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Curtis Institute of Music

Overview

At a Glance

School type

Private, not-for-profit, 4-year or above

Faculty

118 Faculty Members | 1:1 student faculty ratio

Religious affliation

Not applicable

General Information

Address

Curtis Institute of Music

1726 Locust St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103

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Phone

(215) 435-1698

Website
www.curtis.edu/

Mission Statement

To educate and train exceptionally gifted young musicians to engage a local and global community through the highest level of artistry.

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To educate and train exceptionally gifted young musicians to engage a local and global community through the highest level of artistry.

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cost & financial aid

Annual tuition & fees

Undergraduate

In state

$3,015

Out of state

$3,015
Graduate

In state

$3,015

Out of state

$3,015

Financial Aid: Undergraduates

Received financial aid
100%
Did not receive aid
0%
Type of aid % of students recieving aid Average amount
Federal grants 9.0% $6,170
State/local grants 0.0% $0
Institutional grants 100.0% $9,746
Loans 77.0% $3,941

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Academics

Most Popular Undergraduate majors

  • Music Performance, General
  • Music Theory and Composition
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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
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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

Types of Degrees Offered

  • Certificate
  • Associate's degree
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Master's degree
  • Doctoral degree
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Admissions

Undergraduate acceptance rate

Acceptance rate
2.44%
  • Apply 574
  • Accepted 14
  • Attend 13

Application Fee

Undergraduate
$150
Graduate
$150

Undergraduate application requirements

  • High school transcript

    Recommended

  • High school GPA

    Not applicable

  • Recommendation letter

    Required

  • Admissions test
    (SAT or ACT)

    Recommended

  • TOEFL
    (international students)

    Recommended

  • Completion of college
    prep program

    Not applicable

  • Demonstration of
    competencies

    Required
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Student Life

Student Demographics

Female Students
45%
Male Students
55%
Student Ethnicities
  1. Two Or More Ethnicities40.0%
  2. Caucasian38.62%
  3. Asian16.55%
  4. Black2.76%
  5. Hispanic/Latino2.07%

Student body breakdown

Total students enrolled

173

Undergraduate students

131

Graduate students

42

Attendance breakdown

Full time
10%
Part time
90%

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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