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BA Music

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No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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In-Person or Virtual

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BA Music

Concentration

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Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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In-Person or Virtual

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BA Music

General Music

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No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

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BA Music

General Music

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

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BA Music

Music Performance

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Study Abroad

Program Recognition

•NASM-accredited (National Association of Schools of Music)

•Part of MSUM's School of Performing Arts

Facilities

•Fox Recital Hall, Glasrud Auditorium, Hansen Theatre, Gaede Stage

•25 private practice rooms with 24-hour building access

•Three recording studios

Degree Flexibility

•Broadly based liberal arts framework allows combining music with a second major (English, History, Psychology, etc.)

•Flexible degree designed for students pursuing diverse career paths

•Option to add certificates in Jazz, Music Technology, or Entrepreneurship

Academic info

Snapshot

3.51

Avg GPA (W)

59%

Admit Rate

school-wide

57%

Grad Rate

3.1K

Enrollment

$51K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Average Annual Cost

$17,997

after typical aid

In-State Tuition

$10,428

before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$10,428

before aid

Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.

$0-30k$11,129

$30-48k$11,547

$48-75k$13,907

$75-110k$18,644

$110k+$22,420

View full data on College Scorecard

Program info updated May 28, 9:21 PM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•NASM-accredited (National Association of Schools of Music)

•Part of MSUM's School of Performing Arts

Facilities

•Fox Recital Hall, Glasrud Auditorium, Hansen Theatre, Gaede Stage

•25 private practice rooms with 24-hour building access

•Three recording studios

Degree Flexibility

•Broadly based liberal arts framework allows combining music with a second major (English, History, Psychology, etc.)

•Flexible degree designed for students pursuing diverse career paths

•Option to add certificates in Jazz, Music Technology, or Entrepreneurship

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•NASM-accredited (National Association of Schools of Music)

•Part of MSUM's School of Performing Arts

Facilities

•Fox Recital Hall, Glasrud Auditorium, Hansen Theatre, Gaede Stage

•25 private practice rooms with 24-hour building access

•Three recording studios

Degree Flexibility

•Broadly based liberal arts framework allows combining music with a second major (English, History, Psychology, etc.)

•Flexible degree designed for students pursuing diverse career paths

•Option to add certificates in Jazz, Music Technology, or Entrepreneurship

Key Info

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Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

Program AppApplication

Auditions

Honors College Scholarship Audition Day (on campus)Dec 4, 2026

Music Scholarship Day (on campus)Jan 21, 2027

YouTube Video Submission DeadlineMar 1, 2027

Good to Know

Application Portal

•Apply via MN State eServices (university application)

•No separate program application required

Enrollment

•Rolling admissions

•Fall and spring enrollment available

Scholarships

•50 music scholarships available annually

•Minimum 2.5 GPA required (some awards require 3.0 or 3.5)

•Music majors, minors, and non-majors eligible

What's The Process

No Audition Required

•Admission to the BA Music program is through the university application

•No audition or portfolio required for program admission

Scholarship Audition

•Optional audition for music scholarship consideration

•Music Scholarship Day held annually on campus

•Private auditions or YouTube video submissions also accepted

•Freshman scholarships: 4-8 minute performance of representative compositions

•Accompanied performances desirable but not required for freshman scholarships

Scholarship Info

Music Scholarship Audition Days

•Two scholarship audition days held on campus each year

•Friday, December 4, 2026: Open only to Honors College Scholarship applicants

•Thursday, January 21, 2027: Music Scholarship Day, open to all applicants

•Full-day activities include ensemble participation, class observation, campus tours, and faculty meetings

Audition Options

•Live on-campus audition preferred

•Private 1:1 auditions can be scheduled with the School of Performing Arts

•YouTube video auditions accepted if submitted before March 1

Performance Requirements

•Freshman/transfer: 4-8 minute performance of representative compositions

•Accompanied performances desirable but not required for freshman scholarships

Eligibility

•Minimum 2.5 GPA (some awards require 3.0 or 3.5)

•Music majors, minors, and non-majors eligible depending on specific award

•Required ensemble participation in awarded instrument/vocal area

•Awards available for freshman and upperclass students

Academic info

Snapshot

3.51

Avg GPA (W)

59%

Admit Rate

school-wide

57%

Grad Rate

3.1K

Enrollment

$51K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Average Annual Cost

$17,997

after typical aid

In-State Tuition

$10,428

before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$10,428

before aid

Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.

$0-30k$11,129

$30-48k$11,547

$48-75k$13,907

$75-110k$18,644

$110k+$22,420

View full data on College Scorecard

Program Recognition

•NASM-accredited (National Association of Schools of Music)

•Part of MSUM's School of Performing Arts

Facilities

•Fox Recital Hall, Glasrud Auditorium, Hansen Theatre, Gaede Stage

•25 private practice rooms with 24-hour building access

•Three recording studios

Degree Flexibility

•Broadly based liberal arts framework allows combining music with a second major (English, History, Psychology, etc.)

•Flexible degree designed for students pursuing diverse career paths

•Option to add certificates in Jazz, Music Technology, or Entrepreneurship

Updated May 28, 9:21 PM

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