Curtis Institute of Music

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2024 Average Net Price

$23,686

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

4.58%

568 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

161

100% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

100%

21 Graduates

About

Curtis Institute of Music is a higher education institution located in Philadelphia County, PA. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Curtis Institute of Music were General Music Performance (18 degrees awarded) and Music Theory & Composition (1 degrees).

In 2024, 36 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Curtis Institute of Music. 36.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 63.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (13 degrees), 3.25 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (4 degrees).

Special Focus Four-Year: Arts, Music & Design Schools Special Focus Institutions

Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $23,686.

In 2024, 100% of undergraduate students attending Curtis Institute of Music received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Curtis Institute of Music was $0. The cost of tuition at Curtis Institute of Music is $−14,897 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

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Average Net Price

$23,686

2024 Value

9.58%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Curtis Institute of Music had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $23,686. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Curtis Institute of Music grew by 9.58%.

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Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$21,027

Room and Board

$4,530

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Curtis Institute of Music was of $21,027 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 6.16% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $4,530. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 4.63% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Curtis Institute of Music (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

100%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

100% of undergraduate students at Curtis Institute of Music received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2023, when 100% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Curtis Institute of Music (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Curtis Institute of Music received 568 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 27.4% annual growth. Out of those 568 applicants, 26 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 4.58% acceptance rate.

There were 161 students enrolled at Curtis Institute of Music in 2024.

Curtis Institute of Music has an overall enrollment yield of 92.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

4.58%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

Accepted Out of 568

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Curtis Institute of Music was 4.58% (26 admissions from 568 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 6.95%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 27.4%, while admissions declined by 16.1%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Curtis Institute of Music (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

Curtis Institute of Music had a total enrollment of 161 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Curtis Institute of Music is 161 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Curtis Institute of Music are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Curtis Institute of Music, both undergraduate and graduate, is 27.3% White, 11.2% Asian, 6.83% Two or More Races, 2.48% Hispanic or Latino, and 1.86% Black or African American.

Students enrolled at Curtis Institute of Music in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (18.1%), followed by White Female (9.3%) and Asian Female (8.37%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (20%), followed by White Male (14.3%) and Asian Female (5.71%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Curtis Institute of Music in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 161 students. The full-time enrollment at Curtis Institute of Music is 161 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Curtis Institute of Music are enrolled full-time compared with 74.1% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Curtis Institute of Music (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

100%

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. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Curtis Institute of Music was 100%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (76%), Curtis Institute of Music had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Curtis Institute of Music (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
44 enrolled students
Asian
18 enrolled students
Two or More Races
11 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Curtis Institute of Music is 27.3% White, 11.2% Asian, 6.83% Two or More Races, 2.48% Hispanic or Latino, and 1.86% Black or African American. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 39.9% White, 19.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 17% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2 students (1.24%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 10 fewer women than men received degrees from Curtis Institute of Music. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Curtis Institute of Music is white (13 degrees awarded). There were 3.25 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (4 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Curtis Institute of Music is General Music Performance (18 degrees awarded), followed by Music Theory & Composition (1 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Curtis Institute of Music, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Visual & Performing Arts (36 degrees awarded).

Common Jobs by Major

Graphic designers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Curtis Institute of Music are Graphic designers (94,402 people), Other managers (83,955 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (78,489 people), Other designers (59,536 people), and Postsecondary teachers (56,068 people).

The most specialized majors at Curtis Institute of Music in 2024 are Visual & Performing Arts (36 degrees awarded) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Curtis Institute of Music are Surgeons, Physicians, Crossing guards, Dentists, and Economists

The most specialized majors at Curtis Institute of Music are Visual & Performing Arts (36 degrees awarded) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Curtis Institute of Music are Elementary & secondary schools (185,954 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (130,506 people), Computer Systems Design (84,660 people), Specialized design services (58,910 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (52,514 people).

The most specialized majors at Curtis Institute of Music are Visual & Performing Arts (36 degrees awarded) (as of 2024).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Curtis Institute of Music.

Most Common (2024)

Brass Instruments
1 degrees awarded
Stringed Instruments
1 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 2 to 4 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Curtis Institute of Music was Brass Instruments with 1 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 2 to 4 year postsecondary certificate programs at Curtis Institute of Music according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 23 degrees were awarded to men at Curtis Institute of Music, which is 1.77 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (13).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Curtis Institute of Music by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 15 degrees were awarded to men at Curtis Institute of Music in General Music Performance, which is 1.67 times more than the 9 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 9 degrees were awarded to men at Curtis Institute of Music in General Music Performance, which is 0.6 times less than the 15 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

67%

100% Completion Time

92%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 67% of students graduating from Curtis Institute of Music completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 92% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 92% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
13 degrees awarded
Asian
4 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
3 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Curtis Institute of Music is white (13 degrees awarded). There were 3.25 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (4 degrees).

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Male
17 degrees awarded
White Male
17 degrees awarded
White Male
15 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Curtis Institute of Music is white male (17 degrees awarded). There were 1 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (17 degrees).

Operations

Curtis Institute of Music has an endowment valued at nearly $229M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 14.8M (6.43%) compared to the 2.96% average return (416k on 14.1M) across all Special Focus Institutions.

In 2024, Curtis Institute of Music had a total salary expenditure of 32.5M. Curtis Institute of Music employs 35 No academic ranks. Most academics at Curtis Institute of Music are Female No academic rank (18), and Male No academic rank (17).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Curtis Institute of Music are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 19 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 19 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 14 employees.

Endowment

$229M

2024 Endowment

10.9%

growth from 2023

Curtis Institute of Music has an endowment valued at about $229M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Curtis Institute of Music grew 10.9% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $215M higher than than the median endowment of Special Focus Institutions according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Curtis Institute of Music (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Special Focus Four-Year: Arts, Music & Design Schools Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$13.1M

2024 Salaries

15.2%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Curtis Institute of Music paid a median of $13.1M in salaries, which represents 40.2% of their overall expenditure ($32.5M) and a 15.2% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 9.88% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 1.26% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$2.82M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2024, Curtis Institute of Music paid a total of $2.82M to 35 employees working as instructors, which represents 21.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $213k (6.38%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Curtis Institute of Music were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 19 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 19 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 14 employees.

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