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BA Dance

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Program profile

Study AbroadTransfer In Friendly

Training

Broad perspective in dance industry with instruction in all genres

Participation in every area of dance production and performance

Minor required as part of BA degree requirements

Program ranked #18 nationally for Best Dance Bachelor's Degree by College Factual

120 semester hours minimum with 29 required Dance hours plus 10 elective hours in Dance/Theatre

Professional development coursework including DAN 4380

Notable Alumni

Alex Paul — Houston Texans Cheerleader

Rick Scruggs — Dance and Colorguard Teacher; Texas Colorguard Circuit Director of the Year (2020)

Professional Development

Study abroad in Granada, Spain with Flamenco classes and cultural immersion

Graduates pursue careers in professional dance companies, private studios, and public/private secondary schools

School Info

Snapshot

3.35

Avg GPA (W)

89%

Admit Rate

school-wide

55%

Grad Rate

36.2K

Enrollment

$57K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$12,240

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$25,080

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$30,880

Before aid

Average Net Price

$16,805

After aid

Cost Of Attendance · admissions.txst.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 25, 9:29 PM

Program Highlights

Training

Broad perspective in dance industry with instruction in all genres

Participation in every area of dance production and performance

Minor required as part of BA degree requirements

Program ranked #18 nationally for Best Dance Bachelor's Degree by College Factual

120 semester hours minimum with 29 required Dance hours plus 10 elective hours in Dance/Theatre

Professional development coursework including DAN 4380

Notable Alumni

Alex Paul — Houston Texans Cheerleader

Rick Scruggs — Dance and Colorguard Teacher; Texas Colorguard Circuit Director of the Year (2020)

Professional Development

Study abroad in Granada, Spain with Flamenco classes and cultural immersion

Graduates pursue careers in professional dance companies, private studios, and public/private secondary schools

Program Highlights

Training

Broad perspective in dance industry with instruction in all genres

Participation in every area of dance production and performance

Minor required as part of BA degree requirements

Program ranked #18 nationally for Best Dance Bachelor's Degree by College Factual

120 semester hours minimum with 29 required Dance hours plus 10 elective hours in Dance/Theatre

Professional development coursework including DAN 4380

Notable Alumni

Alex Paul — Houston Texans Cheerleader

Rick Scruggs — Dance and Colorguard Teacher; Texas Colorguard Circuit Director of the Year (2020)

Professional Development

Study abroad in Granada, Spain with Flamenco classes and cultural immersion

Graduates pursue careers in professional dance companies, private studios, and public/private secondary schools

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Spring 2027

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Fee

$75

Deadline

First-year applicants

Spring International FreshmanOct 1, 2026

Spring FreshmanNov 15, 2026

Transfer applicants

Spring International TransferOct 15, 2026

Spring TransferNov 15, 2026

Priority Dates · admissions.txst.edu

Transfer Pathway

Texas State publishes a Dance BA transfer planning guide for junior/community college course planning. The BA Dance pathway has no audition requirement; students apply through university admission and work with advising on the degree plan.

Tpg · admissions.txst.edu

What's The Process

No audition required for admission to the BA Dance program

Program focuses on broad perspective in dance industry with classroom instruction in all genres

Students participate in dance production and performance as part of curriculum

School Info

Snapshot

3.35

Avg GPA (W)

89%

Admit Rate

school-wide

55%

Grad Rate

36.2K

Enrollment

$57K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$12,240

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$25,080

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$30,880

Before aid

Average Net Price

$16,805

After aid

Cost Of Attendance · admissions.txst.edu College Scorecard

Training

Broad perspective in dance industry with instruction in all genres

Participation in every area of dance production and performance

Minor required as part of BA degree requirements

Program ranked #18 nationally for Best Dance Bachelor's Degree by College Factual

120 semester hours minimum with 29 required Dance hours plus 10 elective hours in Dance/Theatre

Professional development coursework including DAN 4380

Notable Alumni

Alex Paul — Houston Texans Cheerleader

Rick Scruggs — Dance and Colorguard Teacher; Texas Colorguard Circuit Director of the Year (2020)

Professional Development

Study abroad in Granada, Spain with Flamenco classes and cultural immersion

Graduates pursue careers in professional dance companies, private studios, and public/private secondary schools

Updated Aug 25, 9:29 PM