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No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Training

Broad BA Music major built on music theory, music history, applied lessons, and ensemble participation

Flexible elective space supports specialized interests such as music history, composition, world music, music culture, sociology, and aesthetics

Performance opportunities in classical and jazz idioms

NASM-accredited music program with recital hall, piano lab, MIDI lab, practice rooms, and percussion facilities

Professional Development

Prepares students for professional performance, music education, music therapy pathways, freelancing, private studio teaching, composing, arranging, conducting, and graduate study

Capstone thesis presentation supports focused research in a chosen area of musical inquiry

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.71

Admit rate

90%

school-wide

Grad rate

67%

Enrollment

1.5K

Earnings

$61K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$60,100

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$79,856

Before aid

Average net price

$35,273

After aid

Cost Attendance · pacificu.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated 1d ago

Program Highlights

Training

Broad BA Music major built on music theory, music history, applied lessons, and ensemble participation

Flexible elective space supports specialized interests such as music history, composition, world music, music culture, sociology, and aesthetics

Performance opportunities in classical and jazz idioms

NASM-accredited music program with recital hall, piano lab, MIDI lab, practice rooms, and percussion facilities

Professional Development

Prepares students for professional performance, music education, music therapy pathways, freelancing, private studio teaching, composing, arranging, conducting, and graduate study

Capstone thesis presentation supports focused research in a chosen area of musical inquiry

Program Highlights

Training

Broad BA Music major built on music theory, music history, applied lessons, and ensemble participation

Flexible elective space supports specialized interests such as music history, composition, world music, music culture, sociology, and aesthetics

Performance opportunities in classical and jazz idioms

NASM-accredited music program with recital hall, piano lab, MIDI lab, practice rooms, and percussion facilities

Professional Development

Prepares students for professional performance, music education, music therapy pathways, freelancing, private studio teaching, composing, arranging, conducting, and graduate study

Capstone thesis presentation supports focused research in a chosen area of musical inquiry

Key Info

Enrollment Term

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Deadline

Early ActionNov 1, 2026

Early Action IIJan 15, 2027

Regular DecisionRolling

High School Seniors · pacificu.edu

Scholarship 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.

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

Sheet Music (Required for in-Person Auditions)

Upload sheet music for all songs and pieces you will perform

Letters of Recommendation

Required: one letter of recommendation

Recommender may email the letter to talentauditions@pacificu.edu using Lastname_Firstname_LOR

Essay

Required short answer paragraph about why you are interested in continuing your music studies at Pacific

Repertoire List

Scholarship audition repertoire

Prepare two contrasting pieces on your primary instrument or voice type in classical, jazz, or contemporary styles

Second piece may be on your primary instrument, in a contrasting style, or a self-accompanied piece

Music Scholarships · pacificu.edu

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply via Common App (free)

No separate program application required

To become a music major, be admitted to Pacific and file a declaration with the Registrar's Office

Scholarship Application

Optional music talent scholarship uses Pacific's online scholarship application

Scholarship questions: talentauditions@pacificu.edu

Program Requirements

Pacific University is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music

What's The Process

Audition Process

No audition required for program admission

Optional music talent scholarship audition available during the university application process

In-person auditions consist entirely of prepared material

Online auditions accepted via MP3 file or YouTube link

Complete Pacific's online music scholarship application before auditioning

Auditions beyond March 1 may be arranged by contacting talentauditions@pacificu.edu

Scholarship Dates

In-person scholarship audition: February 21, 2026, 9 AM-4 PM in Taylor-Meade Auditorium

Online auditions due March 1, 2026

Scholarship Info

Music Talent Scholarship

$2,000 to $7,000 per year, renewable for four years

Open to all students regardless of major, except dental hygiene

Awarded during the university application process and included in the financial aid package upon admission

Scholarship recipients perform in one major ensemble each semester

Scholarship recipients take lessons on their major instrument or voice each semester

Contact: talentauditions@pacificu.edu

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.71

Admit rate

90%

school-wide

Grad rate

67%

Enrollment

1.5K

Earnings

$61K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$60,100

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$79,856

Before aid

Average net price

$35,273

After aid

Cost Attendance · pacificu.edu College Scorecard

Training

Broad BA Music major built on music theory, music history, applied lessons, and ensemble participation

Flexible elective space supports specialized interests such as music history, composition, world music, music culture, sociology, and aesthetics

Performance opportunities in classical and jazz idioms

NASM-accredited music program with recital hall, piano lab, MIDI lab, practice rooms, and percussion facilities

Professional Development

Prepares students for professional performance, music education, music therapy pathways, freelancing, private studio teaching, composing, arranging, conducting, and graduate study

Capstone thesis presentation supports focused research in a chosen area of musical inquiry

Updated 1d ago