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Since our founding in 1924, Curtis has provided each member of its student body with an unparalleled musical education in an environment full of dedicated mentors and peers.

Curtis students hone their craft through more than 200 course offerings as well as community-oriented programming that bring arts access and education to the public. Distinguished by our “learning by doing” philosophy and individualized mentorship from our celebrated faculty of musicians, every Curtis student exits our program with robust onstage experience, a network of support, and the inspiration to achieve their goals.

Free

Tuition Education

All Curtis students receive merit-based, full-tuition scholarships. As a result, talent and artistic promise are the only considerations for admission.

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Public Performances

These performances take place in Philadelphia and around the world through the Curtis on Tour program.

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Student to Faculty Ratio

All students receive highly personalized attention with Curtis’s celebrated faculty.

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Applying to Curtis

We accept students based on artistic promise alone. Curtis welcomes applicants of all races, ethnicities, religious backgrounds, socio-economic levels, gender identities, and sexual orientations to lend their gift to our community.

The application is the first in our two-part admissions process. Interested in applying? Learn what to prepare for the application and entrance requirements as well as important dates for your studio of interest.

Key Dates

Fall 2021 Entry
November: Applications available
December 18: Applications due

All deadlines are at 11:59 p.m. EST

Application Checklist

Auditioning

Auditioning is the second step in our admissions process and varies by Studio. Find specific answers to questions regarding repertoire, prescreening requirements, and dates for in-person and virtual auditions.

Key Dates

February — March
Pre-recorded or live auditions in a virtual setting

All deadlines are at 11:59 p.m. EST

Financial Aid

Curtis maintains an all-scholarship policy. That means that we provide merit-based, full-tuition scholarships to all of our undergraduate and graduate students, regardless of financial status. That’s right. Every student.

Key Dates

April 1
Financial aid status provided

All deadlines are at 11:59 p.m. EST

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We accept students based on artistic promise alone. Curtis welcomes applicants of all races, ethnicities, religious backgrounds, socio-economic levels, gender identities, and sexual orientations to lend their gift to our community.

The application is the first in our two-part admissions process. Interested in applying? Learn what to prepare for the application and entrance requirements as well as important dates for your studio of interest.