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Musicians Institute

Overview

At a Glance

School type

Private, for-profit, 4-year or above

Faculty

176 Faculty Members | 6:01 student faculty ratio

Religious affliation

Not applicable

Mission Statement

Musicians Institute provides an innovative education that prepares graduates for creative and professional careers in the contemporary music industry. MI is dedicated to providing comprehensive instruction, facilities and other resources to support and inspire artistic and professional accomplishment.

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cost & financial aid

Annual tuition & fees

Undergraduate

In state

$25,325

Out of state

$25,325
Graduate

In state

$28,340

Out of state

$28,340

Financial Aid: Undergraduates

Received financial aid
65%
Did not receive aid
35%
Type of aid % of students receiving aid Average amount
Federal grants 30.0% $3,839
State/local grants 2.0% $1,333
Institutional grants 47.0% $2,076
Loans 32.0% $6,516

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
  • Recording Arts Technology/Technician
  • Music Theory and Composition
  • Music Management
  • Music, Other
Full List of Majors

Undergraduate Majors X

  • COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS AND SUPPORT SERVICES
    • Recording Arts Technology/Technician
      • A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to the production of sound recordings as finished products or as components of film/video, broadcast, live, or mixed media productions. Includes instruction in sound equipment operation and maintenance; music, dialogue, and sound effects recording; soundtrack editing; dubbing and mixing; sound engineering; tape, disk, and CD production; digital recording and transmission; amplification and modulation; and working with producers, editors, directors, artists, and production managers. See other colleges that offer this major
  • 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
    • Music, Other
    • Music Management
      • A program that prepares individuals to organize and manage music organizations, operations, facilities, and personnel. Includes instruction in business and financial management; marketing and fundraising; personnel management and labor relations; event promotion and management; music products merchandising; artist agency and promotion; music law; and applications to specific activities such as managing theaters, recording studios and companies, bands and other ensembles, individual artists, and music organizations. See other colleges that offer this major

Most Popular Graduate programs

  • Music Performance, General
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Graduate ProgramsX

  • 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
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Admissions

Undergraduate acceptance rate

Acceptance rate
78.57%
  • Apply 350
  • Accepted 275
  • Attend 116

Application Fee

Undergraduate
$100
Graduate
$100

Undergraduate application requirements

  • High school transcript

    Required
  • High school GPA

    Recommended
  • Recommendation letter

    Recommended
  • Admissions test
    (SAT or ACT)

    Recommended
  • TOEFL
    (international students)

    Required
  • Completion of college
    prep program

    Recommended
  • Demonstration of
    competencies

    Required
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Student Life

Student Demographics

Female Students
28%
Male Students
72%

Student Ethnicities
  1. Two Or More Ethnicities38.99%
  2. Caucasian26.9%
  3. Hispanic/Latino11.07%
  4. Asian9.01%
  5. Black6.82%
  6. Not Specified6.44%
  7. American Indian/Alaska Native0.51%
  8. Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.26%

Student body breakdown

Total students enrolled

1,098

Undergraduate students

1,098

Attendance breakdown

Full time
63%
Part time
37%

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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