Kent State University
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Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
Audition Required
No Interview
In-Person Only
University App Required
Program Highlights
PROGRAM RECOGNITION
•Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Dance (NASD)
•Pre-professional contemporary dance company: Kent Dance Ensemble (KDE)
TRAINING
•Strong technical preparation in modern, ballet, jazz, and improvisation
•Professional guest artists including choreographers, instructors, and lecturers
•Conservatory-level training within a liberal arts education
•Daily 90-minute dance technique courses each semester
PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES
•BFA Capstone project requirement
•Performance and choreography opportunities throughout program
•Roe Green Center for the School of Theatre and Dance
Key Info
University AppApplication
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Deadlines
PriorityNov 1, 2025
Rolling
Domestic Fee
$50Waiver
International Fee
$70
Audition Requirements
Dance
AUDITION REQUIRED
•Audition for BFA Dance Performance required for admission
•Audition evaluates technique and artistry
•Class-level placement recommendations made after audition
Wildcard / Special Skill
N/A
Additional Materials
HEADSHOT
•Professional or recent photo
RESUME
•Dance training and performance history
Good to Know
PROGRAM STATUS
•Applications to the BFA in Dance are not being accepted starting with spring 2026
ADMISSION PROCESS
•Students who apply to Kent State for dance are automatically accepted as BA Dance Studies majors
•BFA Dance Performance requires a separate audition when program is accepting applicants
•Minimum 2.5 major GPA required to continue in program
What's The Process
AUDITION PROCESS
•When accepting applications, audition is required for BFA consideration
•BA Dance Studies students are automatically accepted upon university admission
•Students wishing to upgrade to BFA must complete a separate audition
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
