Overview

Middle Tennessee State University is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Dance (NASD). Middle Tennessee State University is the only public university in Tennessee to offer a Bachelor of Science in Dance. The program promotes diverse intellectual and artistic scholarship, while fostering professional and social excellence in a liberal art setting. Dance study at MTSU emphasizes a holistic approach that rigorously trains the body and engages the mind. Dancers are encouraged to develop creative and critical perspectives. Students are expected to examine the cultural and historical contexts of dance and develop the abilities to both move and think logically, critically, and creatively, and to communicate clearly. Admission to the program is through an audition in person or by video. Submit the Dance Major Audition Form to register for an audition date.

Career paths

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Company Rose
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Dance Canvas
Dayton Contemporary Dance Company 2
Disney

Programme Structure

Courses include

Choreography

The Body Intelligent: Somatics for Dance

Dance Kinesiology

History of Dance

Modern Dance Techniques
Ballet Techniques

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Murfreesboro, 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.

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General requirements

Online Application

You may apply online even if you do not yet have all the required documents. Once you start the online application, a university ID number will be assigned to you.
You may be admitted with unofficial documents, but no visa document (I-20 Form) will be issued to you before completed, official documents are received.

Application Fee

Non-refundable fee of U.S. $30
A credit card is required for the application fee payment

Proof of English ProficiencyPlease submit the official scores from one of the following (other standardized tests may also be considered.) Your scores must be sent to our office directly by the testing company. We cannot accept these documents directly from you.

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

33428 USD / year

≈ 33428 USD / year
Out-of-State

33428 USD / year

≈ 33428 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10932 USD / year

≈ 10932 USD / year

Living costs

Murfreesboro

United States

1123 - 2087 USD / month

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Key information

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Academic requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Domestic

Living costs

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