Curtis Institute of Music Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Curtis Institute of Music is a highly selective private research university in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, enrolling about 109 students. Admission is highly selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 4.58% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Student demographics in federal data include Non-Resident Alien (45.9%) and White (26.6%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $6,000
- 2024 Average Net Price: $N/A After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 4.58% Highly Selective
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 109 100.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 96.15%
- Carnegie Classification: Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or non-degree-granting)
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 1.2% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 29.4%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 111
- Applicants (IPEDS): 446
- Room & Board: $21,035 annual estimate
Curtis Institute of Music: what the data shows
Common questions about Curtis Institute of Music, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Curtis Institute of Music?
Curtis Institute of Music is located in Philadelphia, PA (ZIP 19103).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is Curtis Institute of Music public or private?
Curtis Institute of Music is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Curtis Institute of Music cost?
Published tuition: N/A.
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $24,000.
How hard is it to get into Curtis Institute of Music?
Admission rate: 4.58%.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Curtis Institute of Music?
Total enrollment: 109 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 111 students.
Graduate enrollment: 52 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Curtis Institute of Music?
150%-time completion rate: 96.15%.
First-year retention: 100.0%.
What do graduates of Curtis Institute of Music earn?
Median earnings: $31,201 six years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
0.94% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Curtis Institute of Music known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Music Performance, General (24 completions)
- Music, General (7 completions)
- Music Theory and Composition (3 completions)
- Stringed Instruments (1 completions)
- Brass Instruments (1 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Curtis Institute of Music a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 4.58%; completion rate 96.15%. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$6,000
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Curtis Institute of Music was $6,000.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$N/A
2024 Value
In 2024 Curtis Institute of Music had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $N/A.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$21,035 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$4,530 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$25,565 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$102,260 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Curtis Institute of Music.
Financial Aid by Income Level
0.94% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
0.00% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
Not reported
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Curtis Institute of Music was not reported in the College Scorecard extract for this institution.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Curtis Institute of Music in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $2,425 | $2,425 | $2,584 |
| 2014 | $2,475 | $2,475 | $8,171 |
| 2015 | $2,525 | $2,525 | $7,393 |
| 2016 | $2,525 | $2,525 | $11,408 |
| 2017 | $2,675 | $2,675 | $15,598 |
| 2018 | $2,900 | $2,900 | $18,232 |
| 2019 | $2,900 | $2,900 | $17,668 |
| 2020 | $3,015 | $3,015 | $10,097 |
| 2021 | $5,015 | $5,015 | $19,937 |
| 2022 | $5,930 | $5,930 | $27,946 |
| 2023 | $6,000 | $6,000 | — |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
4.58% Acceptance Rate
446 Total Applicants
31 Students Admitted
25 First-Time Students Enrolled
80.65% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution is extremely selective, accepting fewer than 1 in 10 applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Curtis Institute of Music reported total enrollment of about 109 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 52% male and 48% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Non-Resident Alien (45.9%), White (26.6%), and Asian (13.8%). About 0.94% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Curtis Institute of Music in 2024 is 109 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 111 students. Graduate enrollment is about 52 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
100.0%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Non-Resident Alien at 45.9%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
66.67% 100% Completion Time
96.15% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 66.67% of students graduating from Curtis Institute of Music completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Music Performance, General: 62% male / 38% female
- Music, General: 71% male / 29% female
- Music Theory and Composition: 33% male / 67% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Curtis Institute of Music.
Return on Investment
ROI data is not available for this institution.
Financial value analysis for Curtis Institute of Music.
Top Programs by Completions
5 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 6 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Music Performance, General: 24 completions
2. Music, General: 7 completions
3. Music Theory and Composition: 3 completions
4. Stringed Instruments: 1 completions
5. Brass Instruments: 1 completions
Most popular programs at Curtis Institute of Music.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Curtis Institute of Music graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Curtis Institute of Music from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 29.4%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $8,958
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $92,076
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Curtis Institute of Music is a private non-profit institution located in Philadelphia, PA, classified as Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or non-degree-granting). In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Music Performance, General, Music, General, Music Theory and Composition. Enrollment is approximately 109 students. Student body composition includes Non-Resident Alien (45.9%), White (26.6%), Asian (13.8%). It is highly selective, with an admission rate of 4.58%. The 150%-time completion rate is 96.15%. Approximately 0.94% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or non-degree-granting)
Location
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
Exceptional Graduation Rate: With a 96.15% graduation rate, Curtis Institute of Music demonstrates strong student retention and completion. This rate significantly exceeds the national average, indicating effective academic support and student services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Curtis Institute of Music located?
Curtis Institute of Music is located in Philadelphia, PA.
What is Curtis Institute of Music's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Curtis Institute of Music is 4.6% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 446 applicants and 31 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Curtis Institute of Music cost?
Reported tuition is $6,000 and average net price is N/A in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $21,035 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Curtis Institute of Music?
Curtis Institute of Music reports undergraduate enrollment of about 111 students, Non-Resident Alien (45.9%), White (26.6%) in federal College Scorecard data.
What is the graduation rate at Curtis Institute of Music?
The 150%-time completion rate is 96.2% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is Curtis Institute of Music public or private?
Curtis Institute of Music is a private nonprofit institution located in Philadelphia, PA.
Is Curtis Institute of Music an HBCU?
No. Curtis Institute of Music is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Curtis Institute of Music a tribal college?
No. Curtis Institute of Music is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Curtis Institute of Music a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Curtis Institute of Music does not meet that proxy (reported share 2.8%).
Is Curtis Institute of Music religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Curtis Institute of Music in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Pennsylvania college costs
- Pennsylvania colleges by ROI
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania city profile
- Mid East regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Pennsylvania
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.