The Bachelor of Science in Dance is offered through the College of Liberal Arts at MTSU. Middle Tennessee State University is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Dance (NASD). MTSU 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. Through studio training, dance studies courses, and curricular and co-curricular activities, you can prepare to become an artist, scholar, educator, arts advocate, and leader in the field of dance and beyond. 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 (see website for dates) or by video.
Which department am I in?
College of Liberal Arts
Study options
Full Time
(4 Years)
Tuition fees
$34,888.00 (29,43,638)
per year
Books and Supplies - 1,260
Start date
January 2027
Venue
Middle Tennessee State University
1301 East Main Street,
Murfreesboro,
Tennessee,
37132, United States
Entry requirements
For international students
Students must have official high school or university transcripts and it must be mailed directly from your high school or university to MTSU. For guaranteed admission, applicants must have completed the recommended college preparatory courses and must present one of the following: GPA 3.0 OR.Minimum composite ACT score of 22 OR minimum SAT total score of 1100 (Evidence Based Reading, Writing and Math).If you do not meet either of the above requirements you will need: Minimum 2.7 GPA plus ACT score of 19 OR SAT score of 990 (Evidence-Based Reading or Writing and Math).
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.