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SEPTEMBER 2026 IS SMALL COLLEGE MONTH!

 

OUR GOAL:

To connect high school dancers, their parents, and coaches with small college/university (NAIA, DII, DIII, and 2 Year colleges) programs that have dance teams.

WHY DO WE HOST THIS EVENT?

Smaller schools have BIG opportunities! Often times, dancers, their parents, and high school dance team coaches haven't been introduced to them. Many are able to offer scholarships, smaller class sizes, top level competition experiences and some are even categorized as a sport with full athletic privileges. 


 

HOw Can coaches get involved?
Contact ndca.extadvocacy.assist@gmail.com

ACCESS more information and videos from SMALL COLLEGE DANCE PROGRAMS

 

SMALL COLLEGE ONE PAGERS

SMALL COLLEGE MONTH 2026: PROGRAMS & INFO

SMALL COLLEGE MONTH EVENTS on the NDCA social media

 

each week in september will feature one small college program.
the 2026 features are...

 


WHAT IS UNIQUE ABOUT EACH LEVEL OF SMALL COLLEGE?


The details noted below are averages only.

It is important to note there are variations among each level with each stat given.

Visit the school website of your favorite program to see their numbers.

JUNIOR COLLEGE AVERAGES

  • Enrollment: 2,000
  • Tuition: $2,500
  • Majors: 66
  • Team Size: 29
  • Audition Format: Video Auditions, Recruitment
  • Scholarships: All dancers receive a scholarship
  • Sports You Participate In: Football, Basketball, Volleyball
  • Camp: NDA
  • Competition: NDA

DIVISION II AVERAGES

  • Enrollment: 5,150
  • Tuition: $21,500
  • Majors: 51
  • Team Size: 19
  • Audition Format: Video Auditions, Recruitment
  • Scholarships: NA
  • Sports You Participate In: Football, Basketball, Volleyball, Soccer, Wrestling, Hockey
  • Camp: UDA, NDA
  • Competition: Conference Carolinas, UDA, NDA

DIVISION III AVERAGES

  • Enrollment: 2,150
  • Tuition: $50,000
  • Majors: 65
  • Team Size: 15
  • Audition Format: Video Auditions, Recruitment
  • Scholarships: NA
  • Sports You Participate In: Football, Basketball
  • Camp: USA, DTU
  • Competition: USA, DTU

NAIA AVERAGES

  • Enrollment: 1,550
  • Tuition: $28,250
  • Majors: 49
  • Team Size: 19
  • Audition Format: Traditional In Person Auditions, Video Auditions, Recruitment
  • Scholarships: Athletic + Academic Scholarships
  • Sports You Participate In: Football, Basketball, Volleyball, Soccer, Wrestling, Baseball
  • Camp: NDA, UDA, DTU
  • Competition: UDA, NDA, DTU, NAIA, ISDTA
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interested in having your program included?

If you are the coach of a small college (DII, DIII, and 2 Year colleges) dance team and want to participate,
share your program one pager below. Contact ndca.smallcollegemonth@gmail.com for more information. 

 

SHARE YOUR SMALL COLLEGE ONE PAGER HERE