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No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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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 profile

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Training

Bachelor of Music Education is a professional music education program leading toward Pre-K through 12 Illinois music licensure

Students build classroom teaching skills while pursuing focused music study in voice, piano, or instrumental tracks

Coursework includes applied music, performance practica, music education, and professional education

Performance & Productions

Ensembles and applied study support practical musicianship throughout the degree

Degree Flexibility

Curriculum prepares students to teach in public or private schools at all grade levels

Students may also work in community organizations, camps, churches, or private instruction

School Info

Snapshot

3.14

Avg GPA (W)

69%

Admit Rate

school-wide

58%

Grad Rate

1.8K

Enrollment

$60K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$39,500

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$56,100

Before aid

Average Net Price

$16,948

After aid

Tuition And Fees · northpark.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 5, 2:03 AM

Program Highlights

Training

Bachelor of Music Education is a professional music education program leading toward Pre-K through 12 Illinois music licensure

Students build classroom teaching skills while pursuing focused music study in voice, piano, or instrumental tracks

Coursework includes applied music, performance practica, music education, and professional education

Performance & Productions

Ensembles and applied study support practical musicianship throughout the degree

Degree Flexibility

Curriculum prepares students to teach in public or private schools at all grade levels

Students may also work in community organizations, camps, churches, or private instruction

Program Highlights

Training

Bachelor of Music Education is a professional music education program leading toward Pre-K through 12 Illinois music licensure

Students build classroom teaching skills while pursuing focused music study in voice, piano, or instrumental tracks

Coursework includes applied music, performance practica, music education, and professional education

Performance & Productions

Ensembles and applied study support practical musicianship throughout the degree

Degree Flexibility

Curriculum prepares students to teach in public or private schools at all grade levels

Students may also work in community organizations, camps, churches, or private instruction

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

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Dates

Dates TBA

Admissions Aid · northpark.edu

Audition Requirements

These requirements are from the Fall 2026 entry cycle. Fall 2027 requirements are typically posted between August and October and usually change only slightly — confirm on the official source before submitting.

Resume

Current music resume

Recommendations

Professional recommendations required by the graduate application

Admissions Aid · northpark.edu

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply via Common App or the North Park University website

No application fee

Admission Pathway

Rolling admissions with no fixed deadline

Test optional

Fall enrollment

Licensure Pathway

Bachelor of Music Education leads to Pre-K through 12 music licensure for Illinois public schools after completion of state licensure standards

What's The Process

Audition

Vocal applicants prepare three contrasting selections; collaborative-piano applicants prepare the published art-song and solo-piano repertoire

In-person and recorded auditions are available

Scholarship Info

Music Scholarships

Music majors may be awarded up to $5,000 per year

Non-music majors may also audition for up to $4,000 per year

Renewable for four years with faculty recommendation

Requirements

Enroll full-time with at least 12 credit hours per semester

Maintain a 2.0 GPA overall

Enroll in applied music lessons and designated ensembles

Be recommended for renewal by music faculty

School Info

Snapshot

3.14

Avg GPA (W)

69%

Admit Rate

school-wide

58%

Grad Rate

1.8K

Enrollment

$60K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$39,500

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$56,100

Before aid

Average Net Price

$16,948

After aid

Tuition And Fees · northpark.edu College Scorecard

Training

Bachelor of Music Education is a professional music education program leading toward Pre-K through 12 Illinois music licensure

Students build classroom teaching skills while pursuing focused music study in voice, piano, or instrumental tracks

Coursework includes applied music, performance practica, music education, and professional education

Performance & Productions

Ensembles and applied study support practical musicianship throughout the degree

Degree Flexibility

Curriculum prepares students to teach in public or private schools at all grade levels

Students may also work in community organizations, camps, churches, or private instruction

Updated Aug 5, 2:03 AM