Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
No Audition
No Interview
University App Required
Program Highlights
FACILITIES
•Kennedy Center for Theatre and the Studio Arts with dedicated dance studios
•Blood Fitness Center dance studio for technique classes
TRAINING & CURRICULUM
•Equal focus on performance and scholarship
•Coursework spans contemporary dance, ballet, jazz, kinesiology, choreography, movement analysis, and martial arts and dance
•Open curriculum allows students to combine dance with any other discipline
•Senior capstone project in choreography or performance
CAREER OUTCOMES
•Alumni include a professional dancer (Antaeus Dance Company), dance professors (Ohio University, Lake Erie College), and arts administrators
•Graduates in roles at New York City Ballet, Jose Mateo Ballet Theatre, and the U.S. Treasury Department
Key Info
University AppApplication
Apply atCommon App
Apply atSchool Website
Deadlines
Early DecisionNov 15, 2025
Early Decision IIJan 5, 2026
Regular DecisionJan 5, 2026
Fee
$65Waiver
Waived for first-generation college students and veterans
Good to Know
APPLICATION PLATFORM
•Apply via Common App or Coalition Application (via Scoir)
•QuestBridge applicants also accepted
ARTS SUPPLEMENT
•Optional — submit through your applicant portal after application is received
•Deadline closely follows the admission plan deadline you selected
ADMISSION POLICY
•Test-optional — standardized test scores not required
•Generous fee waiver policy, including automatic waivers for first-generation college students
What's The Process
NO AUDITION REQUIRED
•Admission is through the university application — no audition needed
•Optional performing arts supplement available for dance
OPTIONAL ARTS SUPPLEMENT
•Submit 1-5 videos via YouTube or Vimeo through the applicant portal
•Should not exceed five minutes total
•Describe plans for dance involvement in college
•Provide a summary of training and expertise, including instructor names and length of training
•Describe your roles in any submitted work
•Company work not recommended unless you are a featured performer
Program info updated Mar 24, 12:23 AM
FACILITIES
•Kennedy Center for Theatre and the Studio Arts with dedicated dance studios
•Blood Fitness Center dance studio for technique classes
TRAINING & CURRICULUM
•Equal focus on performance and scholarship
•Coursework spans contemporary dance, ballet, jazz, kinesiology, choreography, movement analysis, and martial arts and dance
•Open curriculum allows students to combine dance with any other discipline
•Senior capstone project in choreography or performance
CAREER OUTCOMES
•Alumni include a professional dancer (Antaeus Dance Company), dance professors (Ohio University, Lake Erie College), and arts administrators
•Graduates in roles at New York City Ballet, Jose Mateo Ballet Theatre, and the U.S. Treasury Department
Updated Mar 24, 12:23 AM
Academic School Information
4.11
Avg GPA (W)
14%
Admit Rate
91%
Grad Rate
2,030
Enrollment
$78,411
Earnings
10yr after
Tuition & Fees
$68,960
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$28,985
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$8,028
Family Income $30k - $48k$9,489
Family Income $48k - $75k$10,863
Family Income $75k - $110k$20,614
Family Income $110k+$46,907
