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Program Characteristics
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Program Highlights
PROGRAM RECOGNITION
•Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Dance (NASD)
DEGREE FLEXIBILITY
•Allows combination of dance with another subject area inside or outside the arts
•Supports double major through flexible curriculum
•15 credits of electives in secondary subject or minor
TRAINING
•Solid foundation in dance techniques and dance academics
•Access to the Kent Dance Ensemble (KDE)
•Professional guest artists representing diverse dance styles
•Conservatory-level training within a liberal arts framework
Key Info
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Deadlines
PriorityNov 1, 2025
Rolling
Domestic Fee
$50Waiver
International Fee
$70
Submission Requirements
Dance
PLACEMENT AUDITION
•Audition required for class-level placement only
•Not required for program acceptance — BA students are automatically accepted upon university admission
•Placement determines appropriate technique level for coursework
Wildcard / Special Skill
N/A
Good to Know
PROGRAM STATUS
•Applications to the BA in Dance Studies are not being accepted starting with spring 2026
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
•Must apply and be accepted to Kent State University
•Automatic acceptance into BA Dance Studies upon university admission
•Must declare a second major or minor
•Minimum 2.5 major GPA required
What's The Process
ADMISSION PROCESS
•Students accepted to Kent State who select Dance Studies are automatically accepted into the BA program
•No audition required for admission
•Placement audition determines appropriate technique level for coursework
•Dance minors may participate in audition for advanced placement
CONTACT
•Director, School of Theatre and Dance: Tony Hardin — ahardi14@kent.edu, 330-672-7386
Scholarship Info
SCHOLARSHIPS
•Merit-based scholarships available through the School of Theatre and Dance
•Roe Green Scholars — artistic merit-based scholarships
Program info updated Yesterday
Academic School Information
87%
Admit Rate
65%
Grad Rate
19,134
Enrollment
$45,388
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$12,846
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$22,316
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$19,614
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$14,912
Family Income $30k - $48k$15,386
Family Income $48k - $75k$16,772
Family Income $75k - $110k$21,202
Family Income $110k+$25,263
