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BM Classical Performance - Piano at Roosevelt University / CCPA: Acceptance Rate & Admissions

University acceptance rate: 97%

Roosevelt University / CCPA's overall acceptance rate is 97%, reflecting university-wide academic admissions rather than program-level selectivity — admission to the BM Classical Performance - Piano program also requires an audition.

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No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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Training

•BM Classical Performance curriculum preparing pianists for solo, collaborative, chamber, and teaching careers

•Applied study develops technique, musical vision, historical performance awareness, and pedagogy

Performance & Productions

•Guest-artist master classes, workshops, festivals, and school-sponsored competitions

•Collaborative and chamber-music experience alongside solo performance study

School Info

Snapshot

3.13

Avg GPA (W)

97%

Admit Rate

school-wide

35%

Grad Rate

2.8K

Enrollment

$49K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$35,086

Before aid

Average Net Price

$20,194

After aid

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Program Highlights

Training

•BM Classical Performance curriculum preparing pianists for solo, collaborative, chamber, and teaching careers

•Applied study develops technique, musical vision, historical performance awareness, and pedagogy

Performance & Productions

•Guest-artist master classes, workshops, festivals, and school-sponsored competitions

•Collaborative and chamber-music experience alongside solo performance study

Program Highlights

Training

•BM Classical Performance curriculum preparing pianists for solo, collaborative, chamber, and teaching careers

•Applied study develops technique, musical vision, historical performance awareness, and pedagogy

Performance & Productions

•Guest-artist master classes, workshops, festivals, and school-sponsored competitions

•Collaborative and chamber-music experience alongside solo performance study

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Deadline

Rolling Admission

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The university application must be submitted before the audition.

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Acceptd

Fee

Artistic Application Fee

$50

Deadline

Priority Application Deadline - Guaranteed Audition/InterviewJan 15, 2027

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Audition Requirements

Resume

•Submit a music résumé through the Artistic Application

Video

•The preview is not a prescreen and should not use audio or video enhancements

Letters of Recommendation

•Submit two letters of recommendation for BM admission

Transcript

•Submit official transcripts from all previously attended schools or institutions

Questionnaire

•Complete the short-answer questions in the Artistic Application

Scores / GPA

•ACT or SAT scores are optional for freshman applicants

•TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, or Pearson English scores, if applicable

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Good to Know

Application Logistics

•Submit the Roosevelt University application first; Roosevelt does not charge a university application fee

•Then submit the CCPA Music Artistic Application through GetAcceptd

•The Artistic Application fee is $50; applicants may contact CCPA Admissions about a fee waiver

•Undergraduate music applicants are strongly encouraged to submit an Audition Preview through GetAcceptd

•Roosevelt explicitly states that the undergraduate preview is not a prescreen

•Do not use audio or video enhancements

Important Notes

•The Fall 2027 priority deadline for a guaranteed audition or interview is January 15, 2027

•Fall 2027 live auditions are planned for Saturdays in late January and early February; exact appointment dates are not yet published

What's The Process

Audition Process

•A live audition is required for admission to this BM program

•Complete the Roosevelt application and GetAcceptd Artistic Application before scheduling the audition

•The undergraduate Audition Preview is strongly encouraged but is not a prescreen

Audition Expectations

•CCPA offers live on-campus auditions

•Live virtual auditions may be arranged with the applicant’s CCPA counselor when campus dates do not work

•CCPA offers live on-campus auditions on Saturdays in late January and early February 2027

•Select live virtual audition times may be available on request

•Scheduling instructions are sent after the January 15 priority deadline

Scholarship Info

Ccpa Scholarship

•All applicants offered admission to CCPA are automatically considered

•Awards range from partial to full tuition

•Awards do not exceed tuition and do not cover fees, housing, meals, books, supplies, or personal expenses

Financial Aid

•U.S. citizens and permanent residents are strongly encouraged to complete the FAFSA by March 1

School Info

Snapshot

3.13

Avg GPA (W)

97%

Admit Rate

school-wide

35%

Grad Rate

2.8K

Enrollment

$49K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$35,086

Before aid

Average Net Price

$20,194

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Training

•BM Classical Performance curriculum preparing pianists for solo, collaborative, chamber, and teaching careers

•Applied study develops technique, musical vision, historical performance awareness, and pedagogy

Performance & Productions

•Guest-artist master classes, workshops, festivals, and school-sponsored competitions

•Collaborative and chamber-music experience alongside solo performance study

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