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San Francisco Conservatory of Music

50 Oak Street, San Francisco, CA 94102

Overview

  • OPEID/FAFSA College Code: 00127800
  • President: Colin Murdoch
  • Fax: (415) 503-6299
  • Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Master's
  • Local Area: Large City
  • Student Enrollment: 398

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Student Services Offered

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  • Academic or Career Counseling Services
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Special Learning Opportunities


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Website:

www.sfcm.edu

Mission Statement

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Accreditation

  • Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities

Facilities and Programs Offered

  • Library Available

College Carnegie Classifications

  • Basic Classification
    • - Special Focus Institutions--Schools of Art, Music, and Design
  • Enrollment Classification
    • - Majority Graduate/Professional
*Not all of the programs above may be offered

Degrees & Programs

Awarded Student Degrees and Programs

The following is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered. The table below details the number of degrees or certificates that were awarded in the 2010-11 school year to graduates broken down by degree or major type. Please contact San Francisco Conservatory of Music directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.

Visual and Performing Arts

 CertificateBachelorMasterMore Actions
Conducting Degree--2
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Music Performance Degree6214
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Music Theory and Composition Degree-55
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Piano and Organ Degree6416
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Violin, Viola, Guitar and Other Stringed Instruments Degree61926
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Voice and Opera Degree11230
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Admissions

Disclaimer

The admissions information is provided for informational purposes only and does not represent current or future admissions policy.

Admissions Summary

Prospective students should view the admission and application details below to get a better idea of the candidates San Francisco Conservatory of Music accepts. Some of the details provided may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be accepted.

The San Francisco Conservatory of Music admissions office phone number is (415) 503-6231. This is the last updated number we have on file, please contact us if incorrect.

Application Fees

  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $100.00 Fall 2011
  • Graduate Application Fee: $100.00 Fall 2011

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credit
  • AP Credit

Considerations for Admission

  • High School or Secondary School GPA
    • - Required
  • High School or Secondary School Record
    • - Required
  • College Preparatory Program Completion
    • - Recommended
  • Recommendation Consideration
    • - Required
  • Formal Demonstration of Competencies
    • - Required
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...)
    • - Recommended
  • TOEFL
    • - Required

Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2011

 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants128144272
Number Granted Admission (%)61 (48%)50 (35%)111 (41%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)24 (39%)15 (30%)39 (35%)

Enrollment Data

Overall Student Enrollment

  • Total Student Enrollment: 398

    • - Undergraduate: 189

    - Graduate: 209

Student Gender

  • Total Student Gender

    • - Male: 205

    - Female: 210

    - Ratio of Men to Women: 1.0 : 1

  • Undergraduate Gender

    • - Male: 113

    - Female: 94

    - Ratio of Men to Women: 1.2 : 1

  • Graduate Gender

    • - Male: 92

    - Female: 116

    - Ratio of Men to Women: 0.8 : 1

Student Attendance

  • Total Student Attendance

    • - Full-Time: 404

    - Part-Time: 11

  • Undergraduate Attendance

    • - Full-Time: 201

    - Part-Time: 6

  • Graduate Attendance

    • - Full-Time: 203

    - Part-Time: 5

Student Race Breakdown

 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien9925%
American Indian20.5%
Black92%
Asian349%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander--
Hispanic195%
White18546%
Unknown256%

Student Age Breakdown

 NumberPercent
Age Under 1810.2%
Ages 18-196816%
Ages 20-217318%
Ages 22-2416440%
Ages 25-298420%
Ages 30-34164%
Ages 35-3910.2%
Ages 40-4920.5%
Ages 50-6510.2%
Age Unknown51%

Graduation Rates

Disclaimer

The data listed below is for informational purposes only. Although graduation, transfer, and retention rates should be included in determining the performance of a school, it is only one of many factors to consider and may not provide a clear representation of the school's performance. These figures are based on a cohort or subset of students.

Graduation and Retention Rates Quick Facts

Retention Rates

The retention rate figures represent the percentage of first time students (full-time or part-time) that complete the first year and return the following year.

  • Full-Time Students: 80%

Overall Graduation Rates

 (%) of Entering Class
All Students75%

Graduation Rates By Gender

 (%) of Entering Class
Male74%
Female76%

Graduation Rates By Race

 (%) of Entering Class
Non-Resident Alien90%
Asian80%
Hispanic80%
White71%
Unknown50%

Graduation Rates By Number of Years to Graduate

 (%) of Entering Class
4 Years or Less66%
5 Years68%
6 Years73%

Tuition & Fees

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The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.

Tuition and Fees Quick Facts

Alternative Tuition Plans Offered

  • Tuition Payment Plan

    - Allows tuition to be paid in installments over an agreed upon period of time.

To get a personalized estimate for the cost of attending San Francisco Conservatory of Music, visit their online calculator by clicking the following link: http://www.sfcm.edu

Estimated Cost of Attendance or "Net Price" for Full-Time Beginning Students

The "Net Price" figures apply to undergraduate students beginning full-time enrollment who have paid the in-state/district tuition and were awarded grants or scholarships.

 2010-112009-102008-09
Average Net Price$29,765$29,177$27,514
$0 - $30,000$25,089$21,781$24,008
$30,000 - $48,000$29,050$23,637$32,760
$48,001 - $75,000$27,121$25,400$27,778
$75,001 - $110,000$31,950$29,329$34,510
More Than $110,000$36,950$35,300$29,760

Undergraduate Student Tuition, Fees, and Expenses

2011-122010-112009-10
In-District Tuition and Fees$36,780$35,180$33,280
In-State Tuition and Fees$36,780$35,180$33,280
Out of State Tuition and Fees$36,780$35,180$33,280
Books and Supplies$620$620$620

Undergraduate Housing Expenses

2011-122010-112009-10
Off Campus
Room and Board$11,250$10,950$10,800
Other Expenses$2,225$2,200$2,200
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$2,225$2,200$2,180

Undergraduate Total Expenses

2011-122010-112009-10
On Campus
In-District$37,400$35,800$33,900
In-State$37,400$35,800$33,900
Out of State$37,400$35,800$33,900
Off Campus
In-District$50,875$48,950$46,900
In-State$50,875$48,950$46,900
Out of State$50,875$48,950$46,900
Off Campus with Family
In-District$39,625$38,000$36,080
In-State$39,625$38,000$36,080
Out of State$39,625$38,000$36,080

Financial Aid

Disclaimer

The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and does not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.

Financial Aid Quick Facts

Financial Aid Office Phone Number

The San Francisco Conservatory of Music financial aid office phone number is (415) 503-6214. This is the most up to date contact information we have, please contact us if incorrect.

Financial Aid Breakdown 2010-11

 # Receiving Aid% Receiving AidAverage Amount
Any Financial Aid41100%-
Any Grant or Scholarship Aid41100%$19,185
All Federal Grants1332%$4,794
Pell Grants1332%$3,789
Other Federal Grants1332%$1,006
State/Local Grants & Scholarships615%$8,349
Institutional Grants & Scholarships4098%$16,855
All Student Loans3176%$6,765
Federal Student Loans3073%$5,857
Other Student Loans25%$17,000

Federal Loans - Student Repayment Default Rates

This table shows the number and percentage of students who received federal student loans but had problems paying them back. A high default rate may represent a lack of quality instruction or a poor hiring climate for graduates of a school.

 200920082007
Default Rate (%)4.5%-2.2%
Number in Default5-2
Number in Repayment1105088

Crime & Safety

Criminal Offenses Per Year

This table reports the number of criminal charges per year that took place both on and off campus. These figures were reported by the institutions themselves and have not been subject to independent review.

 2010-112009-102008-09
Nearby Public Area
Aggravated Assault--1
Vehicle Theft--1

Faculty & Instructors

Employee Type Breakdown

 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees18580105
Faculty Status1073275
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service1073275
Primarily Instruction1063175
Primarily Research11-
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial1616-
Other Professionals351223
Technical and/or Paraprofessional27207
Clerical And Secretarial20146
Service and/or Maintenance11-

Full-Time Faculty Average Salary Breakdown

 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$89,518 (31)$89,983 (23)$88,182 (8)
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$89,518 (31)$89,983 (23)$88,182 (8)
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2011: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
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