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- School Code: 308600
- Phone: (419) 227-3141
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ACCEPTANCE RATE
36.40%FINANCIAL AID RATE
87%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
9:1FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$28,899Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Dance Program
The dance program at Oberlin College prepares students for careers in dance, choreography, and arts administration. The program focuses on expressing ideas, feelings, and inner visions through performance in multiple dance disciplines - ballet, modern jazz, ethnic, contemporary, and more. Program courses include: technique, choreography, dance history and criticism, somatic and kinesiological science, dance production, and dance administration and business. Get more details below including other Ohio colleges that offer dance program.
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Oberlin College
1441 N Cable Rd, Lima, OH
Oberlin College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and helps students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Oberlin, OH, which is a predominantly suburban area. Approximately 3,000 students are enrolled yearly at Oberlin College.
A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:
- Visual And Performing Arts
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- English Language And Literature
- History
- Social Sciences
Students applying for admission are generally required to submit an application, school records, standardized test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the admissions staff. Either the SAT or ACT exam must be taken to apply to Oberlin College. Scores between 28 to 32 on the ACT or 1920 to 2200 on the SAT are needed to greatly increase your chances for admission. Competition for admissions among applicants is high, given that only 30 percent of students who applied are admitted to the school. More information regarding admissions can be found at new.oberlin.edu.
The cost of undergraduate tuition is nearly $48,000, but may change from year to year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's net price calculator to better understand their cost of attending Oberlin College. Housing may be available for those who wish to live on-campus for around a cost of $6,600 each year. Some students at Oberlin College may be eligible for financial aid, which is generally offered as scholarships, grants, and loans.
The Oberlin College Yeomen participate in several intercollegiate athletic programs, as part of the NCAA organization. Athletic programs available may include:
- Baseball (NCAA Division III)
- Basketball (NCAA Division III)
- Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
- Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)
Contact information, academics information, areas of study offered, and more may be accessed on school's website at http://www.oberlin.edu.
Students Enrolled in the Dance Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Oberlin College offers a bachelor's degree program in dance.
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 1 |
Female | 5 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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Hispanic | 1 |
White | 5 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Upon completion of the Dance program at Oberlin College, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary
Description
Teach courses in drama, music, and the arts including fine and applied art, such as painting and sculpture, or design and crafts. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Dancers
Description
Perform dances. May perform on stage, for on-air broadcasting, or for video recording.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, dancers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 4.8% from 2014 to 2024
Choreographers
Description
Create new dance routines. Rehearse performance of routines. May direct and stage presentations.
Career Outlook & Projections (
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According to the BLS, choreographers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 6.3% from 2014 to 2024
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may provide a better idea of the students Oberlin College accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To support students and graduates, Oberlin College may offer services like those listed below:- Remedial instructional courses
- Career path counseling
- Work study style employment
- Assistance to find work
Intercollegiate Athletics
Oberlin College is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division III with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (North Coast Athletic Conference)
- Basketball (North Coast Athletic Conference)
- Field Hockey
- Football (North Coast Athletic Conference)
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming and Diving
- Tennis
- Track and Field, Indoor
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball