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Program Recognition

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

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

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

School Info

Snapshot

4.04

Avg GPA (W)

71%

Admit Rate

school-wide

81%

Grad Rate

19.1K

Enrollment

$73K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$18,290

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$45,020

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$39,154

Before aid

Average Net Price

$17,799

After aid

Coa · udel.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 4, 8:11 PM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

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

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

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

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

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

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

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

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Common App Coalition App

Fee

$75

Deadline

Early Action and Honors College deadlineNov 1, 2026

Regular admission priority deadlineJan 15, 2027

Freshman Admissions · udel.edu

Good to Know

Application Logistics

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

Audition Process

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)

School Info

Snapshot

4.04

Avg GPA (W)

71%

Admit Rate

school-wide

81%

Grad Rate

19.1K

Enrollment

$73K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$18,290

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$45,020

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$39,154

Before aid

Average Net Price

$17,799

After aid

Coa · udel.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

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

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

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 Aug 4, 8:11 PM