Curtis Institute of Music
The Curtis Institute of Music is a private conservatory in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, offering world-class classical music performance and composition training. All admitted students receive full-tuition merit scholarships, ensuring admission is based solely on artistic promise.
Acceptance rate
5.0%
Undergrad enrollment
108
Test policy
Test optional
Application fee
$150
Supplemental essay prompts
If you could design your own performance project, unrestricted by resources or logistics, what would it be and why?
How do you balance respecting tradition with discovering and expressing your own artistic voice as a performer or composer?
Where do you see your artistic life 10 years after graduation, and how will Curtis prepare you to achieve that vision?
If you were accepted, what unique perspective or contribution would you bring to the Curtis community? Is there something you would like the admissions committee to know about that may not come across in your application?
As a young artist, tell us about a time you questioned or challenged a commonly held belief. What prompted it and what was the outcome?
What is one of the most memorable musical experiences you have had and why?