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Saint Mary's College of California

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No PrescreenScholarship AuditionScholarship InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

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No PrescreenScholarship AuditionScholarship InterviewUniversity App Required

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Program profile

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BA Music

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionScholarship InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Transfer In Friendly

Training

Dynamic curriculum exploring music beyond Western traditions including global, contemporary, and underrepresented genres

Emphasis on both performance and pedagogy with conducting and leadership training

Private instruction in vocal, orchestral, or jazz performance

Senior capstone project and internship opportunities

Degree Flexibility

Designed for students from diverse academic backgrounds including Theatre, Psychology, and Education

Advanced ensembles, conducting, and pedagogy coursework

Community-based musical experiences

Location

Located near San Francisco with frequent performance opportunities

Small class setting with supportive faculty

Part of the Performing Arts Department alongside Theatre and Dance programs

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.58

Admit rate

87%

school-wide

Grad rate

70%

Enrollment

1.9K

Earnings

$79K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$62,052

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$87,612

Before aid

Average net price

$30,378

After aid

Tuition And Fees · stmarys-ca.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Sep 6, 4:50 AM

Program Highlights

Training

Dynamic curriculum exploring music beyond Western traditions including global, contemporary, and underrepresented genres

Emphasis on both performance and pedagogy with conducting and leadership training

Private instruction in vocal, orchestral, or jazz performance

Senior capstone project and internship opportunities

Degree Flexibility

Designed for students from diverse academic backgrounds including Theatre, Psychology, and Education

Advanced ensembles, conducting, and pedagogy coursework

Community-based musical experiences

Location

Located near San Francisco with frequent performance opportunities

Small class setting with supportive faculty

Part of the Performing Arts Department alongside Theatre and Dance programs

Program Highlights

Training

Dynamic curriculum exploring music beyond Western traditions including global, contemporary, and underrepresented genres

Emphasis on both performance and pedagogy with conducting and leadership training

Private instruction in vocal, orchestral, or jazz performance

Senior capstone project and internship opportunities

Degree Flexibility

Designed for students from diverse academic backgrounds including Theatre, Psychology, and Education

Advanced ensembles, conducting, and pedagogy coursework

Community-based musical experiences

Location

Located near San Francisco with frequent performance opportunities

Small class setting with supportive faculty

Part of the Performing Arts Department alongside Theatre and Dance programs

Key Info

Enrollment Term

University AppApplication

Apply

Common App School Website

Deadline

Early ActionNov 1, 2026

Regular DecisionJan 15, 2027

First Year Admissions · stmarys-ca.edu

Program AppApplication

Audition

Performing Arts Scholarship (2027-28)Nov 1, 2026

Scholarships · stmarys-ca.edu

Scholarship Audition and Interview Requirements

Optional audition and interview for scholarship consideration only; they are not required for program admission.

Video

Record a video (max 10 minutes) performing one piece that represents your current ability

Instrumentalists: any solo, excerpt, or piece you feel confident playing

Vocalists: any song (classical, musical theatre, pop, jazz, etc.), memorization encouraged but not required

Pianists: any solo piano work you feel comfortable performing

Submit via unlisted YouTube link (Google Drive or Dropbox also accepted)

Music Scholarships · stmarys-ca.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Application Process

Apply to Saint Mary's College through Common App or the Saint Mary's application

Saint Mary's currently waives the undergraduate application fee

2027-28 Performing Arts Scholarship

Scholarship applications are closed and the official page says they will reopen in October 2026

The current central scholarship page directs applicants to apply before November 1, 2026

Apply to the college before submitting the separate Performing Arts Scholarship application

Dance, Music, and Theatre audition dates for the new cycle have not yet been published

Transfer Pathway

Eligible California community-college ADT students enter BA Music with junior standing and at least 60 transferable semester units; a music advisor can map transferred coursework into the remaining theory, ensemble, and performance requirements.

Credit Transfer Guide · stmarys-ca.edu

What's The Process

Audition Process

No audition is required for admission to the Music program

Admission is via Common App only

The published 2026 scholarship page lists $5,000/year for selected incoming first-year students; confirm the amount for your application cycle

Phase 1: Record a video (max 10 minutes) performing one piece that represents your current ability

Phase 2: If selected, live or virtual audition by invitation, including performing music and a faculty conversation

Scholarship auditions typically held in January

Results announced by mid-February

Scholarship Info

Scholarship Details

$15,000/year renewable for up to four years

Available to incoming first-year students majoring or minoring in Music

Based on demonstrated artistic excellence

Only one Performing Arts scholarship awarded per student

Students may audition for Dance, Music, and Theatre scholarships

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.58

Admit rate

87%

school-wide

Grad rate

70%

Enrollment

1.9K

Earnings

$79K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$62,052

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$87,612

Before aid

Average net price

$30,378

After aid

Tuition And Fees · stmarys-ca.edu College Scorecard

Training

Dynamic curriculum exploring music beyond Western traditions including global, contemporary, and underrepresented genres

Emphasis on both performance and pedagogy with conducting and leadership training

Private instruction in vocal, orchestral, or jazz performance

Senior capstone project and internship opportunities

Degree Flexibility

Designed for students from diverse academic backgrounds including Theatre, Psychology, and Education

Advanced ensembles, conducting, and pedagogy coursework

Community-based musical experiences

Location

Located near San Francisco with frequent performance opportunities

Small class setting with supportive faculty

Part of the Performing Arts Department alongside Theatre and Dance programs

Updated Sep 6, 4:50 AM