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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Program Recognition

The Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Music is a flexible, customizable interdisciplinary degree

Part of an All-Steinway School within a US News & World Report Top 40 Public University

Training

Work with an academic advisor and faculty mentor to build a plan of study spanning music and other disciplines

Offered both on the Main Campus and through Arizona Online

Degree Flexibility

Frequently paired with a second major in fields such as Engineering, Psychology, Computer Science, or Law, plus a second degree or a minor

Graduates pursue careers as arts administrators, sound technicians, business professionals, lawyers, and physicians

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.47

Admit rate

86%

school-wide

Grad rate

68%

Enrollment

42.5K

Earnings

$60K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$13,900

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$44,400

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$37,270

Before aid

Average net price

$16,674

After aid

Incoming · financialaid.arizona.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Sep 11, 10:25 PM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

The Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Music is a flexible, customizable interdisciplinary degree

Part of an All-Steinway School within a US News & World Report Top 40 Public University

Training

Work with an academic advisor and faculty mentor to build a plan of study spanning music and other disciplines

Offered both on the Main Campus and through Arizona Online

Degree Flexibility

Frequently paired with a second major in fields such as Engineering, Psychology, Computer Science, or Law, plus a second degree or a minor

Graduates pursue careers as arts administrators, sound technicians, business professionals, lawyers, and physicians

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

The Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Music is a flexible, customizable interdisciplinary degree

Part of an All-Steinway School within a US News & World Report Top 40 Public University

Training

Work with an academic advisor and faculty mentor to build a plan of study spanning music and other disciplines

Offered both on the Main Campus and through Arizona Online

Degree Flexibility

Frequently paired with a second major in fields such as Engineering, Psychology, Computer Science, or Law, plus a second degree or a minor

Graduates pursue careers as arts administrators, sound technicians, business professionals, lawyers, and physicians

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Opens

Aug 1, 2026

Deadline

Early ActionNov 1, 2026

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Good to Know

Application Portal

Apply to the University of Arizona; no separate School of Music application is required for the BA Music degree

Applied-lesson auditions, if desired, are arranged directly with the relevant faculty member

Program Structure

Interdisciplinary degree offered on the Main Campus and through Arizona Online

Designed to pair with a second major or minor in fields such as engineering, psychology, computer science, business, or law

Placement

Admitted students take a music theory and aural-skills placement exam at orientation — for course placement only, not admission

What's The Process

No Audition Required

Admission to the University of Arizona ensures acceptance into the BA Music program — no secondary School of Music application or audition is required

Students who wish to take applied studio lessons on a primary instrument or voice must audition for a teacher (submit recordings or attend a live on-campus audition)

Contact

Christina Beasley - cswanson@arizona.edu

Scholarship Info

Merit Aid

School of Music funding may be recommended during the audition process or through Scholarship Universe

Apply to the School of Music by the November 1 priority deadline for full consideration

Undergraduate music majors may qualify for the Fine Arts Tuition Award with School of Music faculty recommendation

Medici Scholars program provides grants for festival performances and symposia

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.47

Admit rate

86%

school-wide

Grad rate

68%

Enrollment

42.5K

Earnings

$60K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$13,900

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$44,400

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$37,270

Before aid

Average net price

$16,674

After aid

Incoming · financialaid.arizona.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

The Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Music is a flexible, customizable interdisciplinary degree

Part of an All-Steinway School within a US News & World Report Top 40 Public University

Training

Work with an academic advisor and faculty mentor to build a plan of study spanning music and other disciplines

Offered both on the Main Campus and through Arizona Online

Degree Flexibility

Frequently paired with a second major in fields such as Engineering, Psychology, Computer Science, or Law, plus a second degree or a minor

Graduates pursue careers as arts administrators, sound technicians, business professionals, lawyers, and physicians

Updated Sep 11, 10:25 PM