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Scripps College

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BA Dance

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Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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Training

Liberal arts dance program focused on interdisciplinary study of bodily movement, expression, and culture

Two curricular tracks: Choreography/Performance and Movement Studies

Option to design a personal track in collaboration with a dance adviser

Senior Seminar and Senior Thesis capstone required

Performance & Productions

Cocurricular performance opportunities available every semester

In the Works: fall joint concert with Pomona College Dance

Scripps Dances: spring mainstage concert at Garrison Theater with faculty, guest-artist, and student work

Fast Forward: student-produced immersive performances, gallery installations, and cross-disciplinary work

Degree Flexibility

Students may declare a dance major, minor, dual major, or self-designed major combining dance with another field

Cross-disciplinary connections encouraged with fields such as biology, psychology, foreign languages, and computer science

Guest artists regularly teach master classes, perform, and choreograph pieces for Scripps concerts

School Info

Snapshot

4.00

Avg GPA (W)

38%

Admit Rate

school-wide

83%

Grad Rate

1.1K

Enrollment

$78K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$70,926

Before aid

Average Net Price

$36,294

After aid

Tuition Fees 2 · scrippscollege.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated 4d ago

Program Highlights

Training

Liberal arts dance program focused on interdisciplinary study of bodily movement, expression, and culture

Two curricular tracks: Choreography/Performance and Movement Studies

Option to design a personal track in collaboration with a dance adviser

Senior Seminar and Senior Thesis capstone required

Performance & Productions

Cocurricular performance opportunities available every semester

In the Works: fall joint concert with Pomona College Dance

Scripps Dances: spring mainstage concert at Garrison Theater with faculty, guest-artist, and student work

Fast Forward: student-produced immersive performances, gallery installations, and cross-disciplinary work

Degree Flexibility

Students may declare a dance major, minor, dual major, or self-designed major combining dance with another field

Cross-disciplinary connections encouraged with fields such as biology, psychology, foreign languages, and computer science

Guest artists regularly teach master classes, perform, and choreograph pieces for Scripps concerts

Program Highlights

Training

Liberal arts dance program focused on interdisciplinary study of bodily movement, expression, and culture

Two curricular tracks: Choreography/Performance and Movement Studies

Option to design a personal track in collaboration with a dance adviser

Senior Seminar and Senior Thesis capstone required

Performance & Productions

Cocurricular performance opportunities available every semester

In the Works: fall joint concert with Pomona College Dance

Scripps Dances: spring mainstage concert at Garrison Theater with faculty, guest-artist, and student work

Fast Forward: student-produced immersive performances, gallery installations, and cross-disciplinary work

Degree Flexibility

Students may declare a dance major, minor, dual major, or self-designed major combining dance with another field

Cross-disciplinary connections encouraged with fields such as biology, psychology, foreign languages, and computer science

Guest artists regularly teach master classes, perform, and choreograph pieces for Scripps concerts

Key Info

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$60

Deadline

Early DecisionNov 15, 2026

Early Decision IIRegular DecisionJan 8, 2027

Fall TransferMar 15, 2027

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Dance · scrippscollege.edu

Good to Know

Application Process

Apply through the Common Application

Test-optional for SAT and ACT

Enrollment

Women's college: applicants who identify as women are eligible

Students may declare a dance major, minor, dual major, or self-designed major combining dance with another field

Transfer Pathway

Eligible HTCC honors-transfer applicants pursuing Scripps' BA Dance may receive priority admission consideration. Accepted coursework is evaluated case by case, with up to 16 courses transferable toward the degree.

Transfer Applicants · scrippscollege.edu

What's The Process

No Audition Required

Admission is to Scripps College, not to the dance program specifically

No audition, portfolio, or prescreen required for admission

Students declare the dance major after enrollment

Optional Arts Supplement

Applicants may submit an optional dance portfolio via SlideRoom through the Common Application

The supplement is not required and does not determine admission

Scholarship Info

Dance Scholarship

Lucile Phillips Morrison Award for enthusiastic dance students who find dance vital to their educational and creative growth

Institutional Aid

All first-year applicants considered for Scripps merit scholarships ($15,000-$30,000 annually)

Scripps meets 100% of demonstrated financial need

School Info

Snapshot

4.00

Avg GPA (W)

38%

Admit Rate

school-wide

83%

Grad Rate

1.1K

Enrollment

$78K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$70,926

Before aid

Average Net Price

$36,294

After aid

Tuition Fees 2 · scrippscollege.edu College Scorecard

Training

Liberal arts dance program focused on interdisciplinary study of bodily movement, expression, and culture

Two curricular tracks: Choreography/Performance and Movement Studies

Option to design a personal track in collaboration with a dance adviser

Senior Seminar and Senior Thesis capstone required

Performance & Productions

Cocurricular performance opportunities available every semester

In the Works: fall joint concert with Pomona College Dance

Scripps Dances: spring mainstage concert at Garrison Theater with faculty, guest-artist, and student work

Fast Forward: student-produced immersive performances, gallery installations, and cross-disciplinary work

Degree Flexibility

Students may declare a dance major, minor, dual major, or self-designed major combining dance with another field

Cross-disciplinary connections encouraged with fields such as biology, psychology, foreign languages, and computer science

Guest artists regularly teach master classes, perform, and choreograph pieces for Scripps concerts

Updated 4d ago