Program
No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewIn-Person or VirtualUniversity App Required
Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
Audition Required
No Interview
University App Required
Program Highlights
PROGRAM RECOGNITION
•Widely considered one of the top 10 dance programs in the country
•Outstanding national reputation for high standards and tradition of excellence
•Selective admission requiring demonstrated advanced technical ability and exceptional creativity
TRAINING & PERFORMANCE
•Deeper immersion in choreography, performance, and technique compared to BA
•10-12 dance productions each year
•UI Dance Company — touring repertory company performing throughout the Midwest
•Collaborative performances with Music and Theatre Arts through Performing Arts at Iowa
FACULTY & GUESTS
•Faculty of accomplished performers and internationally recognized professionals
•Guest artist residencies for workshops and lectures
ACADEMIC STANDARDS
•Must maintain cumulative 3.50 GPA in dance courses
•Coursework in ballet, contemporary, choreography, improvisation, anatomy, kinesiology, and dance history
Key Info
University AppApplication
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Deadlines
Early ActionNov 3, 2025
Regular DecisionFeb 2, 2026
Domestic Fee
$55Waiver
International Fee
$80
Program AppApplication
Deadlines
Priority Scholarship Deadline (Video)Jan 30, 2026
Final Application DeadlineMay 1, 2026
Auditions
Fall Hawkeye Dance DayOct 17, 2025
Spring Hawkeye Dance DayFeb 13, 2026
Audition Requirements
Dance
SOLO PERFORMANCE, 2 min max
•Any style of dance that shows you at your best
•Submit by video on supplemental application or perform live at Hawkeye Dance Day
Additional Materials
PLACEMENT ASSESSMENT
•Required for all BFA applicants
•Learn and perform provided ballet and contemporary combinations
•Teaching video with professor explanation and student demonstration available online
•May use provided music or choose your own
•Alternative: be assessed in person at Hawkeye Dance Day
Good to Know
SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION
•Dance Supplemental Application required after university admission (accessed via MyUI)
•Select "Dance BA" on university application even if pursuing BFA
•Indicate BFA interest on supplemental application
HAWKEYE DANCE DAY DATES
•Fall: October 17, 2025
•Spring: February 13, 2026
•Priority registration deadlines: October 10 (fall) and February 6 (spring)
ATTIRE
•Comfortable, form-fitting dancewear (leotard, tights, leggings)
•Ballet shoes for ballet class, barefoot or socks for contemporary
•Hair securely pulled away from face
IMPORTANT DATES
•January 30, 2026 — Priority deadline for scholarship consideration by video
•May 1, 2026 — Final application deadline
CONTACT
•Undergraduate Dance Recruitment: Stephanie Miracle (stephanie-miracle@uiowa.edu)
What's The Process
ADMISSION PROCESS
•Selective admission — audition required for BFA
•Two audition options: submit solo video on supplemental application OR perform in person at Hawkeye Dance Day
•Conditional admission possible for first semester; regular status determined through internal review in second semester
•Students in BA program may also apply for BFA admission during second semester of second year
PLACEMENT ASSESSMENT
•All BFA applicants must also complete ballet and contemporary placement assessment
•Video option: learn and perform provided combinations from teaching video
•In-person option: take classes at Hawkeye Dance Day
HAWKEYE DANCE DAY FORMAT
•Group warm-up, contemporary class with improvisation, ballet class
•BFA solos performed 12:30-1:00pm
•Faculty and student choreography showcase
•Q&A session with current students and faculty
SCHOLARSHIP CONSIDERATION
•BFA applicants automatically considered for ICA Scholarship Awards (up to $5,000)
•Results communicated following assessment
Scholarship Info
•ICA Scholarship Awards up to $5,000 for first year of study
•BFA applicants automatically considered for scholarships through audition
•No separate scholarship application required
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PROGRAM RECOGNITION
•Widely considered one of the top 10 dance programs in the country
•Outstanding national reputation for high standards and tradition of excellence
•Selective admission requiring demonstrated advanced technical ability and exceptional creativity
TRAINING & PERFORMANCE
•Deeper immersion in choreography, performance, and technique compared to BA
•10-12 dance productions each year
•UI Dance Company — touring repertory company performing throughout the Midwest
•Collaborative performances with Music and Theatre Arts through Performing Arts at Iowa
FACULTY & GUESTS
•Faculty of accomplished performers and internationally recognized professionals
•Guest artist residencies for workshops and lectures
ACADEMIC STANDARDS
•Must maintain cumulative 3.50 GPA in dance courses
•Coursework in ballet, contemporary, choreography, improvisation, anatomy, kinesiology, and dance history
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Academic School Information
3.83
Avg GPA (W)
84%
Admit Rate
74%
Grad Rate
22,264
Enrollment
$64,762
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$11,283
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$33,371
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$22,531
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$15,316
Family Income $30k - $48k$15,489
Family Income $48k - $75k$19,930
Family Income $75k - $110k$23,811
Family Income $110k+$26,266
