Minnesota State University, Mankato
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Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
No Audition
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Program Highlights
TRAINING PHILOSOPHY
•Comprehensive education grounded in liberal arts with diverse dance genre training
•Curriculum balances artistic experiences with practical applications
•Training in a variety of dance genres
PRODUCTIONS & PERFORMANCE
•Diverse performance opportunities and off-campus events
•Three performance venues
CAREER PREPARATION
•Prepares students for performing, choreography, teaching, private studio ownership, dance therapy, and arts administration
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Audition
Placement Audition (Mankato, MN)Feb 27, 2026
Good to Know
ENROLLMENT
•No admission audition required — apply and be admitted to the university, then declare Dance major
•Placement audition required to determine appropriate technique course levels
TALENT GRANTS
•Incoming students encouraged to apply for Theatre & Dance Talent Grant
•Complete the Talent Grant Application to be considered for a scholarship
What's The Process
PLACEMENT AUDITION
•All new dance students are required to audition for placement in dance courses
•This is NOT an admission audition — acceptance to the dance program does not require an audition
•Placement auditions occur in February and August each year
•Audition includes a dance class (ballet, contemporary/modern, jazz)
•Video audition submissions accepted for students who cannot travel to campus
CONTACT
•Daniel Stark, Dance Faculty
Scholarship Info
TALENT GRANTS
•First-Year and Transfer Talent Grants available for incoming Theatre and Dance majors
•Complete the Talent Grant Application to be considered
RETURNING STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS
•Over two dozen departmental scholarships for currently enrolled students
•Awards range from $1,100 to nearly $2,500
•Applications open every February via Academic Works
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Academic School Information
3.29
Avg GPA (W)
91%
Admit Rate
53%
Grad Rate
11,325
Enrollment
$56,922
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$9,490
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$18,860
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$18,609
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$11,920
Family Income $30k - $48k$12,568
Family Income $48k - $75k$15,200
Family Income $75k - $110k$19,870
Family Income $110k+$21,860
