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Curtis Institute of Music

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 87
Student to faculty ratio 2 to 1
Acceptance rate 5%
Students retention rate 90%
On-time graduation rate 81%

Located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Curtis Institute of Music is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate at Curtis Institute of Music is 5%, indicating that the institution is quite selective in its admissions process. This can be seen as a positive aspect for those seeking a competitive and academically rigorous environment.

Curtis Institute of Music is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 2-to-1, Curtis Institute of Music emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Curtis Institute of Music boasts an impressive student retention rate of 90% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 75% and 74%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

4.8%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$5,015

Cost of attendance at Curtis Institute of Music in 2022 for students from Pennsylvania.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average $13,083
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$5,015

Cost of attendance at Curtis Institute of Music in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average $21,410
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Curtis Institute of Music received on average $5,444 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,444
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 0 0% - -
Other Federal Grant 0 0% - -
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 13 100% $5,444 $70,768
Total Grant & Scholarships 13 100% $5,444 $70,768

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Curtis Institute of Music students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Curtis Institute of Music students is 81.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 81.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 80.0%.

81.0%

  • asian 100.0% 4 students
  • white 81.8% 9 students
  • International Students 60.0% 3 students

Service Offerings

Curtis Institute of Music provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Curtis Institute of Music offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational

Veteran Services

  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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