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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Program Recognition

Liberal-arts music degree built around musicianship, performance, and music history

Designed for double majors and pre-professional students (pre-law, pre-medical) who want a solid grounding in music

Home department hosts the John Donald Robb Composers Symposium, one of the longest-running new-music festivals in the Southwest

Training

120-hour curriculum with 18 credit hours of music electives chosen with faculty advisement

Core study in music theory, history, and applied lessons on a principal instrument or voice

Performance & Productions

Large ensembles include the Symphony Orchestra, Wind Symphony, and UNM Choirs

Active guest-artist and masterclass series through Music from the Americas

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.38

Admit rate

95%

school-wide

Grad rate

55%

Enrollment

17.2K

Earnings

$45K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$11,585

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$34,734

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$31,223

Before aid

Average net price

$15,489

After aid

Index · admissions.unm.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated 5d ago

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Liberal-arts music degree built around musicianship, performance, and music history

Designed for double majors and pre-professional students (pre-law, pre-medical) who want a solid grounding in music

Home department hosts the John Donald Robb Composers Symposium, one of the longest-running new-music festivals in the Southwest

Training

120-hour curriculum with 18 credit hours of music electives chosen with faculty advisement

Core study in music theory, history, and applied lessons on a principal instrument or voice

Performance & Productions

Large ensembles include the Symphony Orchestra, Wind Symphony, and UNM Choirs

Active guest-artist and masterclass series through Music from the Americas

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Liberal-arts music degree built around musicianship, performance, and music history

Designed for double majors and pre-professional students (pre-law, pre-medical) who want a solid grounding in music

Home department hosts the John Donald Robb Composers Symposium, one of the longest-running new-music festivals in the Southwest

Training

120-hour curriculum with 18 credit hours of music electives chosen with faculty advisement

Core study in music theory, history, and applied lessons on a principal instrument or voice

Performance & Productions

Large ensembles include the Symphony Orchestra, Wind Symphony, and UNM Choirs

Active guest-artist and masterclass series through Music from the Americas

Key Info

Enrollment Term

These Fall 2026 enrollment dates have passed — dates for the next cycle aren't available yet.

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Priority (Fall)Jun 1, 2026

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Dates

Dates TBA

Undergraduate Degrees · music.unm.edu

Good to Know

About the Degree

The BA in Music is a liberal-arts degree for students seeking a broad foundation in music without pursuing a professional performance track

No audition or prescreen is required for admission

The BA in Music cannot be combined with the Bachelor of Music; it may be combined with the Bachelor of Music Education

Admission

Admission is through standard University of New Mexico undergraduate admission

Students declare the Music major within the College of Fine Arts

Scholarship Info

Department of Music Scholarships

Music scholarships are awarded through the Department of Music audition

An audition is not required for admission to the BA in Music, but students may audition to be considered for music scholarships

Contact musicscholarships@unm.edu for details

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.38

Admit rate

95%

school-wide

Grad rate

55%

Enrollment

17.2K

Earnings

$45K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$11,585

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$34,734

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$31,223

Before aid

Average net price

$15,489

After aid

Index · admissions.unm.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

Liberal-arts music degree built around musicianship, performance, and music history

Designed for double majors and pre-professional students (pre-law, pre-medical) who want a solid grounding in music

Home department hosts the John Donald Robb Composers Symposium, one of the longest-running new-music festivals in the Southwest

Training

120-hour curriculum with 18 credit hours of music electives chosen with faculty advisement

Core study in music theory, history, and applied lessons on a principal instrument or voice

Performance & Productions

Large ensembles include the Symphony Orchestra, Wind Symphony, and UNM Choirs

Active guest-artist and masterclass series through Music from the Americas

Updated 5d ago