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BM Music Composition 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 Music Composition program also requires an audition.

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No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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In-Person or Virtual

Training

•BM develops original work in acoustic and electronic media

•Curriculum includes applied composition, analysis, orchestration, conducting, keyboard skills, technology, and professional communication

Performance & Productions

•Four public composition recitals each year

•Regular collaboration with dance, piano, opera, and other performance areas

•Senior recital presents a portfolio of original work developed across eight semesters

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 develops original work in acoustic and electronic media

•Curriculum includes applied composition, analysis, orchestration, conducting, keyboard skills, technology, and professional communication

Performance & Productions

•Four public composition recitals each year

•Regular collaboration with dance, piano, opera, and other performance areas

•Senior recital presents a portfolio of original work developed across eight semesters

Program Highlights

Training

•BM develops original work in acoustic and electronic media

•Curriculum includes applied composition, analysis, orchestration, conducting, keyboard skills, technology, and professional communication

Performance & Productions

•Four public composition recitals each year

•Regular collaboration with dance, piano, opera, and other performance areas

•Senior recital presents a portfolio of original work developed across eight semesters

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Deadline

Rolling Admission

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Program AppApplication

Order

The university application must be submitted before the audition.

Apply

Acceptd

Fee

Artistic Application Fee

$50

Deadline

Priority Application Deadline - Guaranteed Audition/InterviewJan 15, 2027

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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

•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

•CCPA lists Music Composition among the undergraduate programs requiring a live artistic audition or interview

•Complete the Roosevelt application and GetAcceptd Artistic Application before scheduling

•The current public page does not publish a separate undergraduate composition portfolio checklist or repertoire list

Audition Expectations

•CCPA offers live on-campus appointments

•Live virtual appointments may be arranged with the applicant’s CCPA counselor

•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 develops original work in acoustic and electronic media

•Curriculum includes applied composition, analysis, orchestration, conducting, keyboard skills, technology, and professional communication

Performance & Productions

•Four public composition recitals each year

•Regular collaboration with dance, piano, opera, and other performance areas

•Senior recital presents a portfolio of original work developed across eight semesters

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