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PhD Dance

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

Virtual Only

Training

Doctoral coursework and research culminate in an in-depth dissertation project

Curriculum emphasizes cultural, historical, philosophical, pedagogical, and performance-theory inquiry

Typical time to completion is four to six years with a seven-year limit

Boyer describes the Dance PhD as one of four such programs in the country and NASD-accredited

Outcomes

Graduates pursue higher-education teaching, research, writing, advocacy, choreography, performance, administration, and entrepreneurship

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA

3.42

Admit rate

80%

school-wide

Grad rate

75%

Enrollment

21K

Earnings

$64K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$20,664

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$36,288

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$45,544

Before aid

Average net price

$28,198

After aid

Cost Attendance · sfs.temple.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Sep 9, 3:08 PM

Program Highlights

Training

Doctoral coursework and research culminate in an in-depth dissertation project

Curriculum emphasizes cultural, historical, philosophical, pedagogical, and performance-theory inquiry

Typical time to completion is four to six years with a seven-year limit

Boyer describes the Dance PhD as one of four such programs in the country and NASD-accredited

Outcomes

Graduates pursue higher-education teaching, research, writing, advocacy, choreography, performance, administration, and entrepreneurship

Program Highlights

Training

Doctoral coursework and research culminate in an in-depth dissertation project

Curriculum emphasizes cultural, historical, philosophical, pedagogical, and performance-theory inquiry

Typical time to completion is four to six years with a seven-year limit

Boyer describes the Dance PhD as one of four such programs in the country and NASD-accredited

Outcomes

Graduates pursue higher-education teaching, research, writing, advocacy, choreography, performance, administration, and entrepreneurship

Key Info

Enrollment Term

University AppApplication

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Common App· Only option

Opens

Aug 1, 2026

Deadline

Early ActionNov 1, 2026

Regular DecisionFeb 1, 2027

First Year Students · admissions.temple.edu

Program AppApplication

Dates

Dates TBA

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School Website

Doctoral · boyer.temple.edu

Interview Requirements

These requirements are from the Fall 2026 entry cycle. Fall 2027 requirements are typically posted between August and October and usually change only slightly — confirm on the official source before submitting.

Statement

Required: submit a statement of professional goals

Transcript

Required: Dance PhD applicants must hold a master's degree and submit official transcripts

Letters of Recommendation

Required: submit two letters of recommendation

Resume

Required: include an updated professional resume

Essay

Required: submit a scholarly writing sample

Doctoral · boyer.temple.edu

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Submit the Temple doctoral application, fee, and supporting materials

Dance PhD applicants must hold a master's degree

What's The Process

Audition Process

PhD Dance does not require an Acceptd submission

Applicants interview with at least one PhD faculty member by Zoom after submitting application materials

Fall 2027 interview dates have not yet been published

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA

3.42

Admit rate

80%

school-wide

Grad rate

75%

Enrollment

21K

Earnings

$64K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$20,664

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$36,288

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$45,544

Before aid

Average net price

$28,198

After aid

Cost Attendance · sfs.temple.edu College Scorecard

Training

Doctoral coursework and research culminate in an in-depth dissertation project

Curriculum emphasizes cultural, historical, philosophical, pedagogical, and performance-theory inquiry

Typical time to completion is four to six years with a seven-year limit

Boyer describes the Dance PhD as one of four such programs in the country and NASD-accredited

Outcomes

Graduates pursue higher-education teaching, research, writing, advocacy, choreography, performance, administration, and entrepreneurship

Updated Sep 9, 3:08 PM