Curtis Institute of Music

Curtis Institute of Music is a small private non-profit specialized institution located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with an undergraduate enrollment of 109. The institution offers undergraduate and graduate programs across multiple academic disciplines, serving a student body drawn primarily from the local and regional population. As an independently governed, non-profit institution relying on tuition, endowment returns, and philanthropic support, it operates within the broader Pennsylvania postsecondary education landscape and is regionally accredited, making its credits and degrees eligible for federal financial aid. With a 5% acceptance rate, admission is highly selective. With fewer than 1 in 10 applicants admitted, the institution ranks among the most competitive in the country for undergraduate admission. The 4-year graduation rate is 96%, 51 percentage points above the national average of 45%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 2:1. Prospective students are encouraged to review net price calculators and complete the FAFSA early, as institutional aid availability varies significantly by family income level.