About Curtis Institute of Music

Founded in 1924, Curtis Institute of Music. is a college. Located in Pennsylvania, which is a city setting in Pennsylvania, the campus itself is Urban. The campus is home to 131 full time undergraduate students, and 42 full time graduate students.

The Curtis Institute of Music Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 2:1. There are 2 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Curtis Institute of Music include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate4%
Application Deadline
Application Fee150
SAT Range
ACT Range

Admissions at are considered Most Selective, with ,0% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 4 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

0% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 0% were in the top quarter, and 0% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

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Curtis Institute of Music FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Curtis Institute of Music?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Curtis Institute of Music is 4%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    At the Curtis Institute of Music, I was one of approximately 160 musicians from around the world learning from arguably the most distinguished classical music faculty in America. What did I get out of it? Constant exposure to an elite level of musicians that I heard play and talk about music; opportunities to perform for international soloists such as Richard Goode in masterclass situations; wonderful fellow students with whom I made music and who became lifelong friends, many of whom are now household names in the classical music world such as Lang Lang and Hilary Hahn; comprehensive and rigorous training in music theory, ear training, and liberal arts; finally, I witnessed, absorbed and became part of a soon to be bygone era in classical music. The old masters I learned from will soon be gone, and I will be one of the lucky few of my generation that had the priviledge of knowing and interacting with them. My collegues and I inherited the responsibility of carrying on this torch, treasuring and putting into practice the wisdom that has been passed down from master to student, from the time of Beethoven until today.

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  3. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    Curtis is small, intimate, elite, and a classical music performance school like none other.

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  4. Describe the students at your school.

    My classmates at Curtis were talented, dedicated musicians who were mostly focused on music performance careers. Academics were not stressed, and students generally did not work very hard in that area.

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  5. What's unique about your campus?

    It's very small, and I feel as if all the students, faculty and staff are my friends. The teachers are very inspiring.

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  6. What kind of person should attend this school?

    Someone very serious about music and very accomplished at their instrument

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Student Body

Students

47%

female

53%

male

131

Total Undergrad Enrollment

42

Total Grad Students

61%

Out-Of-State

N/A

In-State

39%

International

Organizations

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Student Organizations

N/A

Fraternities

N/A

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

55%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
18%
% Black or African-American
5%
% Hispanic/Latino
3%
% White or Caucasian
34%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

90% of students attending Curtis Institute of Music receive some sort of financial aid. 19% were awarded federal grants. While 29% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$2,525

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,707

Books and Supplies

$13,234

Room and Board

17,466

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$6,227
$30 - $48K
$17,902
$48 - $75K
N/A
$75 - $110K
$7,290
$110K & UP
$14,169

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