Cheapest Dance Colleges in Michigan

The University of Michigan-Flint leads the state with a net price of just $12,280 for dance students, making it nearly half the cost of the next cheapest option at Oakland University ($13,584). Michigan dance graduates face a challenging job market, with earnings ranging from $19,455 to $26,739 annually. The state's entertainment venues, including Detroit's Fox Theatre and numerous casinos, provide performance opportunities for graduates. Public universities dominate the affordable options, with seven of the eight cheapest programs offered by state institutions. Private colleges like Hope College charge over $25,000 despite strong graduation rates of 82.3%.

Programs

$12,280 – $25,749

Net Price Range

$23,663

Avg. Program Earnings

62.1%

Avg. Graduation Rate

11 Dance Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	University of Michigan-Flint Flint, Michigan	$12,280	$14,014	44.6%	66.4%
2	Oakland University Rochester Hills, Michigan	$13,584	$14,694	56.9%	90.1%
3	Wayne State University Detroit, Michigan	$14,773	$14,297	56.5%	75.3%
4	University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, Michigan	$14,832	$17,228	93.2%	17.7%
5	Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, Michigan	$17,084	$15,510	45.5%	83.2%
6	Grand Valley State University Allendale, Michigan	$17,096	$14,628	68.6%	90.4%
7	Madonna University Livonia, Michigan	$17,815	$27,360	58.1%	64.8%
8	Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, Michigan	$18,701	$15,298	57.8%	84.6%
9	Adrian College Adrian, Michigan	$21,504	$40,556	56.0%	69.1%
10	Alma College Alma, Michigan	$24,663	$47,430	63.7%	64.7%
11	Hope College Holland, Michigan	$25,749	$40,420	82.3%	80.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes University of Michigan-Flint the most affordable dance program in Michigan?

UM-Flint offers the lowest net price at $12,280, with an in-state tuition of $14,014 and a 66.35% acceptance rate. The program provides access to university resources while maintaining costs significantly below other Michigan dance programs.

How do earnings compare between different Michigan dance programs?

Wayne State University graduates earn the highest median salary at $26,739, while Western Michigan University graduates start at $19,455. The $7,284 earnings gap shows significant variation in career outcomes across programs.

Is there a significant cost difference between public and private dance programs?

Public programs average around $15,000 in net costs, while private colleges range from $17,815 at Madonna University to $25,749 at Hope College. The gap reaches over $10,000 between the cheapest public and most expensive private options.

Does graduation rate correlate with program cost in Michigan dance programs?

Not necessarily - University of Michigan-Ann Arbor achieves a 93.2% graduation rate at $14,832 net cost, while more expensive Hope College graduates 82.3% of students. Several affordable public programs show graduation rates below 60%.

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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.