San Francisco Conservatory of Music San Francisco, CA C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W The San Francisco Conservatory of Music, founded in 1917, is a private conservatory of music. Its five-acre campus, in the Spanish Mission Revival style, is located in downtown San Francisco. Web Site www.sfcm.edu/ Institution Type Private Coeducational Yes Undergraduate Students 171 Women 76 (44.4%) Men 95 (55.6%) Graduate Students 218 ADMISSION Entrance Difficulty Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen Overall Admission Rate Average GPA Early Action Offered SAT Math Early Decision Offered SAT Critical Reading Regular Admission Deadline SAT Writing ACT Composite Selection of Students Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Essay X Extracurricular Activities X MONEY MATTERS Cost of Attendance Tuition and Fees $42,210 Room and Board Average Percent of Need Met 49% Average Freshman Award $31,825 Average Indebtedness of 2011 Graduates $24,500
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W - 2 ACADEMICS Academic Calendar System General Education/Core Curriculum Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates 29 Regular Class Size Semester Required 2-9 students: 26% of classes 10-19 students: 41% of classes 20-29 students: 21% of classes 30-39 students: 5% of classes 40-49 students: 3% of classes 50-99 students: 2% of classes Over 100 students: 3% of classes CAMPUS LIFE San Francisco Population 825,863 Nearest Metropolitan Area Freshman Housing Guarantee Students in College Housing Athletic Conferences Mascot Sororities Fraternities San Francisco Bay Area Freshmen are guaranteed housing 80% of freshmen, 46% of all students STUDENTS Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students First-Year Students Returning 82.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 47.2% Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly 0.0% American Indian/Alaskan Native 14.6% Asian 2.4% Black/African-American 10.6% Hispanic/Latino 13.0% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.8% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 46.3% White 12.2% Unknown 28.1% from 17 countries
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Entrance Difficulty High School Preparation High School Graduation High School Program High school diploma required and GED is accepted College preparatory program is not required High School Units Required or Recommended Subject Required Units Recommended Units English 3 Mathematics Science Foreign Language 3 Social Studies History Academic Electives Examinations Exam Scores Due in Admissions Office SAT or ACT Recommended SAT Only ACT Only SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT SAT Subject Tests Only ACT Writing Test Policy Use of SAT/ACT Essay Accepted with or without writing component SAT: Not used ACT: Not used APPLYING FOR ADMISSION Admissions Office Application Dates and Fees Address 50 Oak Street City, State, Zip San Francisco, CA 94102 Phone (415) 503-6231 Fax (415) 503-6299 E-mail Early Admission Early Decision Offered Early Decision Deadline Early Decision Notification Early Action Offered Early Action Deadline Early Action Notification admit@sfcm.edu Regular Admission Deadline Application Fee Application Fee Waiver Regular Admission Notification Accept Offer of Admission Waiting List Used Defer Admission Transfer Admission Not available By May 1 or within 2 weeks if notified after May 1 Student can defer admission Transfer applications not accepted
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 2 APPLYING FOR ADMISSION - continued Application Form Other Application Requirements Common Application Universal College Application Not accepted Not accepted Electronic Application Interview Essay or Personal Statement Letters of Recommendation Other Financial Need Not required Required for all freshmen 2 required for all freshmen Audition, pre-screen recording in select areas required for freshmen Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process SELECTION OF STUDENTS Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Rigor of Secondary School Record X Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Class Rank X Recommendations X Essay X Interview X Level of Applicant's Interest X Extracurricular Activities X Volunteer Work X Particular Talent/Ability X Character/Personal Qualities X First Generation to Attend College X State Residency X Geographic Residence X Relation with Alumnus X Religious Affiliation/ Commitment X Ethnicity X Work Experience X
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 3 PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION Admission Rates Overall Admission Rate Women Men Students Enrolled Women Men Early Decision Admission Rate Early Action Admission Rate Students Offered Wait List Students Accepting Wait List Position Students Admitted From Wait List SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen SAT Math Score of 700-800 Score of 600-700 Score of 500-600 Score of 400-500 Score of 300-400 Score of 200-300 SAT Critical Reading Score of 700-800 Score of 600-700 Score of 500-600 Score of 400-500 Score of 300-400 Score of 200-300 SAT Writing Score of 700-800 % Score of 600-700 % Score of 500-600 % Score of 400-500 % Score of 300-400 % Score of 200-300 % Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale) Average GPA 3.75 and Above 3.50-3.74 3.25-3.49 3.00-3.24 2.50-2.99 2.00-2.49 ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen ACT Composite Score of 30-36 Score of 24-29 Score of 18-23 Score of 12-17 Score of 6-11 Score of 5 or Below Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen High School Class Rank National Merit Scholar Valedictorian Class President Student Gov. Officer
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S TUITION AND EXPENSES Cost of Attendance Tuition and Fees $42,210 Room and Board Books and Supplies $850 Other Expenses $2,750 Payment Plans Credit card, installment plan APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID Financial Aid Office E-mail Web Site Net Price Calculator URL Financial Aid Web Site Net Price Calculator URL Application Process Application Deadline Priority deadline December 5 Final deadline February 1 Award Notification On or about April 1 Method for Awarding Institutional Aid Federal and Institutional Methodologies Forms Required FAFSA Code is 001278 Institution's own form CSS/Financial Aid Profile Cost to File Free $25 for first college, $16 each additional PROFILE OF 2014-15 FINANCIAL AID Freshmen Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 49% Average Award $31,825 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift 38 (92.7%) of freshmen 38 (100.0%) of applicants 38 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need 6 (15.8%) of aid recipients Received by 38 (100.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $25,000 Received by 19 (50.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,700 Received by 6 (15.8%) of aid recipients 9 (22.0%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $13,700 All Undergraduates Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 59% Average Award $30,600 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift 157 (92.4%) of undergraduates 157 (92.4%) of applicants 157 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need 20 (12.7%) of aid recipients Received by 157 (100.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $22,360 Received by 82 (52.2%) of aid recipients, average amount $6,400 Received by 20 (12.7%) of aid recipients 12 (7.1%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $12,450
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 2 PROFILE OF 2014-15 FINANCIAL AID - continued Borrowing 2014 Graduates Who Took Out Loans 70% Average Indebtedness of 2014 Graduates $24,500 Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans Parents of Students Receiving Aid 22.0% Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid 5.0% FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Loans Federal Loans State Loans Other Loans Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans Scholarships and Grants Need-Based Available Non-Need-Based Available Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships Music/Drama scholarships Non-Need Awards Academic Interest/ Achievement Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Creative Arts/ Performance Award Areas Number of Awards 21 Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Achievements/ Activities Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Characteristics Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Music Music
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 3 FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS - continued Employment Work-Study Programs Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment Federal work study available, other work study available $2,500
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S Academic Calendar System Summer Session Semester Not offered General Catalog/Bulletin UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION Undergraduate Majors Brass Instruments Keyboard Instruments Music Theory and Composition Percussion Instruments Stringed Instruments Voice and Opera Woodwind Instruments
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 2 UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION - continued Most Popular Disciplines Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs Special Programs Study Abroad Online Degrees Visual and performing arts None Independent study, Internships Not offered No online degree programs CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS General Education/Core Curriculum Computer Foreign Language Math/Science Required Not required Not required Not required ADVANCED PLACEMENT International Baccalaureate Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations Sophomore Standing Accepted for placement and credit Not available
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 3 FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION Full-Time Faculty 29 Part-Time Faculty 79 Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree 28% Regular Class Size Discussion Section/Lab Class Size 2-9 students: 26% of classes 10-19 students: 41% of classes 20-29 students: 21% of classes 30-39 students: 5% of classes 40-49 students: 3% of classes 50-99 students: 2% of classes Over 100 students: 3% of classes ACADEMIC RESOURCES Libraries Library Available on Campus Yes Holdings 79,276 Computing Computer Ownership Students not required to own/lease a computer Computers Available on Campus 13 Internet/E-mail Access ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES Remedial Instruction Tutoring Services for Learning Disabled Students Services for Physically Disabled Students Offered Available Available Wheelchair access
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 4 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION Master's Degrees Offered Master of Music Master's Programs of Study Music
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 5 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION - continued Doctoral Degrees Offered Doctoral Programs of Study
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E LOCATION AND SETTING San Francisco Population 825,863 Nearest Metropolitan Area Environment Campus Size Weather San Francisco Bay Area Very large city 2 acres Temperature 45.8 average low in January, 68.7 average high in September Rain 63 rainy days per year Getting Around Campus Map Nearest Airport Nearest Bus Station Nearest Train Station 15 mile(s) from campus in San Francisco 3 mile(s) from campus in San Francisco 3 mile(s) from campus in San Francisco HOUSING College Housing College offers housing to students Types of Housing Coed dorms Students in College Housing 80% of freshmen, 46% of all students Housing Requirements Freshman Housing Guarantee Freshmen are guaranteed housing Students Living Off Campus/Commuting 54% Off-Campus Housing Assistance Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available SECURITY 24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices 24-Hour Security Patrols Late-Night Transport/Escort Services Electronically Operated Housing Entrances Other Available Available Not available Available resident assistant on-call for residential hall residents PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES Health Service Personal Counseling Child Care Offered Offered Not offered
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 2 SPORTS AND RECREATION Intercollegiate Athletics Athletic Conferences Mascot School Colors Intercollegiate Sports Offered Sport WOMEN Offered Scholarships Given Offered Scholarships Given MEN
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 3 SPORTS AND RECREATION - continued Club Sports Women's Club Sports Men's Club Sports Recreational Sports Intramural Sports STUDENT ACTIVITIES Activities and Organizations Sororities Fraternities ROTC choral groups, music ensembles, music theatre, opera, student government, symphony orchestra, yearbook
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - S T U D E N T S STUDENT BODY Coeducational All Undergraduates 171 Women 76 (44.4%) Men 95 (55.6%) Full-Time Undergraduates 170 Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students Average Age 21 All Graduate Students 218 Yes 0.0% American Indian/Alaskan Native 14.6% Asian 2.4% Black/African-American 10.6% Hispanic/Latino 13.0% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.8% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 46.3% White 12.2% Unknown 28.1% from 17 countries UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION First-Year Students Returning 82.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 47.2% Students Graduating Within 5 Years 50% Students Graduating Within 6 Years 50.0% AFTER GRADUATION Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Average Starting Salary Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly Disciplines Pursued Education 5% COLLEGEdata is a free service of 1st Financial Bank USA COLLEGEdata is a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling and subscribes to the Statement of Principles of Good Practice. http://www.collegedata.com/ Copyright 2015