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Curtis Institute of Music Admission Requirements

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Your chances of getting into Curtis Institute of Music

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

9.7%
Admission Difficulty for Curtis Institute of Music
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Unavailable 
Applicant Competition Extreme 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Curtis Institute of Music is 9.7%.  Its admission rate is the 3rd lowest in Pennsylvania and the 32nd lowest the nation.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Curtis Institute of Music and can you get accepted?

Curtis Institute of Music is an extremely competitive school to get into and is highly selective who it accepts. You have a very low chance of acceptance even even if you meet the admission criteria. It's critical that you meet their GPA requirements to get past the first round of consideration. Last year, only 40 out of the 414 who applied were admitted.

Of those applicants who were admitted, 82% elected to enroll. This indicates that the school is the top choice for most students who apply.

Can you get into Curtis Institute of Music?

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Curtis Institute of Music you should:

Curtis Institute of Music GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Curtis Institute of Music has not reported high school GPA data for its accepted students.

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Curtis Institute of Music SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Curtis Institute of Music. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. .

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting SAT 

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SAT Scores for Curtis Institute of Music
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile N/A
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SAT Scores for Curtis Institute of Music
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile N/A
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Average SAT Score N/A
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Curtis Institute of Music ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting ACT 

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ACT Scores for Curtis Institute of Music
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile N/A
Math 25th Percentile N/A
Composite 25th Percentile N/A
ACT Scores for Curtis Institute of Music
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile N/A
Math 75th Percentile N/A
Composite 75th Percentile N/A
Average ACT Score N/A
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Curtis Institute of Music admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 175 228 414
Accepted 15 24 40
Acceptance Rate 9% 11% 10%
Enrolled 13 19 33
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 87% 79% 82%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Fall 2024 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Dec 18, 2024

Days left to Apply

25

Applicants have 25 days left until the Fall 2024 term applications are due on Dec 18, 2024.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Curtis Institute of Music is $150.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Curtis Institute of Music and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Curtis Institute of Music Application Requirements
Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA Not considered for admission, even if submitted
High School Class Rank Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Recommendations Required to be considered for admission
Demonstration of Competencies Required to be considered for admission

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Curtis Institute of Music
AP Credit
Dual Credit
Credit for Life Experiences

Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=211893 IPEDS survey data for Curtis Institute of Music.

Last updated February 24, 2024