Curtis Institute of Music

Frequently asked questions

About Curtis Institute of Music

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Where is Curtis Institute of Music located?

Curtis Institute of Music is located in Philadelphia, PA, in the United States.

What type of institution is Curtis Institute of Music?

Curtis Institute of Music is a private university based in PA. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.

What is the acceptance rate at Curtis Institute of Music?

The most recently reported acceptance rate at Curtis Institute of Music is approximately 5% (IPEDS, applicants for fall 2024). Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.

What is the tuition at Curtis Institute of Music?

Curtis Institute of Music's published in-state tuition is approximately $6,000 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.

How many students attend Curtis Institute of Music?

Curtis Institute of Music reports total enrollment of approximately 161 students (undergraduate plus graduate) (IPEDS, fall 2024 enrollment). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal, see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.

What is the graduation rate at Curtis Institute of Music?

Curtis Institute of Music reports a graduation rate of approximately 96% (IPEDS, Graduation Rates 2024 collection: 4-year cohort 2018, 2-year cohort 2021). This measures the share of a prior entering cohort who completed their degree within the federal tracking window. It reflects who enrolls as much as what the institution does, so it is not on its own a measure of teaching quality, and it is not comparable across institutions serving very different students.

How should I verify final details about Curtis Institute of Music?

CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Curtis Institute of Music.

Does Curtis Institute of Music get a "lower earnings" warning on the FAFSA?

Yes. In the Department of Education's March 2026 data, which the FAFSA uses now, Curtis Institute of Music is flagged "lower earnings": its graduates' median earnings four years after completing were $21,119, below the $34,635 median for high school graduates aged 25 to 34 nationally. First-year students who list it see a notice after submitting the FAFSA. The notice is informational and does not affect financial aid eligibility, and it describes the whole institution, not any one program.