Overview

Features

A Bachelor of Music (BM) in Performance - Commercial Music emphasis from Wichita State University will help take your musical talent to a higher level. You'll perform with artistic confidence and professional awareness, build and manage your personal brand, use technology and media to reach audiences, and apply performance skills in diverse professional environments.

Careers

Graduates are highly trained performers equipped to build and sustain a modern music career. Possible pathways include performing / recording artist, session or freelance musician, touring musician, artist-entrepreneur, and roles in live, studio, and digital spaces.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Aural Skills
Music Technology
Music Business and Marketing
Media and Promotional Content
Arts Leadership
Performance Identity and Branding

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-17 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-05-19 00:00:00

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More details

Wichita State has a rolling admissions policy for all incoming students, which means applications are processed as they are received.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Wichita, United States

Disciplines

Music Performance View 713 other Bachelors in Music Performance in United States

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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

Option 1: Admission Based on High School Grades

SAT or ACT not required
For students who have graduated or will soon graduate from high school
Transfer students considered, even without seeking transfer credit
AP, IB, or Cambridge credit eligible
Submit final high school transcript promptly
TOEFL or IELTS not required
Transcripts may be sent for verification

Option 2: Admission Based on SAT or ACT Results

SAT or ACT required
For students applying before completing high school, from unrecognized schools, or not meeting Option 1 criteria
SAT results sent via College Board (code 6884)
ACT results sent via ACT (code 1472)

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

18458 USD / year

≈ 18458 USD / year
Out-of-State

18458 USD / year

≈ 18458 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

7792 USD / year

≈ 7792 USD / year

Living costs

Wichita

United States

878 - 1418 USD / month

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Features

Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Wichita

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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