University of Minnesota Duluth
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Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
Audition Required
No Interview
In-Person or Virtual
University App Required
Program Highlights
ACCREDITATION
•Fully accredited member of NASM (National Association of Schools of Music)
TRAINING
•Exceptional vocal faculty who continue to perform internationally
•Weber Music Hall recognized across the country for top-tier acoustics
•Liberal arts setting allows pursuit of a double major, minor, or additional music courses
PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES
•Perform with students from many different states and multiple continents
•Individualized instruction in a supportive environment
Key Info
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Deadlines
Early ActionDec 1, 2025
Regular DecisionJan 15, 2026
Fee
$40
Good to Know
ELIGIBILITY
•Must meet standard UMD admission requirements
•Must maintain grades of C- or better in all required courses for the major
THEORY PLACEMENT EXAM
•Required before your music audition
•Download from the Music Department website and submit in advance
What's The Process
AUDITION FORMAT
•Perform before a panel of faculty members
•Auditions held on several Saturdays each spring prior to fall admission
•Additional audition times may be arranged individually
PREPARATION
•Theory placement exam must be completed and submitted before the audition
-Option to take it proctored on campus after your audition
REGISTRATION
•Sign up for an audition date via the Music Department Google Form
•May audition prior to being accepted by the university
•Acceptance contingent upon UMD admission and Music program acceptance
Scholarship Info
TALENT SCHOLARSHIPS
•Music majors compete for talent-based scholarships at audition
•Several music scholarships are renewable each year for continuing students
•Scholarship notifications sent by the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Program info updated Today
Academic School Information
89%
Admit Rate
65%
Grad Rate
7,336
Enrollment
$62,616
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$14,610
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$20,130
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$18,743
after typical aid
Average annual cost is often lower than tuition because it accounts for grants and scholarships most students receive. It includes tuition, room & board, books, and supplies.
Annual Cost by Family Income
Family Income $0 - $30k$7,256
Family Income $30k - $48k$8,145
Family Income $48k - $75k$11,965
Family Income $75k - $110k$17,056
Family Income $110k+$24,453
