Curtis Institute of Music SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
Curtis pairs a 4.4% admit rate with 100% retention and graduation, which means fit matters intensely once you are admitted. Because it is test-optional, submit SAT or ACT scores only if they are a clear academic strength, ideally above the school’s typical admitted-student range, so your testing supports the audition-driven review.
Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.
Curtis Institute of Music facts and stats
Curtis Institute of Music is a small urban institution with an undergraduate enrollment of 109 students. Curtis has a 100% freshman retention rate, well above the national average of roughly 70%. Its 6-year graduation rate is 100%, and the student-to-faculty ratio is 2:1.
Philadelphia, PA
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Key Curtis Institute of Music application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
December 10
Early Action
Not offered
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
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Coming soon
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
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
If you choose to submit scores to Curtis, plan to take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and the fall for retakes and superscoring opportunities. Because Curtis’s Regular Decision deadline is December 10, a November SAT or ACT is typically the last fall retake likely to arrive in time.
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What you'll actually pay
Curtis is a private not-for-profit, so the same rate applies to all students. Tuition and fees are $56,281 before financial aid, and students can review scholarships, grants, and federal aid options to estimate their net cost.
The estimated total cost of attendance at Curtis is $77,316, including $56,281 in tuition and fees and $21,035 for room and board. Because it is a private not-for-profit conservatory, students should focus on their net price after institutional, federal, and other aid are applied. Actual costs can vary based on living arrangements, personal expenses, and financial need.
Student life at Curtis Institute of Music
Student activities and organization details coming soon.
Freshman housing: Priority
No fraternity or sorority life on campus.
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