Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at San Francisco Conservatory of Music is $54,550. The 2024 undergraduate tuition has been risen by 3.31% compared to the previous year. Its undergraduate tuition & fees is higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $41,522.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees is $56,358 , a 3.3% increase compared to 2024's rate.
SFCM Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearTuition & FeesOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$52,800$25,300
2023-2024$54,550$25,982
Change % 2023-20243.31%2.70%
2024-2025$56,358$26,682

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, 2024 tuition & fees is $54,550. The graduate tuition has been risen by 7.38% compared to the previous year. Its graduate tuition & fees is higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $42,436.
The estimated graduate school tuition & fees is $58,577 for the academic year 2024-2025 , a 7.4% increase compared to 2024's rate.
SFCM Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearTuition & FeesOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$50,800$25,300
2023-2024$54,550$25,982
Change % 2023-20247.38%2.70%
2024-2025$58,577$26,682

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at SFCM. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $2,416.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearCost Per Credit Hour
Graduate2022-2023$2,250
2023-2024$2,416
2024-2025$2,594

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $25,982 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 2.70% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs stayed same compared to the previous year.
The SFCM's 2024 on-campus COA is $81,532 and off-campus COA is $78,850.
2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At SFCM
On-CampusOff Campus
Tuition & Fees$54,550
Room & Board$20,200$17,200
Personal Expenses$5,782$6,100
Books & Supplies$1,000
Cost of Attendance$81,532$78,850
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

SFCM Tuition Charts

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

Tuition & FeesCOAAfter Financial Aid

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at SFCM?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at SFCM is $232,301.
The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.
SFCM 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$55,925$57,335$58,780$60,261$232,301
Class of 2029Fall 2025$57,335$58,780$60,261$61,780$238,156
Class of 2030Fall 2026$58,780$60,261$61,780$63,338$244,159
Class of 2031Fall 2027$60,261$61,780$63,338$64,934$250,314
Class of 2032Fall 2028$61,780$63,338$64,934$66,571$256,623

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.
For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $354,628.
SFCM 4 Years COA
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$84,274$87,121$90,080$93,153$354,628
Class of 2029Fall 2025$87,121$90,080$93,153$96,347$366,702
Class of 2030Fall 2026$90,080$93,153$96,347$99,667$379,247
Class of 2031Fall 2027$93,153$96,347$99,667$103,118$392,285
Class of 2032Fall 2028$96,347$99,667$103,118$106,706$405,838

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 100% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.
After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $235,840.
SFCM 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$54,577$57,424$60,383$63,456$235,840
Class of 2029Fall 2025$57,424$60,383$63,456$66,650$247,914
Class of 2030Fall 2026$60,383$63,456$66,650$69,970$260,459
Class of 2031Fall 2027$63,456$66,650$69,970$73,421$273,497
Class of 2032Fall 2028$66,650$69,970$73,421$77,009$287,050

Compare Tuition with Similar Colleges

The following table compares tuition & fees between San Francisco Conservatory of Music and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on academic factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison with Similar Schools to SFCM
In-StateOut-of-State
San Francisco Conservatory of Music$54,550
University of Southern California$68,237
University of the People$1,200
National University$13,320
Stanford University$62,484
Northcentral University$12,594

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Tuition & Fees | Financial Aid
San Francisco Conservatory of Music 2024 Costs of Attendance
Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$54,550$1,000 $25,982
Graduate$54,550 $1,000$25,982
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