Palm Beach Atlantic University
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Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
Audition Required
Interview Required
In-Person or Virtual
University App Required
Program Highlights
PROGRAM DISTINCTION
•Professional performance-focused BFA track
•One of only three CCCU schools offering a BFA in Dance
TRAINING & FACULTY
•Former ABT dancer Eileen Hebron (hand-picked by Mikhail Baryshnikov)
•Alvin Ailey-trained Stella Almblade
•Principal dancer Jin Lee Hanley
PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES
•Performances in NYC, South Korea, France, and Canada
•Partnership with Miami City Ballet and Kravis Center
•Dance medicine screening via motion capture technology
FAITH INTEGRATION
•Christ-centered training integrating faith with artistic expression
Key Info
Program AppApplication
Apply atAcceptd
Auditions
On-Campus AuditionNov 21, 2025
On-Campus AuditionDec 6, 2025
On-Campus AuditionFeb 7, 2026
On-Campus AuditionMar 7, 2026
Audition Requirements
Dance
LIVE AUDITION — THREE COMPONENTS
•Ballet group class with faculty
•Modern dance group class with faculty
•Two-minute solo composition in dance style of your choice (with or without music)
ATTIRE
•Appropriate dancewear for ballet and modern classes
Additional Materials
PROSPECTIVE DANCE MAJOR FORM (required)
•Complete the form available on the dance department page
LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION (required)
•From a dance teacher or dance professional
ESSAY (required)
•Personal statement describing your interest in dance
Good to Know
APPLICATION PORTAL
•Submit College of the Arts application via Acceptd
•University application required separately via Common App or PBA admissions
ENROLLMENT
•Rolling university admissions
•Admission decision within approximately 72 hours of completed university application
What's The Process
AUDITION FORMAT
•Live audition and interview with dance faculty on campus
•Three parts: ballet class, modern class, and solo performance
•Video submissions accepted for provisional consideration only — live audition required upon arrival
TIMELINE
•Complete all materials at least 6 weeks before first term
•Register via Acceptd to schedule audition
Scholarship Info
•Priority scholarship consideration for auditions completed before March 20
•97% of undergraduates receive financial aid
•Over $3 million in annual scholarships awarded
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Academic School Information
3.35
Avg GPA (W)
88%
Admit Rate
58%
Grad Rate
2,427
Enrollment
$49,232
Earnings
10yr after
Tuition & Fees
$37,990
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$32,751
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$28,191
Family Income $30k - $48k$26,918
Family Income $48k - $75k$28,473
Family Income $75k - $110k$39,730
Family Income $110k+$36,841
