The Colburn Conservatory of Music

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2018 Undergraduate Tuition

$47,741

3% growth from 2017

2017 Average Net Price

$9,900

After Financial Aid

2017 Acceptance Rate

6.27%

287 Applicants

2017 Enrolled Students

116

100% Full-Time

2017 Graduation Rate

80%

12 Graduates

About

The Colburn Conservatory of Music is a higher education institution located in Los Angeles County, CA. In 2018, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at The Colburn Conservatory of Music were Stringed Instruments (9 degrees awarded), Woodwind Instruments (2 degrees), and Keyboard Instruments (1 degrees).

In 2018, 33 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at The Colburn Conservatory of Music. 39.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 60.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (17 degrees), 5.67 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (3 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at The Colburn Conservatory of Music is $47,741, which is $31,578 more than the national average for ($16,163).

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Costs

In 2018, the median undergraduate tuition at The Colburn Conservatory of Music is $47,741.

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $9,900.

In 2017, 100% of undergraduate students attending The Colburn Conservatory of Music received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$47,741

2018 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2018, the cost of tuition at The Colburn Conservatory of Music was $47,741.

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Average Net Price

$9,900

2017 Value

0.508%

1 Year Growth

In 2017 The Colburn Conservatory of Music had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,900. Between 2016 and 2017, the average net price of The Colburn Conservatory of Music grew by 0.508%.

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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

$18,239

Room and Board

$500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at The Colburn Conservatory of Music was of $18,239 in 2018. The cost of room and board increased by 3.05% between 2017 and 2018.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $500. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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Admissions

The Colburn Conservatory of Music received 287 undergraduate applications in 2017, which represents a 2.5% annual growth. Out of those 287 applicants, 18 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 6.27% acceptance rate.

There were 116 students enrolled at The Colburn Conservatory of Music in 2017.

The Colburn Conservatory of Music has an overall enrollment yield of 100%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

6.27%

Acceptance Rate in 2017

Accepted Out of 287

In 2017, the undergraduate acceptance rate of The Colburn Conservatory of Music was 6.27% (18 admissions from 287 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2016, which was 4.64%. Between 2016 and 2017, the number of applicants grew by 2.5%, while admissions grew by 38.5%.

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

Enrollment

The Colburn Conservatory of Music had a total enrollment of 116 students in 2017. The full-time enrollment at The Colburn Conservatory of Music is 116 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at The Colburn Conservatory of Music are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at The Colburn Conservatory of Music, both undergraduate and graduate, is 45.7% White, 12.1% Asian, and 7.76% Two or More Races.

Students enrolled at The Colburn Conservatory of Music in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (24.8%), followed by White Male (17.1%) and Asian Male (7.69%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (36.1%), followed by White Female (10.1%) and Asian Female (7.56%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at The Colburn Conservatory of Music in 2017, both undergraduate and graduate, is 116 students. The full-time enrollment at The Colburn Conservatory of Music is 116 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

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

Retention Rate over Time

92%

2017 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 The Colburn Conservatory of Music was 92%.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2017)

White
53 enrolled students
Asian
14 enrolled students
Two or More Races
9 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at The Colburn Conservatory of Music is 45.7% White, 12.1% Asian, and 7.76% Two or More Races. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

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, 0 students (0%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2018, 7 fewer women than men received degrees from The Colburn Conservatory of Music. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at The Colburn Conservatory of Music is white (17 degrees awarded). There were 5.67 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (3 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at The Colburn Conservatory of Music is Stringed Instruments (9 degrees awarded), followed by Woodwind Instruments (2 degrees) and Keyboard Instruments (1 degrees).

In 2018, the most specialized majors across all degree types at The Colburn Conservatory of Music, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Visual & Performing Arts (33 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 The Colburn 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 The Colburn Conservatory of Music in 2018 are Visual & Performing Arts (33 degrees awarded) (as of 2018).

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 The Colburn Conservatory of Music are Surgeons, Physicians, Crossing guards, Dentists, and Economists

The most specialized majors at The Colburn Conservatory of Music are Visual & Performing Arts (33 degrees awarded) (as of 2018).

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 The Colburn 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 The Colburn Conservatory of Music are Visual & Performing Arts (33 degrees awarded) (as of 2018).

Majors Awarded

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

Stringed Instruments

Most Common (2018)

2 degrees awarded

In 2018, the most common 2 to 4 year postsecondary certificate concentration at The Colburn Conservatory of Music was Stringed Instruments with 2 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 2 to 4 year postsecondary certificate programs at The Colburn Conservatory of Music according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2018

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2018

In 2018, 20 degrees were awarded to men at The Colburn Conservatory of Music, which is 1.54 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (13).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2018, 9 degrees were awarded to men at The Colburn Conservatory of Music in Stringed Instruments, which is 1 times approximately the same the 9 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2018, 9 degrees were awarded to men at The Colburn Conservatory of Music in Stringed Instruments, which is 1 times approximately the same the 9 male recipients with that same degree.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2018)

White
17 degrees awarded
Asian
3 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at The Colburn Conservatory of Music is white (17 degrees awarded). There were 5.67 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (3 degrees).

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2018)

White Male
12 degrees awarded
White Female
11 degrees awarded
White Male
9 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at The Colburn Conservatory of Music is white male (12 degrees awarded). There were 1.09 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (11 degrees).