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San Francisco Conservatory of Music
San Francisco, CA
The San Francisco Conservatory of Music, founded in 1917, is a private conservatory of music. Its five-acre campus, in the Spanish Mission Revival style, is located in downtown San Francisco.
Web Site www.sfcm.edu/
Institution Type Private
Coeducational Yes
Undergraduate Students 171
Women 76 (44.4%)
Men 95 (55.6%)
Graduate Students 218
ADMISSION
Entrance Difficulty
Overall Admission Rate Not reported Early Action Offered
Early Decision Offered Regular Admission Deadline
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Average GPA Not reported
SAT Math Not reported
SAT Critical Reading Not reported
SAT Writing Not reported
ACT Composite Not reported
Selection of Students
Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered
Academic GPA X
Standardized Tests X
Essay X
Extracurricular Activities X
MONEY MATTERS
Cost of Attendance
Tuition and Fees $42,210
Room and Board Not reported
Average Percent of Need Met 49%
Average Freshman Award $31,825
Average Indebtedness of
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ACADEMICS
Academic Calendar System Semester
General Education/Core Curriculum Required
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates 29
Regular Class Size 2-9 students: 26% of classes
10-19 students: 41% of classes 20-29 students: 21% of classes 30-39 students: 5% of classes 40-49 students: 3% of classes 50-99 students: 2% of classes Over 100 students: 3% of classes
CAMPUS LIFE
San Francisco Population 825,863
Nearest Metropolitan Area San Francisco Bay Area
Freshman Housing Guarantee Freshmen are guaranteed housing
Students in College Housing 80% of freshmen, 46% of all students
Athletic Conferences Mascot
Sororities Fraternities
STUDENTS
Ethnicity of Students from U.S. 0.0% American Indian/Alaskan Native
14.6% Asian
2.4% Black/African-American 10.6% Hispanic/Latino
13.0% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.8% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 46.3% White
12.2% Unknown
International Students 28.1% from 17 countries
First-Year Students Returning 82.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years 47.2%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Not reported
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FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Entrance Difficulty
High School Preparation
High School Graduation High school diploma required and GED is accepted
High School Program College preparatory program is not required
High School Units Required or Recommended
Subject Required Units Recommended
Units
English 3
Mathematics Science
Foreign Language 3
Social Studies History
Academic Electives
Examinations
Exam Scores Due inAdmissions Office
SAT or ACT Recommended Not reported
SAT Only ACT Only SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT SAT Subject Tests Only
ACT Writing Test Policy Accepted with or without writing component
Use of SAT/ACT
Essay SAT: Not usedACT: Not used
APPLYING FOR ADMISSION
Admissions Office
Address 50 Oak Street
City, State, Zip San Francisco, CA 94102
Phone (415) 503-6231
Fax (415) 503-6299
E-mail admit@sfcm.edu
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered
Early Decision Deadline Not reported Early Decision
Notification
Early Action Offered
Early Action Deadline Not reported Early Action Notification
Application Dates and Fees
Regular Admission Deadline
Application Fee
Application Fee Waiver Not available Regular Admission
Notification Not reported
Accept Offer of
Admission By May 1 or within 2 weeks ifnotified after May 1 Waiting List Used
Defer Admission Student can defer admission Transfer Admission Transfer applications not accepted
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Application Form
Common Application Not accepted Universal College
Application Not accepted
Electronic Application Not reported
Other Application Requirements
Interview Not required
Essay or Personal
Statement Required for all freshmen
Letters of
Recommendation 2 required for all freshmen
Other Audition, pre-screen recording in
select areas required for freshmen Financial Need Financial need is not a
consideration in the admissions process
SELECTION OF STUDENTS
Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record X
Academic GPA X
Standardized Tests X
Class Rank X
Recommendations X
Essay X
Interview X
Level of Applicant's Interest X
Extracurricular Activities X
Volunteer Work X
Particular Talent/Ability X
Character/Personal Qualities X
First Generation to Attend College X
State Residency X
Geographic Residence X
Relation with Alumnus X
Religious Affiliation/ Commitment X
Ethnicity X
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PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION
Admission Rates
Overall Admission Rate Not reported
Women Not reported
Men Not reported
Students Enrolled Not reported
Women Not reported
Men Not reported
Early Decision Admission Rate Early Action Admission Rate
Students Offered Wait List
Students Accepting Wait List Position Students Admitted From Wait List
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math Not reported
Score of 700 - 800 Not reported Score of 600 - 700 Not reported Score of 500 - 600 Not reported Score of 400 - 500 Not reported Score of 300 - 400 Not reported Score of 200 - 300 Not reported SAT Critical Reading Not reported Score of 700 - 800 Not reported Score of 600 - 700 Not reported Score of 500 - 600 Not reported Score of 400 - 500 Not reported Score of 300 - 400 Not reported Score of 200 - 300 Not reported
SAT Writing Not reported
Score of 700 - 800 % Score of 600 - 700 % Score of 500 - 600 % Score of 400 - 500 % Score of 300 - 400 % Score of 200 - 300 %
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale)
Average GPA Not reported
3.75 and Above 3.50 - 3.74 3.25 - 3.49 3.00 - 3.24 2.50 - 2.99 2.00 - 2.49
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
ACT Composite Not reported
Score of 30 - 36 Not reported Score of 24 - 29 Not reported Score of 18 - 23 Not reported Score of 12 - 17 Not reported Score of 6 - 11 Not reported Score of 5 or Below Not reported
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
High School Class Rank
National Merit Scholar Not reported
Valedictorian Not reported
Class President Not reported
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TUITION AND EXPENSES
Cost of Attendance
Tuition and Fees $42,210
Room and Board Not reported
Books and Supplies $850
Other Expenses $2,750
Payment Plans Credit card, installment plan
APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID
Financial Aid Office
Web Site Financial Aid Web Site
Net Price Calculator URL Net Price Calculator URL
Application Process
Application Deadline Priority deadline December 5 Final deadline February 1 Award Notification On or about April 1 Method for Awarding
Institutional Aid Federal and InstitutionalMethodologies
Forms Required Cost to File
FAFSA
Code is 001278 Free
Institution's own form
CSS/Financial Aid Profile $25 for first college, $16 each additional
PROFILE OF 2014-15 FINANCIAL AID
Freshmen
Financial Aid Applicants 38 (92.7%) of freshmen Found to Have Need 38 (100.0%) of applicants Received Financial Aid 38 (100.0%) of applicants with
financial need
Need Fully Met 6 (15.8%) of aid recipients Avg. Pct. of Need Met 49%
Average Award $31,825
Need-Based Gift Received by 38 (100.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $25,000
Need-Based
Self-Help Received by 19 (50.0%) of aidrecipients, average amount $5,700
Merit-Based Gift Received by 6 (15.8%) of aid recipients
Merit-Based Gift 9 (22.0%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $13,700
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants 157 (92.4%) of undergraduates Found to Have Need 157 (92.4%) of applicants Received Financial Aid 157 (100.0%) of applicants with
financial need
Need Fully Met 20 (12.7%) of aid recipients Avg. Pct. of Need Met 59%
Average Award $30,600
Need-Based Gift Received by 157 (100.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $22,360
Need-Based
Self-Help Received by 82 (52.2%) of aidrecipients, average amount $6,400
Merit-Based Gift Received by 20 (12.7%) of aid recipients
Merit-Based Gift 12 (7.1%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $12,450
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Borrowing
2014 Graduates Who Took Out Loans 70%
Average Indebtedness of 2014 Graduates $24,500
Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans
Parents of Students Receiving Aid 22.0%
Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid 5.0%
FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS
Loans
Federal Loans Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans
State Loans Other Loans
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based Available Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships Non-Need-Based
Available Music/Drama scholarships
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/ Achievement Award Areas
Not reported
Number of Awards Not reported Top Areas (By
Money Awarded) Not reported Creative Arts/
Performance Award Areas
Music
Number of Awards 21
Top Areas (By
Money Awarded) Music
Special Achievements/
Activities Award Areas Not reported Number of Awards Not reported Top Areas (By
Money Awarded) Not reported Special Characteristics
Award Areas Not reported
Number of Awards Not reported Top Areas (By
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Employment
Work-Study Programs Federal work study available, other work study available Average Earnings from
On-Campus Employment
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Academic Calendar System Semester
Summer Session Not offered
General Catalog/Bulletin
UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Undergraduate Majors
Brass Instruments Keyboard Instruments Music Theory and Composition
Percussion Instruments Stringed Instruments Voice and Opera
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Most Popular Disciplines Visual and performing arts
Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs None
Special Programs Independent study, Internships
Study Abroad Not offered
Online Degrees No online degree programs
CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
General Education/Core Curriculum Required
Computer Not required
Foreign Language Not required
Math/Science Not required
ADVANCED PLACEMENT
International Baccalaureate Not reported
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations Accepted for placement and credit
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FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION
Full-Time Faculty 29
Part-Time Faculty 79
Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree 28%
Regular Class Size 2-9 students: 26% of classes
10-19 students: 41% of classes 20-29 students: 21% of classes 30-39 students: 5% of classes 40-49 students: 3% of classes 50-99 students: 2% of classes Over 100 students: 3% of classes
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size Not reported
ACADEMIC RESOURCES
Libraries
Library Available on Campus Yes
Holdings 79,276
Computing
Computer Ownership Students not required to own/lease a computer
Computers Available on Campus 13
Internet/E-mail Access Not reported
ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES
Remedial Instruction Offered
Tutoring Available
Services for Learning Disabled Students Available
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GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION
Master's Degrees Offered
Master of Music
Master's Programs of Study
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Doctoral Degrees Offered
Not reported
Doctoral Programs of Study
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LOCATION AND SETTING
San Francisco Population 825,863 Nearest Metropolitan
Area San Francisco Bay Area
Environment Very large city
Campus Size 2 acres
Weather
Temperature 45.8 average low in January, 68.7
average high in September
Rain 63 rainy days per year
Getting Around
Campus Map
Nearest Airport 15 mile(s) from campus in San Francisco
Nearest Bus Station 3 mile(s) from campus in San Francisco
Nearest Train Station 3 mile(s) from campus in San Francisco
HOUSING
College Housing College offers housing to students
Types of Housing Coed dorms
Students in College Housing 80% of freshmen, 46% of all students
Housing Requirements
Freshman Housing Guarantee Freshmen are guaranteed housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting 54%
Off-Campus Housing Assistance Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available
SECURITY
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices Available
24-Hour Security Patrols Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services Not available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances Available
Other resident assistant on-call for residential hall residents
PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES
Health Service Offered
Personal Counseling Offered
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SPORTS AND RECREATION
Intercollegiate Athletics
Athletic Conferences Mascot
School Colors
Intercollegiate Sports Offered
Sport
WOMEN MEN
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Club Sports
Women's Club Sports Men's Club Sports
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports
STUDENT ACTIVITIES
Activities and
Organizations choral groups, music ensembles, music theatre, opera, student government, symphony orchestra,yearbook Sororities
Fraternities ROTC
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STUDENT BODY
Coeducational Yes
All Undergraduates 171
Women 76 (44.4%)
Men 95 (55.6%)
Full-Time Undergraduates 170
Ethnicity of Students from U.S. 0.0% American Indian/Alaskan Native
14.6% Asian
2.4% Black/African-American 10.6% Hispanic/Latino
13.0% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.8% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 46.3% White
12.2% Unknown
International Students 28.1% from 17 countries
Average Age 21
All Graduate Students 218
UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION
First-Year Students Returning 82.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years 47.2%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years 50%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years 50.0%
AFTER GRADUATION
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Not reported
Average Starting Salary Not reported
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly Not reported
Disciplines Pursued Education 5%
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