Overview

A Bachelor of Arts in Dance from Dean College provides an ideal blend of purposeful liberal arts studies and conservatory-level training needed to prepare you for success, both on and off the stage.

Beyond the Classroom

Starting your first year on campus, you’ll have extensive opportunities to perform, choreograph and engage in real-world experience.

The world-renowned Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater offers private auditions for Dean students interested in professional summer study.

The dancers have participated in highly selective performances at the Kennedy Center, Joyce Theater and Ailey Citigroup Theater.

The Joan Phelps Palladino School of Dance participates in the American College Dance Festival (ACDF), where we've ranked in the top 30 schools nationally.

Accreditation

Founded in 1865, Dean is fully accredited and has the history, reputation and status students expect from a 150-year old college. Several of our buildings are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Profession of Dance

Rhythmic Analysis

Dance Composition

Dance Pedagogy

The Business of the Biz

Dance Improvisation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00

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Priority Admissions Deadline. Rolling admissions after these dates.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Franklin, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

High School Transcript (Academic Record)

An official copy of your secondary school transcript (in English) showing the courses and grades/marks you received for the most recent 3 to 4 years of schooling. If you have any national examination results, certificates, or diplomas, please submit official copies.

Standardized Test Scores/English Language Proficiency Exam

If English is not your first language, arrange to take an English Language Proficiency Exam prior to applying to Dean College from the following exams:

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

IELTS (International English Language Testing System)

Duolingo

Pearson Test of English

Cambridge Assessment of English

ITEP

GTEC

The submission of SAT or ACT standardized test scores is not required at Dean. If you believe that your test results are a good reflection of your potential for success, you are welcome to submit them

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Documentation of Financial Support/Certification of Finances

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

48128 USD / year

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Out-of-State

48128 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

48128 USD / year

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Living costs

Franklin

United States

1333 - 2761 USD / month

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Beyond the Classroom

Accreditation

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Franklin

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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