San Francisco Conservatory of Music (SFCM)

Private nonprofit four-year university in San Francisco, CA that costs an average of $48,678 a year after financial aid, admits 55% of applicants and graduates 60% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$48,678
Acceptance rate
55%
Graduation rate
60%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$47,172

Private nonprofitLarge city226 undergraduates

Cost of SFCM

Total cost of attendance (per year)$88,844
Tuition and fees, in-state$58,150
Housing and food (on campus)$21,252
Books and supplies$1,000
Average net price after aid$48,678

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$37,721
$30,001–48,000$44,491
$75,001–110,000$51,351
$110,001+$53,278

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with SFCM's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rate55%
Test scoresNeither required nor recommended

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate60%
First-year retention93%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$31,385
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$47,172
Rank in California (earnings)113th of 129 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$25,000
Typical monthly loan payment$284 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants16%
Students with federal loans35%

Majors and programs at SFCM

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Music107—$25,000

Certificate programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Music———

Post-baccalaureate certificate programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Music—$38,056—

Master's degree programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Music168$28,689$60,352

Graduate certificate programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Music64——

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Lincoln UniversityOakland——$77,205
SUM Bible College and Theological SeminaryEl Dorado Hills$24,26041%$41,407
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About SFCM

TypePrivate nonprofit four-year university
LocationSan Francisco, CA
SettingLarge city
Undergraduates226
Student-to-faculty ratio5 to 1
AccreditorWestern Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission
Websitesfcm.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is SFCM's acceptance rate?

San Francisco Conservatory of Music admits 55% of applicants.

How much does SFCM cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $88,844 a year (tuition and fees: $58,150). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $48,678 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $37,721.

How much do SFCM graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $47,172 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 113th of 129 similar colleges in California.

What is SFCM's graduation rate?

60% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 93% of first-year students return for a second year.