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MFA Dance

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Training

Terminal MFA in Dance designed for working educators and professionals through an accelerated two-year structure

Students study through both summer sessions and begin new cohorts in late May

Degree Flexibility

Summer Session 1 is in person; other semesters may be hybrid or in person

Value

In-person students may be eligible for graduate assistantships with tuition and fee support

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.66

Admit rate

57%

school-wide

Grad rate

84%

Enrollment

59.6K

Earnings

$72K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$13,154

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$40,124

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$33,180

Before aid

Average net price

$21,315

After aid

Tuition Fees Financial Information · catalog.tamu.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 4, 11:52 PM

Program Highlights

Training

Terminal MFA in Dance designed for working educators and professionals through an accelerated two-year structure

Students study through both summer sessions and begin new cohorts in late May

Degree Flexibility

Summer Session 1 is in person; other semesters may be hybrid or in person

Value

In-person students may be eligible for graduate assistantships with tuition and fee support

Program Highlights

Training

Terminal MFA in Dance designed for working educators and professionals through an accelerated two-year structure

Students study through both summer sessions and begin new cohorts in late May

Degree Flexibility

Summer Session 1 is in person; other semesters may be hybrid or in person

Value

In-person students may be eligible for graduate assistantships with tuition and fee support

Key Info

Enrollment Term

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Aug 1, 2026

Deadline

College Station freshman application deadlineDec 1, 2026

College Station required documents deadlineDec 15, 2026

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Admission Requirements · pvfa.tamu.edu

Prescreen Requirements

These requirements are from the Summer 2027 entry cycle. Fall 2027 requirements are typically posted between August and October and usually change only slightly — confirm on the official source before submitting.

Dance

Prescreen Review

Initial review uses the completed graduate application and submitted dance materials before candidates are invited to audition

Additional Materials

Statement

300-500 word statement of purpose describing artistic and academic goals, development of interest in the MFA Dance program, and preferred area of focus

Resume

Current resume or curriculum vitae

Letters of Recommendation

Three references from individuals familiar with the applicant's academic achievement and potential

Video

Provide two video sampling links showing performance, choreography and/or instruction

One video must show choreography or performance; the second may show choreography/performance or instruction of a dance or movement class

Admission Requirements · pvfa.tamu.edu

Audition Requirements

Dance

Live Audition

Invited applicants complete ballet and modern technique work

Applicants unable to attend in person may receive digital audition and Zoom interview instructions from the program

Admission Requirements · pvfa.tamu.edu

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply through Texas A&M GraduateCAS

After initial review, selected candidates are invited to an in-person or digital audition

Admission Pathway

The MFA is an accelerated two-year degree with required Summer Session 1 in person and hybrid or in-person options in later terms

What's The Process

Audition Process

Potential candidates are invited to audition after initial review of the GraduateCAS application

Applicants must attend one of two audition dates: Jan. 23 or Feb. 13, 2027

Audition includes modern and ballet technique plus a faculty interview

Applicants who cannot attend either date should contact Staci Dunn for digital audition and Zoom interview instructions, if invited

Contact

Graduate advising contact: pvfa-graduateadvising@tamu.edu

Audition availability contact: Staci Dunn - sdunn@tamu.edu

Scholarship Info

Financial Support

In-person MFA students may be eligible for graduate assistantships

Published funding includes full tuition and fees waiver eligibility for qualifying graduate assistantship support

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.66

Admit rate

57%

school-wide

Grad rate

84%

Enrollment

59.6K

Earnings

$72K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$13,154

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$40,124

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$33,180

Before aid

Average net price

$21,315

After aid

Tuition Fees Financial Information · catalog.tamu.edu College Scorecard

Training

Terminal MFA in Dance designed for working educators and professionals through an accelerated two-year structure

Students study through both summer sessions and begin new cohorts in late May

Degree Flexibility

Summer Session 1 is in person; other semesters may be hybrid or in person

Value

In-person students may be eligible for graduate assistantships with tuition and fee support

Updated Aug 4, 11:52 PM