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No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

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BA Dance

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

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 & Productions

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 Development

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

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.30

Admit rate

98%

school-wide

Grad rate

47%

Enrollment

3.1K

Earnings

$52K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$12,633

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$32,883

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$30,654

Before aid

Average net price

$17,237

After aid

Cost Of Attendance · wou.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated 14h ago

Program Highlights

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 & Productions

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 Development

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

Program Highlights

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 & Productions

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 Development

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

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Common App School Website

Deadline

Early Action DeadlineNov 1, 2026

Priority Decision DeadlineJan 15, 2027

Regular DecisionRolling

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Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply through Common App or WOU website

Application is free — no fee required

Rolling admissions — apply early for scholarship eligibility

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

Audition Process

No audition required for program admission

Apply to Western Oregon University and declare a Dance major

Audition Expectations

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

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.30

Admit rate

98%

school-wide

Grad rate

47%

Enrollment

3.1K

Earnings

$52K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$12,633

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$32,883

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$30,654

Before aid

Average net price

$17,237

After aid

Cost Of Attendance · wou.edu College Scorecard

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 & Productions

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 Development

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 14h ago