| The Colburn Conservatory of Music vs. USD |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
| - | Rankings* | #71 in National Universities #22 in California Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| - | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$50,741 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$56,444 |
| expensive$49,350 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$29,328 |
| - | Average Financial Aid Amount | $34,473 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Acceptance Rate | 52.61% |
| - | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 16.36% |
| Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | |
| Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits | |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller120 | Total Enrollment | Larger8,815 |
| Smaller57 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger5,669 |
| Smaller63 | Graduate Student Population | Larger3,146 |
| - | Online Student Population | 970 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| - | Graduate Rate | 82% |
| Higher92% | Retention Rate | Lower90% |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty5 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty13 to 1 |
| 45 | Number of faculties | 997 |
| Higher$183,011 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$116,263 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.