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Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

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BA Music

No Studio

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program Recognition

Study music within the broader context of a liberal arts education alongside at least 21 credits in an outside field

Completion of a senior capstone experience during the final year

Training

No playing audition required — admission is by a successful interview with the music faculty covering musical experience, music theory proficiency, and long-term goals in the degree

Does not include primary instrument/voice lessons or enrollment in an applied studio; electives are primarily in music history and theory

Students should have a foundation and understanding of music theory before starting this track

Facilities

World-class University Center for the Arts (UCA)

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.69

Admit rate

89%

school-wide

Grad rate

67%

Enrollment

25.5K

Earnings

$61K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$13,774

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$36,113

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$35,722

Before aid

Average net price

$21,279

After aid

Cost Of Attendance · thehub.colostate.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated 3d ago

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Study music within the broader context of a liberal arts education alongside at least 21 credits in an outside field

Completion of a senior capstone experience during the final year

Training

No playing audition required — admission is by a successful interview with the music faculty covering musical experience, music theory proficiency, and long-term goals in the degree

Does not include primary instrument/voice lessons or enrollment in an applied studio; electives are primarily in music history and theory

Students should have a foundation and understanding of music theory before starting this track

Facilities

World-class University Center for the Arts (UCA)

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Study music within the broader context of a liberal arts education alongside at least 21 credits in an outside field

Completion of a senior capstone experience during the final year

Training

No playing audition required — admission is by a successful interview with the music faculty covering musical experience, music theory proficiency, and long-term goals in the degree

Does not include primary instrument/voice lessons or enrollment in an applied studio; electives are primarily in music history and theory

Students should have a foundation and understanding of music theory before starting this track

Facilities

World-class University Center for the Arts (UCA)

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

University AppApplication

Apply

Common App School Website

Fee

$65

Opens

Aug 1, 2026

Deadline

Fall 2027 First-Year Early Action DeadlineNov 15, 2026

Fall 2027 First-Year Regular Decision DeadlineJan 15, 2027

Fall 2027 Final First-Year Application DeadlineJul 15, 2027

Freshmen · admissions.colostate.edu

Program AppApplication

Apply

Acceptd

Auditions

Fall 2027 in-person

Music audition (afternoon)Jan 23, 2027

Music auditionFeb 13 & 20, 2027

Fall 2027 virtual (Zoom)

Audition session (morning)Jan 23, 2027

Audition session (limited)Feb 13 & 20, 2027

Audition session (afternoon)Feb 15, 2027

Undergrad Apply · music.colostate.edu

Interview Requirements

Artistic Resume

List performances, ensembles, solos, competitions, awards, and teachers

Include a statement of purpose about your interest in being a music major at CSU

References

Provide names and email addresses of two references

Music Ba · catalog.colostate.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Submit your interview request via Acceptd, selecting the "BA in Music (no studio track)" option

Apply to CSU separately through the Office of Admissions (Common App or CSU application)

You may interview concurrent with the university application

Admission Pathway

Does not include primary instrument/voice lessons or an applied studio; electives are primarily in music history and theory

Students should have a foundation and understanding of music theory before starting this track

Program Requirements

Admitted students take a short online music theory diagnostic exam for course placement only — not used in the admission decision

Contact

SMTD@colostate.edu

What's The Process

Audition Process

Submit the music audition application through Acceptd, selecting the "BA in Music (no studio track)" option

No playing audition — a successful interview with music faculty is required for admission

The interview covers your musical experience, music theory proficiency, and long-term goals within the degree program

Choose in-person or virtual (Zoom) for the interview

Decisions

Acceptance and scholarship notifications released on a rolling basis throughout the process

Scholarship Info

Music Scholarships

Merit scholarships awarded based on audition/interview results and the Acceptd application

No separate audition or review for scholarships

Scholarship notifications sent by email by March 18

Accept scholarship offer by May 1

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.69

Admit rate

89%

school-wide

Grad rate

67%

Enrollment

25.5K

Earnings

$61K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$13,774

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$36,113

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$35,722

Before aid

Average net price

$21,279

After aid

Cost Of Attendance · thehub.colostate.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

Study music within the broader context of a liberal arts education alongside at least 21 credits in an outside field

Completion of a senior capstone experience during the final year

Training

No playing audition required — admission is by a successful interview with the music faculty covering musical experience, music theory proficiency, and long-term goals in the degree

Does not include primary instrument/voice lessons or enrollment in an applied studio; electives are primarily in music history and theory

Students should have a foundation and understanding of music theory before starting this track

Facilities

World-class University Center for the Arts (UCA)

Updated 3d ago