University of Central Oklahoma
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Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
Audition Required
No Interview
In-Person Only
University App Required
Program Highlights
TEACHER CERTIFICATION
•Only dance education program in Oklahoma that leads to K-12 teacher certification
•100% job placement since 2018
•Accredited by CAEP and the Oklahoma Office of Educational Quality and Accountability
TRAINING
•Combines rigorous dance technique with education coursework
•Training in ballet, modern, jazz, aerial dance, hip-hop, and global dance styles
•Study Laban Movement Analysis and Bartenieff Fundamentals
PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES
•Eligible to audition for UCO's Kaleidoscope Dance Company (KD/KD2)
•Perform on campus and in the community
Key Info
Audition Requirements
Dance
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS
•Group audition held on campus — registration required
•Same dance audition as BFA Dance program
•Only students who pass the audition can enroll in dance courses for majors and minors
Wildcard / Special Skill
N/A
Good to Know
APPLICATION PROCESS
•Apply to UCO through the university application portal
•No application deadline — rolling admissions
•Dance audition is required for acceptance
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE
•Incoming full-time freshmen — February 1
What's The Process
AUDITION FORMAT
•On-campus group audition setting
•Registration is required before attending
•Same audition process as BFA Dance
AUDITION DATES
•Check the CFAD auditions page for current dance audition dates
CONTACT
•Email: ocae@uco.edu
Scholarship Info
•CFAD awards more than $150,000 in scholarships annually
•Over 90 scholarship opportunities available
•Scholarship deadline for incoming freshmen: February 1
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Academic School Information
3.50
Avg GPA (W)
82%
Admit Rate
36%
Grad Rate
10,132
Enrollment
$48,351
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$8,522
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$19,409
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$18,990
after typical aid
Average annual cost is often lower than tuition because it accounts for grants and scholarships most students receive. It includes tuition, room & board, books, and supplies.
Annual Cost by Family Income
Family Income $0 - $30k$16,012
Family Income $30k - $48k$16,695
Family Income $48k - $75k$20,039
Family Income $75k - $110k$23,781
Family Income $110k+$24,282
