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Marymount Manhattan College

New York, NY

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BFA Dance

Ballet

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BFA Acting

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BA Theatre Arts

Directing

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BA Theatre Arts

Writing for the Stage

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BA Theatre Arts

Theatre History and Performance Texts

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BA Theatre Arts

Theatre and New Media

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BFA Dance

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BFA Dance

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BA Dance

Body, Science, and Motion

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BA Dance

Dance and Media

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BA Dance

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BA Dance

Teaching Dance Arts

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BFA Theatre Design and Technology

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Selective12-24 Students

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BFA Theatre Design and Technology

Lighting Design

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BFA Theatre Design and Technology

Costume Design

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BFA Theatre Design and Technology

Sound Design

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BFA Theatre Design and Technology

Theatrical Media

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BFA Theatre Design and Technology

Technical Production

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BFA Stage and Production Management

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Training

•BFA concentration focused on classical ballet training and performance preparation

•Curriculum emphasizes ballet technique, alignment, strength, musicality, and artistry

•Students also complete broader dance, history, anatomy, music, and production coursework

Performance & Productions

•Students remain connected to the department's semester performance opportunities

Professional Development

•New York City location supports auditions, internships, and professional dance exposure

Academic info

Snapshot

3.49

Avg GPA (W)

83%

Admit Rate

school-wide

49%

Grad Rate

1.6K

Enrollment

$49K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Average Annual Cost

$36,861

after typical aid

Tuition & Fees

$41,870

before aid

Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.

$0-30k$30,722

$30-48k$30,626

$48-75k$32,459

$75-110k$34,872

$110k+$42,217

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Program Highlights

Training

•BFA concentration focused on classical ballet training and performance preparation

•Curriculum emphasizes ballet technique, alignment, strength, musicality, and artistry

•Students also complete broader dance, history, anatomy, music, and production coursework

Performance & Productions

•Students remain connected to the department's semester performance opportunities

Professional Development

•New York City location supports auditions, internships, and professional dance exposure

Program Highlights

Training

•BFA concentration focused on classical ballet training and performance preparation

•Curriculum emphasizes ballet technique, alignment, strength, musicality, and artistry

•Students also complete broader dance, history, anatomy, music, and production coursework

Performance & Productions

•Students remain connected to the department's semester performance opportunities

Professional Development

•New York City location supports auditions, internships, and professional dance exposure

Key Info

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Deadline

Early DecisionNov 1, 2025

Early ActionDec 1, 2025

Regular DecisionFeb 1, 2026

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Deadline

Digital Submission DeadlineMar 15, 2026

Auditions

NYC On-Campus AuditionDec 7, 2025

San Francisco Regional AuditionJan 18, 2026

NYC On-Campus AuditionJan 24, 2026

NYC On-Campus AuditionFeb 7, 2026

NYC On-Campus AuditionFeb 21, 2026

NYC On-Campus AuditionMar 7, 2026

Audition Requirements

Dance

Digital Audition Videos

•Ballet video

•Modern, contemporary, or jazz video

•Solo dance video, up to 2 minutes, in the genre of the applicant's choice

•Dance interview video

Additional Materials

Questionnaire

•Complete the Dance Application in the MMC Admissions Portal

Video

•Ballet technique video

•Modern, contemporary, or jazz technique/improvisation video

•Choice video, 1-2 minutes, filmed within the last three months, in the genre of your choice

•Dance interview video responding to the posted prompts

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Application Steps

•Submit the Common Application first

•Complete the Dance Application in the MMC Admissions Portal after receiving login credentials

•Scheduling opens October 1, 2025

•Application cycle closes March 15, 2026

What's The Process

Audition Options

•All prospective dance students must audition regardless of degree or concentration

•Applicants may audition on campus in New York City, at the San Francisco regional audition, or by digital submission

•Applicants may choose BFA, BA, or both on the Dance Application

•Digital submission materials must be uploaded by the posted deadline

Scholarship Info

Merit Scholarship Consideration

•All applicants are automatically considered for Marymount Manhattan Visual and Performing Arts Merit Scholarships

•Scholarship consideration is connected to the dance audition/application process

Academic info

Snapshot

3.49

Avg GPA (W)

83%

Admit Rate

school-wide

49%

Grad Rate

1.6K

Enrollment

$49K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Average Annual Cost

$36,861

after typical aid

Tuition & Fees

$41,870

before aid

Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.

$0-30k$30,722

$30-48k$30,626

$48-75k$32,459

$75-110k$34,872

$110k+$42,217

View full data on College Scorecard

Training

•BFA concentration focused on classical ballet training and performance preparation

•Curriculum emphasizes ballet technique, alignment, strength, musicality, and artistry

•Students also complete broader dance, history, anatomy, music, and production coursework

Performance & Productions

•Students remain connected to the department's semester performance opportunities

Professional Development

•New York City location supports auditions, internships, and professional dance exposure

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