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San Francisco Conservatory of Music

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San Francisco, California 94102-6011

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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San Francisco Conservatory of Music is a private urban institution in San Francisco, California. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.

A small campus of 215 undergraduates with a 3:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

52% of students graduate within four years. Net price after aid averages $42,448.

Established
1917
Type
Private music conservatory

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52%Acceptance
SAT Avg
215Students
3:1Student:Faculty
52%Grad Rate
Earnings 10yr
$42,448Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate51.9%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$54,550
Room & Board$20,200
Books & Supplies$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance$78,209
Average Net Price$42,448
Median Debt at Graduation$27,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$286

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$30,283
$30–48K$38,209
$48–75K$43,138
$75–110K$40,423
$110K+$45,384

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

52.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.8%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$22,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

0

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

0

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

0

Motor Vehicle Theft

0

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

0

Drug Arrests

0

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (5)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

74%

Mixed

Student Body

Undergrads
215
Gender Split
37% / 63%
Women / Men
Pell Grant Recipients
16%

Race & Ethnicity

White 30%
Black 4%
Hispanic 13%
Asian 7%
Two+ 10%
Int'l 30%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate52.5%
Freshman Retention73.8%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$23,988

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

  • History The Oak Street building in 2017 (fisheye perspective) The San Francisco Conservatory of Music was founded in 1917 by Ada Clement and Lillian Hodghead as the Ada Clement Piano School.
  • In 1923, the school was incorporated as the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, becoming the first music conservatory on the west coast.
  • In 1956 the Conservatory moved from Sacramento Street to 1201 Ortega Street, the home of a former infant shelter.
  • It resided there for fifty years, before moving to its current location at 50 Oak Street in 2006.
  • " As of 2021, the Bowes Center was envisaged to fully open to the public in February 2022.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

163Very High

Estimated from CA state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 250Rainy days: 75

Nearest Cities

San Franciscopop. 870K
0 mi(0 min)
Los Angelespop. 3.9M
347 mi(601 min)
San Diegopop. 1.4M
458 mi(794 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

SFO San Francisco11 mi
SJC San Jose39 mi
SMF Sacramento78 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA2693 mi · ~77h 48m drive
New York, NY2566 mi · ~74h 8m drive
Hartford, CT2619 mi · ~75h 40m drive
Providence, RI2682 mi · ~77h 29m drive
Albany, NY2554 mi · ~73h 47m drive
Syracuse, NY2430 mi · ~70h 12m drive
Rochester, NY2356 mi · ~68h 4m drive
Buffalo, NY2294 mi · ~66h 16m drive
Philadelphia, PA2517 mi · ~72h 43m drive
Pittsburgh, PA2260 mi · ~65h 17m drive
Harrisburg, PA2423 mi · ~70h drive
Newark, NJ2557 mi · ~73h 52m drive
Washington, DC2435 mi · ~70h 21m drive
Baltimore, MD2451 mi · ~70h 48m drive
Atlanta, GA2136 mi · ~61h 42m drive
Charlotte, NC2297 mi · ~66h 21m drive
Raleigh, NC2405 mi · ~69h 29m drive
Miami, FL2591 mi · ~74h 51m drive
Orlando, FL2437 mi · ~70h 24m drive
Tampa, FL2397 mi · ~69h 15m drive
Nashville, TN1959 mi · ~56h 36m drive
New Orleans, LA1922 mi · ~55h 31m drive
Richmond, VA2436 mi · ~70h 22m drive
Chicago, IL1855 mi · ~53h 35m drive
Detroit, MI2087 mi · ~60h 17m drive
Minneapolis, MN1581 mi · ~45h 40m drive
St. Louis, MO1741 mi · ~50h 18m drive
Kansas City, MO1504 mi · ~43h 27m drive
Indianapolis, IN1945 mi · ~56h 11m drive
Columbus, OH2109 mi · ~60h 56m drive
Cleveland, OH2162 mi · ~62h 27m drive
Milwaukee, WI1838 mi · ~53h 6m drive
Dallas, TX1481 mi · ~42h 47m drive
Houston, TX1642 mi · ~47h 26m drive
Austin, TX1500 mi · ~43h 20m drive
San Antonio, TX1488 mi · ~42h 59m drive
Los Angeles, CA347 mi · ~10h 1m drive
San Francisco, CA0 mi · ~0 min drive
San Diego, CA458 mi · ~13h 14m drive
Seattle, WA679 mi · ~19h 37m drive
Portland, OR535 mi · ~15h 27m drive
Denver, CO947 mi · ~27h 21m drive
Phoenix, AZ653 mi · ~18h 52m drive
Salt Lake City, UT599 mi · ~17h 18m drive
Honolulu, HI2395 mi · ~69h 11m drive
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