BFA

Dance (BFA)

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Key facts

  • Degree type
    Bachelor's
  • Duration
    4 years
  • Delivery method
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    75,384USD
  • Start date
    Sep
  • QS Ranking
    #153

Program overview

What the University of Southern California says about their program:

The Dance (BFA) program at the University of Southern California offers a comprehensive four-year professional degree for aspiring dancers. This program is housed in the state-of-the-art Glorya Kaufman International Dance Center, providing students with an exceptional learning environment.

The curriculum focuses on developing a strong foundation in technique, performance, and composition, alongside courses in history, theory, and digital media. Students engage in approximately 25-40 studio hours per week and participate in annual colloquiums to enhance their critical thinking and speaking skills.

This program is designed for individuals passionate about dance who seek to become innovative artists and entrepreneurs. Graduates are equipped with the skills needed for diverse career paths in the dance industry, supported by collaborations with renowned artists and a robust performance repertory.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • Completion of high school/ secondary education

Postgraduate academic requirements

  • Completion of a bachelor's degree (four or five years) in a suitable subject from a recognised university with a minimum grade of Second Class Honours Lower Division (2

    2) or equivalent.

English proficiency

Postgraduate

  • TOEFL

    TOEFL: minimum total of 100, no less than 20 in each band.

English proficiency waivers

Documents required

  • Passport
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Degree certificate or diploma
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Statement of purpose or personal statement
  • Recommendation letters
  • Finance proof
  • Translations
  • Credential evaluations
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Required grades

to see how attainable this program is.

  • Grade Point Average (GPA)

    3.77

    Holistic

All grade information on Studee is provided for guidance only. Always check the university's official program page for the latest information on required grades.

Additional requirements

Documents

  • Submit official transcripts of all high school and college coursework completed
  • Send external examination results and/or predictions (for example GCSE/IGCSE, predicted IB or A-levels)

Essays and statements

  • Complete the Common Application, including its essay and USC's short-answer questions

Recommendations

  • One letter of recommendation is required from either your school counselor or a teacher from your school

Creative and performance

  • Submit the USC Kaufman Portfolio on SlideRoom, which is accessed through the Common Application
  • Submit two video auditions as part of your USC Kaufman Portfolio
  • Finalists selected by the faculty are invited to audition in person, in dance technique classes in Ballet, Contemporary and Hip-Hop and a solo performance

Selection

  • Finalists invited to the live audition take part in an interview on the audition day

How to apply

  • Common App

    Fixed deadline
    Application feeFee not confirmed
    Fee waiver

    Eligible applicants can request a fee waiver through the Common Application Profile if the fee is a financial burden; details are on USC's first-year admissions page.

    Read the fee waiver policy
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Scholarships at University of Southern California

  • International Student Scholarships

    Official page

    USC provides scholarship and aid guidance for international students. International applicants may be considered for selected merit scholarships where eligibility allows.

All scholarship information on Studee is provided for guidance only. Always check the university's official scholarship page for the latest information on eligibility, award amounts, deadlines, and application requirements.

Fees

University of Southern California provides fee information that can help students understand how study costs may be structured or may vary across options. University of Southern California encourages students to review official funding and financial-support information to confirm what cost guidance or support may be available.

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What is the cost of living near University of Southern California?

Category Cost  (in United States Dollar)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre$2,352
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre$1,867
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)$139
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)$66
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)$65· Los Angeles, California average
Monthly public transport pass$94
Monthly grocery basket$268
Books and study supplies (monthly)$56
Coffee shop drink$6
Cinema or cultural event ticket$18
Gym membership$77

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from livingcost.org (Crowdsourced), numbeo.com (Crowdsourced) and financialaid.usc.edu (University published).

Visa requirements for the University of Southern California

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