CollegeGrad School
San Francisco Conservatory of Music
- 4 Year
- San Francisco, CA
- 82 reviews
- AcademicsB+
- ValueC+
- DiversityA+
- CampusA-
- AthleticsNG
- Party SceneNG
- ProfessorsC+
- LocationA+
- DormsB+
- Campus FoodB+
- Student LifeA+
- SafetyB+
San Francisco Conservatory of Music Rankings
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SFCM Admissions
Acceptance Rate
45%
SAT Range
—
ACT Range
—
Application Fee
$110
SAT/ACT
Neither required nor recommended
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
No
Application Website
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Cost
Net Price
$40,081/ year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$26,819/ year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
100%
Academics
Professors
C+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
8:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
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- 63%
- of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.8 responses
- 38%
- of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.8 responses
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Majors
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
221Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
0
Undergrads Over 25
9%
Pell Grant
13%
Varsity Athletes
—
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
0%
Poll
- 89%
- of students say they don't have Greek life.9 responses
Poll
- 90%
- of students say no one pays attention to varsity sports.10 responses
After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$19,700/ year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
61%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
88%
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San Francisco Conservatory of Music Reviews
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I received my Bachelor of Music degree from SFCM and am also a current graduate student at the conservatory, studying voice. One of the biggest forces drawing me to SFCM was my voice teacher, Jane Randolph. I love working with her and have grown so much throughout my time under her instruction. Both the opera program faculty and the academic faculty are amazing.
SFCM's Opera and Musical Theater Program also has a lot to offer in regards to performance opportunities. The conservatory is unique in that it allows even the undergraduate students to participate in operas and ensembles, something that is not often offered by other music programs. The school is small enough that everyone gets a chance to partake in shows and productions. Even during COVID-19, there are plenty of performances (virtual) taking place. Furthermore, if you are a voice student, you have the opportunity to partake in both operas and musicals (not just one or the other).
SFCM's Opera and Musical Theater Program also has a lot to offer in regards to performance opportunities. The conservatory is unique in that it allows even the undergraduate students to participate in operas and ensembles, something that is not often offered by other music programs. The school is small enough that everyone gets a chance to partake in shows and productions. Even during COVID-19, there are plenty of performances (virtual) taking place. Furthermore, if you are a voice student, you have the opportunity to partake in both operas and musicals (not just one or the other).
SFCM currently has a hybrid learning system in place. The academic classes are online, but rehearsals (depending on instrument and the production) are in-person. The city of San Francisco does not permit any singing when in a room with another person, so the conservatory has inputted a real-time audio streaming system into several classrooms and practice rooms. This allows for rehearsals, coachings, and lessons to take place in real-time (no lag), but in separate rooms of the building.
SFCM has undergone some amazing transformations in faculty, facilities, and access to local arts institutions which is quickly establishing this conservatory as one of the top student destinations in the country. SFCM is located in one of the greatest cities in the world, gives students access to the world-renowned San Francisco Symphony, as well as the SF Opera, SF Ballet, and SF Jazz. I love the community found within the walls of the Conservatory. The students are very friendly and supportive and the administration really cares about its students. In addition to performing, there are tons of opportunities to teach or gain arts administration experience. With the expansion of the Bowes Center adding practice rooms and performance spaces beginning fall 2020, SFCM is giving its students and unparalleled experience.