Campus Vibe
Tight-knitUrbanInternational
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
Admissions
Acceptance Rate7.0%
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition$6,000
Room & Board$20,653
Books & Supplies$4,530
Financial Intel
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
10000.0%
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 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
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
112High
Estimated from PA state average + large city premium
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125
Nearest Cities
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
0 mi(0 min)
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
81 mi(140 min)
Pittsburghpop. 300K
257 mi(445 min)