Cheapest Dance Colleges in Maryland

Dance students in Maryland face a stark cost divide between public and private options, with net prices ranging from $6,007 at Coppin State University to $23,774 at Goucher College. The state's proximity to Washington D.C. creates opportunities in federal arts programming and cultural institutions like the Kennedy Center, while graduation rates vary dramatically from 25.60% to 88.60% across programs. Public universities dominate the affordable end, with four of the five cheapest options being state institutions.

Programs

$6,007 – $23,774

Net Price Range

$27,445

Avg. Program Earnings

62.5%

Avg. Graduation Rate

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Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	Coppin State University Baltimore, Maryland	$6,007	$7,001	25.6%	45.0%
2	University of Maryland-College Park College Park, Maryland	$15,590	$11,505	88.6%	44.6%
3	Towson University Towson, Maryland	$16,791	$11,306	67.6%	78.6%
4	University of Maryland-Baltimore County Baltimore, Maryland	$18,328	$12,952	70.6%	80.6%
5	Goucher College Baltimore, Maryland	$23,774	$51,250	60.0%	80.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the massive graduation rate gap between Maryland dance programs?

University of Maryland-College Park leads with an 88.60% graduation rate while Coppin State sits at 25.60%, creating a 63-point spread. This reflects different student populations and institutional resources, though Coppin offers the lowest net price at $6,007 annually.

How do earnings compare between the two Maryland dance programs with salary data?

Goucher College graduates earn $32,925 annually compared to $21,964 at Towson University, a difference of nearly $11,000. However, Towson students graduate with $20,500 in debt while attending at a much lower net cost of $16,791.

Does acceptance rate correlate with affordability in Maryland dance programs?

The most selective programs actually fall in the middle price range, with UMD-College Park and Coppin State both accepting around 45% of applicants. The most expensive option, Goucher College, accepts 80.24% of applicants despite its $23,774 net cost.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.