The Curtis Institute of Music has a very high first year retention rate with 100%% deciding to stay after completing their freshman year. 29% will go on to graduate within four years, 93% within six. Gifted students come from all over the country to attend the institute.

With such a small class size, the student to faculty ratio is 2 to 1, one of the highest in the country. All 90 faculty members are gifted musicians themselves, where they connect students with the lives of a professional musician. Instructors are highly credentialed in musical studies, liberal arts, and career studies. Curtis also regularly plays hosts to world-renowned artists to further a student’s education and experience.

Academic Profile for 2025

Four Year Graduation Rate
29%

Six Year Graduation Rate
93%

Eight Year Graduation Rate
100%

Student to Faculty Ratio
2 to 1

First Year Retention Rate
100%


Distribution of Students per State

for the first-year class of
33
students in 2022

(Hover in each state to view details of distribution)

None
1 To 5
6 To 15
16 To 25
26 To 50
51 and Above

Student Race, Ethnicity, and Age Information


Total Enrollment by Race/Ethnicity for the 2022 school year

Students Total
103

Total Enrollment by Age for the 2022 school year

No records found

Other Learning Opportunities
Distance learning
Graduate level programs or courses are offered via distance education
Undergraduate level programs or courses are offered via distance education


Accreditation

Institutional

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Agency Period of Accreditation Status
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
07/01/1993 - Current
Accredited
National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
09/01/1979 - Current
Accredited
Specialized

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Agency / Program Period of Accreditation Status
National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
[Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs]
09/01/1979 - Current
Accredited

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