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BA Dance
Program snapshot
Admissions
No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App RequiredAudition format
In-Person or VirtualTRAINING
•Balance of body and mind knowledge with informed creative expression
•Integrates dance history, choreography, improvisation and performance
•Electives in music, theater and film for broader artistic perspective
•Community service-learning fieldwork
PERFORMANCE & PRODUCTIONS
•Four concerts per year: Winterdances, Springdances, New Dancemakers and UpStart
•Proximity to Chicago for additional performance opportunities
•Performing Arts Living Learning Community
•Study abroad opportunities
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Naima Adedapo – American Idol Season 10 top-11 finalist, singer and dancer
DEGREE FLEXIBILITY
•Prepares students for teaching, leadership and performance in dance
•Pathways to schools, community centers, dance studios and professional companies
•Strong preparation for graduate study in dance
Academic info
Snapshot
91%
Admit Rate
school-wide
50%
Grad Rate
16.8K
Enrollment
$55K
Earnings
10yr after
Costs & Aid
Average Annual Cost
$15,014
after typical aid
In-State Tuition
$10,398
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$22,398
before aid
Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.
$0-30k$10,329
$30-48k$10,709
$48-75k$12,344
$75-110k$19,315
$110k+$21,477
Program info updated 4d ago
Program Highlights
TRAINING
•Balance of body and mind knowledge with informed creative expression
•Integrates dance history, choreography, improvisation and performance
•Electives in music, theater and film for broader artistic perspective
•Community service-learning fieldwork
PERFORMANCE & PRODUCTIONS
•Four concerts per year: Winterdances, Springdances, New Dancemakers and UpStart
•Proximity to Chicago for additional performance opportunities
•Performing Arts Living Learning Community
•Study abroad opportunities
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Naima Adedapo – American Idol Season 10 top-11 finalist, singer and dancer
DEGREE FLEXIBILITY
•Prepares students for teaching, leadership and performance in dance
•Pathways to schools, community centers, dance studios and professional companies
•Strong preparation for graduate study in dance
TRAINING
•Balance of body and mind knowledge with informed creative expression
•Integrates dance history, choreography, improvisation and performance
•Electives in music, theater and film for broader artistic perspective
•Community service-learning fieldwork
PERFORMANCE & PRODUCTIONS
•Four concerts per year: Winterdances, Springdances, New Dancemakers and UpStart
•Proximity to Chicago for additional performance opportunities
•Performing Arts Living Learning Community
•Study abroad opportunities
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Naima Adedapo – American Idol Season 10 top-11 finalist, singer and dancer
DEGREE FLEXIBILITY
•Prepares students for teaching, leadership and performance in dance
•Pathways to schools, community centers, dance studios and professional companies
•Strong preparation for graduate study in dance
Updated 4d ago
