Overview

Key facts

In this academic program, dance is personal, physical, social, and political. We prepare developing artists for dynamic, self-authored, and innovative careers in dance with curriculum that fosters collaboration and mindful leadership. Our approach to dance cultivates dynamic relationships informed by and influential to the world around us. At the heart of this rigorous study is a love of dancing.

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance (BFA)

The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance at San Diego State University provides professional training for dancemaking, performing, scholarship, and teaching. Our BFA curriculum prepares dance artists to fully engage in and shape the field of dance. Auditions are held in January/February of the previous year for entering students and in the second week of classes for current SDSU students wishing to change their major or minor.

Bachelor of Arts in Dance (BA)

The Bachelor of Arts in Dance is a liberal arts degree for students seeking an understanding of and intimate orientation to dance in relation to other areas of study. Auditions are held in January/February of the previous year for entering students and in the second week of classes for current SDSU students wishing to change their major or minor.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Contemporary Modern

Ballet

Contact improvisation

Yoga

Embodied Anatomy

Bod Mod

Somatics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-02 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

San Diego, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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General requirements

National

Admission application through the Cal State Apply website (online)

Unofficial transcripts

Your Social Security Number, if you have one.

Your citizenship status.

Credit card. Application fees are due at the time of submission and are paid by credit card.

Annual income. If you are a dependent, then report your parents income. If you are independent, then report your income.

Your parent's employment background and two recommendations. This applies only if you are applying to the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP).

International

Completion of high school/secondary level

SAT/ACT Tests

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

14130 USD / year

≈ 14130 USD / year
Out-of-State

14130 USD / year

≈ 14130 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

6838 USD / year

≈ 6838 USD / year

Living costs

San Diego

United States

1400 - 2455 USD / month

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Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance (BFA)

Bachelor of Arts in Dance (BA)

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