Curtis Institute of Music: Ranking & Review
| Philadelphia rank | United States rank | World rank |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | 1196 | 4235 Top 25% |
Curtis Institute of Music Acceptance rate and Admissions statistics
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 3% | 3% | 4% |
| Applicants | 454 | 225 | 229 |
| Admissions | 15 | 6 | 9 |
| Enrolled undergraduates | 12 | 3 | 9 |
| Enrolled total (including graduate students) | 172 | 85 | 87 |
Male-Female Ratio
Enrollment by race or ethnicity
Admission requirements
Application fee for undergraduates - $150. Application fee for graduates - $150.
| Secondary school GPA | Neither required nor recommended |
|---|---|
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school record | Neither required nor recommended |
| Completion of the college-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Required |
| Admission test scores | Recommended |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Neither required nor recommended |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Recommended |
Curtis Institute of Music Tuition
| Total cost for students living | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $20,993 | $20,993 |
| Off-campus | $26,002 | $26,002 |
| The total cost includes tuition and fees, books, supplies, on-campus room and board payment of $13,558 and other expenses per full academic year. | ||
Curtis Institute of Music provides on-campus housing with total dormitory capacity of 88 students.
| In-state | Out-of-state | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition for Full-time undergraduates | $0 | $0 |
| Fees for full-time undergraduates | $2,675 | $2,675 |
| Tuition for Full-time graduates | $0 | $0 |
| Fees for full-time graduates | $2,675 | $2,675 |
Programs and Degrees
| Programs | Associate's degree | Bachelor's | Master's | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visual and Performing Arts | 3 | 22 | 2 | 27 |
| Grand Total | 3 | 22 | 2 | 27 |
A total of 25 2-year associate's and 4-year bachelor's degrees conferred across undergraduate programs at Curtis Institute of Music.
At the master's level 2 degrees were conferred in the graduate programs.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 78% | 75% | 86% |
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General info
| Founded | 1924 |
|---|---|
| Religious affiliation | Not applicable |
| Mission Statement | To educate and train exceptionally gifted young musicians to engage a local and global community through the highest level of artistry. |
| Academic Calendar | Semester |
| Total FTE staff | 102 |
| Instructional FTE | 38 |
| Sector of institution | Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above |
| Control of institution | Private not-for-profit |
| Carnegie Classification | Special Focus Four-Year: Arts, Music & Design Schools |
Location and Contacts
| Official Website | www.curtis.edu |
|---|---|
| Address | 1726 Locust St Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19103 United States |
| Urbanization level | City: Large |
| City population | 1,581,000 |
| Phone | 2158935252 |
| Fax | +1 (215) 893 0194 |