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Minor Music

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Admissions

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Training

The Music minor requires 24 upper-division units, reached through a foundational sequence of MUS 001, MUS 010, and MUS 030A/030B/030C (Harmony) or by passing a sophomore-year diagnostic exam to place directly into MUS 030, MUS 031, or higher

Any UCR student, minors included, can join the department's ensembles — Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Combo, Chamber Music, Chamber Singers, UCR Chorale, Collegium Musicum, Javanese Gamelan, Taiko Ensemble, Mariachi Los Alteños, and Mayupatapi

Non-majors may also enroll in the MUS 080 (30 minutes weekly, $400/quarter) and MUS 180 (1 hour weekly, $800/quarter) private-lesson series, arranging lesson times directly with the instructor

Facilities

The weekly Florence Bayz Music Series (Wednesdays at noon, ARTS 157) is free and open to the public, giving minors the same access to faculty and visiting-artist programming as majors

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.83

Admit rate

76%

school-wide

Grad rate

76%

Enrollment

22.6K

Earnings

$68K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$16,758

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$56,028

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$46,367

Before aid

Average net price

$14,304

After aid

Cost · financialaid.ucr.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 20, 4:59 PM

Program Highlights

Training

Non-majors may also enroll in the MUS 080 (30 minutes weekly, $400/quarter) and MUS 180 (1 hour weekly, $800/quarter) private-lesson series, arranging lesson times directly with the instructor

Facilities

The weekly Florence Bayz Music Series (Wednesdays at noon, ARTS 157) is free and open to the public, giving minors the same access to faculty and visiting-artist programming as majors

Program Highlights

Training

Non-majors may also enroll in the MUS 080 (30 minutes weekly, $400/quarter) and MUS 180 (1 hour weekly, $800/quarter) private-lesson series, arranging lesson times directly with the instructor

Facilities

The weekly Florence Bayz Music Series (Wednesdays at noon, ARTS 157) is free and open to the public, giving minors the same access to faculty and visiting-artist programming as majors

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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UC Application DeadlineNov 30, 2026

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University Essays

The school's own essays for Fall 2027 entry aren't confirmed yet. Check its application before you write.

UC Personal Insight Questions

350 words each · Answer 4 of 8 · Written once for all your UC Application schools

Describe an example of your leadership experience in which you have positively influenced others, helped resolve disputes or contributed to group efforts over time.
Every person has a creative side, and it can be expressed in many ways: problem solving, original and innovative thinking, and artistically, to name a few. Describe how you express your creative side.
What would you say is your greatest talent or skill? How have you developed and demonstrated that talent over time?
Describe how you have taken advantage of a significant educational opportunity or worked to overcome an educational barrier you have faced.
Describe the most significant challenge you have faced and the steps you have taken to overcome this challenge. How has this challenge affected your academic achievement?
Think about an academic subject that inspires you. Describe how you have furthered this interest inside and/or outside of the classroom.
What have you done to make your school or your community a better place?
Beyond what has already been shared in your application, what do you believe makes you a strong candidate for admissions to the University of California?

Personal Insight Questions · admission.universityofcalifornia.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

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Application Process

Apply through the University of California application and follow department declaration procedures after enrollment

What's The Process

No Admission Audition

Admission through the UC application does not require a departmental audition or portfolio

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.83

Admit rate

76%

school-wide

Grad rate

76%

Enrollment

22.6K

Earnings

$68K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$16,758

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$56,028

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$46,367

Before aid

Average net price

$14,304

After aid

Cost · financialaid.ucr.edu College Scorecard

Training

Non-majors may also enroll in the MUS 080 (30 minutes weekly, $400/quarter) and MUS 180 (1 hour weekly, $800/quarter) private-lesson series, arranging lesson times directly with the instructor

Facilities

The weekly Florence Bayz Music Series (Wednesdays at noon, ARTS 157) is free and open to the public, giving minors the same access to faculty and visiting-artist programming as majors

Updated Aug 20, 4:59 PM