Loyola Marymount University
Faith-BasedTest-Optional
Program
No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewVirtual OnlySelective25-40 StudentsUniversity App Required
Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
Audition Required
No Interview
Selective
25-40 Students
University App Required
Program Highlights
DEGREE PATHWAYS
•Three distinct undergraduate degrees: BA in Dance, BA in Dance Pedagogy and Social Action, BA in Choreography and Performance
•All students enter BA in Dance and can choose specialization after first year
•54% of courses shared across all three degrees with students moving as a cohort
TRAINING & CURRICULUM
•Backbone curriculum includes ballet, contemporary, hip-hop, and jazz
•Training for a versatile dancer with groundbreaking career preparation
FACULTY & GUEST ARTISTS
•Distinguished faculty with real-world knowledge and professional connections
•Guest artists include Bill T. Jones, Dana Wilson, Entity Contemporary Dance, Amanda Grind, Pat Taylor
CAREER & LOCATION
•Industry-leading career preparedness programs
•Located in Los Angeles with professional opportunities
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Charissa Kroeger '15 — dancer/choreographer; toured with Lorde, worked with Dua Lipa, Sia, Anderson .Paak, The Ellen DeGeneres Show
•Marjani Forte '04 — interdisciplinary artist and activist recognized for leadership in dance
Key Info
University AppApplication
Apply atCommon App
Deadlines
Early DecisionNov 1, 2025
Early ActionNov 1, 2025
Early Decision IIJan 8, 2026
Regular DecisionJan 15, 2026
Fee
$75Waiver
Program AppApplication
Deadlines
Early DecisionNov 1, 2025
Early ActionNov 1, 2025
Early Decision IIJan 8, 2026
Regular DecisionJan 15, 2026
Audition Requirements
Dance
ONE DANCE PROFICIENCY VIDEO, 2 min max
•Your performance can be in any style that best showcases your unique talents and skills
•No compilations
EVALUATION CRITERIA
•Coordination, strength, musicality and/or phrasing, and performance quality
Additional Materials
•Video response to question: Please introduce yourself, share your dance goals and aspirations, and why LMU Dance is the right program to help you develop as a dance artist (3 minutes max)
Good to Know
APPLICATION PROCESS
•Dance must be listed as your first-choice major to be considered for admission
•Apply via Common App, LMU Online App, or Coalition App
•Video submissions uploaded through LMU Application Status Portal after application is submitted
What's The Process
SUBMISSION FORMAT
•Entire audition submitted online — no need to come on campus or schedule interview
•Access to LMU Application Status Portal provided after university application submission
ADDITIONAL INFO
•Students welcome from diversity of dance backgrounds and training
•Students interested in adding dance as second major or changing major will audition in fall semester
Scholarship Info
•Departmental scholarships are available to current LMU Dance students after their first semester, on a highly selective basis
Program info updated Mar 27, 2:29 AM
DEGREE PATHWAYS
•Three distinct undergraduate degrees: BA in Dance, BA in Dance Pedagogy and Social Action, BA in Choreography and Performance
•All students enter BA in Dance and can choose specialization after first year
•54% of courses shared across all three degrees with students moving as a cohort
TRAINING & CURRICULUM
•Backbone curriculum includes ballet, contemporary, hip-hop, and jazz
•Training for a versatile dancer with groundbreaking career preparation
FACULTY & GUEST ARTISTS
•Distinguished faculty with real-world knowledge and professional connections
•Guest artists include Bill T. Jones, Dana Wilson, Entity Contemporary Dance, Amanda Grind, Pat Taylor
CAREER & LOCATION
•Industry-leading career preparedness programs
•Located in Los Angeles with professional opportunities
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Charissa Kroeger '15 — dancer/choreographer; toured with Lorde, worked with Dua Lipa, Sia, Anderson .Paak, The Ellen DeGeneres Show
•Marjani Forte '04 — interdisciplinary artist and activist recognized for leadership in dance
Updated Mar 27, 2:29 AM
Academic School Information
3.97
Avg GPA (W)
45%
Admit Rate
79%
Grad Rate
7,094
Enrollment
$78,349
Earnings
10yr after
Tuition & Fees
$62,357
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$48,381
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$32,268
Family Income $30k - $48k$34,535
Family Income $48k - $75k$34,351
Family Income $75k - $110k$40,557
Family Income $110k+$58,371
