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The Curtis Institute of Music

  • 4 Year
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 9 reviews
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    1. Academics
      A
    2. Value
      A+
    3. Diversity
      A-
    4. Campus
      NG
    5. Athletics
      NG
    6. Party Scene
      NG
    7. Professors
      B-
    8. Location
      A
    9. Dorms
      NG
    10. Campus Food
      NG
    11. Student Life
      A
    12. Safety
      B+
    Curtis Institute of Music is an elite private college located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 130 undergraduate students. Admissions is extremely competitive as the Curtis Institute of Music acceptance rate is only 5%. Popular majors include Music Performance, Musical Instruments, and Music. Curtis Institute of Music graduates 69% of its students.
    curtis.edu
    1726 Locust St
    Philadelphia, PA 19103
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    Curtis Inst. of Music Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    5%
    Application Deadline
    December 16
    SAT Range
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    Application Fee
    $150
    SAT/ACT
    Recommended
    High School GPA
    Neither required nor recommended
    Early Decision/Early Action
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    Application Website
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    Cost

    Net Price
    $17,238/ year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $5,534/ year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    100%
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    Academics

    Professors
    B-
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    Student Faculty Ratio
    2:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
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    Majors

    Most Popular Majors
    • Music Performance
      26 Graduates
    • Musical Instruments
      3 Graduates
    • Music
      1 Graduate
    • Music Theory and Composition
      0 Graduates
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    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    130Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    0
    Undergrads Over 25
    2%
    Pell Grant
    8%
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    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    88%
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    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
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    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    69%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
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    National
    83%
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    It's a school that requires a ton of hard work and dedication, but also affords students plenty of opportunities and support.
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    It's a big city and some students have been robbed or mugged, but it generally is extremely safe.
    Strict enough to be safe and comfortable, not like a police state or anything.
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