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BFA Sound Studies

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewPortfolio RequiredUniversity App Required

Training

Interdisciplinary BFA built around music, sound, and acoustic environments

Welcomes students with traditional, popular, non-Western, or fully digital music backgrounds

Coursework connects critical studies in music and sound with creative practice

Professional Development

Supports pathways in music production, recording, gaming audio, journalism, arts administration, and graduate study

Emphasizes socially and culturally generative approaches to music and sonic practice

School Info

Snapshot

3.50

Avg GPA (W)

74%

Admit Rate

school-wide

57%

Grad Rate

1.4K

Enrollment

$55K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$45,750

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$67,082

Before aid

Average Net Price

$25,620

After aid

Tuition Cost Fees.Cfm · alfred.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 20, 8:40 PM

Program Highlights

Training

Interdisciplinary BFA built around music, sound, and acoustic environments

Welcomes students with traditional, popular, non-Western, or fully digital music backgrounds

Coursework connects critical studies in music and sound with creative practice

Professional Development

Supports pathways in music production, recording, gaming audio, journalism, arts administration, and graduate study

Emphasizes socially and culturally generative approaches to music and sonic practice

Program Highlights

Training

Interdisciplinary BFA built around music, sound, and acoustic environments

Welcomes students with traditional, popular, non-Western, or fully digital music backgrounds

Coursework connects critical studies in music and sound with creative practice

Professional Development

Supports pathways in music production, recording, gaming audio, journalism, arts administration, and graduate study

Emphasizes socially and culturally generative approaches to music and sonic practice

Key Info

Enrollment Term

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Common App School Website

Deadline

First-year applicants

Fall Early DecisionNov 1, 2026

Fall Early ActionDec 1, 2026

Fall Regular DecisionFeb 1, 2027

Transfer applicants

Fall Transfer InternationalMar 15, 2027

Fall Transfer Regular DecisionJul 1, 2027

First Year.Cfm · alfred.edu Transfer · alfred.edu

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SlideRoom

Deadline

First-year Early Action portfolioDec 1, 2026

First-year Regular Decision portfolioFeb 1, 2027

Transfer Fall Admission portfolioMar 1, 2027

Undergrad Performing Arts Portfolio.Cfm · alfred.edu

Portfolio Requirements

Wildcard (Required)

Share something unique about yourself - a special skill, creative passion, or what drives you

Can take any form: original composition, song, poem, dance, skit, instrument performance, how-to video, cosplay, visual art, creative writing, production book, or more

Optional: include a link to your artist website or online portfolio

Additional Materials

Portfolio (Required)

Submit two selections that highlight your interest in making music, sound, and acoustic environments

Options include a music/sound reel, Foley clips, a recording-process video, compositions, instrumental or vocal work, or an interest statement

SlideRoom currently limits video/audio reels and Foley clips to 3 minutes each

Application portal · SlideRoom

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Application Logistics

BFA portfolio submitted via SlideRoom

Must use the same email and legal name as your Common App or AU application

No separate portfolio application fee

First-year Early Action: December 1

First-year Regular Decision: February 1

Transfer Spring Admission: November 15

Transfer Fall Admission: March 1

Eligibility

Fall enrollment only

What's The Process

Audition Expectations

Submit Wildcard plus Sound Studies portfolio materials via SlideRoom

Choose two portfolio options that highlight work with music, sound, or acoustic environments

Video and audio pieces should be no longer than 3 minutes each

Provide up to 4 media items total

Images may be up to 10 MB each; video up to 500 MB; audio up to 60 MB; PDFs up to 20 MB

YouTube, Vimeo, and SoundCloud links are accepted

Contact

Music Department Coordinator: Dr. Matias Homar, homar@alfred.edu

School Info

Snapshot

3.50

Avg GPA (W)

74%

Admit Rate

school-wide

57%

Grad Rate

1.4K

Enrollment

$55K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$45,750

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$67,082

Before aid

Average Net Price

$25,620

After aid

Tuition Cost Fees.Cfm · alfred.edu College Scorecard

Training

Interdisciplinary BFA built around music, sound, and acoustic environments

Welcomes students with traditional, popular, non-Western, or fully digital music backgrounds

Coursework connects critical studies in music and sound with creative practice

Professional Development

Supports pathways in music production, recording, gaming audio, journalism, arts administration, and graduate study

Emphasizes socially and culturally generative approaches to music and sonic practice

Updated Aug 20, 8:40 PM