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San Francisco Conservatory of Music SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT RangeN/A

ACT RangeN/A

Average GPAN/A

Acceptance Rate54.5%

SFCM’s 93% freshman retention stands out: students who enroll tend to stay, so fit matters as much as admissibility. Since SFCM is test-optional and admits about 55% of applicants, aim to submit SAT or ACT scores when they sit above the school’s middle range and add clear academic strength alongside your audition.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

San Francisco Conservatory of Music facts and stats

Quick Facts

San Francisco Conservatory of Music is a small, urban institution with an undergraduate enrollment of 227 students. SFCM has a 93% freshman retention rate, well above the national average of roughly 70%, and its 6-year graduation rate is 74%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 5:1.

Location

San Francisco, CA

Undergrad Enrollment227

Freshman Retention93%

SettingUrban

Student to Faculty Ratio5:1

Graduation Rate74%

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key San Francisco Conservatory of Music application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

December 1

Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

February 15

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit SAT or ACT scores to test-optional SFCM, aim to take your first test by the spring of junior year and use the summer before senior year and fall of senior year for retakes. To meet the December 1 Regular Decision deadline, plan for an October ACT or November SAT as your last retake, with earlier retakes giving you more chances to improve scores for superscoring where accepted.

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What you'll actually pay

At SFCM, tuition and fees are $56,150, with the same rate for all students. About 60% of students receive aid, and the average merit award is $27,997; submit the FAFSA by the February 15 priority deadline.

Tuition and Fees$56,150

Room and Board$20,200

Average Merit Award$27,997

Application Fee$100

Students on Aid60%

Average Aid Package$37,882

Average Debt at Grad$42,000

At SFCM, the listed cost of attendance is about $76,350, including $56,150 in tuition and fees and $20,200 for room and board. About 60% of students receive financial aid, with an average aid package of $37,882. Merit awards average $27,997, which can substantially reduce the billed price for some students. Graduates leave with an average debt of $42,000.