ic S/general/checkmark circled Thanks for subscribing! Be on the lookout for our next newsletter.
ic S/general/checkmark circled
Saved to My Favorites. View My Favorites
Colleges / San Francisco Conservatory of Music

San Francisco Conservatory of Music

San Francisco, CA 4-Year Private
Acceptance Rate42%

About San Francisco Conservatory of Music

The San Francisco Conservatory of Music (SFCM) offers a complete education in music that amounts to much more than a music degree. With an enrollment of only 450, SFCM is a tight-knit community that celebrates creativity, collaboration, and the highest standards of artistry. As the only collegiate conservatory in the Bay Area, SFCM students work alongside internationally-known artists appearing on San Francisco’s major stages and have the opportunity to gig all around the area from Napa Valley to Silicon Valley. SFCM alumni hold leading roles as performers, educators, founders of ensembles and festivals, and innovators in business. Recent graduates have won positions with acclaimed orchestras such as the Atlanta Opera Orchestra, Dallas Symphony Orchestra, and San Francisco Ballet Orchestra, and in major sound recording organizations such as Sony PlayStation and sE Electronics. We look forward to getting to know you!

San Francisco Conservatory of Music is a private, nonprofit institution in the city of San Francisco, California. San Francisco Conservatory of Music was founded in 1917 and enrolls 243 undergrads and no graduate students.

2021 Acceptance Rate for San Francisco Conservatory of Music

It is very difficult to get into San Francisco Conservatory of Music. In 2021, San Francisco Conservatory of Music accepted 42% of applicants. In 2021, 182 out of 429 total applicants were accepted.

San Francisco Conservatory of Music Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate 42%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate EA not offered
Test Optional May require tests

To learn more about San Francisco Conservatory of Music, choose from the options below:

Admissions

Student Life

Academics

Tuition & Aid

San Francisco Conservatory of Music Community Forums

Save San Francisco Conservatory of Music To Your College List

Click the heart icon in the top left to save San Francisco Conservatory of Music to the list of schools you're interested in applying to.

Looking For Schools in California?

See a full list of colleges in California and save your favorites to your college list.

Visit San Francisco Conservatory of Music

San Francisco Conservatory of Music is located in the city of San Francisco, California, near San Francisco Bay Area.

If you want to see San Francisco Conservatory of Music for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 80 to San Francisco, or book a flight to the nearest airport, San Francisco International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what San Francisco Conservatory of Music and San Francisco are like without leaving home.

College Info

San Francisco Conservatory of Music Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Dec 7

Transfer Applications are Due

Dec 1

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to San Francisco Conservatory of Music is Dec 7.

The deadline for Fall transfer applications to San Francisco Conservatory of Music is Dec 1.

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

San Francisco Conservatory of Music SAT Scores

ic_reflect

Composite SAT Range

Not available

ic_reflect

Math SAT Range

Not available

ic_reflect

Reading SAT Range

Not available

San Francisco Conservatory of Music Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

$71,475

In State

$71,475

Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$49,300
$49,300
Fees
$1,500
$1,500
Housing
$19,700
$19,700
Books
$975
$975

Find Scholarships That Fit You

Want funding for college that doesn't need to be paid back? Explore College Confidential's new scholarship tool and search for scholarships that are tailored to you.

Search for Scholarship

Student Life

Wondering what life at San Francisco Conservatory of Music is like? There are approximately 243 students enrolled at San Francisco Conservatory of Music. 100% percent of students attend school full-time, 45% percent are from CA and 55% percent of students are from other states.

100%

Full Time

Unknown

Part Time

45%

In State

55%

Out-of-State

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

243

Campus Setting

Urban

Acceptance Rate

42%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$50,800

Out-of-State

$50,800

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Dec 7
Find Your Scholarship

Want to find money for school that doesn’t need to be paid back? Access insights and advice on how to search and apply for scholarships!

Search for Scholarship
Do You Work at a University?

Claim your page to customize your profile and connect with students!

Claim Free Account
ECE68226-946A-49FB-9EBE-25C918B98643
Need Advice or Have a Question About San Francisco Conservatory of Music?

Connect with the world's largest college forum for candid, authentic discussion.

Join the Conversation