University of Central Oklahoma
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Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
Audition Required
No Interview
In-Person Only
University App Required
Program Highlights
UNIQUE TRAINING
•Four-pillar curriculum: technique, movement analysis, choreography, and methodology
•Advanced training in ballet, modern, and jazz with courses in choreography, pedagogy, and improvisation
•Study Laban Movement Analysis, Bartenieff Fundamentals, and anatomy
•Only university in Oklahoma offering aerial dance classes
PERFORMANCE & TOURING
•UCO Dance Company tours locally and nationally
•Performances at the Kennedy Center, stages in New York, and international venues in Germany, Canada, and Korea
•Build your resume with professional performances before graduation
FACULTY & RECOGNITION
•Award-winning faculty including Hui Cha Poos, honored with the Governor's Arts in Education Award
•Alumni performing in Las Vegas, New York, Beijing, and on cruise ships
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
•Outreach events including Dance and Down Syndrome Camp, High School Day of Dance, and Dance Shadow Day
•Guest artists from across the country and around the world
Key Info
Audition Requirements
Dance
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS
•Group audition held on campus — registration required
•Demonstrates readiness for the program and determines class placement
•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 into the BFA Dance program
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
•124 credit hours including major requirements, electives, and university core
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE
•Incoming full-time freshmen — February 1
What's The Process
AUDITION FORMAT
•On-campus group audition setting
•Registration is required before attending
•Audition ensures readiness and places students in appropriate level of classes
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
