Point Park University
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Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
Audition Required
No Interview
In-Person or Virtual
Selective
12-24 Students
University App Required
Program Highlights
RECOGNITION
•Nationally recognized School of Dance ranked among the best college programs in the U.S. by DanceUS.org for 2025
•Hosts the National High School Dance Festival, a major national event
•Springboard Danse international project relocated to Point Park
TRAINING & PRODUCTIONS
•Students perform works by renowned master choreographers and noted emerging artists
•Collaboration with UPMC Sports Medicine for upgraded athletic training facilities
•State-of-the-art facilities at the George Rowland White Performance Center
DEGREE FLEXIBILITY
•Fast-Track Master's: BFA + M.Ed. Pre-K through 4th grade (4.5 years), BFA + M.Ed. Pre-K through 12 dance education certification (4.5 years), BFA + M.A. public relations/advertising/social media (4 years), BFA + MBA (4 years)
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Alumni performing with Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, Paul Taylor 2 Dance Company, Sidra Bell Dance New York, Dallas Black Dance Theatre: Encore!, Koresh Dance Company, and the Rockettes
Key Info
Program AppApplication
Apply atAcceptd
Deadline
Mar 8, 2026
Auditions
NYC Off-Campus (Open Jar Studios)Feb 7, 2026
On-CampusFeb 15, 2026
On-CampusMar 1, 2026
Artistic Review Fee
$115Waiver
Audition Requirements
Dance
VIDEO AUDITION ONLY: FOUR COMBINATIONS
•Applicants unable to attend an in-person audition are welcome to submit a video of FOUR combinations - ballet, modern, jazz, and hip hop
-Demonstration videos of required combinations can be found on the dance guidelines page
Wildcard / Special Skill
N/A
Submission Specifications
•Film each segment separately and submit four separate videos: ballet, hip hop, jazz, and modern
•Upload videos via Acceptd account
Additional Materials
•Performance/training resume
•HEADSHOT (8x10 in size)
•FULL-BODY PHOTOGRAPH in first arabesque (8x10 in size)
•Do NOT mail materials prior to audition; all materials submitted are non-returnable
ATTIRE
•Ballet: Solid color leotard or fitted top and tights or unitard, bare feet
-Pointe: Only required for Ballet concentration, optional for all others
•Modern: Solid color leotard or fitted top and tights or unitard, bare feet
•Jazz: Solid color leotard or fitted top and tights or black leggings or unitard, bare feet or jazz shoes
•Hip Hop: Loose or form-fitted dance wear (nothing too revealing), comfortable tennis shoes or sneakers
GROOMING
•Hair should be groomed and/or secured off the face and above the neck
•No hats, bandanas or headbands
Good to Know
APPLICATION PROCESS
•Submit academic application BEFORE scheduling or completing artistic review
•Official transcripts and test scores do NOT need to be on file prior to audition
IMPORTANT
•Rolling admissions—space is limited
•Strongly encouraged to complete audition by March 8, 2026 for highest scholarship consideration
•Fee waiver available for College Board/NACAC fee waiver recipients, Pell Grant eligible, or financial hardship (apply through Acceptd)
What's The Process
AUDITION DAY
•On-campus activities typically last from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
•Confirmation email sent one week prior with times and locations
•Parents are NOT permitted to observe the audition class
•Campus tour, faculty Q&A, and parent/student Q&A included
AUDITION CLASS
•Required ballet class for all concentrations
•Pointe and/or allegro and turns (only required for ballet concentration)
•Modern portion required for all
•Jazz portion required for all
•Hip hop portion required for all
VIDEO AUDITION
•Available for applicants unable to attend in person
•Submit four separate videos: ballet, hip hop, jazz, and modern
DECISIONS
•Based on talent and potential as demonstrated in audition
•Artistic decisions not issued until academic decision received
•Notified by email and letter of artistic decision and possible achievement award
Scholarship Info
•Artistic Achievement Award: $5,000–$30,000 — awarded to students who demonstrate high caliber of artistic ability through the artistic review process; candidates notified in the artistic decision letter
•Dean's Academic Award: $3,000–$8,000 — based on GPA; candidates considered based on the artistic audition; notified in the artistic decision letter
•Visit Scholarship: $1,000 — for freshmen who complete an official campus visit or attend an Admissions Open House
Program info updated 2 days ago
Academic School Information
3.48
Avg GPA
98%
Admit Rate
59%
Grad Rate
2,320
Enrollment
$45,856
Earnings
10yr after
Tuition & Fees
$38,160
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$24,791
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$18,999
Family Income $30k - $48k$22,027
Family Income $48k - $75k$23,522
Family Income $75k - $110k$24,599
Family Income $110k+$29,375
