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Saint Mary's College of California

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No PrescreenScholarship AuditionScholarship InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

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BS Dance Science

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionScholarship InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Transfer In Friendly

Training

Combines conservatory-caliber dance training with laboratory-based science courses

Coursework in biology, chemistry, kinesiology, and somatics alongside dance technique

68-unit program designed for careers in health, fitness, and graduate studies

Senior capstone project demonstrating mastery in chosen field

Location

Located in the San Francisco Bay Area with access to professional performances

Guest artists from diverse dance traditions

Small class setting with personalized faculty attention

Part of the Performing Arts Department alongside Theatre and Music programs

School Info

Snapshot

3.58

Avg GPA (W)

87%

Admit Rate

school-wide

70%

Grad Rate

1.9K

Enrollment

$79K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$62,052

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$87,612

Before aid

Average Net Price

$30,378

After aid

Tuition And Fees · stmarys-ca.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 25, 10:23 PM

Program Highlights

Training

Combines conservatory-caliber dance training with laboratory-based science courses

Coursework in biology, chemistry, kinesiology, and somatics alongside dance technique

68-unit program designed for careers in health, fitness, and graduate studies

Senior capstone project demonstrating mastery in chosen field

Location

Located in the San Francisco Bay Area with access to professional performances

Guest artists from diverse dance traditions

Small class setting with personalized faculty attention

Part of the Performing Arts Department alongside Theatre and Music programs

Program Highlights

Training

Combines conservatory-caliber dance training with laboratory-based science courses

Coursework in biology, chemistry, kinesiology, and somatics alongside dance technique

68-unit program designed for careers in health, fitness, and graduate studies

Senior capstone project demonstrating mastery in chosen field

Location

Located in the San Francisco Bay Area with access to professional performances

Guest artists from diverse dance traditions

Small class setting with personalized faculty attention

Part of the Performing Arts Department alongside Theatre and Music programs

Key Info

Enrollment Term

University AppApplication

Apply

Common App School Website

Deadline

Early ActionNov 1, 2026

Regular DecisionJan 15, 2027

First Year Admissions · stmarys-ca.edu

Program AppApplication

Audition

Performing Arts Scholarship (2027-28)Nov 1, 2026

Scholarships · stmarys-ca.edu

Scholarship Audition and Interview Requirements

Optional audition and interview for scholarship consideration only; they are not required for program admission.

Dance

Scholarship Audition: Self-Choreographed Solo

Choreograph a solo in any dance genre (1-2 minutes)

Create a title that captures your concept

Choose music or a sound score that supports your work

The solo must be choreographed by you

Costumes are not necessary

Email video to Prof. Rogelio Lopez

Scholarship Callback: Group Dance Class

90-minute group class covering modern, contemporary, ballet, and jazz

Followed by small group faculty interviews

Dance Person And Virtual Scholarship Auditions · stmarys-ca.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Application Process

Apply to Saint Mary's College through Common App or the Saint Mary's application

Saint Mary's currently waives the undergraduate application fee

2027-28 Performing Arts Scholarship

Scholarship applications are closed and the official page says they will reopen in October 2026

The current central scholarship page directs applicants to apply before November 1, 2026

Apply to the college before submitting the separate Performing Arts Scholarship application

Dance, Music, and Theatre audition dates for the new cycle have not yet been published

Transfer Pathway

Eligible California community-college ADT students enter BS Dance Science with junior standing and at least 60 transferable semester units; advising is important for sequencing the remaining laboratory science and dance requirements.

Credit Transfer Guide · stmarys-ca.edu

What's The Process

No Audition Required

No audition is required for admission to the Dance Science program

Admission is via Common App only

Scholarship Audition

$15,000/year Performing Arts Scholarship available to incoming first-year students

Submit a self-choreographed dance solo (1-2 minutes, any genre) by video

If invited, attend an in-person or virtual group dance class and faculty interview

Scholarship auditions typically held in January

Results announced by mid-February

Scholarship Info

Scholarship Details

$15,000/year renewable for up to four years

Available to incoming first-year students majoring or minoring in Dance

Based on demonstrated artistic excellence

Dance Science students audition through the Dance scholarship process

Only one Performing Arts scholarship awarded per student

School Info

Snapshot

3.58

Avg GPA (W)

87%

Admit Rate

school-wide

70%

Grad Rate

1.9K

Enrollment

$79K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$62,052

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$87,612

Before aid

Average Net Price

$30,378

After aid

Tuition And Fees · stmarys-ca.edu College Scorecard

Training

Combines conservatory-caliber dance training with laboratory-based science courses

Coursework in biology, chemistry, kinesiology, and somatics alongside dance technique

68-unit program designed for careers in health, fitness, and graduate studies

Senior capstone project demonstrating mastery in chosen field

Location

Located in the San Francisco Bay Area with access to professional performances

Guest artists from diverse dance traditions

Small class setting with personalized faculty attention

Part of the Performing Arts Department alongside Theatre and Music programs

Updated Aug 25, 10:23 PM