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Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
No Audition
No Interview
University App Required
Program Highlights
TRAINING PHILOSOPHY
•Vibrant environment challenging students academically while developing dancers, choreographers, and teachers
•Instruction grounded in tradition while exploring new territory
•Engages dancers in their community and the world
DEGREE OPTIONS
•BA Dance — broad dance education
•BA Dance with Pre-Dance Therapy concentration — interdisciplinary focus on movement as healing
•Dance Minor and Dance Wellness Certificate also available
PROGRAM FEATURES
•Part of the School of Theatre and Dance
•Guest artist residencies
•UM Dance Days events
•New Visions Dance program
Key Info
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Deadlines
PriorityDec 1, 2025
Priority (General Fall)Mar 1, 2026
Fee
$30Waiver
Waived for MT residents, active military, and veterans
Submission Requirements
Dance
DANCE VIDEO (for scholarship consideration)
•Submit a video of your dancing in a class or performance setting
•Large files can be sent as links to shared folders or streaming content
Wildcard / Special Skill
N/A
Good to Know
APPLICATION PROCESS
•Apply to UM through the university application portal
•Declare a major in Dance
•May also select Pre-Dance Therapy concentration option
What's The Process
ADMISSION
•No audition required — admission through university application only
•Declare Dance as your major to access advising and course registration
SCHOLARSHIP MATERIALS (optional)
•Submit a video of your dancing via UM Scholarship Universe for scholarship consideration
Scholarship Info
DEPARTMENT SCHOLARSHIPS
•School of Theatre and Dance awards $30-40K in scholarships annually
•Apply via UM Scholarship Universe after admission
•Submit a video of your dancing (class or performance) for scholarship consideration
Program info updated 1 week ago
Academic School Information
3.39
Avg GPA
96%
Admit Rate
46%
Grad Rate
7,079
Enrollment
$44,511
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$8,152
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$31,622
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$17,118
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$14,521
Family Income $30k - $48k$15,563
Family Income $48k - $75k$17,795
Family Income $75k - $110k$18,911
Family Income $110k+$20,648
