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BA Music

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BA Theatre Arts

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BA Music

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BA Music Therapy

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Training

•Comprehensive four-semester music theory and musicianship sequence

•Full Western music history sequence (to 1700, 1700-1900, 1900-present)

•Upper-division applied study and piano proficiency

•Required participation each semester (8 total) in a major performing ensemble most appropriate to the student's emphasis

Professional Development

•Senior Project capstone

•Flexible electives support a minor or cross-disciplinary study

Facilities

•250-seat Recital Hall in the Performing Arts Building

•Brand-new 478-seat Performing Arts Center opened late 2025

School Info

Snapshot

3.36

Avg GPA (W)

94%

Admit Rate

school-wide

55%

Grad Rate

15K

Enrollment

$60K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$9,046

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$20,350

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$26,674

Before aid

Average Net Price

$4,564

After aid

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Program Highlights

Training

•Comprehensive four-semester music theory and musicianship sequence

•Full Western music history sequence (to 1700, 1700-1900, 1900-present)

•Upper-division applied study and piano proficiency

•Required participation each semester (8 total) in a major performing ensemble most appropriate to the student's emphasis

Professional Development

•Senior Project capstone

•Flexible electives support a minor or cross-disciplinary study

Facilities

•250-seat Recital Hall in the Performing Arts Building

•Brand-new 478-seat Performing Arts Center opened late 2025

Program Highlights

Training

•Comprehensive four-semester music theory and musicianship sequence

•Full Western music history sequence (to 1700, 1700-1900, 1900-present)

•Upper-division applied study and piano proficiency

•Required participation each semester (8 total) in a major performing ensemble most appropriate to the student's emphasis

Professional Development

•Senior Project capstone

•Flexible electives support a minor or cross-disciplinary study

Facilities

•250-seat Recital Hall in the Performing Arts Building

•Brand-new 478-seat Performing Arts Center opened late 2025

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School Website calstate.edu

Deadline

PriorityDec 1, 2025

Regular DecisionMar 31, 2026

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Application Logistics

•Apply to CSUSB via Cal State Apply (due Jan. 31 for fall, Sept. 15 for spring)

•Complete the Music Department Application Form indicating degree interest and major instrument

•Music application due Jan. 31 (fall) or Oct. 1 (spring)

•Any CSUSB-admitted student may declare music and pursue the BA in Music

Placement

•A video placement audition determines applied-lesson level and ensemble placement — it does not affect admission

•Incoming students are encouraged to take keyboard-skills and music-theory diagnostic placement exams for course placement only

What's The Process

Audition Process

•No admission audition required — any student admitted to CSUSB may declare the BA in Music

•A video placement audition is used after admission to set applied-lesson level and ensemble placement only

Contact

•Email: MusicAdmissions@csusb.edu

•Department of Music, Performing Arts Room 111, (909) 537-5859

School Info

Snapshot

3.36

Avg GPA (W)

94%

Admit Rate

school-wide

55%

Grad Rate

15K

Enrollment

$60K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$9,046

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$20,350

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$26,674

Before aid

Average Net Price

$4,564

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Training

•Comprehensive four-semester music theory and musicianship sequence

•Full Western music history sequence (to 1700, 1700-1900, 1900-present)

•Upper-division applied study and piano proficiency

•Required participation each semester (8 total) in a major performing ensemble most appropriate to the student's emphasis

Professional Development

•Senior Project capstone

•Flexible electives support a minor or cross-disciplinary study

Facilities

•250-seat Recital Hall in the Performing Arts Building

•Brand-new 478-seat Performing Arts Center opened late 2025

Updated 17m ago