San Francisco Conservatory of Music: Review & Facts
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San Francisco Conservatory of Music is a very small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 410 students enrolled. This college was originated in 1917 and is one of the 18 schools located in San Francisco, California.San Francisco Conservatory of Music is listed among Best LGBT Friendly Colleges in the country.
Academic Offerings
Majors
Offered
Offered
9
Few
1-year certificate, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, and postmaster certificate are offered at San Francisco Conservatory of Music.SFCM implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and has 9 majors. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings against other colleges.
It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a good sign. Nevertheless, if you wish to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.
Student Retention
79%
Fair
The rate of student retention at San Francisco Conservatory of Music is fair at 79% (close to California average). Considering this statistic, apparently students enjoy their stay at this school.The graduation rate at San Francisco Conservatory of Music is below average - 58%. Roughly 13% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.
Student to faculty ratio at San Francisco Conservatory of Music is excellent - 3:1. Find out more information on faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.
Tuition and Loans
Tuition and fees per year
$49,100
High
Average tuition costs are extremely high, around $47,800 per year. The additional fees at San Francisco Conservatory of Music beyond tuition are around $1,300; this comes to $49,100 annually.Read the details about San Francisco Conservatory of Music additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.
Admissions Information
Acceptance
Rate
Rate
46%
As reported in recent data, 502 applications were submitted and 229 were accepted, so it is pretty hard to get admitted at this school.The college might accept dual credits and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) earned prior to admission.
Dual Credits
Accepted
Accepted
Yes
To request the most accurate and up-to-date information about admission at San Francisco Conservatory of Music and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call this school's general information office at (415) 864-7326 or check San Francisco Conservatory of Music Website.
Opportunities and Services
Dormatory
Annual Price
Annual Price
$13,400
High
San Francisco Conservatory of Music provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 400 students, which offers a reasonable on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is very high, approximately $13,400 a year.
Based on the college crime information, San Francisco Conservatory of Music seems to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.
San Francisco Conservatory of Music Location and Maps
Post Address: San Francisco Conservatory of Music, 50 Oak Street, San Francisco, California 94102-6011, USA
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