance, ballet, global dance, hip-hop, improvisation, and composition

•Required performances in minimum two student-choreographed pieces during studies

•Anatomy and Kinesiology for Dancers course

•Composition sequence leading to Dance Workshop and full Production experience

•Repertory courses and lecture/demonstration touring group

Location

•Located in the heart of Manhattan with access to NYC's vibrant dance community

•Internship opportunities available through the department

Program Highlights

Training

•42-credit curriculum spanning technique, creative work, dance studies, and electives

•Styles include contemporary dance, ballet, global dance, hip-hop, improvisation, and composition

•Required performances in minimum two student-choreographed pieces during studies

•Anatomy and Kinesiology for Dancers course

•Composition sequence leading to Dance Workshop and full Production experience

•Repertory courses and lecture/demonstration touring group

Location

•Located in the heart of Manhattan with access to NYC's vibrant dance community

•Internship opportunities available through the department

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Fee

$65Waiver

Deadline

PriorityFeb 1, 2027

Regular DecisionRolling

Post-Enrollment Audition Requirements

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

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Application Logistics

•Apply to Hunter College via the CUNY Application

•No separate dance program application required

•Declare the Dance major after passing the gateway placement audition

Enrollment

•Must register in at least one dance technique course every semester to remain in good standing

•Annual advising meetings with dance advisers required for major planning

•C grade or better required in all courses for the major

•Contact: dance@hunter.cuny.edu or (212) 772-5012

What's The Process

Placement Audition

•After enrollment at Hunter College, students complete a placement audition to enter the dance program

•Placement determines entry level in technique courses (Contemporary Dance Technique 1, Ballet 1, or higher)

•Open to all enrolled Hunter students — no audition required for admission to the college

•Students who do not place into level 1 technique must first take DAN 10100 (Fundamentals of Contemporary Dance Technique) and/or DAN 10500 (Fundamentals of Ballet)

Academic info

Snapshot

4.00

Avg GPA (W)

54%

Admit Rate

school-wide

59%

Grad Rate

16.3K

Enrollment

$63K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Average Annual Cost

$2,984

after typical aid

In-State Tuition

$7,382

before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$15,332

before aid

Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.

$0-30k$1,029

$30-48k$1,935

$48-75k$6,003

$75-110k$8,810

$110k+$12,259

View full data on College Scorecard

Training

•42-credit curriculum spanning technique, creative work, dance studies, and electives

•Styles include contemporary dance, ballet, global dance, hip-hop, improvisation, and composition

•Required performances in minimum two student-choreographed pieces during studies

•Anatomy and Kinesiology for Dancers course

•Composition sequence leading to Dance Workshop and full Production experience

•Repertory courses and lecture/demonstration touring group

Location

•Located in the heart of Manhattan with access to NYC's vibrant dance community

•Internship opportunities available through the department

Updated 2d ago

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