San Francisco Conservatory of Music

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$54,400

3.03% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$43,746

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

54.9%

428 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

439

97.9% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

73.7%

42 Graduates

About

San Francisco Conservatory of Music is a higher education institution located in San Francisco County, CA. In 2024, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at San Francisco Conservatory of Music were Stringed Instruments (21 degrees awarded), Voice & Opera (11 degrees), and Music Technology (11 degrees).

In 2024, 153 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at San Francisco Conservatory of Music. 45.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 54.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (55 degrees), 3.93 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (14 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at San Francisco Conservatory of Music is $54,400, which is $39,503 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

Special Focus Four-Year: Arts, Music & Design Schools Special Focus Institutions

Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at San Francisco Conservatory of Music is $54,400, which is $39,503 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $43,746.

In 2024, 100% of undergraduate students attending San Francisco Conservatory of Music received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 39% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$54,400

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at San Francisco Conservatory of Music was $54,400. The cost of tuition at San Francisco Conservatory of Music is $39,503 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

This chart compares the tuition costs of San Francisco Conservatory of Music (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$43,746

2024 Value

1.38%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 San Francisco Conservatory of Music had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $43,746. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of San Francisco Conservatory of Music grew by 1.38%.

This chart compares the average net price of San Francisco Conservatory of Music (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$18,700

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at San Francisco Conservatory of Music was of $18,700 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 0.809% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at San Francisco Conservatory of Music (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

100%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

39%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

100% of undergraduate students at San Francisco Conservatory of Music received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2023, when 100% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at San Francisco Conservatory of Music (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

San Francisco Conservatory of Music received 428 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 2.51% annual growth. Out of those 428 applicants, 235 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 54.9% acceptance rate.

There were 439 students enrolled at San Francisco Conservatory of Music in 2024.

San Francisco Conservatory of Music has an overall enrollment yield of 27.2%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

54.9%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

235

Accepted Out of 428

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of San Francisco Conservatory of Music was 54.9% (235 admissions from 428 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 51.9%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants declined by 2.51%, while admissions grew by 3.07%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of San Francisco Conservatory of Music (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

San Francisco Conservatory of Music had a total enrollment of 439 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at San Francisco Conservatory of Music is 430 students and the part-time enrollment is 9. This means that 97.9% of students enrolled at San Francisco Conservatory of Music are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at San Francisco Conservatory of Music, both undergraduate and graduate, is 22.8% White, 7.06% Asian, 7.06% Hispanic or Latino, 4.78% Two or More Races, and 1.59% Black or African American.

Students enrolled at San Francisco Conservatory of Music in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (18.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (7.57%) and White Female (7.57%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (15.4%), followed by White Male (14.7%) and Asian Male (3.8%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

97.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at San Francisco Conservatory of Music in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 439 students. The full-time enrollment at San Francisco Conservatory of Music is 430 and the part-time enrollment is 9. This means that 97.9% of students enrolled at San Francisco Conservatory of Music are enrolled full-time compared with 74.1% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at San Francisco Conservatory of Music (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

93%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at San Francisco Conservatory of Music was 93%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (76%), San Francisco Conservatory of Music had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at San Francisco Conservatory of Music (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
100 enrolled students
Asian
31 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
31 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at San Francisco Conservatory of Music is 22.8% White, 7.06% Asian, 7.06% Hispanic or Latino, 4.78% Two or More Races, and 1.59% Black or African American. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 39.9% White, 19.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 17% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 83 students (18.9%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 15 fewer women than men received degrees from San Francisco Conservatory of Music. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at San Francisco Conservatory of Music is white (55 degrees awarded). There were 3.93 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (14 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at San Francisco Conservatory of Music is Stringed Instruments (21 degrees awarded), followed by Voice & Opera (11 degrees) and Music Technology (11 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at San Francisco Conservatory of Music, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Visual & Performing Arts (153 degrees awarded).

Common Jobs by Major

Graphic designers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at San Francisco Conservatory of Music are Graphic designers (94,402 people), Other managers (83,955 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (78,489 people), Other designers (59,536 people), and Postsecondary teachers (56,068 people).

The most specialized majors at San Francisco Conservatory of Music in 2024 are Visual & Performing Arts (153 degrees awarded) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at San Francisco Conservatory of Music are Surgeons, Physicians, Crossing guards, Dentists, and Economists

The most specialized majors at San Francisco Conservatory of Music are Visual & Performing Arts (153 degrees awarded) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at San Francisco Conservatory of Music are Elementary & secondary schools (185,954 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (130,506 people), Computer Systems Design (84,660 people), Specialized design services (58,910 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (52,514 people).

The most specialized majors at San Francisco Conservatory of Music are Visual & Performing Arts (153 degrees awarded) (as of 2024).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by San Francisco Conservatory of Music.

Most Common (2024)

Stringed Instruments
17 degrees awarded
Music Technology
11 degrees awarded
Jazz & Jazz Studies
7 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at San Francisco Conservatory of Music was Stringed Instruments with 17 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at San Francisco Conservatory of Music according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 84 degrees were awarded to men at San Francisco Conservatory of Music, which is 1.22 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (69).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at San Francisco Conservatory of Music by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 27 degrees were awarded to men at San Francisco Conservatory of Music in Stringed Instruments, which is 1.08 times more than the 25 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 25 degrees were awarded to men at San Francisco Conservatory of Music in Stringed Instruments, which is 0.926 times less than the 27 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

56%

100% Completion Time

63%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 56% of students graduating from San Francisco Conservatory of Music completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 63% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 63% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
55 degrees awarded
Asian
14 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
14 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at San Francisco Conservatory of Music is white (55 degrees awarded). There were 3.93 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (14 degrees).

2.61% of degree recipients (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Male
42 degrees awarded
White Female
40 degrees awarded
White Female
37 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at San Francisco Conservatory of Music is white male (42 degrees awarded). There were 1.05 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (40 degrees).

Operations

San Francisco Conservatory of Music has an endowment valued at nearly $65.2M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 13.3M (20.4%) compared to the 2.96% average return (416k on 14.1M) across all Special Focus Institutions.

In 2024, San Francisco Conservatory of Music had a total salary expenditure of 67.8M. San Francisco Conservatory of Music employs 34 No academic ranks. Most academics at San Francisco Conservatory of Music are Male No academic rank (24), and Female No academic rank (10).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at San Francisco Conservatory of Music are: Business and Financial Operations, with 19 employees, Management, with 18 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 12 employees.

Endowment

$65.2M

2024 Endowment

26.3%

growth from 2023

San Francisco Conservatory of Music has an endowment valued at about $65.2M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of San Francisco Conservatory of Music grew 26.3% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $51.1M higher than than the median endowment of Special Focus Institutions according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at San Francisco Conservatory of Music (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Special Focus Four-Year: Arts, Music & Design Schools Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$32M

2024 Salaries

13.8%

growth from 2023

In 2024, San Francisco Conservatory of Music paid a median of $32M in salaries, which represents 47.2% of their overall expenditure ($67.8M) and a 13.8% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 17.8% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 36.5% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$4.93M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2024, San Francisco Conservatory of Music paid a total of $4.93M to 34 employees working as instructors, which represents 15.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $213k (6.38%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at San Francisco Conservatory of Music were Business and Financial Operations with 19 employees, Management with 18 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 12 employees.

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