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In-Person Only

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Admissions

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BA Dance

Contemporary Dance

ProgramOfficial Program Page

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Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

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Training

•BA Dance pathway combining contemporary technique, choreography, and performance with critical dance studies

•Coursework spans dance history, dance cultures, pedagogy, stage production, and kinesiology

Performance & Productions

•Contemporary Dance students develop technical depth while participating in faculty and student choreography

•University Dance Theater provides an advanced performance laboratory for dance majors

School Info

Snapshot

3.53

Avg GPA (W)

85%

Admit Rate

school-wide

69%

Grad Rate

27.6K

Enrollment

$79K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$9,553

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$23,683

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$37,735

Before aid

Average Net Price

$13,760

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Program info updated Jul 26, 7:44 PM

Program Highlights

Training

•BA Dance pathway combining contemporary technique, choreography, and performance with critical dance studies

•Coursework spans dance history, dance cultures, pedagogy, stage production, and kinesiology

Performance & Productions

•Contemporary Dance students develop technical depth while participating in faculty and student choreography

•University Dance Theater provides an advanced performance laboratory for dance majors

Program Highlights

Training

•BA Dance pathway combining contemporary technique, choreography, and performance with critical dance studies

•Coursework spans dance history, dance cultures, pedagogy, stage production, and kinesiology

Performance & Productions

•Contemporary Dance students develop technical depth while participating in faculty and student choreography

•University Dance Theater provides an advanced performance laboratory for dance majors

Key Info

Enrollment Term

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Fee

$70

Opens

Fall 2027 Application Preparation OpensAug 1, 2026

Fall 2027 Application Submission OpensOct 1, 2026

Deadline

Fall 2027 Priority Application DeadlineNov 30, 2026

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Good to Know

Application Logistics

•Apply to SJSU through Cal State Apply before the university deadline

•Watch for a late December or early January email from the Dance program about audition registration

•Submit Intent to Enroll after audition results are released

Transfer Pathway

BA Dance transfer students complete the department audition used to place incoming dancers at the appropriate technical level. Incoming transfers are also eligible for the published dance scholarships.

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What's The Process

Audition Process

•The BA Dance placement audition is part of the application process

•Students first apply to SJSU, then complete the department audition after the Dance program contacts them

•The Fall 2027 audition schedule has not yet been published

•Applicants beyond the 250-mile radius or unable to attend the scheduled audition should contact the Dance program about alternatives

Scholarship Info

Dance Scholarships

•Virginia Ann Dance Scholarships may award up to full tuition for incoming freshmen and transfers and may last from 2 to 4 years

•The Legacy Scholarship Award ranges from $200 to $1,200 for an incoming freshman or transfer and is renewable for spring

•All dance majors are eligible for merit-based scholarship consideration

School Info

Snapshot

3.53

Avg GPA (W)

85%

Admit Rate

school-wide

69%

Grad Rate

27.6K

Enrollment

$79K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$9,553

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$23,683

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$37,735

Before aid

Average Net Price

$13,760

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Training

•BA Dance pathway combining contemporary technique, choreography, and performance with critical dance studies

•Coursework spans dance history, dance cultures, pedagogy, stage production, and kinesiology

Performance & Productions

•Contemporary Dance students develop technical depth while participating in faculty and student choreography

•University Dance Theater provides an advanced performance laboratory for dance majors

Updated Jul 26, 7:44 PM