Overview

The Music degree at Elmhurst University includes the Integrated Curriculum requirements, the music core, and additional courses in music and other fields. In the individual concentration, students may specialize in one area of music by taking music courses as electives, or they may pursue a broader program by including electives in other fields.

The concentration includes a senior project as a capstone experience. Students wishing to pursue a performance degree enter the B.A. in Music program until they successfully pass the entrance audition for the performance degree.

Program Goals and Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of a degree in music, all music students will have:

Developed specialized skills and techniques of music performance on each student’s major instrument or voice.
Developed knowledge and practical techniques of music theory and music history.
Successfully participated in small and large group settings in pursuit of common performance goals.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Concert Attendance

Music Theory

Music History

Applied Music

Band, Orchestra, or Choir

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

Rolling admissions. International: May 1 (fall) / November 1 (spring), or until all spaces are filled

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Elmhurst, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

If you are currently attending or have finished secondary school and have not attended university, please submit:

An application for admission
If still in Secondary School: A transcript including all years of secondary schooling (if your transcript is not in English, a certified translation is also required)
If completed Secondary School: Transcript plus proof of US high school completion equivalency document (if completed high school)
If applicable, submit any IB, AP, and CLEP scores directly to the Office of Advising
Proof of English Language Proficiency

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

43984 USD / year

≈ 43984 USD / year
Out-of-State

43984 USD / year

≈ 43984 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

43984 USD / year

≈ 43984 USD / year

Living costs

Elmhurst

United States

1100 - 1500 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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Program Goals and Learning Outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Elmhurst

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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