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San Francisco Conservatory of Music
Admission Chances & Acceptance Rate

πŸ“ San Francisco, CAπŸ›οΈ Private universityπŸ“ Test-optional

Located in San Francisco, this private conservatory enrolls 437 students and admits about 55% of applicants. It specializes exclusively in visual and performing arts degrees. Tuition runs roughly $77,000–$79,000 annually, though the average net price after aid is $45,726. The school reports a 93% first-year retention rate and 74% six-year graduation rate.

Acceptance rate
54.9%
Enrollment
437
Test policy
optional
Grad rate (6-yr)
74%

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β—΄ Admitted Student Profile

The middle 50% of admitted students (25th–75th percentile), self-reported by the school.

SAT (combined)
Not published
ACT (composite)
Not published
GPA
Not published

$ What You'll Actually Pay

Average yearly net price after grants & scholarships, by family income (federal cohort averages β€” not a personal quote).

$0–30k
$55,704
family income
$30–48k
$33,386
family income
$48–75k
$24,504
family income
$75–110k
$36,802
family income
$110k+
$45,245
family income
17% receive Pell grants
39% take federal loans

✦ Strongest Programs

The fields San Francisco Conservatory of Music graduates the most students in β€” a signal of depth, faculty, and alumni networks.

Visual & Performing Arts
100.0%

β†— Outcomes

School-level averages across all students who enrolled (College Scorecard). Not a personal forecast.

Earnings (6 yr)
$23,988
Completion
74%
Retention
93%
Median debt
$27,000

? Frequently Asked Questions

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

San Francisco Conservatory of Music has an acceptance rate of 54.9%, making it relatively accessible.

How much does San Francisco Conservatory of Music actually cost?

After grants and scholarships, the average net price for the lowest income band is $55,704 per year, rising to $45,245 for families earning $110k+. These are federal cohort averages, not a personal quote.

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Data sourced from IPEDS, the Common Data Set, and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Acceptance probabilities calculated by UniversityOdds are estimates based on published academic data and are not a guarantee of admission. Net price figures are federal cohort averages, not personalized quotes β€” run the school's official net price calculator for your own estimate.