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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program Recognition

The Bachelor of Arts is a flexible liberal-arts music degree with 38 credits outside the major, leaving room for a second interest or minor

Study includes applied lessons, instrumental and choral ensembles, music theory, music history, and class piano

School of Music established in 1901 with over 125 years of musical excellence

Internationally recognized faculty including Fulbright Scholars and national award winners

Facilities

Kimbrough Music Building with concert halls and large-ensemble rehearsal rooms

Bryan Hall with an 800-seat auditorium and a three-manual, 44-rank Schantz pipe organ

Professional-quality recording studio, electronic music lab, and the Kemble Stout Music Listening Library

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.40

Admit rate

87%

school-wide

Grad rate

61%

Enrollment

21.1K

Earnings

$69K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$14,270

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$29,950

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$38,700

Before aid

Average net price

$14,971

After aid

Affordability · wsu.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated 1d ago

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

The Bachelor of Arts is a flexible liberal-arts music degree with 38 credits outside the major, leaving room for a second interest or minor

Study includes applied lessons, instrumental and choral ensembles, music theory, music history, and class piano

School of Music established in 1901 with over 125 years of musical excellence

Internationally recognized faculty including Fulbright Scholars and national award winners

Facilities

Kimbrough Music Building with concert halls and large-ensemble rehearsal rooms

Bryan Hall with an 800-seat auditorium and a three-manual, 44-rank Schantz pipe organ

Professional-quality recording studio, electronic music lab, and the Kemble Stout Music Listening Library

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

The Bachelor of Arts is a flexible liberal-arts music degree with 38 credits outside the major, leaving room for a second interest or minor

Study includes applied lessons, instrumental and choral ensembles, music theory, music history, and class piano

School of Music established in 1901 with over 125 years of musical excellence

Internationally recognized faculty including Fulbright Scholars and national award winners

Facilities

Kimbrough Music Building with concert halls and large-ensemble rehearsal rooms

Bryan Hall with an 800-seat auditorium and a three-manual, 44-rank Schantz pipe organ

Professional-quality recording studio, electronic music lab, and the Kemble Stout Music Listening Library

Key Info

Enrollment Term

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Fee

$70

Deadline

Fall 2027 admission application priority dateMar 31, 2027

Regular DecisionRolling

Admissions Dates Deadlines · admission.wsu.edu

Program AppApplication

Deadline

School of Music priority deadlineJan 31, 2027

Undergraduate Admission · music.wsu.edu

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply to WSU via Common App or the direct WSU application (70 USD fee, waiver available)

No audition is required for admission to the BA in Music

An audition is required to study applied lessons and for School of Music scholarship consideration

Complete the WSU General Scholarship Application by the January 31 hard deadline for 700+ scholarship programs

Placement

Admitted music majors take music theory and aural-skills placement exams at orientation for course placement only, not admission

Scholarship Info

Music Scholarships

School of Music scholarships require an audition; complete the School of Music Audition and Application Form to be considered

Additional Aid

Complete the WSU General Scholarship Application for 700+ scholarship programs (January 31 deadline)

FAFSA or WASFA for grants, loans, and work-study

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.40

Admit rate

87%

school-wide

Grad rate

61%

Enrollment

21.1K

Earnings

$69K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$14,270

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$29,950

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$38,700

Before aid

Average net price

$14,971

After aid

Affordability · wsu.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

The Bachelor of Arts is a flexible liberal-arts music degree with 38 credits outside the major, leaving room for a second interest or minor

Study includes applied lessons, instrumental and choral ensembles, music theory, music history, and class piano

School of Music established in 1901 with over 125 years of musical excellence

Internationally recognized faculty including Fulbright Scholars and national award winners

Facilities

Kimbrough Music Building with concert halls and large-ensemble rehearsal rooms

Bryan Hall with an 800-seat auditorium and a three-manual, 44-rank Schantz pipe organ

Professional-quality recording studio, electronic music lab, and the Kemble Stout Music Listening Library

Updated 1d ago