Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
No Audition
No Interview
University App Required
Study Abroad
Program Highlights
DELAWARE'S ONLY DANCE DEGREE
•The first and only university-level dance major in the state of Delaware
•Integrates technical training, choreography, and dance studies within a fine and liberal arts framework
TRAINING & PERFORMANCE
•Emphasis on anatomically sound technique, performance, and choreography
•Students perform in at least two concerts per year with additional opportunities by audition
•Annual Jazzy Nut holiday dance production
•Participation in the American College Dance Association (ACDA) Festival
SCHOLARLY FOCUS
•Explore dance as embodied practice connecting body, performance, and culture
•National Honor Society for Dance Arts (NHSDA) chapter — develop skills in administration, teaching, and leadership with option to graduate with honors in dance
DEGREE FLEXIBILITY
•Interdisciplinary emphasis encourages double majors and minors
•Prepares for careers in dance, the arts, and related fields or graduate study
Key Info
University AppApplication
Apply atCommon App
Apply atCoalition App
Deadlines
Early ActionNov 1, 2025
Regular DecisionJan 15, 2026
Fee
$75Waiver
Good to Know
APPLICATION
•Apply via Common App or Coalition App
•No supplemental arts application or audition portal required
ENROLLMENT
•Fall enrollment
•Students interested in the major should contact Denise J. Murphy (djmurphy@udel.edu)
What's The Process
NO AUDITION REQUIRED
•Admission is through the University of Delaware undergraduate application
•No performance audition, portfolio, or interview is required for this program
•Dance minor concert auditions happen early in the fall semester (separate from major admission)
Program info updated 2d ago
DELAWARE'S ONLY DANCE DEGREE
•The first and only university-level dance major in the state of Delaware
•Integrates technical training, choreography, and dance studies within a fine and liberal arts framework
TRAINING & PERFORMANCE
•Emphasis on anatomically sound technique, performance, and choreography
•Students perform in at least two concerts per year with additional opportunities by audition
•Annual Jazzy Nut holiday dance production
•Participation in the American College Dance Association (ACDA) Festival
SCHOLARLY FOCUS
•Explore dance as embodied practice connecting body, performance, and culture
•National Honor Society for Dance Arts (NHSDA) chapter — develop skills in administration, teaching, and leadership with option to graduate with honors in dance
DEGREE FLEXIBILITY
•Interdisciplinary emphasis encourages double majors and minors
•Prepares for careers in dance, the arts, and related fields or graduate study
Updated 2d ago
Academic School Information
4.04
Avg GPA (W)
71%
Admit Rate
80%
Grad Rate
19,071
Enrollment
$72,950
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$16,810
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$41,400
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$17,799
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.
Family Income $0 - $30k$10,901
Family Income $30k - $48k$10,099
Family Income $48k - $75k$13,225
Family Income $75k - $110k$17,401
Family Income $110k+$25,580
