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Dance Programs in Ohio
BFA, BA, MFA, Minor & Community College Directory
13 college dance programs in Ohio across 3 institution types. BFA, BA, MFA, minor, and AA transfer pathways. Free to browse. Updated weekly.
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BFA
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Conservatories
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Research University
8 programsCleveland State University
Cleveland
BAMinorDetailsKent State University at Kent
Kent NASD
BAMinorDetailsOhio State University
Columbus NASD
BFAMFAPhDDetailsWright State University
Dayton
BFAMinorDetailsYoungstown State University
Youngstown
BAMinorDetailsOhio University
Athens NASD
BABFAMADetailsUniversity of Akron
Akron NASD
BABFADetailsUniversity of Cincinnati
Cincinnati NASD
BFADetails
Liberal Arts
4 programsPrivate University
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Frequently asked questions
- How many college dance programs are in Ohio?
- We track 13 college and university dance programs in Ohio — 5 offer BFA degrees, 2 offer MFA, across 12 cities.
- Which Ohio dance programs are NASD-accredited?
- 5 Ohio programs in our directory are NASD-accredited, including Kent State University at Kent, Ohio State University, Ohio University. NASD accreditation is the national standard for dance-degree programs.
- Does Ohio have any dance conservatories?
- Ohio doesn't currently have a dedicated dance conservatory in our directory. BFA and BA dance programs at universities in the state offer similar training.
- What's the difference between a BFA and a BA in dance?
- A BFA (Bachelor of Fine Arts) is a professional degree with ~75% studio + 25% academic coursework — best for students headed into performance, choreography, or industry careers. A BA (Bachelor of Arts) is closer to 50/50, giving flexibility for double majors, teaching credentials, or dance-adjacent careers.
- Can community college dance students transfer to a Ohio BFA program?
- Yes — most 4-year BFA and BA dance programs in Ohio accept community college transfers with an AA in dance or a general-education AA plus dance coursework. Individual credit acceptance varies; contact the receiving institution's admissions office. See our AA (transfer path) page for community colleges with dance programs.