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Washington University in St Louis stands apart from Missouri's other dance programs with a $22,117 net cost despite its $62,982 sticker price, demonstrating how financial aid transforms accessibility at selective schools. The state's six dance programs span from University of Missouri-Kansas City's $12,837 annual cost to Webster University's $26,196, creating a $13,359 price gap. Missouri's growing entertainment sector, anchored by Kansas City's jazz heritage and St. Louis's theater scene, provides performance opportunities that complement academic training.
6
Programs
$12,837 – $26,196
Net Price Range
$21,641
Avg. Program Earnings
55.5%
Avg. Graduation Rate

6 Dance Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $12,837 $11,988 55.9% 69.5%
2 $17,945 $23,000 24.5% 61.2%
3 $18,516 $21,100 50.3% 74.0%
4 $22,117 $62,982 94.4% 11.8%
5 $23,277 $28,200 46.5% 64.2%
6 $26,196 $30,730 61.1% 55.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes University of Missouri-Kansas City the most affordable dance program?

UMKC offers the lowest net cost at $12,837 annually, with in-state tuition of just $11,988. The public university maintains a 69.48% acceptance rate while providing access to Kansas City's active arts community.

How do graduation rates vary among Missouri's cheapest dance programs?

Graduation rates span dramatically from Missouri Valley College's 24.50% to Washington University's 94.40%. The three most affordable programs show rates of 55.90% at UMKC, 24.50% at Missouri Valley, and 50.30% at Lindenwood.

Does dance program selectivity correlate with cost in Missouri?

Washington University combines the highest selectivity at 11.76% acceptance with moderate net costs due to generous aid packages. Meanwhile, more accessible programs like Lindenwood accept 74.02% of applicants at $18,516 annually.

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