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Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredInterview RequiredPortfolio RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

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MFA Dance

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredInterview RequiredPortfolio RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Training

Dance, MFA in Dance requires 58 thesis-option credit hours.

Curriculum includes graduate technique, performing company work, dance history, arts management, improvisation, choreography, teaching, and graduate project/thesis work.

Professional Development

Graduate assistantships may include teaching non-major classes and assisting faculty, with tuition waivers, health insurance, and monthly stipend.

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.63

Admit rate

77%

school-wide

Grad rate

75%

Enrollment

22.7K

Earnings

$63K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$15,135

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$33,255

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$38,999

Before aid

Average net price

$15,300

After aid

Cost · ou.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 25, 10:38 PM

Program Highlights

Training

Dance, MFA in Dance requires 58 thesis-option credit hours.

Curriculum includes graduate technique, performing company work, dance history, arts management, improvisation, choreography, teaching, and graduate project/thesis work.

Professional Development

Graduate assistantships may include teaching non-major classes and assisting faculty, with tuition waivers, health insurance, and monthly stipend.

Program Highlights

Training

Dance, MFA in Dance requires 58 thesis-option credit hours.

Curriculum includes graduate technique, performing company work, dance history, arts management, improvisation, choreography, teaching, and graduate project/thesis work.

Professional Development

Graduate assistantships may include teaching non-major classes and assisting faculty, with tuition waivers, health insurance, and monthly stipend.

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

University AppApplication

Apply

School Website Common App Coalition App

Opens

Aug 1, 2026

Deadline

Early ActionNov 1, 2026

Scholarship DeadlineDec 15, 2026

Regular DecisionFeb 1, 2027

Freshman · ou.edu

Prescreen Requirements

Dance

Video Review

Graduate applicants submit a video containing personal performance and choreography.

An audition and interview are scheduled after graduate faculty review of the video and application materials.

Additional Materials

Statement

Submit a statement of purpose with the graduate application.

Resume

Submit a current resume or CV.

Letters of Recommendation

Submit letters of recommendation through the graduate application process.

Writing Sample

Submit the required graduate writing sample.

Portfolio

Portfolio must document performing experience, choreography, and teaching sample.

Transcript

Submit transcripts through the OU Graduate College application.

Official page · dance.ou.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Audition Requirements

Dance

Invited Audition

After faculty review, selected applicants complete the scheduled audition for the MFA in Dance.

Official page · dance.ou.edu

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Graduate applicants apply through the University of Oklahoma Graduate College.

Graduate assistantships are available and applicants indicate financial-assistance interest in the application.

What's The Process

Audition Process

Graduate applicants submit the OU Graduate College application and required School of Dance materials.

Faculty review the video and application materials before scheduling audition and interview.

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.63

Admit rate

77%

school-wide

Grad rate

75%

Enrollment

22.7K

Earnings

$63K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$15,135

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$33,255

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$38,999

Before aid

Average net price

$15,300

After aid

Cost · ou.edu College Scorecard

Training

Dance, MFA in Dance requires 58 thesis-option credit hours.

Curriculum includes graduate technique, performing company work, dance history, arts management, improvisation, choreography, teaching, and graduate project/thesis work.

Professional Development

Graduate assistantships may include teaching non-major classes and assisting faculty, with tuition waivers, health insurance, and monthly stipend.

Updated Aug 25, 10:38 PM