San Francisco Conservatory of Music Acceptance Rate & Admissions

San Francisco Conservatory of Music is a private nonprofit 4-year college in San Francisco, California, with 227 undergraduates. It admitted 55% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

  • Acceptance rate: 55% for fall 2024
  • Average net price: $44,360 a year (2022–23)

San Francisco Conservatory of Music GPA requirements

San Francisco Conservatory of Music requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and San Francisco Conservatory of Music hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.

San Francisco Conservatory of Music acceptance rate

San Francisco Conservatory of Music admitted 235 of 428 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 55%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Admission requirements

What San Francisco Conservatory of Music looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:

Admission factorStatus
High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average.Required
High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.Required
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.Required
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.Required
Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.Required
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.Considered if submitted
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.Not considered
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.Not considered
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.Not considered
Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.Not considered
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.Not considered
Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with San Francisco Conservatory of Music's admissions office before you apply.

San Francisco Conservatory of Music didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.

AP credit

San Francisco Conservatory of Music awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

It doesn't award credit for life experience.

Average net price

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $44,360 a year at San Francisco Conservatory of Music in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Frequently asked questions

What GPA do you need to get into San Francisco Conservatory of Music?

San Francisco Conservatory of Music requires a high school GPA to be considered for admission, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and San Francisco Conservatory of Music hasn't published one we could verify, so we don't list an average GPA.

What is the acceptance rate at San Francisco Conservatory of Music?

San Francisco Conservatory of Music's acceptance rate was 55% for fall 2024: it admitted 235 of 428 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS).

Does San Francisco Conservatory of Music accept AP credit?

Yes. San Francisco Conservatory of Music awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

What is the average net price at San Francisco Conservatory of Music?

In 2022–23, first-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $44,360 a year at San Francisco Conservatory of Music, according to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS). Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Sources

  1. College Navigator: San Francisco Conservatory of MusicU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.