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BSM Music Therapy

Music Therapy

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program Recognition

NASM accredited and an accredited institutional member of the American Music Therapy Association

Purdue University degree

100% job placement for board-certified music therapy alumni

Training

Bachelor of Science in Music Therapy preparing graduates for the national board-certification exam (Certification Board for Music Therapists)

Instruction in multiple music therapy approaches and orientations, clinical assessment, and ethical practice

20+ community partners for clinical training

Facilities

Performances in Auer Performance Hall

New Surack-Sweetwater Music Industry Building opening Fall 2026

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.34

Admit rate

84%

school-wide

Grad rate

36%

Enrollment

5.5K

Earnings

$46K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$9,532

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$24,281

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$29,836

Before aid

Average net price

$13,171

After aid

Tuition And Fees · pfw.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated 4d ago

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

NASM accredited and an accredited institutional member of the American Music Therapy Association

Purdue University degree

100% job placement for board-certified music therapy alumni

Training

Bachelor of Science in Music Therapy preparing graduates for the national board-certification exam (Certification Board for Music Therapists)

Instruction in multiple music therapy approaches and orientations, clinical assessment, and ethical practice

20+ community partners for clinical training

Facilities

Performances in Auer Performance Hall

New Surack-Sweetwater Music Industry Building opening Fall 2026

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

NASM accredited and an accredited institutional member of the American Music Therapy Association

Purdue University degree

100% job placement for board-certified music therapy alumni

Training

Bachelor of Science in Music Therapy preparing graduates for the national board-certification exam (Certification Board for Music Therapists)

Instruction in multiple music therapy approaches and orientations, clinical assessment, and ethical practice

20+ community partners for clinical training

Facilities

Performances in Auer Performance Hall

New Surack-Sweetwater Music Industry Building opening Fall 2026

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

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Audition Date

Dec 5, 2026Jan 23, 2027Feb 15, 2027Mar 20, 2027

Music · pfw.edu

Good to Know

Application Process

Apply to PFW via Common App or the school website

Submit the School of Music audition request form to schedule a primary-instrument audition

Placement Exams

Admitted students take music theory and aural-skills placement assessments at orientation for course placement only, not admission

Grade Requirements

C- or better in all required music and major courses

Clinical training is completed with community partner sites

What's The Process

Audition Process

Audition on a primary instrument or voice using that area's repertoire requirements

Major scales, sight-reading, and an aural perception assessment

Audition determines full acceptance into the School of Music

Interview with music therapy faculty about interest in and suitability for clinical music therapy

Audition and interview also serve as scholarship consideration

Audition Expectations

In-person audition on a scheduled audition date

Submit the online audition request form, then contact the School of Music at 260-481-6714

Decisions

Students indicating music as their major are placed in "Pre-Music" upon university acceptance

Full acceptance as a music major requires a successful audition

Scholarship Info

Auditions and Scholarships

Music scholarships are awarded based on the performance audition, interview, financial need, and academic history

Students must audition successfully on a primary instrument for full acceptance into the School of Music

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.34

Admit rate

84%

school-wide

Grad rate

36%

Enrollment

5.5K

Earnings

$46K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$9,532

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$24,281

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$29,836

Before aid

Average net price

$13,171

After aid

Tuition And Fees · pfw.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

NASM accredited and an accredited institutional member of the American Music Therapy Association

Purdue University degree

100% job placement for board-certified music therapy alumni

Training

Bachelor of Science in Music Therapy preparing graduates for the national board-certification exam (Certification Board for Music Therapists)

Instruction in multiple music therapy approaches and orientations, clinical assessment, and ethical practice

20+ community partners for clinical training

Facilities

Performances in Auer Performance Hall

New Surack-Sweetwater Music Industry Building opening Fall 2026

Updated 4d ago

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