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Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Edwardsville, IL

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No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

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No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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In-Person or Virtual

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BA/BS Theater and Dance

Dance

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No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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In-Person or Virtual

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BM Music Performance

Voice

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No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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In-Person Only

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BA/BS Theater and Dance

Performance

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No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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BA/BS Theater and Dance

Dance

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Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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In-Person or Virtual

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BA/BS Theater and Dance

Professional Educator Licensure (9-12)

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No PrescreenNo AuditionScholarship InterviewUniversity App Required

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In-Person or Virtual

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BA/BS Theater and Dance

Design/Technical

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No PrescreenNo AuditionScholarship InterviewUniversity App Required

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BM Musical Theater

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No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Training

•Known for small class sizes and artistic freedom

•Faculty encourage students to take creative risks

Performance & Productions

•Mainstage dance concert annually

•Student-produced dance concert

•5 mainstage theater productions

•Black Theater Workshop and summer season

Academic info

Snapshot

3.54

Avg GPA (W)

98%

Admit Rate

school-wide

56%

Grad Rate

8.8K

Enrollment

$56K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Average Annual Cost

$14,889

after typical aid

In-State Tuition

$12,922

before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$12,922

before aid

Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.

$0-30k$8,483

$30-48k$8,587

$48-75k$11,116

$75-110k$19,351

$110k+$24,684

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Program info updated 5d ago

Program Highlights

Training

•Known for small class sizes and artistic freedom

•Faculty encourage students to take creative risks

Performance & Productions

•Mainstage dance concert annually

•Student-produced dance concert

•5 mainstage theater productions

•Black Theater Workshop and summer season

Program Highlights

Training

•Known for small class sizes and artistic freedom

•Faculty encourage students to take creative risks

Performance & Productions

•Mainstage dance concert annually

•Student-produced dance concert

•5 mainstage theater productions

•Black Theater Workshop and summer season

Key Info

University AppApplication

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Common App School Website

Deadline

PriorityNov 14, 2025

Regular DecisionMay 1, 2026

Program AppApplication

Auditions

On-Campus Audition DayNov 8, 2025

On-Campus Audition DayFeb 22, 2026

Audition Requirements

Dance

In-Person Audition

•Take a class with faculty and perform a short solo in any style

Video Option

•Submit two solos in contrasting styles

•Each should be short and unedited

•Include your name and intended start term

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Application Logistics

•Apply to SIUE via Common App or school website (no application fee)

•No separate audition portal required

Eligibility

•Must maintain 2.0 cumulative GPA

•All required theater and dance courses must be completed with a C or above

What's The Process

Audition Process

•Audition required for Dance specialization

•Options: on-campus audition day, weekday visit, or video submission

•Contact: Lindsay Hawkins, Dance Recruitment Coordinator, linhawk@siue.edu

•Department of Theater and Dance, Dunham Hall Room 1031, (618) 650-2773

Audition Expectations

•Take a class with faculty and perform a short solo in any style

Alternate Formats

•Weekday visit (Mon-Thu): take a selected class and perform a solo for faculty

•Video submission: submit two solos in contrasting styles (each short and unedited, include name and intended start term)

Scholarship Info

Department scholarships available for declared majors

Academic info

Snapshot

3.54

Avg GPA (W)

98%

Admit Rate

school-wide

56%

Grad Rate

8.8K

Enrollment

$56K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Average Annual Cost

$14,889

after typical aid

In-State Tuition

$12,922

before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$12,922

before aid

Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.

$0-30k$8,483

$30-48k$8,587

$48-75k$11,116

$75-110k$19,351

$110k+$24,684

View full data on College Scorecard

Training

•Known for small class sizes and artistic freedom

•Faculty encourage students to take creative risks

Performance & Productions

•Mainstage dance concert annually

•Student-produced dance concert

•5 mainstage theater productions

•Black Theater Workshop and summer season

Updated 5d ago

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

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