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BFA Dance at University of Michigan: Acceptance Rate & Admissions

University acceptance rate: 16%

University of Michigan's overall acceptance rate is 16%, reflecting university-wide academic admissions rather than program-level selectivity — admission to the BFA Dance program also requires a prescreen and audition.

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Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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In-Person or Virtual

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Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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Prescreen RequiredNo AuditionInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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Training

•120-credit BFA with approximately 75% of coursework in SMTD and 25% in liberal arts

•Study includes modern technique, composition, improvisation, ballet, world dance, yoga, repertory, dance history, music for dance, teaching methods, production, art history, and anatomy

Performance & Productions

•Students build an individual performance and choreography portfolio

•Annual faculty and guest-artist production in the 1,400-seat Power Center

•First-year and senior production opportunities

Facilities

•24,000-square-foot Dance Building opened in 2021

•Four flexible studio-classrooms, a performance venue seating more than 100, dedicated screen-dance studio, cross-training, and treatment areas

School Info

Snapshot

3.90

Avg GPA

16%

Admit Rate

school-wide

93%

Grad Rate

34.2K

Enrollment

$84K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$18,346

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$63,962

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$38,548

Before aid

Average Net Price

$13,138

After aid

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Program Highlights

Training

•120-credit BFA with approximately 75% of coursework in SMTD and 25% in liberal arts

•Study includes modern technique, composition, improvisation, ballet, world dance, yoga, repertory, dance history, music for dance, teaching methods, production, art history, and anatomy

Performance & Productions

•Students build an individual performance and choreography portfolio

•Annual faculty and guest-artist production in the 1,400-seat Power Center

•First-year and senior production opportunities

Facilities

•24,000-square-foot Dance Building opened in 2021

•Four flexible studio-classrooms, a performance venue seating more than 100, dedicated screen-dance studio, cross-training, and treatment areas

Program Highlights

Training

•120-credit BFA with approximately 75% of coursework in SMTD and 25% in liberal arts

•Study includes modern technique, composition, improvisation, ballet, world dance, yoga, repertory, dance history, music for dance, teaching methods, production, art history, and anatomy

Performance & Productions

•Students build an individual performance and choreography portfolio

•Annual faculty and guest-artist production in the 1,400-seat Power Center

•First-year and senior production opportunities

Facilities

•24,000-square-foot Dance Building opened in 2021

•Four flexible studio-classrooms, a performance venue seating more than 100, dedicated screen-dance studio, cross-training, and treatment areas

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Common App

Fee

$75

Deadline

Early application deadlineNov 1, 2026

Fall 2027 SMTD Application DeadlineDec 1, 2026

Fall 2027 Regular Decision Application DeadlineFeb 1, 2027

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Fee

SMTD Artistic Profile Fee

$45

Deadline

Fall 2027 SMTD Application and Artistic Profile DeadlineDec 1, 2026

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Prescreen Requirements

These requirements are from the Fall 2026 entry cycle. Fall 2027 requirements are typically posted between August and October and usually change only slightly — confirm on the official source before submitting.

Dance

Prescreen Videos

•One solo, one minute, in the dance style of your choice

•Learn and record two of the five combination excerpts provided by the Department of Dance

•Record a speaking video answering all three published questions; each response may be up to one minute

Video Preparation

•Wear clothing that shows clean lines

•Keep your entire body in view

•Submit individual original video files

•Do not submit multi-camera studio videos or YouTube, Google Drive, or other hosted links

Additional Materials

Resume

•One page covering dance, music, and theatre training and experience

•Dance applicants should include styles studied, teachers or studios, intensive programs, roles or company work, honors, and related choreography, teaching, gymnastics, or service experience

Photograph

•Recent photograph; headshot preferred

Personal Statement

•Explain how your background and life experiences, opportunities, or challenges motivated your decision to pursue dance at Michigan

Letters of Recommendation

•Provide a teacher’s name and email address for one artistic recommendation; up to three may be supplied

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Callback Requirements

Dance

In-Person

•Two dance classes

•One-minute solo performance

•Short conversation about background and goals

Online

•Online dance class or classes

•Discussion of the submitted solo

•Short conversation about background and goals

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Good to Know

Application Logistics

•Submit the Common Application, including the U-M supplement

•Submit a separate SMTD Artistic Profile for BFA Dance

•Both are due December 1 for Fall 2027 entry

•SMTD does not participate in Early Action or Early Decision

Admission Pathway

•All live auditions are by invitation after faculty review of the Artistic Profile and prescreen videos

Important Notes

•U-M Common Application: $75; fee waiver available

•SMTD Artistic Profile: $45; qualifying applicants may request a waiver before paying

What's The Process

Audition Process

•Faculty review the Artistic Profile, videos, résumé, photograph, and personal statement

•Successful applicants are invited to a live in-person or online audition/interview

Audition Expectations

•In person: participate in two dance classes, perform a one-minute solo, and have a short conversation about your background and goals

•Online: participate in online dance class or classes, review and discuss your submitted solo, and have a short conversation about your background and goals

•Invited applicants also attend a group meeting with faculty and current students about curriculum and performance opportunities

Scholarship Info

Smtd Scholarships

•Applicants are considered for SMTD merit scholarships through the artistic admission process

•Audition and artistic review materials support scholarship consideration

School Info

Snapshot

3.90

Avg GPA

16%

Admit Rate

school-wide

93%

Grad Rate

34.2K

Enrollment

$84K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$18,346

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$63,962

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$38,548

Before aid

Average Net Price

$13,138

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Training

•120-credit BFA with approximately 75% of coursework in SMTD and 25% in liberal arts

•Study includes modern technique, composition, improvisation, ballet, world dance, yoga, repertory, dance history, music for dance, teaching methods, production, art history, and anatomy

Performance & Productions

•Students build an individual performance and choreography portfolio

•Annual faculty and guest-artist production in the 1,400-seat Power Center

•First-year and senior production opportunities

Facilities

•24,000-square-foot Dance Building opened in 2021

•Four flexible studio-classrooms, a performance venue seating more than 100, dedicated screen-dance studio, cross-training, and treatment areas

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