Wichita State University
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Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
Audition Required
Interview Required
In-Person or Virtual
University App Required
Program Highlights
TRAINING & CURRICULUM
•Comprehensive dance education with contemporary technique, ballet, jazz, tap, and hip hop
•Dance history, kinesiology, somatics, and teaching methods
•Choreography and improvisation coursework
APPLIED LEARNING
•Capstone project with research paper, presentation, and faculty interview
•Cooperative education and practicum in teaching dance
•Faculty works with each student to create best fit for goals and interests
PRODUCTIONS
•Dance repertoire and technique workshop opportunities each semester
•Part of the School of Performing Arts in the College of Fine Arts
Key Info
Program AppApplication
Auditions
After Major for a Day (Campus)Oct 9, 2026
After Major for a Day (Campus)Feb 26, 2027
Audition Requirements
Dance
ONE SOLO, 1-2 minutes
•Choreographed and performed by the applicant
•Any dance style permitted
Wildcard / Special Skill
N/A
Additional Materials
SPA SCHOLARSHIP FORM (required)
•Bio
•HEADSHOT
•RESUME
•Essay
Good to Know
ADMISSION STEPS
•Apply to Wichita State University first
•Complete the FAFSA
•Fill out the SPA Scholarship Form (bio, headshot, resume, essay)
•Register for an audition date via the SPA registration form
ENROLLMENT
•120 credit hours required for graduation
•Minimum 2.000 GPA required (2.500 for scholarship consideration)
•Auditions required for program acceptance and technique placement
What's The Process
AUDITION FORMAT
•15-minute audition and interview time slot
•Perform your solo followed by an interview with dance faculty
•Virtual audition option available
SCHEDULING
•Auditions held after Major for a Day events
•Register via the SPA registration form on the auditions page
•You will be given a time slot based on your program interest
TECHNIQUE PLACEMENT
•Faculty will assess your technical level during the audition
•Placement at the level faculty deem appropriate for individual growth
Scholarship Info
SPA SCHOLARSHIP
•Competitive scholarships available through the School of Performing Arts
•Requires SPA Scholarship Form with bio, headshot, resume, and essay
•Minimum 2.500 GPA required for scholarship consideration
•Complete FAFSA for additional financial aid opportunities
Program info updated Yesterday
Academic School Information
3.38
Avg GPA (W)
95%
Admit Rate
52%
Grad Rate
10,493
Enrollment
$51,532
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$9,322
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$19,240
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$13,776
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$10,914
Family Income $30k - $48k$11,084
Family Income $48k - $75k$14,240
Family Income $75k - $110k$17,670
Family Income $110k+$18,751
