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College Info
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At a glance
- Type
- private
Official website
www.esm.rochester.eduUSAQS #5 World📊 Live dataCatalogue complete
Eastman School of Music
The Eastman School of Music is a prestigious professional music school located in Rochester, New York. Founded in 1921 by George Eastman, it operates as the music school of the University of Rochester and is widely regarded as one of the top music conservatories in the United States. It offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in performance, composition, music education, jazz studies, and musicology, among other fields, and is known for its rigorous training, distinguished faculty, and extensive concert programming.
Key Facts
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Live portal snapshot
Outlook #100 · 2024QS World #150 · 2024US News #180 · 2024Times Higher Education #200 · 2024Shanghai #120 · 2023
- Living Costs (estimated): $1,850
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Campus Vibe
Urban
SportyAcademicResidentialIntimate Community
9/10
Diversity
7/10
Academic Rigor
7/10
City safety (heuristic)
7/10
Social scene
Weather: Varies widely by state
Living costs: Research local rent and transport for your intake year
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Career Outcomes
0% placement rate
Popular fields
Music TechnologyJazz StudiesMusic CompositionMusic ConductingMusic PerformanceMusic TherapyMusic BusinessMusic Education
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Student Life
900 students (200 international)
Campus: Urban
Location: Rochester, United States
Climate: Varies widely by state
Research local rent and transport for your intake year
Sibley Music LibraryKilbourn HallHatch Recital HallEastman Theatre / Kodak HallStudent Living CenterPractice RoomsRecording Studios
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Application Insider
Acceptance rate: 20%
IELTS: Overall 6.5
When to apply: Dec–Mar for Fall; rolling varies by school
Common mistakes to avoid
- Missing document certified translations where required
- Applying in the final round without buffer for visa timelines
- Ignoring conditional offers — respond before the deadline in the portal
- Submitting generic SOPs — tailor your story to 2–3 program-specific points
💡IELTS requirement: Overall 6.5
💡Acceptance rate: 20%
💡Latest cutoff: TOEFL iBT 90
💡Typical apply window for United States: Dec–Mar for Fall; rolling varies by school