Curtis Institute of Music
Philadelphia, PA, US 🇺🇸
Curtis Institute of Music is an elite conservatory in Philadelphia offering merit-based full-tuition scholarships to every admitted student. Founded in 1924, its rigorous audition process results in approximately 4% acceptance, making it one of the most selective music schools in the world.
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Acceptance
4%
Enrollment
175
Student/faculty
2:1
Scholarship
Full tuition available
School type
Standalone Conservatory
Degree paths
4
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Tuition and aid
Every admitted student receives a full-tuition merit scholarship covering the full $57,864 tuition. Students are responsible for room, board, and personal expenses.
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Outcomes and alumni
Curtis alumni hold positions in virtually every major US and international orchestra. Curtis is among the top 4 schools feeding US orchestra positions, alongside Juilliard, Eastman, and NEC.
Leonard Bernstein
Legendary conductor and composer; Music Director of the New York Philharmonic
Samuel Barber
Pulitzer Prize-winning composer, Adagio for Strings
Lang Lang
Internationally renowned concert pianist
Hilary Hahn
Grammy Award-winning violinist
Juan Diego Flórez
World-renowned operatic tenor
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