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Curtis Institute of Music
Curtis Institute of Music
The Curtis Institute of Music is a conservatory in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, that offers courses of study leading to a performance Diploma, Bachelor of Music, Master of Music in Opera, and Professional Studies Certificate in Opera. According to statistics compiled by U.S. News & World Report, it has the second lowest acceptance rate of any institution of higher education in the United States, second only to the Mayo School of Medicine whose acceptance rate is below 2 percent. It was established in 1924 by Mary Louise Curtis Bok, and was named in honor of her father, Cyrus Curtis. After consulting with musician friends including Josef Hofmann and Leopold Stokowski on how best to help musically gifted young people, Bok purchased three mansions on Philadelphia’s Rittenhouse Square and had them joined and renovated. She established a faculty of prominent performing artists and eventually left the institute with an endowment of US$12 million.
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Curtis Institute of Music Tuition and Fees
Basic living expenses |
Per month |
Per 9-month school year |
| Rent (1-bedroom apartment) | $950 | $8,850 |
| Electric, gas & water | $150 | $1,350 |
| Telephone | $120 | $1,080 |
| Food | $350 | $3,150 |
| Clothing | $60 | $540 |
| Instrument maintenance | $125 | $1,125 |
| Instructional supplies | $50 | $450 |
| Laundry | $30 | $270 |
| Personal recreation | $125 | $1,125 |
| Miscellaneous | $55 | $495 |
| Subtotal | $2,015 | $18,135 |
Annual student fees |
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| Comprehensive fee (includes all text books) | ||
| Bachelor of Music program | $1,300 | |
| All other programs of study | $1,200 | |
| Health services fee (required for all students) | $900 | |
| Health insurance, if required (subject to change) | $2,450 | |
| Internet/e-mail fee | $90 | |
| Subtotal | $4,740 | |
Total estimated 9-month cost (September 1, 2010-May 31, 2011) |
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| Bachelor of Music | $22,875 | |
| Other Programs | $22,775 | |
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