The Curtis Institute Of Music
Location and Contact Information
1726 Locust StPhiladelphia, PA 19103
USA
Main Tel: (215) 893-5252
Web Site
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Overview
Curtis Institute of Music is a private conservatory located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The institute was established by Mary Louise Curtis Bok in the year 1924. The school is named in the honor of Mrs. Bok’s father Cyrus Curtis. The institute offers Bachelor of Music degree or a diploma. Vocal students can also pursue Professional Studies Certificate or a Master of Music degree.
The Student Council of Curtis Institute of Music plays a dynamic role in enhancing the quality of the student life. The institute has a diverse student body with representatives from more than 15 foreign countries. The students are granted full-tuition scholarships by the institute on the basis of merit. Some famous graduates of Curtis are Jonathan Biss, an American pianist; Matthew Rose, a bass vocalist; Ned Rorem, an American composer; and John Mack, an American Oboist.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in music.
- High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- High male/female ratio.
- High faculty salary.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Schools of art, music, and design.
Features of note:
- Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Campus housing is available.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 2,290 |
| Room and board | $ 11,700 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,575 |
| Other | $ 4,635 |
Financial Aid
Curtis participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 81% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 62% | $11,961 |
| Institutional Grant | 54% | $12,797 |
| Federal Grant | 8% | $4,371 |
| Pell Grant | 8% | $3,621 |
| Other Federal Grant | 8% | $750 |
| State or Local Grant | 8% | $1,738 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 77% | $3,218 |
| Federal Loan | 23% | $3,500 |
| Other Loan | 54% | $3,096 |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to The Curtis Institute Of Music:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Citrus College | Glendora, CA | 13,392 |
| 2 | World Mission University | Los Angeles, CA | 276 |
| 3 | Schenectady County Community College | Schenectady, NY | 4,847 |
| 4 | Diablo Valley College | Pleasant Hill, CA | 21,205 |
| 5 | Colin College | Plano, TX | 21,000 |
| 6 | Northern Oklahoma College | Tonkawa, OK | 4,871 |
| 7 | Bethesda Christian University | Anaheim, CA | 299 |
| 8 | MiraCosta College | Oceanside, CA | 12,233 |
| 9 | Terra State Community College | Fremont, OH | 2,659 |
| 10 | Mount Jacinto College | San Jacinto, CA | 15,924 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 15 | 2 |
| 2-4 year degree | 14 | 1 |
| Master | 9 | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 1 |
Students
Student enrollment was 162 in 2009-2010 (128 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 90% of enrolled students and graduate students are 10%.
Students under 25 years old represent 96% of the student body.
Room and Board
Curtis provides on-campus housing for 24 of its 128 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).
Graduate School Focus
Curtis offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Master.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
MUSIC
- Music Performance
- Music Theory and Composition