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BA Dance
Program snapshot
Admissions
No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App RequiredAudition format
In-Person or VirtualProgram profile
Study AbroadProgram Recognition
•Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Dance (NASD)
•Classical ballet program rooted in the liberal arts tradition
Training & Performances
•2-4 mainstage productions per year at the Mary D'Angelo Performing Arts Center
•Four performance ensembles: Mercyhurst Dancers, SoMar Dance Works, Liturgical Dance Ensemble, and Dance Outreach
•5-8 guest artists annually from companies including ABT, New York City Ballet, Joffrey Ballet, Martha Graham, and Pilobolus
Degree Flexibility
•Flexibility to pursue a minor, double major, or accelerated programming
•Concentration in pedagogy available
•Returning Professional Program for dancers with 3+ years professional experience
Career Outcomes
•Alumni performing with Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, Nashville Ballet, Miami City Ballet, Cleveland Ballet, and Broadway national tours
•Internship placements at ABT, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, Broadway Dance Center, and Disney
Academic info
Snapshot
3.55
Avg GPA (W)
81%
Admit Rate
school-wide
59%
Grad Rate
2.2K
Enrollment
$47K
Earnings
10yr after
Costs & Aid
Average Annual Cost
$19,444
after typical aid
Tuition & Fees
$45,770
before aid
Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.
$0-30k$22,626
$30-48k$22,429
$48-75k$17,197
$75-110k$21,665
$110k+$16,748
Program info updated 2h ago
Program Highlights
Program Recognition
•Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Dance (NASD)
•Classical ballet program rooted in the liberal arts tradition
Training & Performances
•2-4 mainstage productions per year at the Mary D'Angelo Performing Arts Center
•Four performance ensembles: Mercyhurst Dancers, SoMar Dance Works, Liturgical Dance Ensemble, and Dance Outreach
•5-8 guest artists annually from companies including ABT, New York City Ballet, Joffrey Ballet, Martha Graham, and Pilobolus
Degree Flexibility
•Flexibility to pursue a minor, double major, or accelerated programming
•Concentration in pedagogy available
•Returning Professional Program for dancers with 3+ years professional experience
Career Outcomes
•Alumni performing with Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, Nashville Ballet, Miami City Ballet, Cleveland Ballet, and Broadway national tours
•Internship placements at ABT, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, Broadway Dance Center, and Disney
Program Recognition
•Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Dance (NASD)
•Classical ballet program rooted in the liberal arts tradition
Training & Performances
•2-4 mainstage productions per year at the Mary D'Angelo Performing Arts Center
•Four performance ensembles: Mercyhurst Dancers, SoMar Dance Works, Liturgical Dance Ensemble, and Dance Outreach
•5-8 guest artists annually from companies including ABT, New York City Ballet, Joffrey Ballet, Martha Graham, and Pilobolus
Degree Flexibility
•Flexibility to pursue a minor, double major, or accelerated programming
•Concentration in pedagogy available
•Returning Professional Program for dancers with 3+ years professional experience
Career Outcomes
•Alumni performing with Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, Nashville Ballet, Miami City Ballet, Cleveland Ballet, and Broadway national tours
•Internship placements at ABT, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, Broadway Dance Center, and Disney
Updated 2h ago
