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Whittier College

Whittier, CA

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BA Music

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BA Music

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BA Music

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BA Theatre and Communication Arts

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BA Theatre and Communication Arts

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•Complete a broad core in theory, musicianship, music history, conducting, and digital notation

•Take at least six semesters each of private instruction and ensemble participation

•Choose electives spanning global music, songwriting, music business, film music, and audio recording

School Info

Snapshot

3.50

Avg GPA (W)

81%

Admit Rate

school-wide

62%

Grad Rate

764

Enrollment

$59K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$51,350

Before aid

Average Net Price

$25,757

After aid

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Program Highlights

•Complete a broad core in theory, musicianship, music history, conducting, and digital notation

•Take at least six semesters each of private instruction and ensemble participation

•Choose electives spanning global music, songwriting, music business, film music, and audio recording

Program Highlights

•Complete a broad core in theory, musicianship, music history, conducting, and digital notation

•Take at least six semesters each of private instruction and ensemble participation

•Choose electives spanning global music, songwriting, music business, film music, and audio recording

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Transfer Priority — FallApr 15, 2027

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Next cycle TBA

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Scholarship Audition Requirements

These requirements are from the Fall 2026 entry cycle. Fall 2027 requirements are typically posted between August and October and usually change only slightly — confirm on the official source before submitting.

Optional audition for scholarship consideration - not required for program admission.

Essay

•In 600 words or less, explain the importance of music in your life now and the place you believe it will hold in your future

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Application Logistics

•Apply to Whittier before submitting the Creative Arts Scholarship application

•Use Whittier's scholarship portal to provide the YouTube link and essay

Transfer Pathway

BA Music applicants who earn a California Community College AA-T or AS-T can receive guaranteed admission and junior standing through Whittier's ADT Commitment; the published page does not provide a separate music course map.

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What's The Process

Audition Process

•Treat the recording as a live solo audition before the scholarship committee

•Submit the YouTube link and essay through Whittier's Creative Arts Scholarship application

Scholarship Info

Creative Arts Scholarship

•Awards up to $5,000 per year and may renew for four years

•Music scholarship participation does not require declaring the major

•Recipients take introductory theory and musicianship and serve in an ensemble leadership role each semester

School Info

Snapshot

3.50

Avg GPA (W)

81%

Admit Rate

school-wide

62%

Grad Rate

764

Enrollment

$59K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$51,350

Before aid

Average Net Price

$25,757

After aid

College Scorecard

•Complete a broad core in theory, musicianship, music history, conducting, and digital notation

•Take at least six semesters each of private instruction and ensemble participation

•Choose electives spanning global music, songwriting, music business, film music, and audio recording

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