Curtis Institute of Music
Overview
At a Glance
School type
Private, not-for-profit, 4-year or above
School Size & Setting
Large | Urban
Students-to-Faculty Ratio
1:1
Religious affliation
Not applicable
General Information
Address
Curtis Institute of Music
1726 Locust St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103
See on MapPhone
(215) 893-5252
Website
www.curtis.edu/Mission Statement
The Curtis Institute of Music educates and trains exceptionally gifted young musicians for careers as performing artists on the highest professional level.
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cost & financial aid
Annual tuition & fees
Undergraduate
In state
$5,930Out of state
$5,930Graduate
In state
$5,930Out of state
$5,930Financial Aid: Undergraduates
Received financial aid
100%| Type of aid | % of students receiving aid | Average amount |
|---|---|---|
| Federal grants | 0.0% | $0 |
| State/local grants | 20.0% | $1,600 |
| Institutional grants | 100.0% | $9,511 |
| Loans | 20.0% | $3,500 |
Other Estimated Costs
Housing
$19,000 per year
Books & Supplies
$4,750 per year
Personal Expenses
$2,892 per year
Financial aid resources
Paying for college
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Academics
Most Popular Undergraduate majors
- Music Performance, General
- Music Theory and Composition
Undergraduate Majors X
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
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Music Performance, General
- A program that generally prepares individuals to master musical instruments and performing art as solo and/or ensemble performers. Includes instruction on one or more specific instruments from various instrumental groupings. See other colleges that offer this major
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Music Theory and Composition
- A program that focuses on the study of the principles of sound manipulation as applied to the creation of music, and the techniques of creating and arranging music. Includes instruction in aural theory, melody, counterpoint, complex harmony, modulation, chromatics, improvisation, progressions, musical writing, instrumentation, orchestration, electronic and computer applications, studies of specific musical styles, and development of original creative ability. See other colleges that offer this major
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Most Popular Graduate programs
- Voice and Opera
Graduate ProgramsX
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
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Voice and Opera
- A program that prepares individuals to master the human voice and performing art as solo and/or ensemble performers in concert, choir, opera, or other forms of singing. Includes instruction in voice pedagogy, diction, vocal physiology and exercise, expressive movement, repertoire, recital, and personal style development. See other colleges that offer this major
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Admissions
Undergraduate acceptance rate
Acceptance rate
9.66%- Apply 414
- Accepted 40
- Attend 33
Application Fee
Undergraduate
$150Graduate
$150Undergraduate application requirements
High school transcript
Not applicableHigh school GPA
Not applicableRecommendation letter
RequiredAdmissions test
Not applicable
(SAT or ACT)TOEFL
Not applicable
(international students)Completion of college
Not applicable
prep programDemonstration of
Required
competencies
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Student Life
Student Demographics
Female Students
44%Male Students
56%Student Ethnicities
- Caucasian41.72%
- Two Or More Ethnicities39.73%
- Asian13.25%
- Hispanic/Latino3.31%
- Black1.99%
Student body breakdown
Total students enrolled
151
Undergraduate students
109
Graduate students
42
Full Time Students
67%Part Time Students
33%Student services
- Meal plan
- Counseling services
- Remedial services
- Work-study
- Placement services
- Study abroad
- Weekend/evening classes
- On-campus day care for student's children
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