Philadelphia, PA is home to Curtis. Philadelphia is a large city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at Curtis go up to the Master's degree.
Students commonly pursue studies in music.
Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.
The school has 160 enrolled students (as of 2007).
Curtis is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.
More complete details are provided below.
The Curtis Institute Of Music
1726 Locust St
Philadelphia, PA 19103
General Phone: (215) 893-5252
http://www.curtis.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Music | 46 | music performance, music theory and composition |
Number of programs and degrees for Curtis in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 31 | 2 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 12 | 1 |
| Master's degree | 3 | 1 |
In 2007, Curtis had a total enrollment of 160 students (160 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 84% |
| Graduate | 16% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 46% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 10% |
| (Foreign Students) | 40% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 11% |
| 18-19 | 31% |
| 20-21 | 31% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 15% |
| Texas | 15% |
| California | 15% |
| New York | 15% |
| (International Students) | 8% |
| Illinois | 8% |
| Pennsylvania | 8% |
| Georgia | 8% |
| New Jersey | 8% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 100 % |
Curtis offers campus housing for 24 of its 160 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Pennsylvania Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,110 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 2,110 |
| Room and board | $ 11,610 |
| Room charge | $ 11,610 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 4,765 |
Financial Aid:
Curtis participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 325100)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 0 | 1 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Curtis Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Career counseling
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
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