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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

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

$5,930

Out of state

$5,930
Graduate

In state

$5,930

Out of state

$5,930

Financial 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

Learn about different ways to cover costs, incluing financial aid, GI Bills, grants and scholarships

Applying for financial Aid

Review this step-by-step guide on everything you need to do to complete your application.

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Academics

Most Popular Undergraduate majors

  • Music Performance, General
  • Music Theory and Composition
Full List of Majors

Undergraduate Majors X

  • VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
    • 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
    • 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

Most Popular Graduate programs

  • Voice and Opera
Full List of Programs

Graduate ProgramsX

  • VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
    • 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
$150
Graduate
$150

Undergraduate application requirements

  • High school transcript

    Not applicable
  • High school GPA

    Not applicable
  • Recommendation letter

    Required
  • Admissions test
    (SAT or ACT)

    Not applicable
  • TOEFL
    (international students)

    Not applicable
  • Completion of college
    prep program

    Not applicable
  • Demonstration of
    competencies

    Required
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Student Life

Student Demographics

Female Students
44%
Male Students
56%

Student Ethnicities
  1. Caucasian41.72%
  2. Two Or More Ethnicities39.73%
  3. Asian13.25%
  4. Hispanic/Latino3.31%
  5. 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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