Overview

Classes providing essential skills for the comprehension and performance of music are offered alongside courses designed to create an appreciation for music’s transformative role in our communities.

Key Features

The Department of Music at Santa Clara University is committed to the education of the whole person: intellectual, emotional, physical and spiritual.

The goal of the Department of Music is to provide an inspiring environment that engages all university students and ensures that music flourishes as an essential element in the university's intellectual, cultural, and experiential life. The Department advocates a dynamic variety of approaches to music, including individual and collective expression, performance, observation, reflection, immersion and service learning, and outreach.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Music Theory

Musicianship

Listening

Electronic Music

Beginning Piano Class

Theory/Composition Seminar

Instrumentation/Arranging

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-07 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

175 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Santa Clara, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.5

3.56 - 3.88

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Official high school transcript (Grade nine through the most recently completed term)

College transcripts (if applicable)

One Academic Teacher Evaluation or Counselor Recommendation

Secondary School Report

Mid-Year Report due by the end of January (Only Regular Decision applicants or candidates deferred from Early Action)

$70 non-refundable application fee or the following valid fee waivers: Common App fee waiver, NACAC fee waiver, or College Board fee waiver.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

62760 USD / year

≈ 62760 USD / year
Out-of-State

62760 USD / year

≈ 62760 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

62760 USD / year

≈ 62760 USD / year

Living costs

Santa Clara

United States

1100 - 1600 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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