Curtis Institute of Music

The Curtis Institute of Music has a very high first year retention rate with 100%% deciding to stay after completing their freshman year. 67% will go on to graduate within four years, 92% within six. Gifted students come from all over the country to attend the institute.

With such a small class size, the student to faculty ratio is 2 to 1, one of the highest in the country. All 90 faculty members are gifted musicians themselves, where they connect students with the lives of a professional musician. Instructors are highly credentialed in musical studies, liberal arts, and career studies. Curtis also regularly plays hosts to world-renowned artists to further a student’s education and experience.

Academic Profile for 2024

Four Year Graduation Rate

67%

Six Year Graduation Rate

92%

Eight Year Graduation Rate

94%

Student to Faculty Ratio

2 to 1

First Year Retention Rate

100%

Distribution of Students per State

for the first-year class of

students in 2020

(Hover in each state to view details of distribution)

None

1 To 5

6 To 15

16 To 25

26 To 50

51 and Above

Student Race, Ethnicity, and Age Information

Total Enrollment by Race/Ethnicity for the 2022 school year

Students Total

103

Total Enrollment by Age for the 2021 school year

Students Total

109

Other Learning Opportunities

Distance learning

Graduate level programs or courses are offered via distance education

Undergraduate level programs or courses are offered via distance education

Accreditation

Institutional

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Agency	Period of Accreditation	Status
Middle States Commission on Higher Education	07/01/1993 - Current	Accredited
National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation	09/01/1979 - Current	Accredited

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