PrivateUrban
San Francisco Conservatory of Music
SFCM
San Francisco, California 94102-6011
Campus Vibe
Tight-knitUrbanInternational
Close-knit campus
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
Campus Visits
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52%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
215Students
3:1Student:Faculty
52%Grad Rate
—Earnings 10yr
$42,448Net Price
News & Alerts
program2026-03-15
San Francisco Conservatory of Music Launches New Data Science Minor
Admissions
Acceptance Rate51.9%
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
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$42,448
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
5200.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/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
Programs (5)
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
8 Years$27,899
Rankings
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
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)