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BFA Dance
Program snapshot
Admissions
No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App RequiredAudition format
In-Person or VirtualTraining
•Limited-enrollment program providing individualized attention and intensive professional development
•Students evaluated on technical proficiency, artistry, solo performance, goals, writing ability, and academic standing
•Part of a department that ranks in the nation’s top 1% of colleges in theatre attendance
Performance & Productions
•Active participation required in two dance concerts per semester plus departmental productions
•Three dedicated performance venues including the Earley Center for Performing Arts
•Diverse off-campus performance and choreography opportunities
Notable Alumni
•Graduates pursue professional careers in performance, choreography, private studio ownership, and post-secondary teaching
Professional Development
•Alumni work professionally as dancers, choreographers, teachers, studio owners, dance therapists, and arts administrators
•Pathway to Minnesota’s first MFA in Dance through the Theatre & Dance graduate program
Academic info
Snapshot
3.29
Avg GPA (W)
88%
Admit Rate
school-wide
54%
Grad Rate
11.7K
Enrollment
$57K
Earnings
10yr after
Costs & Aid
Average Annual Cost
$19,139
after typical aid
In-State Tuition
$9,572
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$18,942
before aid
Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.
$0-30k$12,339
$30-48k$12,750
$48-75k$15,137
$75-110k$18,921
$110k+$22,798
Program info updated 2d ago
Program Highlights
Training
•Limited-enrollment program providing individualized attention and intensive professional development
•Students evaluated on technical proficiency, artistry, solo performance, goals, writing ability, and academic standing
•Part of a department that ranks in the nation’s top 1% of colleges in theatre attendance
Performance & Productions
•Active participation required in two dance concerts per semester plus departmental productions
•Three dedicated performance venues including the Earley Center for Performing Arts
•Diverse off-campus performance and choreography opportunities
Notable Alumni
•Graduates pursue professional careers in performance, choreography, private studio ownership, and post-secondary teaching
Professional Development
•Alumni work professionally as dancers, choreographers, teachers, studio owners, dance therapists, and arts administrators
•Pathway to Minnesota’s first MFA in Dance through the Theatre & Dance graduate program
Training
•Limited-enrollment program providing individualized attention and intensive professional development
•Students evaluated on technical proficiency, artistry, solo performance, goals, writing ability, and academic standing
•Part of a department that ranks in the nation’s top 1% of colleges in theatre attendance
Performance & Productions
•Active participation required in two dance concerts per semester plus departmental productions
•Three dedicated performance venues including the Earley Center for Performing Arts
•Diverse off-campus performance and choreography opportunities
Notable Alumni
•Graduates pursue professional careers in performance, choreography, private studio ownership, and post-secondary teaching
Professional Development
•Alumni work professionally as dancers, choreographers, teachers, studio owners, dance therapists, and arts administrators
•Pathway to Minnesota’s first MFA in Dance through the Theatre & Dance graduate program
Updated 2d ago
