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Interested in attending Curtis Institute of Music?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Curtis Institute of Music, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

10
%
Acceptance rate
December 10
Regular admission deadline
Test Blind
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Curtis Institute of Music?

10%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Curtis accepted 10% of applicants. We classify this as most selective.

In the most recent year, 403 people applied and 40 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
15 / 175 (9%)
Men
24 / 228 (11%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Curtis Institute of Music:

100%
80.0
60.0
40.0
20.0
0.0
2022
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

83%
Enrollment of those accepted
Very High
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 83% ended up enrolling at Curtis Institute of Music, making their yield rate Very High. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Curtis Institute of Music by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Curtis considers:

Very Important

  • Talent/Ability

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Curtis Institute of Music?

Test Blind
Testing

Grades

Curtis is Test Blind. This means the school does consider test scores when making admission decisions, even if they are submitted.

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Curtis Institute of Music. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

December 10
Regular admission deadline

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