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BM Music Technology

Music Technology

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BFA Theatre

Integrated Studies in Theatre

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BFA Theatre

Musical Theatre

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BFA Theatre

Acting

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BFA Theatre

Production and Design

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BM Music Education

Music Education

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BM Music Performance

Guitar

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BM Music Performance

Piano

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BM Music Performance

Voice

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BM Music Performance

Brass, Woodwind, Orchestral String, and Percussion

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BS Music Industry

Music Industry

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BS Commercial Music

Songwriting and Performance

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BS Commercial Music

Recording and Production

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BS Music and an Outside Field

General Music Studies

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BS Music and an Outside Field

Music Technology

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BS Music Therapy

Music Therapy

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BSM/MBA Music Industry Dual Degree

Music Industry

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BM Music Technology

Music Technology

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Program Recognition

•NASM accredited (National Association of Schools of Music)

•Purdue University degree

Training

•Bachelor of Music in Music Technology blending music history, theory, and performance with hands-on technology training

•Built for active, passionate musicians who want a technology-focused career

•Principal-instrument study alongside the music core

Facilities

•Partnership with Sweetwater and the PFW Sweetwater Music Center

•Performances in Auer Performance Hall

•New Surack-Sweetwater Music Industry Building opening Fall 2026

School Info

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84%

Admit Rate

school-wide

36%

Grad Rate

5.5K

Enrollment

$46K

Earnings

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

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Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•NASM accredited (National Association of Schools of Music)

•Purdue University degree

Training

•Bachelor of Music in Music Technology blending music history, theory, and performance with hands-on technology training

•Built for active, passionate musicians who want a technology-focused career

•Principal-instrument study alongside the music core

Facilities

•Partnership with Sweetwater and the PFW Sweetwater Music Center

•Performances in Auer Performance Hall

•New Surack-Sweetwater Music Industry Building opening Fall 2026

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•NASM accredited (National Association of Schools of Music)

•Purdue University degree

Training

•Bachelor of Music in Music Technology blending music history, theory, and performance with hands-on technology training

•Built for active, passionate musicians who want a technology-focused career

•Principal-instrument study alongside the music core

Facilities

•Partnership with Sweetwater and the PFW Sweetwater Music Center

•Performances in Auer Performance Hall

•New Surack-Sweetwater Music Industry Building opening Fall 2026

Key Info

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Regular DecisionRolling

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Qualtrics

Auditions

Audition DateDec 5, 2026

Audition DateJan 23, 2027

Audition DateFeb 15, 2027

Audition DateMar 20, 2027

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 courses

•Overall GPA of 2.5 or higher for required music courses

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 and serves as scholarship consideration

Audition Expectations

•In-person audition on a scheduled date; recorded video accepted if in-person is not possible

•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

84%

Admit Rate

school-wide

36%

Grad Rate

5.5K

Enrollment

$46K

Earnings

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

Official source College Scorecard

Program Recognition

•NASM accredited (National Association of Schools of Music)

•Purdue University degree

Training

•Bachelor of Music in Music Technology blending music history, theory, and performance with hands-on technology training

•Built for active, passionate musicians who want a technology-focused career

•Principal-instrument study alongside the music core

Facilities

•Partnership with Sweetwater and the PFW Sweetwater Music Center

•Performances in Auer Performance Hall

•New Surack-Sweetwater Music Industry Building opening Fall 2026

Updated 3h ago