by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. In addition, we cover how UW - Madison ranks in comparison to other schools with dance programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for dance majors, UW - Madison came in at #3. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Wisconsin.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Dance Schools | 3 |
| Best Dance Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 3 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Wisconsin - Madison handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in dance. This is an increase of 86% over the previous year when 7 degrees were handed out.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UW - Madison paid an average of $1,627 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $402 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,644 | $39,042 |
| Fees | $1,561 | $1,561 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,500 | $13,500 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,100 | $3,100 |
Learn more about UW - Madison tuition and fees.
All of the 13 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in dance from UW - Madison in 2022 were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UW - Madison are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 62% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - Madison with a bachelor's in dance.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UW - Madison does not offer an online option for its dance bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UW - Madison Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the dance majors at University of Wisconsin - Madison.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 200 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 92 |
| Music | 77 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 51 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 32 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.