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 WKU ranks in comparison to other schools with dance programs.
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The dance major at WKU is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Dance. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Kentucky University handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in dance. This is an increase of 88% over the previous year when 8 degrees were handed out.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at WKU was $1,125 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $477 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,436 | $27,000 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,043 | $12,043 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,409 | $2,409 |
Learn more about WKU tuition and fees.
All of the 15 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in dance from WKU in 2022 were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WKU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 93% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Kentucky University with a bachelor's in dance.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
WKU 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 WKU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the dance majors at Western Kentucky University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 63 |
| Music | 38 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 22 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 11 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.