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Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

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No PrescreenScholarship AuditionInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

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BA Music

Music Studies

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Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program Recognition

NASM-accredited Department of Music (National Association of Schools of Music)

Training

Bachelor of Arts in Music for students who want to study music within a liberal arts education, with flexibility to pair it with pre-health study or prepare for graduate work in musicology, music theory, or arts administration

Coursework in music theory, music history, and ethnomusicology alongside applied performance and ensemble experience

Electives in music technology, music business, composition, and jazz studies

Accelerated 4+1 BA Music / MA in Arts Administration dual-degree option (five years)

Music & Medicine track combining the BA with a Foundations of Biomedical Sciences minor and pre-med coursework

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.48

Admit rate

78%

school-wide

Grad rate

67%

Enrollment

15.8K

Earnings

$60K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$18,300

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$29,664

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$42,666

Before aid

Average net price

$22,408

After aid

Annual Coa 2627 · sites.rowan.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Sep 3, 9:01 PM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

NASM-accredited Department of Music (National Association of Schools of Music)

Training

Coursework in music theory, music history, and ethnomusicology alongside applied performance and ensemble experience

Electives in music technology, music business, composition, and jazz studies

Accelerated 4+1 BA Music / MA in Arts Administration dual-degree option (five years)

Music & Medicine track combining the BA with a Foundations of Biomedical Sciences minor and pre-med coursework

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

NASM-accredited Department of Music (National Association of Schools of Music)

Training

Coursework in music theory, music history, and ethnomusicology alongside applied performance and ensemble experience

Electives in music technology, music business, composition, and jazz studies

Accelerated 4+1 BA Music / MA in Arts Administration dual-degree option (five years)

Music & Medicine track combining the BA with a Foundations of Biomedical Sciences minor and pre-med coursework

Key Info

Enrollment Term

University AppApplication

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Common App Coalition App School Website

Fees

Domestic Fee

$65

International Fee

$45

Deadline

PriorityJan 31, 2027

Regular DecisionMar 1, 2027

App Calendar Fees · admissions.rowan.edu

Program AppApplication

Order

The university application must be submitted before the audition.

Auditions

Optional Scholarship Audition

Jan 23, 2027Feb 13, 2027Mar 7, 2027

Music Audition Requirements · rowan.edu

Interview Requirements

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

Repertoire List (Optional Scholarship Audition)

Scholarship-audition repertoire follows the area-specific requirements published on the Music Audition/Portfolio Requirements page

Example repertoire expectations include Voice: two contrasting classical pieces; Strings: one three-octave scale and a prepared solo

Music Audition Requirements · rowan.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Submit the Rowan University admissions application to apply to the BA in Music; no audition is required for admission

A faculty interview in your instrument or vocal area is part of the process

Accelerated 4+1 BA Music / MA Arts Administration and a Music & Medicine track are available

Placement (Not Part of Admission)

Admitted students take written and aural music theory placement exams — for course placement only, not admission; links are provided in the Applicant Status Portal

What's The Process

Audition Process

Admission to the BA in Music does not require an audition; applicants interview with a faculty member in their instrument or vocal area

Applicants who want to be considered for a scholarship complete an audition in their area

Upload any scholarship-audition materials through the Applicant Status Portal in the Digital Submission section by the deadline

Audition Cycle

Fall 2027 on-campus audition dates are published: Jan 23, 2027, Feb 13, 2027, and Mar 7, 2027

Schedule your audition slot through the Applicant Status Portal once your application is submitted

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.48

Admit rate

78%

school-wide

Grad rate

67%

Enrollment

15.8K

Earnings

$60K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$18,300

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$29,664

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$42,666

Before aid

Average net price

$22,408

After aid

Annual Coa 2627 · sites.rowan.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

NASM-accredited Department of Music (National Association of Schools of Music)

Training

Coursework in music theory, music history, and ethnomusicology alongside applied performance and ensemble experience

Electives in music technology, music business, composition, and jazz studies

Accelerated 4+1 BA Music / MA in Arts Administration dual-degree option (five years)

Music & Medicine track combining the BA with a Foundations of Biomedical Sciences minor and pre-med coursework

Updated Sep 3, 9:01 PM