Curtis Institute of Music Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #6043 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1691 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1605 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #107 of 155 | In Pennsylvania |
| #14 of 19 | In Philadelphia |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 7%
- Undergraduates
- 106
- Graduates
- 53
- Male:Female Ratio
- 54:46
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- www.curtis.edu
Curtis Institute of Music Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Curtis Institute of Music has an acceptance rate of 7% and is among the top 1% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 7% | 8% | 6% |
| Applicants | 446 | 225 | 207 |
| Admissions | 31 | 18 | 13 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 25 | 14 | 11 |
36 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
Admissions requirements
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school record | Considered but not required |
| TOEFL | Considered but not required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school GPA | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Nonresident Alien | 74 (47%) |
|---|---|
| White | 51 (32%) |
| Asian | 16 (10%) |
| Two or more races | 8 (5%) |
| Hispanic | 6 (4%) |
| Black or African American | 3 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0.6%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Curtis Institute of Music is $21,615 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $3,890 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $8,402 |
| $48-75K | $7,562 |
| $75-110K | $12,914 |
| $110K+ | $27,946 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Fee in-district | $6,000 | $6,000 |
| Fee in-state | $6,000 | $6,000 |
| Fee out-of-state | $6,000 | $6,000 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 102 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $20,653 |
| Room charge | $8,463 |
| Meal charge | $6,825 |
Curtis Institute of Music majors
Curtis Institute of Music has granted 27 bachelor's degrees across 3 programs and 5 master's across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Curtis Institute of Music.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Music Performance, General | 21 | 3 |
| Voice and Opera | 5 | 2 |
| Music Theory and Composition | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 27 | 5 |
Curtis Institute of Music has a graduation rate of 95%, which is among the 2% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 95% | 100% | 92% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Curtis Institute of Music has published 26 scientific papers with 33 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Art & Design, History, Engineering, Political Science, Physics, Law, Philosophy, Art History, and Computer Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | 2 | 1 |
| 2005 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 | 1 |
| 2010 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 | 2 | 2 |
| 2019 | 0 | 4 |
| 2020 | 1 | 3 |
| 2021 | 3 | 1 |
| 2022 | 2 | 1 |
| 2023 | 0 | 2 |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 |
Curtis Institute of Music alumni
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Leonard Bernstein
- Occupations
- composerconductorpianistfilm score composermusicologist
- Biography
-
Leonard Bernstein was an American conductor, composer, pianist, music educator, author, and humanitarian. Considered to be one of the most important conductors of his time, he was the first American-born conductor to receive international acclaim. Bernstein was "one of the most prodigiously talented and successful musicians in American history" according to music critic Donal Henahan. Bernstein's honors and accolades include seven Emmy Awards, two Tony Awards, and 16 Grammy Awards (including the Lifetime Achievement Award) as well as an Academy Award nomination. He received the Kennedy Center Honor in 1981.
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Lang Lang
- Occupations
- classical pianist
- Biography
-
Lang Lang is a Chinese pianist who has performed with major orchestras around the world and appeared at many leading concert halls. Active since the 1990s, he was the first Chinese pianist to be engaged by the Berlin Philharmonic, the Vienna Philharmonic and many of the top American orchestras. In 2000, a Chicago Tribune music critic called him "the biggest, most exciting young keyboard talent I have encountered in many a year of attending piano recitals."
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Ouyang Nana
- Occupations
- film actorcellistvoice actortelevision actor
- Biography
-
Ouyang Nana is a Taiwanese singer, musician and actress. A member of the Ouyang family, known for its artistic background in Taiwan, she has primarily focused her career in mainland China, known for films Beijing Love Story (2014) and Secret Fruit (2017), TV series Yes! Mr. Fashion (2016), and variety show Ace vs Ace.
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Yuja Wang
- Enrolled in Curtis Institute of Music
- Studied in 2002-2008
- Occupations
- pianistmusician
- Biography
-
Yuja Wang is a Chinese pianist. Born in Beijing, she began learning piano there at age six, and went on to study at the Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing and the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia.
General info
| Founded | 1924 |
|---|---|
| Academic calendar | September to May |
| Total FTE staff | 129 |
| Carnegie classification | Special Focus Four-Year: Arts, Music & Design Schools |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1726 Locust St Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19103 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 1,604,000 |
| Phone | 2158935252 |