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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Program profile

Study Abroad

Training

•Dance Company performs Fall and Spring concerts on the Schnader Theatre stage

•Coursework integrates studio practice with dance analysis, history, and cultural study

•Kinesiology for Dance and History of Western Theatre Dance required

Facilities

•Two spacious dance studios in the Roschel Performing Arts Center

•Schnader Theatre (305 seats) for major performances

•Green Room Theatre (205 seats) hosts dance and theatrical performances

Study Abroad

•Students have studied dance in New Zealand, Spain, Argentina, England, Germany, India, Peru, South Africa, Ireland, Denmark, Australia, and France

Degree Flexibility

•Flexible joint and double major options with anthropology, biology, creative writing, economics, psychology, and more

•Nolt Award provides funding for creative dance research projects

•Partnership with Carnegie Mellon's Heinz College offers F&M graduates 30-100% tuition scholarships for Master of Arts Management and Master of Entertainment Industry Management

School Info

Snapshot

3.88

Avg GPA (W)

28%

Admit Rate

school-wide

84%

Grad Rate

1.8K

Enrollment

$76K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$73,210

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$92,751

Before aid

Average Net Price

$36,425

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Program info updated Jun 26, 10:38 PM

Program Highlights

Training

•Dance Company performs Fall and Spring concerts on the Schnader Theatre stage

•Coursework integrates studio practice with dance analysis, history, and cultural study

•Kinesiology for Dance and History of Western Theatre Dance required

Facilities

•Two spacious dance studios in the Roschel Performing Arts Center

•Schnader Theatre (305 seats) for major performances

•Green Room Theatre (205 seats) hosts dance and theatrical performances

Study Abroad

•Students have studied dance in New Zealand, Spain, Argentina, England, Germany, India, Peru, South Africa, Ireland, Denmark, Australia, and France

Degree Flexibility

•Flexible joint and double major options with anthropology, biology, creative writing, economics, psychology, and more

•Nolt Award provides funding for creative dance research projects

•Partnership with Carnegie Mellon's Heinz College offers F&M graduates 30-100% tuition scholarships for Master of Arts Management and Master of Entertainment Industry Management

Program Highlights

Training

•Dance Company performs Fall and Spring concerts on the Schnader Theatre stage

•Coursework integrates studio practice with dance analysis, history, and cultural study

•Kinesiology for Dance and History of Western Theatre Dance required

Facilities

•Two spacious dance studios in the Roschel Performing Arts Center

•Schnader Theatre (305 seats) for major performances

•Green Room Theatre (205 seats) hosts dance and theatrical performances

Study Abroad

•Students have studied dance in New Zealand, Spain, Argentina, England, Germany, India, Peru, South Africa, Ireland, Denmark, Australia, and France

Degree Flexibility

•Flexible joint and double major options with anthropology, biology, creative writing, economics, psychology, and more

•Nolt Award provides funding for creative dance research projects

•Partnership with Carnegie Mellon's Heinz College offers F&M graduates 30-100% tuition scholarships for Master of Arts Management and Master of Entertainment Industry Management

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Common App Coalition App

Fee

$60

Deadline

Early DecisionNov 15, 2026

Early Decision IIRegular DecisionJan 15, 2027

Submission Requirements

Video (Optional)

•Dance video content: dance technique footage, if you have dance experience

•Video title: include your first and last name

•Video identification: if the performance includes multiple dancers, identify yourself and indicate whether you choreographed the piece

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Good to Know

Application Logistics

•Apply through Common App or Coalition App; no separate dance application or audition portal is required

•After applying, applicants can upload optional supplemental materials in the F&M Application Portal

•Admission interviews are not required, but F&M says they can strengthen an application

What's The Process

Audition Process

•Admission is through the standard university application only

•Dance at F&M is open to all students, regardless of prior experience

•Students declare the dance major after enrollment

School Info

Snapshot

3.88

Avg GPA (W)

28%

Admit Rate

school-wide

84%

Grad Rate

1.8K

Enrollment

$76K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$73,210

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$92,751

Before aid

Average Net Price

$36,425

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Training

•Dance Company performs Fall and Spring concerts on the Schnader Theatre stage

•Coursework integrates studio practice with dance analysis, history, and cultural study

•Kinesiology for Dance and History of Western Theatre Dance required

Facilities

•Two spacious dance studios in the Roschel Performing Arts Center

•Schnader Theatre (305 seats) for major performances

•Green Room Theatre (205 seats) hosts dance and theatrical performances

Study Abroad

•Students have studied dance in New Zealand, Spain, Argentina, England, Germany, India, Peru, South Africa, Ireland, Denmark, Australia, and France

Degree Flexibility

•Flexible joint and double major options with anthropology, biology, creative writing, economics, psychology, and more

•Nolt Award provides funding for creative dance research projects

•Partnership with Carnegie Mellon's Heinz College offers F&M graduates 30-100% tuition scholarships for Master of Arts Management and Master of Entertainment Industry Management

Updated Jun 26, 10:38 PM