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Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Program profile

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Training

Balanced liberal arts music major combining theory, history, composition, performance, and upper-level electives

Required sequence includes Harmony I and II, Analysis, Music History I and II, and Composition

Electives include world music, jazz, rock, digital music, multimedia, and global traditions

Performance & Productions

Majors participate for at least four semesters in Chamber Players, University Choirs, Jazz Ensemble, or University Orchestra after declaration

Ensembles and private instruction provide individualized and collaborative performance training

Professional Development

Senior honors work may culminate in a thesis, original composition, or recital

Graduates pursue advanced music study and careers including arts management, sound engineering, music production, law, medicine, and business

School Info

Snapshot

3.85

Avg GPA (W)

14%

Admit Rate

school-wide

91%

Grad Rate

3.2K

Enrollment

$85K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$77,290

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$100,224

Before aid

Average Net Price

$28,786

After aid

Tuition Fees · colgate.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 18, 8:49 PM

Program Highlights

Training

Balanced liberal arts music major combining theory, history, composition, performance, and upper-level electives

Required sequence includes Harmony I and II, Analysis, Music History I and II, and Composition

Electives include world music, jazz, rock, digital music, multimedia, and global traditions

Performance & Productions

Majors participate for at least four semesters in Chamber Players, University Choirs, Jazz Ensemble, or University Orchestra after declaration

Ensembles and private instruction provide individualized and collaborative performance training

Professional Development

Senior honors work may culminate in a thesis, original composition, or recital

Graduates pursue advanced music study and careers including arts management, sound engineering, music production, law, medicine, and business

Program Highlights

Training

Balanced liberal arts music major combining theory, history, composition, performance, and upper-level electives

Required sequence includes Harmony I and II, Analysis, Music History I and II, and Composition

Electives include world music, jazz, rock, digital music, multimedia, and global traditions

Performance & Productions

Majors participate for at least four semesters in Chamber Players, University Choirs, Jazz Ensemble, or University Orchestra after declaration

Ensembles and private instruction provide individualized and collaborative performance training

Professional Development

Senior honors work may culminate in a thesis, original composition, or recital

Graduates pursue advanced music study and careers including arts management, sound engineering, music production, law, medicine, and business

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Fee

$60

Deadline

Early DecisionNov 1, 2026

Early Decision IIRegular DecisionJan 15, 2027

Admission Aid · colgate.edu

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply to Colgate through the Common App, Coalition Application on Scoir, or QuestBridge

Standardized test scores are optional

An optional SlideRoom arts supplement may include instrumental, vocal, or composition recordings; it is reviewed as part of holistic admission and is not required to pursue music

The optional SlideRoom supplement is due with the selected admission-plan deadline and carries a $12 fee, automatically waived for eligible Common App fee-waiver and QuestBridge applicants

Supplement guidance: submit about 15 minutes total of solo work in the instrument(s) of choice (bass, bassoon, cello, clarinet, drum kit, flute, French horn, guitar, jazz bass/piano/saxophone/trumpet, oboe, organ, percussion, piano, saxophone, trombone, trumpet, tuba, viola, violin, or voice); scales or orchestral excerpts are not necessary, and each work should be labeled with title and movement

Enrollment

Students declare the music major or minor after admission to Colgate

Transfer Pathway

Transfer students may enter Colgate with sophomore or junior standing based on accepted credit. Music coursework is reviewed by department faculty for application toward the major.

Transfer Credit · colgate.edu

What's The Process

Audition Process

No audition or interview is required for university admission or to declare the music major or minor

Post-Enrollment

Department ensembles require short auditions for placement and participation

Ensemble auditions are open to all Colgate students and are not program-admission gates

School Info

Snapshot

3.85

Avg GPA (W)

14%

Admit Rate

school-wide

91%

Grad Rate

3.2K

Enrollment

$85K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$77,290

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$100,224

Before aid

Average Net Price

$28,786

After aid

Tuition Fees · colgate.edu College Scorecard

Training

Balanced liberal arts music major combining theory, history, composition, performance, and upper-level electives

Required sequence includes Harmony I and II, Analysis, Music History I and II, and Composition

Electives include world music, jazz, rock, digital music, multimedia, and global traditions

Performance & Productions

Majors participate for at least four semesters in Chamber Players, University Choirs, Jazz Ensemble, or University Orchestra after declaration

Ensembles and private instruction provide individualized and collaborative performance training

Professional Development

Senior honors work may culminate in a thesis, original composition, or recital

Graduates pursue advanced music study and careers including arts management, sound engineering, music production, law, medicine, and business

Updated Aug 18, 8:49 PM