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Curtis Institute of Music

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103

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Small & IntimateUrbanHighly SelectivePrivateClose Faculty Access

Among the most selective in the Northeast — close-knit campus

Curtis Institute of Music is a private urban institution in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Admission is competitive.

A small campus of 106 undergraduates with a 2:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

95% of students graduate within four years.

Established
1924
Type
Private conservatory

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7%Acceptance
SAT Avg
106Students
2:1Student:Faculty
95%Grad Rate
Earnings 10yr

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Curtis Institute of Music Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate7.0%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

7.0%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$6,000
Room & Board$20,653
Books & Supplies$4,530

Financial Intel

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

100.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

0

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (4)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
106
Gender Split
43% / 57%
Women / Men
Pell Grant Recipients
1%

Race & Ethnicity

White 28%
Black 3%
Hispanic 5%
Asian 11%
Two+ 8%
Int'l 44%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate94.7%
Freshman Retention97.0%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$31,201
8 Years$40,313

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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