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No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

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Minor Music

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Training

Music minor with studio instruction, ensemble participation, solo performance, supporting music courses, and liberal arts study

Performance & Productions

Opportunities include Chorus, Concert Choir, and the auditioned Hi-Cs vocal jazz ensemble

School Info

Snapshot

2.97

Avg GPA (W)

94%

Admit Rate

school-wide

37%

Grad Rate

1.3K

Enrollment

$41K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$26,494

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$45,064

Before aid

Average Net Price

$18,408

After aid

Cost Attendance · columbiasc.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Jul 27, 1:08 PM

Program Highlights

Training

Music minor with studio instruction, ensemble participation, solo performance, supporting music courses, and liberal arts study

Performance & Productions

Opportunities include Chorus, Concert Choir, and the auditioned Hi-Cs vocal jazz ensemble

Program Highlights

Training

Music minor with studio instruction, ensemble participation, solo performance, supporting music courses, and liberal arts study

Performance & Productions

Opportunities include Chorus, Concert Choir, and the auditioned Hi-Cs vocal jazz ensemble

Key Info

Enrollment Term

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Deadline

International Fall DeadlineJul 1, 2027

Regular DecisionRolling

Undergraduate Admissions · columbiasc.edu International Admissions · columbiasc.edu

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Order

The university application must be submitted before the audition.

Music · columbiasc.edu

Scholarship Audition Requirements

Optional audition for scholarship consideration only; it is not required for program admission.

Songs

Repertoire

Voice and keyboard: two contrasting selections representing your best effort

Instrumentalists: two pieces representing your most advanced playing ability

Columbia College provides an accompanist; taped accompaniment may be used if necessary

Music · columbiasc.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Enrollment

Start dates: January and August

Rolling admission with no general application deadline

Free application through Columbia College or Common App

Test-optional

What's The Process

Audition Process

No audition is required for admission to the Music minor

An audition is required for music scholarship consideration

Previously recorded auditions may be accepted through the registration process

Scholarship Info

Music Scholarships

Scholarships are available to incoming first-year and transfer students

An audition is required before scholarship consideration

No award is made before official admission to Columbia College

School Info

Snapshot

2.97

Avg GPA (W)

94%

Admit Rate

school-wide

37%

Grad Rate

1.3K

Enrollment

$41K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$26,494

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$45,064

Before aid

Average Net Price

$18,408

After aid

Cost Attendance · columbiasc.edu College Scorecard

Training

Music minor with studio instruction, ensemble participation, solo performance, supporting music courses, and liberal arts study

Performance & Productions

Opportunities include Chorus, Concert Choir, and the auditioned Hi-Cs vocal jazz ensemble

Updated Jul 27, 1:08 PM