Western Oregon University
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Program
No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewIn-Person OnlyUniversity App Required
Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
Scholarship Audition
No Interview
University App Required
Program Highlights
DIVERSE DANCE TRAINING
•Ballet, modern dance, hip hop, jazz, tap, ballroom, and hula
•Nationally and internationally renowned guest artists teach regular workshops
•Coursework in dancer wellness, conditioning, and kinesiology
PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES
•Annual Spring Dance Concert on Rice Auditorium stage
•Jump Start, Fall Dance Concert, Dance Out Day, and Winter Screendance Concert
•Compete at ACDA (American College Dance Association) regional conference
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
•Paid internship opportunities with Rainbow Dance Theatre (WOU resident company)
•Company tours nationally and internationally
•WOU dance alumni have found employment with the company after graduation
Key Info
University AppApplication
Apply atCommon App
Apply atSchool Website
Deadlines
Early ActionNov 1, 2025
PriorityJan 15, 2026
Rolling
Good to Know
APPLICATION
•Apply through Common App or WOU website
•Application is free — no fee required
•Rolling admissions — apply early for scholarship eligibility
CAMPUS VISIT
•Schedule a day to visit while classes are in session
•Tour campus, visit dance classes, and dance in the studio
•Contact the dance program or admissions office to schedule
What's The Process
ADMISSION
•No audition required for program admission
•Apply to Western Oregon University and declare a Dance major
SCHOLARSHIP AUDITION DAY (OPTIONAL)
•Take a contemporary dance class and ballet technique class — no prepared solo needed
•Meet current dance majors and tour the university
•Contact Tim Cowart (cowartt@wou.edu) with questions
Scholarship Info
DANCE SCHOLARSHIP AUDITION DAY
•Held annually on campus in Maple Hall
•Take a contemporary dance class and ballet technique class
•No prepared solo needed
•Meet current dance majors and tour the university
•Contact Tim Cowart (cowartt@wou.edu) with questions
Program info updated 2h ago
DIVERSE DANCE TRAINING
•Ballet, modern dance, hip hop, jazz, tap, ballroom, and hula
•Nationally and internationally renowned guest artists teach regular workshops
•Coursework in dancer wellness, conditioning, and kinesiology
PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES
•Annual Spring Dance Concert on Rice Auditorium stage
•Jump Start, Fall Dance Concert, Dance Out Day, and Winter Screendance Concert
•Compete at ACDA (American College Dance Association) regional conference
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
•Paid internship opportunities with Rainbow Dance Theatre (WOU resident company)
•Company tours nationally and internationally
•WOU dance alumni have found employment with the company after graduation
Updated 2h ago
Academic School Information
3.30
Avg GPA (W)
98%
Admit Rate
46%
Grad Rate
3,103
Enrollment
$51,815
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$11,879
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$32,534
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$17,237
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$15,575
Family Income $30k - $48k$14,585
Family Income $48k - $75k$16,151
Family Income $75k - $110k$17,974
Family Income $110k+$20,243
