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Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

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In-Person or Virtual

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program Recognition

AMTA-aligned curriculum preparing graduates for the Certification Board for Music Therapists exam (MT-BC)

1,200 hours of clinical experience including practicum and a clinical internship at approved sites

Musicianship developed across piano, guitar, and voice

Training

Requires the music therapy interview and audition only — three prepared songs across genres, rhythm sight-reading, and play-by-ear/pitch-matching — with no separate instrument or voice audition before entrance

Does not include applied studio lessons on an instrument or voice

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 1d ago

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

AMTA-aligned curriculum preparing graduates for the Certification Board for Music Therapists exam (MT-BC)

1,200 hours of clinical experience including practicum and a clinical internship at approved sites

Musicianship developed across piano, guitar, and voice

Training

Does not include applied studio lessons on an instrument or voice

Facilities

World-class University Center for the Arts (UCA)

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

AMTA-aligned curriculum preparing graduates for the Certification Board for Music Therapists exam (MT-BC)

1,200 hours of clinical experience including practicum and a clinical internship at approved sites

Musicianship developed across piano, guitar, and voice

Training

Does not include applied studio lessons on an instrument or voice

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, 2027

Audition session (afternoon)Feb 15, 2027

Undergrad Apply · music.colostate.edu

Audition Requirements

Songs

Music Therapy Audition Songs

Three prepared songs from different genres

One children’s song, one popular music song, and one country song

Self-accompaniment on piano or guitar is encouraged but not required

You may sing a cappella or use a recorded accompaniment if you have no prior accompaniment experience

Additional Materials

Artistic Resume (Required)

List performances, ensembles, awards, and teachers

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

References (Required)

Provide names and email addresses of two references

Music BM Therapy Concentration · catalog.colostate.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Submit audition materials via Acceptd

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

You may audition/interview concurrent with the university application

Time slots fill quickly — complete registration at least two days before your audition date

Admission Pathway

Requires only the music therapy interview/audition — no separate instrument/voice audition and no applied studio lessons

Program Requirements

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

A background check is required before practicum enrollment

Contact

SMTD@colostate.edu

What's The Process

Audition Process

Submit the music audition application through Acceptd, selecting the No Studio Track

Complete the 20-minute music therapy interview and audition; no separate instrument/voice audition is required

Choose in-person or virtual (Zoom)

Sing three prepared songs from different genres (children’s, popular, country)

Sight-read rhythms and demonstrate play-by-ear / pitch-matching ability

Interview about your understanding of music therapy and fit for the program

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

AMTA-aligned curriculum preparing graduates for the Certification Board for Music Therapists exam (MT-BC)

1,200 hours of clinical experience including practicum and a clinical internship at approved sites

Musicianship developed across piano, guitar, and voice

Training

Does not include applied studio lessons on an instrument or voice

Facilities

World-class University Center for the Arts (UCA)

Updated 1d ago