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No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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In-Person or Virtual

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Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

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BA Pre-Music Therapy

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Training

The 2026-27 NMSU catalog publishes a 120-credit BA Music (Pre-Music Therapy)

Music study includes theory, ear training, history, applied lessons, ensembles, piano, technology, conducting, and a BA capstone

Supporting study includes psychology, human development, anatomy and physiology, and statistics

Pathway

Designed as pre-professional preparation for graduate-level music therapy study

Scholarships

Music auditions received by the department's published scholarship-priority cutoff receive highest consideration

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.48

Admit rate

89%

school-wide

Grad rate

55%

Enrollment

11.9K

Earnings

$39K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$8,558

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$26,884

Before aid

Average net price

$8,889

After aid

Cost Of Attendance · fa.nmsu.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 30, 5:32 PM

Program Highlights

Training

The 2026-27 NMSU catalog publishes a 120-credit BA Music (Pre-Music Therapy)

Music study includes theory, ear training, history, applied lessons, ensembles, piano, technology, conducting, and a BA capstone

Supporting study includes psychology, human development, anatomy and physiology, and statistics

Pathway

Designed as pre-professional preparation for graduate-level music therapy study

Scholarships

Music auditions received by the department's published scholarship-priority cutoff receive highest consideration

Program Highlights

Training

The 2026-27 NMSU catalog publishes a 120-credit BA Music (Pre-Music Therapy)

Music study includes theory, ear training, history, applied lessons, ensembles, piano, technology, conducting, and a BA capstone

Supporting study includes psychology, human development, anatomy and physiology, and statistics

Pathway

Designed as pre-professional preparation for graduate-level music therapy study

Scholarships

Music auditions received by the department's published scholarship-priority cutoff receive highest consideration

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Fee

$25

Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

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School Website

Audition Requirements · music.nmsu.edu

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Submit the NMSU university application and the separate Music Department audition registration

Program Pathway

The BA provides pre-professional preparation for graduate music therapy study

Supporting coursework includes psychology, human development, anatomy and physiology, and statistics

What's The Process

Audition Process

Music majors complete a Music Department audition on their principal instrument or voice

In-person auditions are preferred; applicants unable to visit may arrange a recorded audition

Auditions received by the department's published scholarship-priority cutoff receive highest consideration

Final program acceptance follows the department's published late-summer cutoff

Contact

Music Department: 575-646-2421 or music@nmsu.edu

Scholarship Info

Music scholarships available based on audition

Auditions held or received before April 1 receive highest consideration for scholarships

Check NMSU Financial Aid and Scholarships for additional opportunities and deadlines

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.48

Admit rate

89%

school-wide

Grad rate

55%

Enrollment

11.9K

Earnings

$39K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$8,558

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$26,884

Before aid

Average net price

$8,889

After aid

Cost Of Attendance · fa.nmsu.edu College Scorecard

Training

The 2026-27 NMSU catalog publishes a 120-credit BA Music (Pre-Music Therapy)

Music study includes theory, ear training, history, applied lessons, ensembles, piano, technology, conducting, and a BA capstone

Supporting study includes psychology, human development, anatomy and physiology, and statistics

Pathway

Designed as pre-professional preparation for graduate-level music therapy study

Scholarships

Music auditions received by the department's published scholarship-priority cutoff receive highest consideration

Updated Aug 30, 5:32 PM

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