Curtis is located in a large city, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degree levels at Curtis top out at the Master's degree.
Students at the school often study music.
Curtis maintains an open-admission policy. It's not unusual for students to find their classmates include those from other parts of the country.
Curtis offers classes to 163 students (163 full-time equivalent). Minorities are common at the school.
Tuition is fairly low at Curtis.
More complete details are provided below.
Curtis Institute Of Music
1726 Locust St
Philadelphia, PA 19103
General Phone: (215) 893-5252
Admissions Phone: (215) 893-5262
Financial Aid Phone: (215) 893-5268
http://www.curtis.edu
Curtis awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Music | 31 | music performance, music theory and composition |
Number of programs and degrees for Curtis in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 27 | 2 |
| Master's degree | 4 | 1 |
In 2005, Curtis had a total enrollment of 163 students (163 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 88% |
| Graduate | 12% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 38% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 11% |
| (Foreign Students) | 45% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 27% |
| 18-19 | 15% |
| 20-21 | 32% |
| 22-24 | 22% |
| 25-29 | 4% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Illinois | 21% |
| New York | 21% |
| Nevada | 7% |
| Foreign countries | 7% |
| Wisconsin | 7% |
| Minnesota | 7% |
| Massachusetts | 7% |
| Oklahoma | 7% |
| Texas | 7% |
| California | 7% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 100 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(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.
Admissions Phone Number: (215) 893-5262
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,800 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 1,800 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
Financial Aid:
Curtis participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 325100)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (215) 893-5268
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| 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% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | ![]() ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Career counseling
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
On-campus library
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